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The Ministry of Health has directed the following seven regulatory health colleges to amalgamate to form a new, multi-profession college on June 28, 2024: the College of Dietitians of British Columbia, College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia, College of Optometrists of British Columbia, College of Opticians of British Columbia, College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia, College of Psychologists of British Columbia, and the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of British Columbia.
The latest updates and information about the amalgamation of the seven colleges
Draft bylaws available for public feedback
A set of bylaws for the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC has been drafted and is now available for public feedback until June 14, 2024 at 4:30 pm. These bylaws are based on the bylaws of the existing four regulatory colleges that will amalgamate on June 28, 2024, to form the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC. A final set of bylaws will be approved by the new Board of the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC and filed with the Ministry of Health so that they...
Ministry of Health confirms final name of multi-profession college
The Ministry of Health has posted a regulation on the Professional Regulation page of its website confirming they have made a final decision about the name of C7.
CEO appointed for future multi-profession college
Dianne Millette has been appointed the CEO of the new multi-profession regulatory college.
Name proposed for new multi-profession college
The name for the new college being proposed by the Ministry of Health is: The College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.
Regulatory college amalgamation update
Over the summer, the amalgamating colleges have been working closely together and with trusted advisors in planning efforts for amalgamation Day 1 in June 2024. Whilst we’ve been busy, there are some key updates to share with you.
Ministry of Health sets timeline for college amalgamations
The Ministry of Health has directed the 11 colleges to amalgamate by the end of June 2024. In recognition of this significant undertaking, the Ministry of Health has committed to providing initial funding to begin amalgamation work and additional funding for resources required to implement these amalgamations.