College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC

College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC Welcome to the Facebook home of the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC.

The Ministry of Health has directed the following four regulatory health colleges to amalgamate to form a new, multi-profession college on June 28, 2024:

- College of Chiropractors of BC
- College of Massage Therapists of BC
- College of Naturopathic Physicians of BC
- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of BC

This amalgamation is part of the Ministry of Heal

th’s multi-year initiative to modernize BC’s health profession regulatory framework. The four colleges will continue to regulate health professionals until they amalgamate on June 28, 2024. If, before this day, you have questions or concerns about the regulation of any of these health professions, please contact the appropriate college directly.

Join us today, Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. for the webinar on Module 5: Implementing the Truth and Reconc...
09/10/2026

Join us today, Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. for the webinar on Module 5: Implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to Action.

Watch for your email invitation and explore the series: https://cchpbc.ca/putting-standards-into-practice/

The College office will be closed on Monday, September 7 for Labour Day. We will reopen Tuesday, September 8 at 8:30 a....
09/05/2026

The College office will be closed on Monday, September 7 for Labour Day.

We will reopen Tuesday, September 8 at 8:30 a.m.

Are you maintaining clear professional boundaries or involving patients in decisions about their care? Module 3 of the L...
09/03/2026

Are you maintaining clear professional boundaries or involving patients in decisions about their care?

Module 3 of the Learning Series: Putting Standards into Practice covers Professional Boundaries and Prevention of Sexual Misconduct and Integrated Person-Centred Care, with scenarios and reflective questions to help you apply the professional standards in your practice.

Download the workbooks and watch the recorded webinar: https://cchpbc.ca/putting-standards-into-practice/

Required or optional? Another key difference between CCHPBC and professional associations is how they are structured: •...
09/01/2026

Required or optional?

Another key difference between CCHPBC and professional associations is how they are structured:

• CCHPBC licensing is mandatory for regulated health care professionals to practise. Appointed board members act in the public interest and are accountable to the BC Ministry of Health.

• Professional association membership is optional. Elected board members represent the interests of the profession and are accountable to their members.

See the full comparison:https://cchpbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Roles-Goals_CCHPBC-vs.-Professional-Associations.pdf

As part of the College’s transition to its new licensing system, all licensees have been assigned a unique 7-digit CCHPB...
08/28/2026

As part of the College’s transition to its new licensing system, all licensees have been assigned a unique 7-digit CCHPBC licence number.

For naturopathic physicians, this number is different from the 5-digit PharmaNet ID.

• 7-digit CCHPBC licence number: Use for College identification and provide it to insurers, employers and other third-party services that require it.

• 5-digit PharmaNet ID: Continue using this number on all prescriptions and for PharmaNet/PRIME access. If you had a PharmaNet number before September 1, 2026, it remains unchanged.

Effective September 1, 2026, naturopathic physicians enrolling in PRIME will need both numbers.

• The College must provide your information to PharmaNet before you can enrol. This normally takes a few business days.

• You can now download your new CCHPBC licence number card from the Licensee Portal.

Questions? Contact Licensure at [email protected] or call 604-742-6670, press 2, then press 2 again.

A reminder about how our College Newsletter works: We publish one consolidated newsletter every two months, bringing tog...
08/18/2026

A reminder about how our College Newsletter works:

We publish one consolidated newsletter every two months, bringing together updates from across all the health professions we regulate.

Each edition includes:

• College-wide news and regulatory updates
• Profession-specific information
• Resources to support safe, effective care
• Information for licensees and the public across British Columbia

This format reflects our role as a multi-profession regulator and helps us communicate more clearly and consistently.

Read the latest edition and learn more: https://cchpbc.ca/news/college-newsletter/

Is your advertising consistent with professional standards? Module 2 of the Learning Series: Putting Standards into Prac...
08/15/2026

Is your advertising consistent with professional standards?

Module 2 of the Learning Series: Putting Standards into Practice covers Advertising and Marketing and Scope of Practice, with scenarios and reflective questions to help you apply the professional standards in your practice.

Download the workbooks and watch the recorded webinar: https://cchpbc.ca/putting-standards-into-practice/

What's the difference between a regulatory college and a professional association?CCHPBC protects the public: we licence...
08/13/2026

What's the difference between a regulatory college and a professional association?

CCHPBC protects the public: we licence health professionals, set and enforce professional standards, investigate complaints and maintain the public registry. We are accountable to the BC Ministry of Health.�

Professional associations advocate for the profession and its members through professional development, networking, member benefits and business support.

Learn who does what: https://cchpbc.ca/about/

Maintaining clear and accurate records and obtaining informed consent support safe and ethical care.Module 1 of the Lear...
08/11/2026

Maintaining clear and accurate records and obtaining informed consent support safe and ethical care.

Module 1 of the Learning Series: Putting Standards into Practice covers record-keeping and informed consent, with scenarios and reflective questions to help you apply the professional standards in your practice.

Download the workbooks and watch the recorded webinar: https://cchpbc.ca/putting-standards-into-practice/

Questions about the professional standards? Contact a Practice Advisor at [email protected].

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