We have launched a temporary website that provides information about the seven colleges’ amalgamation in the period leading up to June 28, 2024. The website features a news section and a dedicated page for registrants, including Frequently Asked Questions specific to registrant concerns. We will continue adding information to this website as we better understand changes and […]
A bursary is available to assist Internationally Educated Occupational Therapists (IEOTs) with the costs of becoming licensed to work in BC. Health Match BC (HMBC), in partnership with the BC Ministry of Health (MoH), will support eligible IEOTs who want to work in BC by offering financial support to help pay for the credential assessment, […]
The Ministry of Health has deposited regulation changes that reflect the final name for the new multi-profession regulatory college that will amalgamate: The College of Occupational Therapists of BC The College of Dietitians of BC The College of Optometrists of BC The College of Opticians of BC The College of Physical Therapists of BC The […]
CEOs have been appointed in anticipation of the amalgamation of 11 regulatory health colleges to form two new multi-profession colleges on June 28, 2024. Carin Plischke, currently the Registrar and CEO of the College of Occupational Therapists of BC, has been appointed CEO of the new multi-profession college that will amalgamate the College of Chiropractors […]
The College published a new set of FAQs regarding the proposed amendments to the Occupational Therapists Regulation. The FAQs respond to the following questions: Why is the regulation changing? Will the proposed changes to the regulation impact my scope of practice as an occupational therapist? Will the scope of practice of occupational therapists working in […]
Please see the updated Practice Across Jurisdictions webpage for updates on providing virtual care within Canada and internationally. For further inquiries, contact our registration team at info@cotbc.org or our practice advisors at practice@cotbc.org after checking our FAQs.
