We continue to prioritize activities to embed the principles of cultural safety and humility into the College’s culture, governance, and operations. Examples of current initiatives include: Developing a learning session for registrants in the Fall Collaborating with BC Health regulators to explore the development of Practice Standards for Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility Planning a […]
We anticipate registration renewal to begin in mid-May. Over the past several years, many people have faced interruptions to employment and may have experienced a decrease in hours worked. To renew, College Bylaws require registrants to meet one the following currency hour requirements: Successful completion of at least 600 hours within the scope of the […]
As stated earlier this week, a new Order of the Provincial Health Officer (PHO) - the Health Professionals COVID-19 Vaccination Status Information and Preventive Measures Order - requires COTBC to record the COVID-19 vaccination status of all its registrants by March 31, 2022. View COTBC’s update: Next Steps for Complying with Public Health Order Requiring [...]
On March 7, 2022, a new Order of the Provincial Health Officer (PHO) was issued. View COTBC's update: New Public Health Order Requires COTBC to Record Vaccination Status of Registrants Read PHO Order: Health Professionals COVID-19 Vaccination Status Information and Preventative Measures – March 7, 2022 (PDF, 457KB) Visit COTBC COVID-19 Resources
On February 9, 2022, Provincial Health Officer (PHO) Dr. Bonnie Henry announced that she will issue a new public health order requiring regulated health professionals to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by March 24, 2022. We understand the new order is still being finalized by the PHO. More information will be provided once the order [...]
BC Provincial Health Officer (PHO) Dr. Bonnie Henry announced yesterday (February 9, 2022) that she will issue a public health order next week requiring full COVID-19 vaccination for all regulated health professionals, including occupational therapists. The new order will broaden a previous PHO order originally dated October 14, 2021, which mandated COVID-19 vaccination for health care workers […]
