Laws and legislation
CPSBC is governed by the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) and the CPSBC Bylaws. Here are relevant federal and provincial legislation that affect the practice of medicine in BC.
CPSBC is governed by the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) and the Bylaws made under the Act. Here are relevant federal and provincial legislation that affect the practice of medicine in BC.
Health Professions and Occupations Act
The Health Professions and Occupations Act is umbrella legislation that provides a common regulatory framework for health professions in BC.
Regulations
Regulations are created by government for each individual health profession governed under the HPOA. The regulation defines reserved titles, contains a statement about the scope of practice and outlines a set of restricted activities describing what members of that profession are authorized to do.
Bylaws
CPSBC has its own bylaws. The CPSBC Bylaws set out the details of the operation of the organization, including: the duties and responsibilities of a governing board, committees and the registrar; qualifications for licensure; the regulation of professional conduct and ethics; and fee schedules.
Health Professions Review Board
The Health Professions Review Board (HPRB) is an administrative tribunal made under the HPOA to provide an independent review of certain decisions made by CPSBC. This includes decisions regarding the licensure of physicians and surgeons, and the timeliness and disposition of complaints made against CPSBC licensees.
Visit the HPRB website for more information or to submit an appeal.