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Read the May/June 2026 issue of the College Connector.

The board of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC) approved bylaw amendments related to licensure eligibility requirements, which will come into effect on July 6, 2026.

Starting November 29, 2027, CPSBC will be regulating the following diagnostic and therapeutic professions: 

• clinical perfusionists
• medical laboratory technologists
• radiation therapists
• respiratory therapists

Business will resume at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

A registrant has been issued a disciplinary citation, pursuant to section 39(2) of the Health Professions Act.

CPSBC is offering its deepest condolences to the Musqueam Nation on the passing of Siem Te'ta-in (Shane Pointe) on April 8, 2026. 

Read the March/April 2026 issue of the College Connector.

CPSBC’s practice standards and professional guidelines have recently been revised to align with the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA). This includes updating terminology and correcting references to ensure they point to the appropriate sections of the new legislation. Additionally, several new guidelines are now in effect.

CPSBC’s new governing legislation, the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA), will come into force on April 1, 2026. While how the public and registrants (licensees under the HPOA) currently interact with CPSBC will mostly remain the same, there are some key changes to note. 

CPSBC has revised its Care Coverage Outside Regular Office Hours practice standard, now titled Availability and Coverage, to clarify expectations for after-hours care and address identified gaps.