The provincial government announced important information regarding next steps for the regulation of psychotherapists in BC, including a timeline. April 1, 2026 – The Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) will come into force.November 29, 2027 – Regulation of psychotherapists will come into effect. Those of us at the FACTBC table are gratified that our decades […]
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Professional regulators are required to establish and monitor the competency of registrants for whom they are responsible. Common practices for regulators include assessment of knowledge concerning applicable legislation, establishment of good character through such investigations as a criminal record check and assessment of professional competency. The assessment of professional skills occurs on several levels: You
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As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on the activities and events that took place in the past year. We compiled a “2024 Year in Review” so that you may have an accurate and current understanding of the state of regulation of our profession. We look forward to continued dialogue and collaboration with the
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The process of amalgamating existing health care colleges called for by the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) has now been completed. Previous amalgamations by physicians and the nursing profession were followed by the dental health professionals. Finally, there is now a new College of Complementary Health Professionals (massage therapy, traditional Chinese medicine & acupuncture,
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On July 2, 2024, the BC Ministry of Health designated Psychotherapy as a health profession under the Health Professions Act. Follow our four-part series to learn more about the history and work of the psychotherapy profession. Psychotherapy is grounded in personal interaction between therapists and clients, with a goal of improving wellness or mental health
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On July 2, 2024, the BC Ministry of Health designated Psychotherapy as a health profession under the Health Professions Act. Follow our four-part series to learn more about the history and work of the psychotherapy profession. Psychotherapy is grounded in personal interaction between therapists and clients, with a goal of improving wellness or mental health
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On July 2, 2024, the BC Ministry of Health designated Psychotherapy as a health profession under the Health Professions Act. Follow our four-part series to learn more about the history and work of the psychotherapy profession. Psychotherapy is grounded in personal interaction between therapists and clients, with a goal of improving wellness or mental health
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On July 2, 2024, the BC Ministry of Health designated Psychotherapy as a health profession under the Health Professions Act. Follow our four-part series to learn more about the history and work of the psychotherapy profession. Psychotherapy is grounded in personal interaction between therapists and clients, with a goal of improving wellness or mental health
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On July 15, 2024, Canada Revenue Agency issued a memo entitled Clarifying the new GST/HST exemption for psychotherapy and counselling therapy services. A notable clarification is as follows: If you provide psychotherapy or counselling therapy services, you may no longer need to charge the GST/HST if you: are licensed with a provincial body responsible for the
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The recommendation to designate psychotherapy as a health profession under the Health Professions Act was brought to Cabinet and the proposal was approved. The official Order was signed on July 2, 2024 and can be found on the BC government website. The announcement is welcomed news and the process continues forward, however, no tangible changes
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