Registration staff often notice that physical therapists delay updating their profile. Recently, a therapist updated their employment from 2012. For over 10 years, the College and the public did not have correct information about where that physical therapist practiced. Also, …
Category: Legislation & Standards
Notice of Proposed Bylaw Amendments: Elections
On August 23, 2023, the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia’s (CPTBC) Board of Directors approved amendments to the College’s bylaws that are subject to the notice requirements described in section 19(6.2) of the Health Professions Act.
Proposed …
Notice of Proposed Bylaw Amendments
On August 17, 2023, the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia’s (CPTBC) Board of Directors approved amendments to the College’s bylaws that are subject to the notice requirements described in section 19(6.2) of the Health Professions Act.
Proposed …
Ministry of Health Sets Timeline for College Amalgamations
CPTBC recently received a letter from the BC Ministry of Health confirming the amalgamation of 11 health profession regulatory colleges to create:
- one regulator for dietitians, occupational therapists, opticians, optometrists, physical therapists, psychologists, and speech and hearing health professionals; and
Answers to Insurance Coverage Question
Registrants asked us whether their professional liability insurance extends to non-traditional physical therapy activities. For example, some physical therapists may teach a group education class or conduct physical therapy research.
The College inquired with BMS Canada and HUB International, national …
