Provincial Colleges & Associations

B.C. Association of Social Workers

A not-for-profit membership association that supports and promotes the profession of social work and advocates for social justice.

B.C. College of Family Physicians

B.C. College of Social Workers
The regulatory body for the practice of social work in British Columbia.

Doctors of BC
A voluntary association of British Columbia’s medical doctors who works for the improvement of medical education, health care legislation, hospital and other health services.

B.C. Psychiatric Association

B.C. Psychogeriatric Association

B.C. Psychological Association
This membership association provides leadership for the advancement and promotion of the profession and science of psychology.

Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists-British Columbia
A provincial professional association committed to supporting its members in being recognized, valued and respected as vital partners in the promotion of health, independence and quality of life for British Columbians.

BC Therapeutic Recreation Association
Therapeutic recreation utilizes treatment, education and recreation to enable persons with physical, cognitive, emotional and social limitations to enhance a person’s quality of life.

Canadian Medical Association

College of Dietitians of British Columbia

College of Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia

College of Naturopathic Physicians of B.C. and Naturopathic Physicians Regulation under the Health Professions Act

College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia

College of Pharmacists of BC

College of Physicians & Surgeons of British Columbia
The mandate of the college is to protect the public through the regulation of medical practice by licensed medical practitioners.

College of Psychologists of British Columbia
The college’s role is to protect the public interest by regulating the practice of psychology and monitoring the practice of psychology practitioners.

College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia

College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of British Columbia
The college is responsible for assuring a safe, accountable and ethical level of psychiatric nursing practice.

College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of B.C.

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada