Dietetics

Last updated on July 26, 2024

The College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia(CHCPBC) is the regulatory body established to regulate dietetics, occupational therapy, opticianry, optometry, physical therapy, psychology, and speech and hearing health professions. The CHCPBC was established on June 28, 2024. The CHCPBC resulted from the amalgamation of the College of Dietitians of BC, the College of Occupational Therapists of BC, the College of Opticians of BC, the College of Optometrists of BC, the College of Physical Therapists of BC, the College of Psychologists of BC, and the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC.

Dietetics has been a designated health profession under the Health Professions Act since November 8, 2002, and is regulated by the College in accordance with the Act, the Dietitians Regulation and the bylaws of the College.

Before designation under the Health Professions Act, the profession was unregulated in British Columbia.

Amendments to the Dietitians Regulation

Amendments to the Dietitians Regulation and to most College bylaws are subject to a three-month notice period, unless the Minister specifies a shorter period.

The College is responsible for giving notice of proposed bylaw amendments, including posting them on the College website, and all bylaw amendments must be filed with the Minister to be effective. Filed bylaws come into force 60 days after the date of filing, unless the Minister either disallows the change or specifies an earlier date, or the College withdraws the change.

The full text of the current bylaws and information about any proposed bylaw amendments may be obtained by contacting the College. Comments on proposed bylaw amendments should be submitted to both the College and the Ministry

 

Proposed Regulation Amendments

Proposed Regulation Amendments Notice Date

Proposed amendments to Dietitians Regulation (PDF, 112KB) to better align it to the Health Professions Act model (shared scope of practice and restricted activities). Additionally, minor amendments are proposed to clarify that unregulated persons cannot perform dietitian restricted activities (unless authorized).

January 23, 2024
 

Approved Regulation Amendments

Approved Regulation Amendments Date
Amends the Dietitians Regulation to reflect the name of the amalgamated college: College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia, effective June 28, 2024. February 27, 2024 
MO 49/2024 
BC Reg 32/2024 
Makes the Dietitians Regulation, effective October 17, 2008. October 15, 2008
MO 239/2008
BC Reg 279/2008
Repeals the Dietitians Regulation (BC Reg 296/2002), effective October 17, 2008.

Continues the designation of dietetics under the Health Professions Designation Regulation, effective October 17, 2008.
October 10, 2008
OIC 737/2008
BC Reg 270/2008
Enacts the Dietitians Regulation. November 8, 2002
OIC 965/2002
BC Reg 296/2002
 

Filed Bylaw Amendments

Filed Bylaw Amendments Date
Amends the bylaws by amending Schedule D – Fees. Filed June 14, 2021
In force, June 29, 2021
MO 247/2021
Amends the bylaws by refining the Emergency Registration section. Filed September 29, 2020
In force October 29, 2020
MO 388/2020
Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule D: fees. Filed January 30, 2020
In force March 30, 2020
Amends numerous sections of the bylaws and forms relating to improved clarity and consistency. File January 30, 2020
In force March 30, 2020
Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule D: fees. Filed January 29, 2019
In force April 1, 2019
Amends the bylaws by amending various sections relating to registration. Filed January 31, 2018
In force April 1, 2018
Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule D: fees. Filed January 15, 2018
In force March 16, 2018
Amends the bylaws by amending sections 41, 43 and 47 regarding examination requirements for registrants. Filed March 10, 2017
In force May 10, 2017
Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule B (Standards of Practice). Filed August 19, 2016
In force August 31, 2016
MO 330/2016
Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing sections throughout the entire set of bylaws. Filed March 8, 2016
In force May 7, 2016
Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule D (fees). Filed February 4, 2014
In force February 6, 2014
MO 032/2014
Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule E (recognized education programs). Filed March 23, 2012
In force March 26, 2012
MO 075/2012
Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule A (standards of practice) and Schedule B (code of ethics). Filed March 8, 2012
In force March 12, 2012
MO 063/2012
Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule D (fees). Filed January 29, 2010
In force February 1, 2010
MO 029/2010
Amends section 44 of the bylaws regarding emergency registration. Filed December 22, 2009
In force January 1, 2010
MO 298/2009
Amends Schedule D of the bylaws regarding fees. January 24, 2005
Deposited
Amends the bylaws regarding election procedures and Form 1 (Statutory Declaration). June 17, 2004
Deposited
Amends the bylaws to stagger the terms of office of the first elected board members. June 17, 2004
OIC 620/2004
Approves the bylaws of the College except sections 5.1, 66 and Part VI. December 11, 2003
OIC 1226/2003
 

Other

Other Date
Orders that the date by which the first election must be held is changed to September 30, 2004. May 12, 2004
MO 207/2004        
Orders that the date by which the first election must be held is changed to June 30, 2004. June 25, 2003
MO 301/2003
Appoints the first board of the College and orders that the first election of professional members to the board must be held on or before December 1, 2003. November 8, 2002
MO 332/2002

 

 

Contact information

College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia 

Website: www.chcpbc.org  

Toll Free
1-888-742-6715
Fax
604-608-9863
Street
200 Granville, Suite 900
Vancouver, BC, V6C1S4