BYLAW AMENDMENT
April 17, 2023
The College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia has filed amendments to its bylaws with the Ministry of Health, following consultation with registrants and other key stakeholders. These amendments will come into effect on May 29, 2023.
As a result of these changes, the College will no longer accept applications for new interim registrations after October 31, 2023, and the interim category will be eliminated as of April 1, 2024.
The proposed changes to remove the interim registration category were posted for public comment from July 6, 2022, to October 6, 2022, as per section 19(6.2) of the Health Professions Act. The College appreciates the valuable feedback received during this notice period.
Current and future interim registrants should note that until October 31, 2023, policies around the interim registration category remain unchanged, and the College's website provides complete information on this category.
After October 31, 2023, new physical therapists intending to practice in British Columbia must apply for full registration, as there will no longer be an option to apply for interim registration. The College encourages current and future interim registrants to work towards completing any outstanding requirements for full registration and allow employers time to make workforce planning decisions. The Alternate Clinical Evaluation BC (ACEBC) takes place four times per year, providing opportunities for new physical therapists to meet the criteria for full registration.
The Ministry of Health will be working with health authorities on the transition to practice supports available through actions in British Columbia's Health Human Resources (HHR) Strategy and with employers to optimize opportunities for internationally educated physical therapists and those awaiting full registration.
The College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia thanks registrants, employers, and health authority leaders for their feedback during these discussions. The College recognizes that members of the physical therapy community may have additional questions, concerns, and ideas for the future of the physical therapy workforce in British Columbia, and looks forward to continuing to work with partners to create a better pathway to full registration.
For more information Click here to be transferred to the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia (CPTBC) website.