Psychology
The College of Psychologists
of British Columbia is the regulatory body established for
the health profession of psychology.
Psychology has been a designated health profession under the Health Professions Act since January 1, 2000, and is regulated by the College in accordance with the Act, the Psychologists Regulation and the bylaws of the College.
The composition of
the board of the College is:
- six elected psychologists;
and
- three public representatives
appointed by the Minister.
The registrar of
the College may be contacted at:
College of Psychologists of British Columbia
404 - 1755 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC V6J 4S5
Tel: (604) 736-6164
Toll-Free: 1-800-665-0979
Fax: (604) 736-6133
Website: http://www.collegeofpsychologists.bc.ca/
Amendments to the Psychologists Regulation and to most College bylaws are subject to a mandatory 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 |
Notice Date |
| There are no proposed amendments. |
May 7, 2009 |
| Approved
Regulation Amendments |
Date |
| Makes the Psychologists Regulation, effective October 17, 2008. |
October 15, 2008
MO 249/2008
BC Reg 289/2008
|
Repeals the Psychologists Regulation (BC Reg 442/99), effective October 17, 2008.
Continues the designation of psychology under the Health Professions Designation Regulation, effective October 17, 2008. |
October 10, 2008
OIC 737/2008
BC Reg 270/2008
|
| Amends section 3 of the Psychologists Regulation to allow qualified non-registrants employed by independent schools to use the term "psychologist". |
June 1, 2007
OIC 339/2007
BC Reg 153/2007
|
|
Amends
the Psychologists Regulation to add two reserved titles:
"psychological associate" and "registered
psychological associate".
|
December
19, 2002
OIC 1131/02
BC Reg. 377/02 |
| Repeals BC Reg.
48/01 (Transitional Regulation) consequent to the coming into
force of the new bylaws of the College. |
October 11, 2002
OIC 907/02
BC Reg. 270/02 |
| Approves
the Transitional Regulation for the College of Psychologists
of British Columbia. |
March
8, 2001
OIC 277/01
|
|
The Psychologists Regulation is made, designating psychology
as a health profession under the Health Professions Act.
|
December
17, 1999
OIC 1772/99
|
Filed Bylaw Amendments |
Date |
| Amends the bylaws respecting terms of office for elected board members and filling vacancies in elected board positions. |
Filed November 7, 2008
In force November 14, 2008
(MO 272/2008) |
| Amends the bylaws to establish Schedule J, a tariff of costs in relation to inquiry committee investigations, and Schedule K, a tariff of costs in relation to discipline committee hearings. |
January 18, 2007
Deposited |
| Amends various provisions in Schedule F (Code of Conduct) of the bylaws. |
November 2, 2006
Deposited |
| Amends section 31 of the bylaws regarding resolutions at general meetings. |
December 22, 2005
Deposited |
| Amends subsections 1.2 and 9.7 of Schedule F (Code of Conduct) of the bylaws. |
October 21, 2005
Deposited |
| Amends the title of subsection 4.3 of Schedule F (Code of Conduct) of the bylaws. |
April 28, 2005
Deposited |
| Amends the bylaws with regard to the maximum terms of office for elected Board members, the requirements for registration for out-of-province applicants and a number of housekeeping amendments. |
June 17, 2004
OIC 622/04 |
| Amends the bylaws regarding the composition of six committees. |
June 17, 2004
OIC 621/04 |
| Amends the bylaws to repeal sections 9(16) and 32(9) respecting procedures to be followed at board meetings. |
June 16, 2004
Deposited |
| Amends Schedule C of the bylaws to increase the fees for registration renewal. |
November 27, 2003
OIC 1130/03 |
| Approves the new bylaws of the College. |
February 21, 2002
OIC 156/02 |
| Approves bylaw 15 - delegated powers of committee panels and bylaw 20 - discipline committee. |
March 8, 2001
OIC 276/01 |
Official copies of the Health Professions Act and the Psychologists Regulation may be obtained by contacting
Crown Publications at:
Crown Publications Inc.
106 Ontario Street
Victoria, BC V8V 1M9
Phone: (250) 386-4636
Toll Free: 1-877-747-4636
Fax: (250) 386-0221
crown@crownpub.bc.ca
http://www.crownpub.bc.ca/
Copies of approved Orders in Council and Ministerial Orders may be obtained by contacting the
Order in Council Office at:
PO Box 9226 STN PROV GOVT
Victoria, BC V8W 9J1
Phone: (250) 387-4376
Fax: (250) 387-4349
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