Ethics and Practice Standards
Standards of practice outline the minimum level of acceptable performance and professional practice required of CHCPBC licensees to ensure safe and ethical care for the public. As of April 1, 2026, one harmonized set of Ethics and Practice Standards, under the Health Professions and Occupations Act, outlines the requirements for all licensees in the nine professions regulated by CHCPBC. Licensees are required to know and adhere to CHCPBC standards. The standards, listed below, are enforceable under governing legislation.
Code of Ethics
Collaborative Care
Communications
Conflict of Interest
Consent
Discontinuing Health Services and Ensuring Continuity of Care
Evidence-Informed Practice and Outcome Evaluation
Indigenous Cultural Safety, Cultural Humility, and Anti-Racism
Marketing, Advertising, and Promotion
Privacy and Confidentiality
Professional Boundaries and Prevention of Sexual Misconduct and Abuse
Professional Performance and Responsibility
Records
Restricted Activities and Certifications
Risk Management and Safety
Supervision
Glossary
The Glossary provides definitions of terms used in the Ethics and Practice Standards