September 2024

SEPTEMBER 2024

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Observing National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. BCCNM reaffirms our commitment to honour Indigenous Peoples and their healing journeys. We pledge to continue taking action to dismantle Indigenous-specific racism in the health-care system.

Visit our website for resources to support you in your own learning journey and in your practice. Keep an eye out for phase II of our learning series From Awareness to Action which will be published later this month.

Transitioning to the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA)

The Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) received Royal Assent in 2022, and will replace the current Health Professions Act. Some sections of the HPOA are already in force. BCCNM has been working with the Ministry of Health, other health regulators, and key partners to plan for this transition. Continue reading for an update on the work completed so far, and what lies ahead.

Learning resources

Medical aesthetics learning resource

Are you working or looking to work in medical aesthetics? To help you in your practice, this resource includes key regulatory terms and concepts, FAQs, and more.

Caring for yourself case study

Have you ever been concerned about your or a colleague’s emotional or mental well-being and fitness to practice? What did you do? Check out this professional responsibility case study about self-care and fitness to practice.

Planned BCCNM system downtime: Sept. 14-16

On Sept. 14-16, BCCNM systems will be unavailable due to scheduled upgrades and maintenance. During this time, applicants and registrants will be unable to:

Log into their BCCNM account
Create or submit applications
Make payments
Order controlled prescription pads (registrants only)

We encourage you to complete any tasks required before Sept. 13.

Safe Practice Management Conference | Nov. 22, 2024

The Foundation for Medical Excellence in cooperation with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC presents Prescription Pressure Release: New Skills for Tackling Difficult Requests.

The focus of this program is managing requests for medications. It includes four one-hour presentations discussing approaches to appropriate prescribing, leading up to a one-day virtual conference. Subject matter experts will dive into the nuances of reconciling patient requests with prescribing best practices.

Register here

Office closed

BCCNM's office will be closed on Monday, Sept. 30. We will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1.

For more information:
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