Some programs lead to employment in career occupations regulated by other regulators.
A regulator is a provincial or federal statutory body that requires an individual to hold membership, accreditation, licensing or registration to be authorized to work in a specific occupation. For example, practical nurses (PN) must be licensed by the BC College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM), a BC regulator, in order to work in BC. PN programs must be recognized by the BCCNM.
PTIB requires institutions offering programs leading to employment in a career regulated by a regulator to maintain evidence they meet the requirements set by the regulator. For example, we require institutions offering a PN program to maintain evidence the program is recognized by the BCCNM.
The list below includes the regulator and the corresponding career occupations. Before enrolling in a program, you should review the requirements set by the regulator to practice the career occupation in BC.
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Regulator |
Career Occupation |
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Practical Nurse; Registered Nurse; Psychiatric Nurse |
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College of Pharmacists of BC (CPBC) |
Pharmacy Technician |
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Dental Hygiene |
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College of Dental Surgeons of BC (CDSBC) |
Dental Assistant |
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Dental Technician |
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College of Denturists of BC (CDBC) |
Denturist |
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College of Dietitians of BC (CDBC) |
Dietician; Registered Dietitian |
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Massage Therapy; Massage Therapist; Registered Massage Therapy/Therapist |
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College of Opticians of BC (COBC) |
Optician; Dispensing Optician; Contact Lens Fitter |
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College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (CTCMA) |
Traditional Chinese Medicine; Acupuncture |
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Restricted/Unrestricted Scuba Diver; Restricted/Unrestricted Surface-Supplied Diver; Closed Bell Diver |
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Emergency Medical Assistant; First Responder |
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Immigration Consultant; Immigration Practitioner |
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Transport Canada (TC) |
Flight Training – Commercial Pilot; Multi Engine Rating, Instrument Flight Rating; Airline Transport Pilot; Maritime/Marine Training |
We note that the following organizations, while not regulatory bodies, may set requirements to work in specific occupations.
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Organization |
Career Occupation |
|---|---|
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BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry (the Registry) |
Acute Care Aide; Health Care Assistant; Personal Support Worker |
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BC Society of Laboratory Science (BCSLS) |
Medical Laboratory Assistant |
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Early Childhood Educator Registry (within BC Ministry of Children and Family Development) |
Early Childhood Educator; Early Childhood Educator Assistant |
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Trades (over 100 programs) |