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.
PTIRU 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.
| Regulator | Career Occupation |
|---|---|
| BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) | Practical Nurse; Registered Nurse; Psychiatric Nurse |
| College of Pharmacists of BC (CPBC) | Pharmacy Technician |
| College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC) | Acupuncturists; Chiropractors; Massage Therapists; Naturopathic Physicians; Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners |
| College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC) | Audiologists; Dietitians; Hearing Instrument Practitioners; Occupational Therapists; Opticians; Optometrists; Physical Therapists; Psychologists; Speech-Language Pathologists |
| BC College of Oral Health Professionals of BC (BCCOHP) | Certified Dental Assistants; Dental Hygienists; Dental Therapists; Dental Technicians; Dentists; Denturists |
| Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) | Engineers (including but not limited to Software Engineers, Firmware Engineers, Data Engineers, Etc.); Geoscientists |
| Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) | Chartered Professional Accountants; Professional Accountants |
| Diver Certification Board of Canada (DCBC) | Restricted/Unrestricted Scuba Diver; Restricted/Unrestricted Surface-Supplied Diver; Closed Bell Diver |
| Emergency Medical Assistants Licensing Board (EMALB) | Emergency Medical Assistant; First Responder |
| College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) | Immigration Consultant; Immigration Practitioner |
| Transport Canada (TC) | Flight Training – Commercial Pilot; Multi Engine Rating, Instrument Flight Rating; Airline Transport Pilot; Maritime/Marine Training |
| SkilledTradesBC | Skilled Trades Certification is required for: Construction Electrician; Industrial Electrician; Powerline Technician; Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic; Gasfitter Class A & B; Steamfitter/Pipefitter; Sheet Metal Worker. SkilledTradesBC also sets program standards for Qualification and Red Seal for many other trades programs. |
| BC College of Social Workers (BCCSW) | Social Worker; Registered Social Worker; Registered Clinical Social Worker |
We note that the following organizations, while not regulatory bodies, may set requirements to work in specific occupations.
| Organization | Career Occupation |
|---|---|
| BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry (the Registry) | Acute Care Aide; Health Care Assistant; Personal Support Worker |
| BC Society of Laboratory Science (BCSLS) | Medical Laboratory Assistant |
| Early Childhood Educator Registry (within BC Ministry of Children and Family Development) | Early Childhood Educator; Early Childhood Educator Assistant |