College Bylaws Flashcards
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What is the primary mandate of the CCHPBC for TCM and Acupuncture practitioners?
To protect the public’s right to safe, effective, and ethical TCM and acupuncture services by regulating practitioners and setting standards for practice.
How many hours of continuing education must a Full, Limited, or Non-Practising registrant complete in each 24-month period?
50 hours of continuing education or completion of the Quality Assurance Program approved by the Quality Assurance Committee.
What is the minimum number of professional service/practice hours required for Full registrants over three years to maintain currency?
600 hours of professional service and/or practice in the three years immediately preceding registration renewal.
What must be included in a registrant’s personal file to demonstrate compliance with continuing education?
A log of continuing competency activities, certificates, official confirmations, receipts, course descriptions, and notes.
What is the registration renewal deadline for TCM and Acupuncture practitioners in BC?
March 31 of each year.
What is required before providing any assessment or treatment to a patient?
Informed consent from the patient, which must be specific, voluntary, and based on adequate information about the procedure.
How should practitioners document informed consent in the clinical record?
By making a brief note in the patient record that informed consent was obtained, including the nature of the discussion.
Can a practitioner obtain a ‘blanket consent’ for all future treatments at the first visit?
No, consent must be specific to each procedure or treatment and cannot be generalized for all future care.
What are the consequences of treating a patient without valid consent?
The practitioner may face criminal, civil, and professional disciplinary actions.
What is the practitioner’s responsibility regarding the disposal of acupuncture needles and sharps?
Sharps must be disposed of immediately after use in a puncture-resistant, rigid, biohazard-labeled container, following local and provincial regulations.
Who is responsible for disposing of used sharps?
The person who used the sharp must dispose of it themselves.
What is the maximum recommended fill level for a sharps container?
No more than three-quarters full.
What must practitioners do if routine infection control practices are not sufficient for a patient?
Implement additional (transmission-based) precautions as needed.
What must be done if a student registrant fails to renew their registration by March 31?
Their student registration is cancelled, and they cannot participate in clinical training until re-registered.
What types of activities can count toward professional service/practice hours for currency of registration?
Direct patient care, education/training, supervision, consulting, administration, research, policy development, and teaching profession-specific courses.
What is the purpose of the Quality Assurance Program (QAP) for TCM and Acupuncture practitioners?
To promote high practice standards and competencies, ensuring safe, ethical, and evidence-informed care.
What must practitioners do to maintain public trust and ensure registration renewal?
Meet Quality Assurance Program requirements, including continuing education and professional service hours.
What is the role of the Practice Support Program (PSP) in the CCHPBC?
To support ongoing career development, professional behaviour, self-evaluation, peer mentorship, and continued learning.
What should practitioners do with clinical records if they cease practice or relocate?
Ensure secure transfer or disposal of records according to College and privacy legislation requirements.
What are the key elements of valid informed consent?
Consent must relate to the specific procedure, be given voluntarily, and be based on adequate information about risks, benefits, and alternatives.
How can a patient give valid consent besides signing a form?
Consent can be given verbally or implied by actions, but must always be documented by the practitioner.
What is the practitioner’s responsibility regarding infection prevention and control?
To remain current on infection control procedures and implement them in daily practice to protect patients and themselves.
What should be done if a sharps container is full?
It must be disposed of according to approved local and provincial procedures; never as general waste.
