Professional Conduct Handbook

The College of Chiropractors of BC publishes a Professional Conduct Handbook (PCH) applicable to all registrants of the College. Registrants are responsible for being familiar with the content in the PCH. The public will also find information regarding commonly asked questions. The PCH is revised periodically by the regulator as required.

Recent Amendments

On June  14, 2023, the College Board approved amendments to the Professional Conduct Handbook to include infection control measures in the chiropractor’s practice in accordance with Appendix “Q” –Infection Control:

Part 3 Provision of Care and Privacy

3.2 A chiropractor must incorporate current, appropriate and generally accepted infection control measures in the chiropractor’s practice in accordance with Appendix “Q” –Infection Control.

APPENDIX “Q”: Guideline – Infection Control
Further to the incorporation of infection control measures in practice, a chiropractor must

• remain current in generally accepted infection control practices and protocols relevant to chiropractic practice,
• develop and incorporate polices on the use of infection control measures in the chiropractor’s practice and keep those policies up–to-date,
• ensure that each clinic where the chiropractor practices is equipped, operated and maintained to meet generally accepted infection control practices and protocols relevant to chiropractic practice, including requirements for
     o      hand hygiene, which must include the use of a hand sanitizer or hand washing before and after each patient contact, and
     o      cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing of equipment and facilities, and
• utilize appropriate patient screening, contact management protocols and personal protective equipment when circumstances indicate one or more of such measures are warranted or as required by law.

The College accepts the following online materials as sources for current, appropriate and generally accepted infection control measures:

BC Centre for Disease Control
Community-Based Health Care
Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Community-Based Allied Health Care Providers in Clinic Settings
Environmental Cleaning and Disinfectants for Health-Care and Clinic Settings

WorkSafeBC
Communicable disease prevention

Questions?

If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Deputy Registrar.