Oebc Competitors

The Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (CAPR) provides centralized services to the provincial and territorial physiotherapy regulators of Canada. CAPR verifies the education and qualifications of applicants educated outside of Canada. For both Canadian and internationally-educated physiotherapists, CAPR administers the Physiotherapy Competency Examination to determine a candidate’s readiness for safe, effective and independent physiotherapy practice. CAPR also provides knowledge brokering and policy services to advance harmonized regulatory practices and support labour mobility across Canada. On behalf of the Regulator Members, CAPR collaborates with other organizations on projects with national and international scope related to the regulation of physiotherapy. We do all our work in support of the public interest.

The College of Opticians of British Columbia (COBC) is the regulatory body established to govern the practice of opticianry in British Columbia. In 1994, Cabinet approved the Opticians Regulation which designates opticianry as a regulated profession under the Health Professions Act. The COBC is responsible for the administration of the Act and accompanying regulations and it is accountable to the public through its board. The College of Opticians exists to regulate and improve the practice of Opticianry in the public interest by ensuring that opticians provide quality professional care to help people achieve better vision. The College of Opticians is responsible for: * Assessment, registration and licensing of all opticians and contact lens fitters in B.C. * Interpretation of the Health Professions Act, the Opticians Regulation and the COBC Bylaws * Public and registrant complaints and inquiries * Establishment of standards of practice and guidelines