Week 3: EGBC Regulatory Module Flashcards
What mandatory thing must registrants do each year (1 hr in length)?
View a mandatory regulatory learning module from EGBC
What is one topic covered every three years with this module?
Indigenous peoples
What office is created in the Ministry of the Attorney General by the PGA?
OSPG - Office of the Superintendent of Professional Governance
What is the OSPG superintendent responsible for?
Adminstering the PGA and ensuring the best practices for professional governance are implemented
What year did the PGA come into force?
2021
Which 5 professions are regulated under the PGA?
- Forestry
- Agrology
- Applied Biology
- Applied Science Technology
- Architecture
What is the structure of oversight in BC?
BC Premier -> Ministry of Attorney General -> Office of Superintendent -> PGA
What are some changes the PGA has made since its implementation?
- updated Code of Eppics
- mandatory CE program
- annual reporting
T/F: No longer allowing new Life Member designations was an effect of the PGA
False, that already was eliminated prior to the PGA
T/F: The PGA requires each regulator under it to have a min of 10 standardized mandatory principles within their Code of Ethics
False, minimum of 12
Who is required to participate in the CE program?
- all professional registrants
- optional for trainees
- registrants with non-practising designation must complete at least one hour of CE in each three year period
Are there any exemptions to the CE program?
for parental, medical, compassionate or other extenuating circumstances
How many CE hours must be completed?
60 hours every 3 year rolling period and at least 1 hour every year within that for the mandatory ethical learning.
What are the four areas of learning that the CE program defines?
- Ethical Learning
- Regulatory Learning
- Technical Learning
- Communications and Leadership Learning
What are Ethical Learning activities?
related to registrant’s knowledge of how to act ethically
- EGBC code of ethics
- EDI
- Reconciliation with Indigenous
What are Regulatory Learning activities?
related to knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements (PGA, bylaws, etc)
- EGBC regulatory learning modules
- EGBC quality management requirements
What are technical Learning activities?
related to advancing technical and professional knowledge and skils within area of practice
- new tech
- sustainability
- technical risk management
What are Communication and Leadership Learning activities?
related to non-technical knowledge and skills
- oral and written communication
- project management
- business skills
- conflict resolution
T/F: the CE reporting is optional
False, it is mandatory
T/F: supporting documentation of CE activities does not need to be kept
False, it must be kept but doesn’t need to be submitted unless requested
What 3 ways is compliance verified?
1) Annual reporting and completion checking
2) compliance audit
3) practice reviews
If you miss reporting CE, how long do you have until suspension?
After June 30, you until Sept 30
What happens to registrants who don’t meet CE requirements by Dec 31?
They get automatically cancelled
What are the three pillars the Regulation of Firms is based upon?
- ethics
- quality management
- continuing education
What things do firms need to do to comply with Permit to Practice?
- provide info
- pay fees
- training
- PPMP (Professional Practice Management Plan)
What two programs compose the new Practice Review Program?
- proactive Audit Program
- reactive Practice Review Program
What are the 3 results of a Compliance Audit?
- In Compliance
- Minor non-conformance
- Major non-conformance
What 3 ways can the “reason to believe” be identified through?
- compliance audit
- practice review
- complaints
What 3 things can the Practice Review Committee do after the completion of a practice review?
- close file
- impose limits or conditions on practice including restricting practice, oversight of registrant by another registrant, additional training
- refer file to Investigation Committee
What should each registrant do in regards to the Professional Practice Guidelines?
- review them in regards to their area
- stay informed about them
- document any departure from them
Where do you find these guidelines?
On EGBC website
