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
