December 2025

DECEMBER 2025

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BCCNM Appoints Dr. Natasha Prodan-Bhalla as Registrar & CEO

Natasha's appointment comes at a pivotal time for BCCNM, as the college prepares for the transition to the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA). Her combined regulatory, policy, and system-level experience will position the college well as we usher in this new era of health profession regulation.

Registration fees for 2026-27

BCCNM registration fees for 2026-27 are now available on our website. Read the fee summary for RMs to understand what's changing.

RM framework for vacuum-assisted emergency delivery revised

The BCCNM board on Nov. 27, 2025, approved revisions to the Registered Midwives Specialized Practice Certification Framework for Vacuum-Assisted Emergency Delivery, changing the requirement to a limit and condition of practice to enable RMs to access supervised deliveries.

Surveys

Consultation on NEW midwifery standards

BCCNM has drafted a new Regulatory Supervision of Students practice standard for midwives. This practice standard aims to clarify responsibilities when midwives authorize students to perform activities under the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA). Survey closes Jan. 2, 2026.

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Proposed changes to currency requirements

Midwives must meet currency requirements to maintain practising licensure. The existing model is being reviewed to ensure alignment with the new Health Professions and Occupations Act and BCCNM’s right-touch regulatory philosophy. We are considering two options for keeping midwives’ skills current and want your input. Survey closes Dec. 12, 2025.

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Ensuring privacy and confidentiality in your practice

Midwives have a legal and ethical responsibility to safeguard personal and health information. BCCNM encourages midwives to review the requirements and ensure they and their practice are compliant.

HPOA bylaw consultations

In preparation for the coming into force of the Health Professions and Occupations Act, BCCNM is redrafting its bylaws. We recently posted the final five parts for consultation: Certification Programs; Professional Responsibilities; Licensee Records; Delegation and Students; and Public Protection.

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Inquiry, Discipline, and Monitoring updates

BCCNM publishes a variety of professional conduct notices on its website. These notices include consent agreements, Discipline Committee and Inquiry Committee notices, and Inquiry and Discipline hearing notices. While all of these notices are public information, only exceptional outcomes (i.e., Inquiry Committee order, Discipline order, hearing outcome) and circumstances (i.e., discipline hearing) are highlighted in registrant newsletters.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Julia Filtness

Office closed

BCCNM's office will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 25 and Friday, Dec. 26 and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 28, 2025.

BCCNM will also be closed Thursday, Jan. 1 and Friday, Jan. 2 and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.

For more information:
bccnm.ca

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