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The Inquiry Committee (the “Committee”) of the College of Midwives of British Columbia (the
“College”) has conducted an investigation into the professional practice of Ms. Laurel Tien, pursuant to Section 33 of the Health Professions Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 183.
The Committee and Ms. Tien have agreed to resolve all matters outstanding between them
arising from the investigation pursuant to Section 36(1) of the Health Professions Act, and Bylaw 63 as set out below:
Ms. Tien hereby agrees to:
Not apply for re-registration as a midwife until, at a minimum, she has returned to the
University of British Columbia (UBC) and successfully repeated at least the fourth year of
her midwifery education and, upon completion, been reassessed by the university to
confirm whether or not she meets the entry-level competencies required for graduation and eligibility to apply for registration as a midwife in British Columbia;
Prior to returning to UBC, be assessed by the Division of Midwifery at UBC to determine the appropriate point for her to re-enter the midwifery education program to address the gaps in her midwifery knowledge, clinical skills, and ability to engage in the critical thinking and decision-making required to function safely as a primary care provider and, if this point is prior to fourth year, enter at the point recommended by UBC; and
Successfully complete an Emergency Skills course approved by the College before
returning to her midwifery studies at the University of British Columbia.
SIGNED By LAUREL TIEN this twentieth day of February, 2012.