Five committees contribute valuable work to the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC).
If you are a registrant interested in applying for a future committee position, please download and complete the committee expression of interest form. Make sure to indicate your area of interest. Please contact the college registrar to learn more about what participation on a committee involves and what positions are available.
Expression of interest for appointment to a committee of the
COTBC form. 
Quality Assurance Committee
The Quality Assurance (QA) Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the board regarding:- Continuing competency programs;
- Re-entry into the profession;
- Standards of practice;
- Professional ethics; and
- Clinical practice guidelines.
Subcommittees of the QA Committee
- Standards Committee
- Continuing Competence Committee
Registration Committee
The Registration Committee is responsible for granting registration with the COTBC.
Client Relations Committee
The Client Relations Committee makes recommendations to the board regarding programs for the prevention of misconduct of a sexual nature. These programs may include educational requirements for registrants, guidelines for conduct, and measures for addressing sexual misconduct.
Inquiry Committee
The Inquiry Committee investigates complaints against registrants, as well as acting on its own motion (i.e. without a complaint). Complaints can include a registrant's contravention of the Health Professions Act, the Occupational Therapists Regulation, or the COTBC bylaws, professional misconduct, competence to practice, or any disturbance or addiction which impairs an occupational therapists ability to practice.
Discipline Committee
The Discipline Committee conducts hearings under the authority of the Health Professions Act in cases where investigation of a registrant at the Inquiry Committee level warrants disciplinary action.