CSHBC has issued a statement about hearing aids dispensed directly from manufacturers to clients, and provided a reminder about precautions for registrants to follow when dispensing hearing aids.

CSHBC does not regulate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), but the College has compiled information about PPE and routine precautions.

Registrants may consider offering “virtual care,” when and where appropriate and according to client ability, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Registrants offering virtual care must adhere to CSHBC standards of practice and other guidelines, and keep in mind privacy concerns.

CSHBC registrants are reminded that they must comply with their professional obligations and meet the College’s standards of practice as a condition of licensure, regardless of their employment role.

CSHBC registrants are reminded that good infection control procedures are imperative to good client care. In the absence of a public health directive ordering private clinics to close, there are some enhanced procedures that will help limit spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus).

CSHBC combined two endoscopy-related certificates into one certificate: Certificate E. To facilitate the transition to the new combined certificate, CSHBC – in partnership with Speech and Hearing BC – offered a free transition session for SLPs. A video of the session has been created. RSLPs should view the video and complete the associated quiz.

Anyone who provides services as an audiologist, hearing instrument practitioner, or speech-language pathologist to patients in BC must be registered with CSHBC. This applies to professionals who are located outside of BC and providing virtual speech and hearing services to patients in BC.

CSHBC has posted responses to concerns raised about the announcement that CSHBC will increase registration and examination fees for the first time.