Communication to Registrants Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The College will continue to provide updates to registrants by email and on this webpage. Please check often for the most up-to-date information.

For information on the College’s operations during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please see the announcement “CTCMA Business Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic“.

Order and Guidance from the Provincial Health Officer:

Apr.5, 2022 COVID-19 Update and Masking for Health Professionals

Mar 08, 2022PHO Issues New Public Health Order

Feb 9, 2022PHO Order requiring COVID-19 vaccination

Oct. 15, 2021 Order of the PHO: Hospital and Community (Health Care and Other Services) COVID-19 Vaccination Status Information and Presentative Measures

Aug. 24, 2021 Provincial and regional restrictions

Dec 07, 20202020-2021 Provincial Influenza Policy Letter

Nov 20, 2020Province-wide Restrictions: New COVID-19 Measures

May 15, 2020COVID-19: Important Update from the Provincial Health Officer

Mar 23, 2020COVID-19: Important Update from the Provincial Health Officer

Mar 15, 2020Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry’s March 15, 2020 Letter to health professionals

Mar 13, 2020Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry’s March 13, 2020 Letter to health professionals

Guidance from the College

Dec. 01, 2021Update on Temporary Policy on Online Instruction for TCM Education Programs

Jun 29, 2021 Message to Registrants RE Step 3

Dec. 04, 2020 Resource Package for Safe Acupuncture & TCM Practice During COVID-19 Pandemic

Aug 04, 2020COVID-19-Up-to-Date Information and Resources

May 15, 2020Guidance for Providing In-person Community Care during COVID-19

May 15, 2020Communication to Registrants on Providing In-person Community Care in British Columbia During COVID-19

Mar 27, 2020Communication to Student Registrants Regarding Their Studies During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

Mar 26, 2020Questions and Answers About the Provincial Health Officer’s March 23, 2020 Update

Mar 26, 2020Practice Standard: Tele-Practice During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

Mar 25, 2020Practice Guideline: Advertising and Marketing Claims Regarding COVID-19

Mar 18, 2020College Statement Regarding Tele-Practice During COVID-19 Pandemic

Mar 17, 2020College’s Urgent Communication to Registrants Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Mar 10, 2020College’s Communication to Registrants Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Additional Resources:

BCCDC

• Covid-19 Information
• Mask Use in Health Care Facilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic

• BC Health Care Worker Covid-19 Exposures Risk Assessment Tool

• Personal Protective Equipment – Information about PPE in BC

• How to Wear a Face Mask

• Cleaning and Disinfection Instructions for Eye/Facial Protection

• Management of PPE-Related Skin Damage for Health Care Workers

• COVID-19 Information Sheet for Environmental Service Providers in Health Care Settings

• New Today- Latest Guidance Documents and Updates to the website for Health Professionals

• Handouts and Videos about COVID-19 in Multiple Languages

• Covid-19 Vaccine

BC Government

• PHO Orders website

• BC’s Response to Covid-19

• BC Covid-19 Immunization Plan 

WorkSafeBC

• Health Professions – WorkSafeBC

• COVID-19 – A Guide to Reducing the Risk

• COVID-19 Safety Plan Template

• COVID-19 Safety Plan App

Other Links

• HealthLink BC

• Infection Prevention and Control Canada

• Government of Canada

• World Health Organization