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This category is comprised of associations based in British Columbia. The associations listed all relate to the subject of health in a direct manner, such as patient associations, medical professional associations, and medical research associations.

An association is an organized group of people with a common interest or goal. In the health field, associations are especially invaluable. To the general public and patients, they provide such services as education and support. To the health professional, they offer research opportunities, career support and other benefits.

Resources in This Category

• Ambulance Paramedics of BC

  http://www.apbc.ca/
  Members provide pre-hospital care for the population of the province. Includes history and CUPE press releases.

• BC Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

  http://www.bcaslpa.ca/
  Represents the interest of the professions and promotes services for the communicatively impaired in British Columbia. Includes mission statement, history, FAQ, membership information. Located in Vancouver.

• BC Doctors of Optometry

  http://bc.doctorsofoptometry.ca/
  Articles, provincial and local optometrist directories, FAQs, eye health resources and contact details.

• BC Radiological Society

  http://www.bcradiologicalsociety.com/
  Aims to advance radiology and support standards for technicians in the field. Obtain news, check job postings, and learn membership details.

• British Columbia Association of Medical Radiation Technologists

  http://www.bcamrt.bc.ca/
  BCAMRT is a volunteer organization which supports and advocates the professional and ethical standards of Medical Radiation Technologists. Contains code of ethics, foundation information and volunteer committee details.

• British Columbia Association of Practicing Aromatherapists

  http://www.bcapa.org/
  Supports practicing Aromatherapists in maintaining quality standards of professionalism while educating public about the benefits. Learn about aromatherapy, events, insurance.

• British Columbia College of Family Physicians

  http://www.bccfp.bc.ca/
  Mission is to promote quality of health care for the people of British Columbia through leadership and support for family physicians in the province.

• British Columbia Society of Laboratory Science

  http://www.bcsls.net/
  A professional association of Medical Laboratory Technologists and Medical Laboratory Assistants working in public and private medical laboratories throughout the province.

• British Columbia Therapeutic Recreation Association

  http://www.bctra.org/
  Membership organization. Includes information regarding membership, regional chapters and educational opportunities.

• British Columbia Ultrasonographers Society

  http://www.bcus.org/
  Includes information about the organization, membership details, jobs and events listing, and related news and links.

• College of Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia

  http://www.clpnbc.org/
  The CLPNBC is responsible for regulating the profession of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in the public interest.

• College of Midwives of British Columbia

  http://www.cmbc.bc.ca/
  Regulatory body registers qualified midwives to provide safe, high quality care to women and their families. Includes information, including standards and guidelines, philosophy and ethics of practice.

• College of Pharmacists of British Columbia

  http://www.bcpharmacists.org/
  The regulatory body for pharmacy in the province, responsible for registering pharmacists and licensing pharmacies. Contains complaints process overview, patient FAQ and legislation.

• College of Physical Therapists of BC

  http://www.cptbc.org/
  A not-for-profit organization responsible for regulating the practice of physical therapists in the public interest. Contains mission statement, meeting schedule and information on registering.

• College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia

  https://www.cpsbc.ca/
  Established by the provincial legislature as the licensing and regulatory body for all physicians and surgeons in the province. Includes mandate, practice guidelines and public resources and FAQs.

• College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC

  http://www.crpnbc.ca/
  Learn about standards, competencies required, or find out about the history of the organization. Includes library and related resources.

• Doctors of BC

  https://www.doctorsofbc.ca/
  Information about the association, publications and resources on health promotion. British Columbia Medical Association.

• Fraser Valley Child Development Centre

  http://www.fvcdc.org/
  Provides child development and therapy services to children with special needs and their families. Includes history, member agencies, employment opportunities, membership information and articles.

• Options for Sexual Health

  http://www.optionsforsexualhealth.org/
  Non-profit provider of sexual health services including education programs, phone support and clinics. Offers profile, list of programs, clinic finder, mission statement and reports.

• Physiotherapy Association of BC

  http://www.bcphysio.org/
  Represents physiotherapists in the province. Offers topics for professionals and consumers, such as treatment types and finding a therapist.

• Registered Massage Therapists' Association of British Columbia

  https://www.rmtbc.ca/
  Committed to restoring and maintaining optimal health and pain-free function of the body. Provides details of services, membership benefits, research information and a locator database. Located in Vancouver.

• Shiatsu Therapy Association of British Columbia

  http://www.shiatsutherapy.ca/
  Includes educational and professional standards for shiatsu therapy, province-wide directory of members, FAQs, history, registered shiatsu therapist certification and a newsletter.

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