Professional Reliance Task Force:
In British Columbia’s transition from a prescriptive to a more “results based” regulatory regime for natural resource management,
the principle of professional reliance has become a key quality assurance strategy. While reliance on professionals in the resource
sector is not new, it takes on greater significance under this new regime. The recent regulatory changes, particularly the
Forest and Range Practices Act are leading to an increased level of reliance on professionals, not only to competently plan,
advise, carry out and take accountability for complex tasks, but also to achieve an appropriate balance between the interests of
their employers and the public – all while operating within the law.
Canadian Institute of Forestry:
National White Paper: A Call to Action for Canada’s Future Forestry Professional/Technical Work Force. This paper describes the
recruitment challenges being experienced by forestry employers and educational institutions in Canada.
Forestry Chronicle article: Are forest practitioners in Canada keeping up to date with Continuing Forestry Education? By Johanne
Gautier, Candace Parsons, and Roxanne Comeau.
Association of BC Forest Professionals:
Members of the ABCFP are obligated under the Foresters Act to maintain their competency in their areas of practice. In
2003, the association adopted a continuing competency program in response to forest policy changes that increase emphasis on
professional reliance for forest professionals. The ABCFP Continuing Competency program provides a set of tools for members to
maintain their competency in their areas of practice, and a way for the ABCFP to demonstrate the competency of its members to
government and the public.
College of Applied Biology:
Members of the CAB are required to maintain records showing 100 hours of continuing professional development during a consecutive
three-year period.
Society of American Foresters:
Outstanding Professional Development Program for those who realize the importance of staying current. To obtain recognition,
participants must complete 150 contact hours during a three-year period.
Canadian Institute of Forestry:
Voluntary Continuing Forestry Education program is voluntary and participation is open to members and non-members. To obtain a CFE
Certificate, participants must complete 150 contact hours during a three-year period. Registered Professional Foresters Association of Nova Scotia uses the same program.
Canadian Pharmacists Association:
The Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy (CCCEP) is the national co-ordinating and accrediting body for continuing
pharmacy education in Canada. Members are appointed by the provincial pharmacy regulatory organizations. The CCCEP develops and
maintains guidelines for the provision of continuing education programming. In order to promote efficient and effective learning,
CCCEP also provides services to its members to enable co-ordination of resources, program approval, and evaluation.
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists:
It is the position of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) that continuing professional education is essential
for the personal and professional development of occupational therapists and for advancement of the profession of occupational
therapy. In accordance with the mission of the Association to advance excellence in occupational therapy, CAOT recognizes that
access to and acquisition of current relevant and evidence-based knowledge, skills, and behaviours are the key to the development
and use of best practices in occupational therapy.
Drug Information Association:
The goal of DIA's continuing education program is to provide its members with opportunities to increase and maintain their
professional knowledge and skills. All DIA programs offering continuing education credits include a program overview, clearly
defined learning objectives, and the target audience to allow potential participants the opportunity to determine if the program
will meet their needs.
College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC & UBC:
The Clinical Competence Program (CCP) is primarily a continuing medical education program. Physicians who attend the program will
take part in two full days of competency assessment. In addition to traditional written and oral components, participants will also
be assessed on clinical skills in patient encounter sessions. This comprehensive program is designed to give you detailed feedback
on your knowledge base, history taking ability, physical exam skills, doctor-patient communication skills, problem solving ability
and management skills. The program deals primarily with the skills and knowledge needed by family/general practitioners to be safe
and competent in day-to-day office practice, which reflects the majority of work done by all family/general practitioners. The CCP
is a collaborative effort of The University of British Columbia (UBC) and
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C. (The College). The College has
provided funding to cover administrative costs of the program and UBC, through the Division of Continuing Professional Development
and Knowledge Translation (CPD-KT) of the Faculty of Medicine, provides office space and equipment. The CCP is overseen by an
Advisory Board comprised of the program directors and representatives from the College, Division of CPD-KT, and the Department of
Family Practice at UBC.
The Council of Landscape Architectural Boards (US): The number of jurisdictions adopting mandatory continuing
education requirements to maintain licensing has increased rapidly over the last few years. Most landscape architectural boards have
such requirements and more jurisdictions are considering the adoption of such standards.
Chris Hollstedt: “Continuing Education for Forest Sector Professionals: Pursuing a Co-operative Solution”
The purpose of this discussion paper is to provide background on historical and current delivery capacity for forestry-related
continuing education in British Columbia. The information is provided to continuing education providers, forest resource regulators,
employers, and professional associations as context for developing a co-operative solution to ensure an effective, efficient, and
long-lived solution for developing and delivering continuing education products and services to ensure continuing competency of
forest sector professionals.
Grand Chief Edward John: “Increasing First Nations' Participation in the Forest Industry.” Presentation
to the First Nations Summit, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Vancouver, June 7, 2004. “There is no reason, given the fact that substantial
timber resources are removed from First Nations traditional territories, that First Nations cannot be substantial and major players
in the forest industry and in the economy.”
First Nations Youth Programs in the Natural Resource Sector of British Columbia. Brandon W. Prince, McGregor Model
Forest Association, August 2005. First Nations have increased their participation in forest management but still lack natural
resource professionals to help. This report explores “best practices” for development and facilitation of programs for
First Nations youth.
Roberta Reader: “The Expectations That Affect the Management of Public Forest and Range Lands in British Columbia: Looking
Outside the Legislation”
A Discussion Paper prepared for the Ministry of Forests and Range and the Ministry of Environment.
