Quality Assurance Program

A detailed set of questions and answers about the modernized QAP is being maintained here. Last updated February 25, 2026.  

Pre-existing programs were retired as of December 31, 2025.   

For those whose QA cycle ended December 31, 2025, any outstanding requirements from the pre-existing programs must be completed and submitted by March 31, 2026, in order to renew with BCCOHP by the annual deadline. Refer here for more information about winding down the pre-existing programs.   

While no other action is required at this time, oral health professionals may wish to revisit BCCOHP’s Standards as a practical way to stay current and aligned with the expectations that support the modernized QAP. 

Under the modernized Quality Assurance Program (QAP), registrants will still be expected to engage in ongoing professional learning. Although the program is no longer based on reporting a set number of credits or hours, the expectation to participate in meaningful learning remains the same. 

Although reporting of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is not required between January and April 2026, oral health professionals should keep records of any CPD completed between January 1 and March 31, 2026, as it may be connected to your learning goals in the modernized QAP when it launches. 

Within the new program, oral health professionals will reflect on the Professional Standards for the Oral Health Team while identifying goals for ongoing professional learning. From there, the program provides flexibility to use your professional judgment to choose learning that is most relevant to your practice and to determine the type and amount needed to maintain competence. Oral health professionals are encouraged to continue engaging in professional development that: 

• ensures patient safety 
• upholds professional responsibility   
• maintains professional competence

Professional Standard 2.7 requires oral health professionals to maintain current knowledge, skills, and abilities. To meet this standard, you must demonstrate that:  

• 2.7.1 You remain current and keep your knowledge, skills and abilities up to date throughout your professional career  
• 2.7.2 You use your professional judgment and reflect on patient outcomes to identify potential gaps or deficiencies in your knowledge, skills and ability and take steps to address them