1. Create Your CCHPBC Online Account
Register for an applicant account on the CCHPBC portal.
2. Enter Your Personal Information
Provide your legal name, contact details, and identity information.
3. Add Your Educational Information
Input the details of your approved RMT program and graduation date.
4. Upload Required Educational Documents
Submit:
- Your RMT Diploma
- A passport-style photo that meets CCHPBC requirements
5. Register for Your Exams
Sign up for all required exams:
- PBA (Performance-Based Assessment / OSCE)
- CKT (Competency Knowledge Test / written exam)
- LEP (Legal, Ethics & Professionalism exam)
6. Choose Your Exam Dates & Times
Select available exam sittings that best fit your schedule.
7. Pay Your Exam Fees
Submit payment through the CCHPBC portal. $1970
- PBA (Performance-Based Assessment / OSCE) $1040
- CKT (Competency Knowledge Test / written exam) $490
- LEP (Legal, Ethics & Professionalism exam)$372
8. Attend All Required Exams
Complete your PBA, CKT, and LEP.
9. Wait for Your Results
Exam results are released within approximately 6 weeks from the last exam date of your exam group.
10. Congratulations ~ You Passed! 🎉
You now proceed to the final registration requirements.
🎓 Final Registration Requirements
11. Submit Your Character References
Provide three character references who:
- Are Canadian residents
- Are not friends or social acquaintances
- Ideally know you in a professional or educational context
- Can speak to your character, ethics, and reliability
here is a more detailed post about character references
12. Provide Proof of Eligibility to Work in Canada
Upload one of the following:
- Canadian Passport , Including the signature page , with clear signature
- Citizenship Certificate, both front and back
- Permanent Resident Card
- Other accepted proof
13. Upload Your Valid First Aid Certification
Must meet CCHPBC’s approved first aid & CPR requirements.
14. Provide Your Professional Liability Insurance (PLI)
Upload proof of insurance that meets minimum coverage standards.
15. Complete the Criminal Record Check (CRC)
Follow the CCHPBC instructions to begin your CRC request.
16. Print, Sign, and Upload the CRC Consent Form
You will receive a consent form — print it, sign it, and upload the scanned copy to your portal.
17. Complete All Required Declarations
Review and submit the declarations confirming:
- Your professional conduct
- Your good character
- Your compliance with health profession regulations
- Truthfulness of your submitted information
✔ Once all steps are completed and approved, you will receive your official RMT registration in British Columbia.
A quick reminder: Some massage therapy students register for their exams while still in their final term. In this case, your school will provide a temporary eligibility letter that you must upload to the CCHPBC portal to register for the exams.
Once you graduate, be sure to upload your official diploma during the final registration stage.
Make sure all the documents are clear