How often can I be selected for an audit?
Following the successful completion of an audit, a member’s name is removed from the random draw list for a period of five years.
Why does the College do audits?
To proactively monitor members’ practice of applied biology to ensure that standards are being met. The audit program is one mechanism for the College to meet its legislated public interest…
Who should I contact with questions about the process?
Please contact the College office with any questions about the audit program in general. Contact the Director of Practice at: (250) 383-3306 or email: director_practice@cab-bc.org. If you are in the process…
Who conducts my audit?
The College matches each auditee with an auditor. All auditors are College members who have undergone an audit themselves. Auditors must have diverse and extensive experience in applied biology, be…
When do I find out the results of my audit?
Each auditee will receive an official letter explaining the result of their audit. The letters are sent by Express Post for guaranteed delivery and the College usually mails them by…
What happens in an audit?
The audit process examines how members: Once the auditee is notified they will be audited, the auditee may declare any real or perceived conflicts with their assigned auditor within 5…
What happens if I cannot meet the deadline for submitting information?
You must notify the College as soon as possible, provide a reason, and the requested extension period. If the reasons are acceptable to the Chair of the Audit and Practice…
What are the possible outcomes of an audit?
There are 6 possible outcomes:
If I am a new member, do I still need to be audited?
Yes. Members of the College for less than three years are required to provide their CPD record for the duration of their membership, and are expected to demonstrate that they…
How does the College select people for an audit?
The Registrar will randomly select registered members from the eligible pool of members. Registered members of the College may also volunteer to be audited. Under Schedule 6 there are allowances…