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Understanding the Difference: Regulator, Association, Union, and Employer for HCAs

Document Type: Learning Module
Effective: February 2, 2026

Overview

The Health Professions Act (HPA) requires that the CLHA’s role of public protection be separate from functions such as advocacy, hiring employees, discussions about pay, and supporting a profession’s interests.

This self-paced microlearning module can be completed in less than 30 minutes and will help HCAs understand the distinct functions of regulatory colleges, associations, unions, and employers. The learning module has been developed based on CLHA’s Info Sheet for HCAs – Understanding the Difference: Regulator, Association, Union, and Employer.