The role of regulatory bodies is to protect healthcare consumers from health risks, provide a safe working environment for healthcare professionals, and ensure that public health and welfare are served by health programs. 

Quangos

The Minister of Health appoints the Board Members of two quangos - the Bermuda Health Council and Bermuda Hospitals Boards. 

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Speech Language Pathology/Audiology

The Board of Speech Language Pathologists/Audiologists regulates speech language pathologists and audiologists in Bermuda.

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Health Boards, Councils and Committees Membership

Membership on most health boards, councils and committees is by appointment by the Minister of Health, per relevant legislation.  

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Safety and Health

The Advisory Council for Safety and Health is established by Section 8 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1982 to advise the Minister of Health on safety and health policy, codes and regulations.

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Psychology

The Bermuda Psychologists Council safeguards the welfare of the public in relation to the services of psychologists.

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Physiotherapy

The Board of Physiotherapists regulated physiotherapists/physical therapists in Bermuda.

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Occupational Therapy

The Board of Occupational Therapists regulates occupational therapists in Bermuda.

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Nursing and Midwifery

The Bermuda Nursing and Midwifery Council registers and regulates general nurses, psychiatric nurses, nurse associates, advanced practice nurses and enrolled nurses in Bermuda.

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Medical Lab Technology

The Board of Medical Laboratory Technologists regulates medical laboratory technicians in Bermuda.

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Health Insurance Committee

The Health Insurance Committee is established to oversee the Health Insurance Fund, the FutureCare Fund and the Health Insurance Department.

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Emergency Medical Services

The Board of Emergency Medical Service Practitioners regulates emergency medical technicians (EMT), advanced EMTs and paramedics.

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Dietetics

The Board of Dietitians regulates dietitians in Bermuda.

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Diagnostic Imaging

The Board of Diagnostic Imaging Technologists regulates diagnostic imaging technologists in Bermuda.

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Chiropody

The Board of Chiropodists regulates chiropodists (podiatrists) in Bermuda.

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Addiction Counselling

The Board of Addiction Counsellors regulates addiction counsellors in Bermuda. 

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Optometry

The Optometrists and Opticians Council registers and regulates optometrists and opticians.

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Allied Health

The Council for Allied Health Professionals registers and regulates allied health professionals in Bermuda.

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Pharmacy

The Bermuda Pharmacy Council registers and regulates pharmacists in Bermuda.

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Medicine

The Bermuda Medical Council registers and regulates medical practitioners in Bermuda.

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Dentistry

The Bermuda Dental Board regulates dentists, dental hygienists and dental technicians in Bermuda.

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