CHIROPRACTOR
OCCUPATION INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW:
- Who is the licensing body responsible for Chiropractors in Alberta?
- What are the requirements for Internationally Educated Chiropractors?
- What is the Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board?
- What are the educational requirements for Chiropractors in Alberta?
- What resources are available for Chiropractors in Alberta?
Who is the licensing body responsible for Chiropractors in Alberta?
In Alberta, you must be registered with the Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors to practice as a Chiropractor. Only registered members may call themselves Chiropractors and only registered members may practice chiropractic in Alberta.
What are the requirements for Internationally Educated Chiropractors?
Internationally educated chiropractors must:
1. Be a graduate of a recognized accredited chiropractic college.
Chiropractic colleges are accredited by the following bodies:
- Canadian Federation of Chiropractic Regulatory and Educational Accrediting Boards (CFCREAB)
- Council on Chiropractic Education United States of America (CCE US)
- Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia (CCEA)
- European Council on Chiropractic Education (ECCE)
2. Successfully pass the Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board (CCEB) National Competency Exams. A Certificate of Registration is granted to successful applicants and is a requirement for candidates seeking provincial licensure.
3. Apply to the Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors (ACAC), submit all the required documents.
4. Successfully pass the ACAC’s Jurisprudence Exam.
What is the Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board?
The Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board (CCEB) administers clinical competency examinations on behalf of the chiropractic profession for individuals seeking licensure in Canada. Successful applicants receive a Certificate of Registration from the CCEB which is a mandatory requirement for chiropractors who wish to apply for provincial licensure.
Applicants are encouraged to be aware of exam registration deadlines, exam criteria, exam fee, exam frequency and, the turnaround time for exam results.
What are the educational requirements for Chiropractors in Alberta?
(Note: Licensing bodies compare international education and experience to Canadian standards)
In Canada, two post-secondary institutions offer four year chiropractic programs:
- The Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) in Toronto
- The Universite du Quebec in Trois Rivieres (instruction in French).
The minimum entrance requirement is successful completion of at least three years of post-secondary education. Most entrants have a bachelor's degree in arts or science (BA or B.Sc.). Admission to CMCC requires a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5/4 in 15 full year courses or 90 credit hours of undergraduate study. Following the undergraduate degree, students must also complete a four-year (4,500 hour) classroom and clinical program from an accredited chiropractic college. There are no course requirements but potential applicants are encouraged to study kinesiology, biology, psychology, anatomy, physical education and chemistry. Chiropractic colleges in the United States also are recognized by the Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors.
Additional Occupational Information
For more information on occupational duties and wages, visit the Alberta Learning Information Service at. www.alis.gov.ab.ca and search for Chiropractor under occupational information.
What resources are available for Chiropractors in Alberta?
Canadian Chiropractic Association
website: www.ccachiro.org
Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors
website: www.albertachiro.com
Student Canadian Chiropractic Association
website: www.scca.ca
Last Updated: June 2009