CCOA Key Accomplishments

Guided by the strategic plan, the College of Chiropractors of Alberta has accomplished a great deal since its inception on December 1, 2021.

2021–2022 
  • Separated College and Association functions as mandated by Bill 46.
  • Revised regulatory framework to align with Health Professions Act amendments.
  • Conducted member consultations on Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.
  • Approved revised Bylaws and Governance Manual.
  • Implemented competency-based Council process.
  • Developed formal Council orientation program.

2022–2023
  • Launched the 2022-2027 Strategic Plan.
  • Updated multiple Standards of Practice (e.g., Use of Title, Continuing Competence, FGM prevention).
  • Adopted values-based and right-touch regulation principles.
  • Established the council appointment process.
  • Amended Continuing Competence Program.
  • Launched omnibus public survey.
  • Implemented new HR information system.

2023–2024
  • Surveyed registrants on continuing competence program.
  • Developed career-span competencies and updated reserve policies.
  • Added discipline decision summaries to public permit verification.
  • Managed high volume of complex complaints (including sexual abuse/misconduct).
  • Strengthened collaboration through ARFHP and FCC participation.
  • Added Conduct Resolution Officer; restructured staff.
  • Completed external compensation review and adopted organizational risk register.

2024–2025
  • Managed high volume of complex complaints (including sexual abuse/misconduct).
  • Advanced Standards of Practice review with consultations and research.
  • Presented joint research at WFC Biennial Congress in Copenhagen.
  • Shifted to annual Basic Life Support training for patient safety.
  • Shared ethical decision-making scenarios with regulated chiropractors.
  • Refined preceptorship program and developed core competencies.
  • Delivered webinar on maintaining public trust through professional communications.
  • Supported FCC Indigenous Framework.
  • Digitized records, transitioned practice visit submissions online and optimized iMIS content management and HUMI (HR) systems.
  • Expanded staff training on equity, inclusion and diversity.
  • Added a Regulation & Policy Advisor and second Conduct Resolution Officer.