Education
All applicants must have a chiropractic degree from a Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) accredited program. CCE-accredited programs can be viewed via the following links:
CCEB examination
All applicants must demonstrate successful completion of the
CCEB exam.
Language proficiency
All applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the English language to be able to safely and competently practice as a chiropractor. You may meet the language requirement in one of three ways:
- Complete your Chiropractic Education in English.
- Submit letters from previous employers confirming your ability to fluently communicate in English.
- Pass an approved English language test by an CCOA-designated exam provider.
Character and reputation
All applicants must submit evidence of good character and reputation. The CCOA will assess your submissions as part of your application. Submissions include self-declarations, criminal record checks (mandatory), reports on regulatory history (mandatory), and civil judgments (mandatory).
Eligibility to Work in Canada
All applicants must demonstrate evidence of being a Canadian citizen or a person lawfully permitted to work in Canada.
Professional liability protection / insurance (PLP/PLI)
Members with the CCOA must hold at least $5 million per claim, and a $5 million aggregate amount per year on their policies.
Jurisprudence exam
By setting and administering a jurisprudence exam the CCOA ensures that applicants are informed of the legislation, Bylaws, Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics before they obtain the privilege of being a regulated member of the profession.
Successful completion of the jurisprudence examinations:
- Demonstrates you have an adequate understanding of the legislation, Bylaws, Standards of Practice and Code of Ethic of the profession.
- Demonstrates you can apply the principles of ethical decision-making with application of the requirements in the legislation, Bylaws, Standards of Practice and Ethics.
When you complete the jurisprudence exams, you are assuming the privilege and responsibility to be a regulated member of the CCOA and declaring that you will apply the legislation in your practice.