Renewal FAQS

Updated April 24, 2023

As of December 1, 2021, the College of Chiropractors of Alberta (theccoa.ca) and the Chiropractic Association of Alberta (albertachiro.com) are separate organizations with distinctly different mandates and membership renewals. The CCOA has received several inquiries from regulated members about membership with each organization. The following FAQs are provided to help regulated members to aware of the distinct mandates of each organization. 

How do the CCOA and the CAA’s mandates differ?

The College of Chiropractors of Alberta regulates the chiropractic profession in the interest of the public while the Chiropractic Association of Alberta represents the interest of chiropractors.

The College of Chiropractors of Alberta’s mandate is to serve and protect the public through registration, competency and professional conduct oversight of Alberta chiropractors to ensure safe, competent and ethical care is provided to Albertans. While governed by legislation, the CCOA cannot advocate for legislative changes.

The Chiropractic Association of Alberta’s mandate is duty to diagnose and a commitment to care. The Association focuses on promoting and advocating to patients, government, healthcare professionals and insurers on the imperative healthcare role of chiropractors.

Is membership with the College of Chiropractors of Alberta required?

Membership with the College of Chiropractors of Alberta is mandatory for practicing chiropractors in Alberta. The Health Professions Act requires that all regulated members renew their practice permit annually. 

CCOA renewal is the first Monday in May to June 17 annually. 2023/2024 renewal runs May 1-June 17, 2023.

Is membership with the Chiropractic Association of Alberta required?

It is not a requirement of your practice permit issued by the College of Chiropractors of Alberta (CCOA) to belong to the Chiropractic Association of Alberta (CAA). However, membership in the CAA is required to access other professional benefits provincially and nationally.

The Chiropractic Association of Alberta enables access to world class care for spinal, muscle, nerve and joint conditions, while expanding scope and utilization and optimizing practice life for members and adding value for patients. CAA renewal is May 15-June 30. 

To be a member of the Canadian Chiropractic Protective Association (CCPA), you must be a member of both the Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA) and the Chiropractic Association of Alberta (CAA). The CCPA is the only liability protection that focuses exclusively on chiropractors.

To belong to the national Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA), you are also required to belong to the provincial association, the Chiropractic Association of Alberta. The CCA is the profession’s representative with third-party insurance providers and advocates for pan-Canadian health privileges, such as chiropractors having the authority to authorize handicap parking placards for patients with disabilities.

For more information about these organizations, please visit their websites.