| Dr. Don Nixdorf, Executive Director |
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Blake Cameron, D.C., Registrar
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| For Information Contact: |
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Suite 125-3751 Shell Road
Richmond, British Columbia V6X 2W2
CANADA
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Phone: (604) 270-1332
Fax: (604) 278-0093
(Do not use FAX for applications) |
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Web Address: www.bcchiro.com |
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E-mail: info@bcchiro.com |
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| Office Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; M - F |
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Time Zone: Pacific |
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| Exam Dates: No longer have provincial exams |
| Application Deadline: No deadline. Exams are a take home exam or on-line (email) on an ongoing basis. |
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All fees in Canadian Dollars |
| Application Fee: $ 300 |
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Initial Registration Fee: $ 400 ($200 if less than 12 months after graduation) |
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Exam Fee: Included in application fee
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License Renewal Fee: $1,550 |
| Term: Prorated annually, year runs from August 1st to July 31st |
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| Students: May not sit for licensure exams prior to graduating |
| Preceptor/Intern/Extern Program: Allows observational preceptorships |
| License(s) Required for Practice: Registration with the College of Chiropractors of B.C. |
| Optional Certification: Dual Registration |
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| CONTINUING EDUCATION: |
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Requirements: 24 hours per 2 year cycle. Minimum 6 hours in x-ray and maximum 6 hours in philosophy, maximum of 12 hours credit for each seminar.
Distance Credits Allowed: Discretion of the Board
Program Criteria: Discretion of the Board
Board accepts the uniform continuing education form: Has not been adapted for Canadian use at this time
Board requires sexual boundaries training: Yes
Board requires AIDS awareness / risk prevention training for: No
Other special areas of specific CE training required: As determined by the Board |
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| CONDITIONS FOR RECIPROCITY/ENDORSEMENT: Applicant specific |
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| EXAMINATIONS ADMINISTERED BY PROVINCE: Jurisprudence Exam |
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| U.S. NATIONAL BOARD EXAMINATIONS: |
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U.S. NBCE SPEC: |
Part I: Under review
Part II: Under review
Part III (WCCE): Under review
Part IV: Under review
Physiotherapy: Not applicable |
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Reciprocity/Endorsement: Not planning to use
Reinstatement Lapsed License: Not planning to use
Disciplinary Cases: Not planning to use
Impairment Review: Not planning to use |
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| CANADIAN CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINING BOARD: Exam required (cognitive and clinical) |
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| PHYSIOTHERAPY: Termed Adjunctive therapy |
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Certification: Inclusive in Act
Additional Education: None
Additional Examination: None
Additional Fee: None
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| EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: |
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Min. # years pre-professional education required for licensure: Students commencing school January 1, 1997 - 3 years; No requirement for a 4-year degree planned. |
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Accreditation for Chiropractic Programs/Institutions: Fully accredited by CCE - Canada, CCE - USA, CCE - Australia and CCE - Europe. |
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATES OF FOREIGN COLLEGES:
Any non-U.S. school with CCE reciprocal agreement accepted. Minimum landed immigration status. |
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SUMMARY OF SCOPE OF PRACTICE:
(Contact Province for precise definition by provincial law)
Refer to website at www.bcchiro.com |
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| OTHER REFERENCE INFORMATION: |
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Board regulates specialty council certification: Yes
Board permits or authorizes travel-to-treat practices: Yes, can only treat patients who are under direct care related to event.
Board permits or authorizes telemedicine practices: No
Licensees required to carry malpractice insurance: Yes, 2 million per incident, 4 million aggregate
Additional legally accepted terms for chiropractor (in addition to Doctor of Chiropractic, D.C., Chiropractor, Chiropractic Doctor): Terms listed above
Peer Review: Quality Assurance Committee: Board member is chair.
Certified Clinical Chiropractic Assistants: Board does not regulate |
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| BOARD MEMBERS: |
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Executive: |
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Directors: |
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Brad Dickson, D.C., Chair |
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Heidi Benda, D.C. |
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Davis Olson, D.C., Vice-Chair |
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Shannon Patterson, D.C. |
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Daniel Zybutz, D.C. |
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Public Members: |
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Robert Rowe, D.C. |
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Mr. Robert Bucher |
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Richard Hawthorne, D.C. |
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Mr. Derek Hall |
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Avtar Jassal, D.C. |
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Mr. Doug Kellner |
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Ms. Karen Kesteloo |
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Blake Cameron, D.C., Registrar |
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Note: Please send all board correspondence through the Board office. |
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| STATISTICAL INFORMATION: Total # of Licensees as of 11/10: 1,004 |
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Of these licensees, there are:
Active licenses: 926
Inactive licenses: 78
New licenses: 55
Resident licenses: n/a
Non-Resident licenses: 7 |
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 Updated 12/14/2010
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