| Jo-Ann P. Willson, LL.B., Registrar and General Counsel |
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Maria Simas, Registration Coordinator |
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130 Bloor Street West, Suite 902
Toronto, Ontario M5S 1N5
CANADA
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Phone: (416) 922-6355, Ext. 113
Toll Free: (877) 577-4772
Fax: (416) 925-9610
(Do not use FAX for applications)
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Web Address: www.cco.on.ca |
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E-mail: msimas@cco.on.ca |
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| Office Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; M - F |
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Time Zone: Eastern |
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| Exam Dates: February 12, 2011 -- Please see website for confirmation |
| Application Deadline: January 21, 2011 |
| Examination Fee: $ 180 |
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All fees in Canadian Dollars |
| Legislation and Ethics Exam Fee: CCEB clinical skills exam may be taken at the same time as the CC Legislation and Ethics exam if offered at the same sitting (i.e. over the same two-day period). |
| Initial License Fee: $ 325 |
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License Renewal Fee: $ 950
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| Application Fee: $ 50 |
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| Term: Annual, January 1st |
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| Students: Must have completed the requirements for graduation to be eligible to sit for licensure exams. |
| Preceptor/Intern/Extern Program: None |
| License(s) Required for Practice: Certificate of Registration under the Chiropractic Act, Province of Ontario |
| Optional Certification: None |
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| CONTINUING EDUCATION: |
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Requirements: Self-directed continuing education
Distance Credits Allowed: None
Program Criteria: None
Board accepts the uniform continuing education form: Has not been adapted for Canadian use at this time
Board requires sexual boundaries training: Included in the Legislation and Ethics exam
Board requires AIDS awareness / risk prevention training for: No
Other special areas of specific CE training required: Participation in QA program mandatory - CCO has direct authority in the legislation. |
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| CONDITIONS FOR RECIPROCITY/ENDORSEMENT: No automatic reciprocity. All applicants must satisfy the requirements of the registration regulation. Board will likely be a signatory to the Mutual Recognition Agreement. |
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| EXAMINATIONS ADMINISTERED BY CANADIAN CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINING BOARD (CCEB) AND CCO: CCEB conducts Clinical Competency OSCE exam and Diagnostic Imaging exam. CCO conducts Legislation and Ethics exam. |
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| U.S. NATIONAL BOARD EXAMINATIONS: |
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U.S. NBCE SPEC: |
Part I: Not accepted
Part II: Not accepted
Part III (WCCE): Not accepted
Part IV: Not accepted
Physiotherapy: Not accepted |
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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: Exams required for written and clinical skills |
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| PHYSIOTHERAPY: Termed modalities, adjunctive therapy |
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Certification: None
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: Applicants must graduate from an accredited institution - the institutions, not CCO, stipulate pre-professional education requirements. No requirement for 4-year degree planned. |
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Accreditation for Chiropractic Programs/Institutions: Fully accredited CCE - Canada and CCE - U.S. |
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| SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATES OF FOREIGN COLLEGES: Schools with CCE Reciprocal Agreement accepted. |
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SUMMARY OF SCOPE OF PRACTICE:
(Contact Province for precise definition by provincial law)
The practice of chiropractic is the assessment of conditions related to the spine, nervous system and joints and the diagnosis, prevention and treatment, primarily by adjustment, of, (a) dysfunctions or disorders arising from the structures or functions of the spine and the effects of those dysfunctions or disorders on the nervous system; and (b) dysfunctions or disorders arising from the structures or functions of the joints. |
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| OTHER REFERENCE INFORMATION: |
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Board regulates specialty council certification: CCO recognizes five specialties: FCCS(C), FCCR(C), FCCSS(C), FCCO(C) and FCCRS(C).
Board permits or authorizes travel-to-treat practices: Limited
Board permits or authorizes telemedicine practices: No
Licensees required to carry malpractice insurance: $1 million per incident and maximum $3 million. Doctors can incorporate in Ontario.
Additional legally accepted terms for chiropractor (in addition to Doctor of Chiropractic, D.C., Chiropractor, Chiropractic Doctor): Terms listed above
Peer Review: Peer assessments, including x-ray peer review, is a component of CCO’s Quality Assurance Program. CCO has direct authority in the legislation.
Certified Clinical Chiropractic Assistants: Board does not regulate
Chiropractors defined as Primary Care Providers: Yes |
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| COUNCIL MEMBERS: |
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Elected Members: |
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Appointed Members: |
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Dr. Peter Amlinger, President |
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Ms. Ellie Moaveni |
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Dr. Dennis Mizel, Vice President |
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Mr. Robert MacKay |
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Dr. Robbie Berman |
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Mme. Lise Marin |
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Dr. Marshall Deltoff |
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Ms. Judith McCutcheon |
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Dr. James Laws |
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Mr. Martin Ward |
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Dr. Bryan Wolfe |
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Mr. Shakll Akhter |
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Dr. Douglas Pooley |
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Dr. Gauri Shankar |
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Dr. Brian Gleberzon |
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Please send all correspondence through College office. |
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| STATISTICAL INFORMATION: Total # of Licensees as of 12/08/10: 4,046 |
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Of these licensees, there are:
Active licenses: 3,806
Inactive licenses: 147
New licenses: 224
Resident licenses: 3,741
Non-Resident licenses: 81 |
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 Updated 12/14/2010
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