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CHIROPRACTORS' ASSOCIATION OF SASKATCHEWAN
Licensure Date: N/A

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Ms. Lori Foster, Executive Director    Judy Gilmour, Registrar
         
For Information Contact:        
 

3420A Hill Avenue
Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 0W9
CANADA

    Phone: (306) 539-2364
Fax: (306) 585-0685
(Do not use FAX for applications)
         
  Web Address: www.saskchiropractic.ca      E-mail: jgilmour@saskchiropractic.ca   

All fees in Canadian Dollars    
     
Office Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; M - F   Time Zone: Central
 
Exam Dates: As per CCEB schedule. Jurisprudence/Ethics exam set for spring and fall each year.
Application Transcript Deadline: As per CCEB schedule
CAS Application Fee: $  100   Initial License Fee: No information provided
Jurisprudence Exam Fees: $200   CAS License Renewal Fee: $3,500
Term: Annual   
         
Students: May not sit for licensure exams prior to graduating
Preceptor/Intern/Extern Program: In conjunction with Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College / Northwestern College of Chiropractic / other CCE approved College
License(s) Required for Practice: Certificate of Registration
Optional Certification: n/a
         
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
  Requirements: 30 approved hours every 2 years, half of which must be obtained from CAS - provided  seminars.
Distance Credits Allowed: 10 hours allowed out of the 30 total required
Program Criteria: Curriculum vitae of speaker, course content, approval by Continuing Education Committee (appointed by the Board)
Board accepts the uniform continuing education form: Has not been adapted for Canadian use at this time
Board requires sexual boundaries training: No (has bylaws)
Board requires AIDS awareness/risk prevention training: No (has policy)
Other special areas of specific CE training required: CPR, Record Keeping Workshop
         
CONDITIONS FOR RECIPROCITY/ENDORSEMENT: None
 
EXAMINATIONS ADMINISTERED BY PROVINCE: Provincial Jurisprudence / Ethics Exam
         
U.S. NATIONAL BOARD EXAMINATIONS:     U.S. NBCE SPEC:
Part I: Not accepted
Part II: Not accepted
Part III (WCCE): Not accepted
Part IV: Not accepted
Physiotherapy: Not accepted 
  Bylaw requirements based upon number of years not practicing. Required to do review training and write the CCEB clinical skills exam.
         
CANADIAN CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINING BOARD: Must pass CCEB cognitive skills exam prior to writing CCEB clinical skills exam.
 
PHYSIOTHERAPY: Certification required for certain modalities.
 

Certification: None
Additional Education: None
Additional Examination: None
Additional Fee: None 

         
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
  Min. # years pre-professional education required for licensure: CCE Canada requires 3 years pre-chiropractic post-secondary education.  No requirements for 4-year degree planned.
  Accreditation for Chiropractic Programs/Institutions: Fully Accredited CCE (Canada), CCE (U.S.)
         
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATES OF FOREIGN COLLEGES: 
Schools with CCE Reciprocal Agreement accepted. ALSO: Registration as a member of the Chiropractors' Association of Saskatchewan shall be granted upon the completion of the prescribed application form, payment of the prescribed fees set out in the Administrative Bylaw and production of evidence satisfactory to the Board that the person: a) has successfully completed a chiropractic program in an accredited chiropractic college (for applications made after December 31, 1999, evidence will be required that the college identified by the evidence provided under this clause had, on the date of the applicant's enrollment, admitting criteria to or higher than that of credited Canadian Chiropractic Educational Institution on that date); b) holds a certificate of licensure from the CCEB; c) has successfully completed the Provincial Examination authorized by Section (19)(1) of the Chiropractic Act of Saskatchewan (1994); and d) is of good character. At the present time, CCE Canada requires three years pre-chiropractic post secondary education.
         

SUMMARY OF SCOPE OF PRACTICE:
(Contact Province for precise definition by provincial law)
Scope of practice information not available - contact board
 

 

Mission Statement: The Chiropractors’ Association of Saskatchewan serves the best interests of the public by regulating and advancing excellence in chiropractic care.
Vision:  Chiropractors will be fully integrated in an improved healthcare system, and recognized and valued as back care specialists.
Goals:  Consistent Message, Governance, Membership Engagement, Excellence and Relationships

       
         
OTHER REFERENCE INFORMATION:
  Board regulates specialty council certification: Recognized through CFCREAB Specialty Standing Committee.
Board permits or authorizes travel-to-treat practices: Yes, must apply - have letter from sporting organization / team authorizing as team chiropractor - may only administer to team.
Board permits or authorizes telemedicine practices: No
Licensees required to carry professional liability protection:
Yes, $2 million, $4 million cumulative
Additional legally accepted terms for chiropractor (in addition to Doctor of Chiropractic, D.C., Chiropractor, Chiropractic Doctor): Terms listed above - must be licensed in the Province to use title
Peer Review: A complaint is sent on to an Investigation Committee by the Board. That committee will investigate the complaint and if necessary refer it on to the Discipline Committee. The Board would determine any penalty required following the findings of the Discipline Committee. Quality Assurance Committee will review all offices in a 5 year period.
Certified Clinical Chiropractic Assistants: Board does not regulate
Chiropractors defined as Primary Care Physicians:  Yes
         
BOARD MEMBERS:
     Dr. Darryl D. Kashton, President, 2520 Quance Street, Regina S4V 2X5   Term Exp. 2013
  Dr. L. Kevin Henbid, Vice President, 150 - 32nd St W., Prince Albert  S6V 7H7   
  Dr. Jeff Reihl, 24 Athabasca St E, Moose Jaw  S6H 0L2   Term Exp. 2015
  Dr. Shyla S. Robertson-Bitz, #201 - 3775 Pasqua St., Regina  S4S 6W8   Term Exp. 2013
  Dr. Mike R. Mejarin, 1269 - 8th St., Saskatoon  S7H 0S5 
  Dr. Wayne MacKay, Public Member, Box 1035, Lumsden  S0G 3C0 
  Ms. Joan Forbes, Lay Member, Box 29, Senlac  S0L 2Y0
  Ms. Judy Gilmour, Registrar, R.R. 2, Site 201, Box 9, Regina S4P 2Z2 
  Jim Ehmann, Legal Counsel, 14th Floor - 2500 Victoria Avenue, Regina  S4P 3X2  
 
 
         
STATISTICAL INFORMATION:  Total # of Licensees as of 12/31/2012: 192
 

Of these licensees, there are: 
Active licenses: 182
Inactive licenses: 10
New licenses: *
Resident licenses: *
Non-Resident licenses: *
* Information not provided

 

 Updated 2/28/2013

 

 

 

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