Become a Chiropractor in Ontario
Aspiring chiropractors who wish to practice in Ontario must become registered members of the College of Chiropractors of Ontario (CCO). To be granted membership, you must meet educational requirements and pass a series of licensing exams.
Instructions
1. Complete an accredited chiropractic education program. Schools accredited in Ontario are Toronto's Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) and Quebec's l'Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR). If you live outside of Ontario, you can attend any school accredited by the Canadian Federation of Chiropractic Educational Regulatory and Educational Accrediting Boards. You can find accredited schools on their website (see Resource section). Admission standards for chiropractic education programs vary from school to school, but generally speaking, you will need to complete at least three years of undergraduate coursework before applying. Chiropractic programs last three to five years, depending on the school, and include an internship.
2. Take the Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board (CCEB) knowledge-based exams. There are a total of four exams--three knowledge based, written exams, and one test of clinical procedure knowledge. The exams can be taken at different times and can be begun while you are still in school. The CCEB can help you schedule your exams and provide you with a list of study requirements. You can register for exams online, or download an application to mail in from the CCEB website (see Resource section). You will be required to submit school transcripts and your current GPA along with your application.
3. Pass the CCO Legislation and Ethics exam. As of 2010, this exam costs $180 to take. Upon receipt of your payment, CCO will provide you with the relevant study materials. Exams are held periodically throughout the year. The exam schedule and application for the exam can be found on the CCO website (see Resource section).
4. Submit your application to CCO. Once you pass your exam, CCO will provide you with a membership application. You will be required to submit your application along with your school transcripts and proof of successful completion of CCEB exams. You will also need to submit a membership fee and application fee. As of 2010, the membership fee was $325 and the application fee was $50. Memberships must be renewed annually.
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