About Canadian Chiropractors
As spine, muscle, joint, and nervous system experts, chiropractors provide qualified, effective treatment to promote health, alleviate pain, and improve your quality of life.
Currently, there are more than 9,000 licenced chiropractors practicing in Canada. These individuals have completed a rigorous academic and practical education (including national standardized educational requirements) and passed a licencing examination (by province) to become a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC).
Canadian chiropractors adopt evidence-informed practice principles to guide clinical decision-making by integrating their clinical expertise, patient’s preferences and values, and the best available scientific evidence.
Like other health care professions, chiropractic is governed by provincially legislated regulatory and licensing authorities. Each provincial authority is responsible for granting a license to practice chiropractic in their jurisdiction, establishing standards of practice, and protecting the public interest.
The regulatory process includes:
- Peer-review programs
- Continuing education (CE) requirements
- Investigating complaints
- Disciplining practitioners who fail to meet provincial licensing standards
The Federation of Canadian Chiropractic is a national forum for the provincial regulatory authorities to share experiences and work together on matters of common interest.
All Canadians are entitled to safe and competent healthcare. If you have questions or concerns about the chiropractic care you have received you can contact the regulatory agency in your province.
Nearly 5 million Canadians visit a chiropractor each year!
Licencing Examinations
Comprehensive national examinations are administered by the Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board (CCEB) and must be passed before a student can qualify to become licenced by the regulatory authority in their province of practice.
Chiropractors educated outside of Canada are also required to pass the same Canadian qualifying examinations to become licensed to practice in this country.
Interested in Becoming a Chiropractor?
Chiropractic provides an exciting and rewarding opportunity to help Canadians with conditions relating to the spine, muscles, joints, and nervous system.
Our comprehensive guide provides you with the complete picture of the profession — the academic journey and the skills you’ll actually need beyond grades.