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American Chiropractic Association (ACA) (back to top) 1701 Clarendon BoulevardArlington, VA 22209 703.276.8800 
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703.243.2593www.acatoday.org kcorcoran@acatoday.org The largest chiropractic association in the country. Its mission is to preserve, protect, improve, and promote the chiropractic profession and the services of Doctors of Chiropractic for the benefit of the patients they serve. Association of Chiropractic Board Administrators (ACBA) (back to top)
Larry Spicer, D.C. Membership comprised of administrators of boards for the purpose of sharing and distributing among its members information, procedures, policies, and techniques necessary to effectively and efficiently administer chiropractic licensing, testing and standards of regulatory law. Association of Chiropractic Colleges (ACC) (back to top)
David O'Bryon, Executive Director A non-profit organization of chiropractic educational institutions providing leadership, education, research, and service regarding chiropractic education. Association for the History of Chiropractic (AHC) (back to top) Alana Callender - Editor1000 Brady Street Davenport, IA 52803 PH: 319.884.5855 www.historyofchiropractic.org jcwillis@netscope.net A non-profit membership organization committed to exploring and preserving the rich heritage of the chiropractic profession. The AHC holds an annual conference at one of the chiropractic colleges and publishes a scholarly journal, Chiropractic History. Citizen Advocacy Center (CAC) (back to top) 1400 - 16th St. NWWashington, DC 20036 202.462.1174 Fax:
202.265.6564www.cacenter.org cac@cacenter.org A private, nonprofit organization that provides support and training for public members of licensing and other health-related boards. Also conducts research and convenes conferences and forums on significant public issues related to health care quality assurance. Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA) (back to top)
1396 Eglinton Ave. West The mission of the CCA is to promote the interests of the chiropractic profession in Canada by promoting the benefits of chiropractic, professional unity and research; by providing member services and benefits and by safeguarding members' interests. Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) (back to top)
G. Lansing Blackshaw, Ph.D., CCE Liaison (Ex-officio) Interim Executive Director An autonomous national organization, recognized by the U.S. Secretary. of Education to accredit programs and single-purpose institutions offering the doctor of chiropractic degree, which seeks to ensure the quality of chiropractic education in the U.S. by means of accreditation, educational improvement, and public information. The Councils on Chiropractic Education International (back to top)
Paul Walker, Ph.D., Executive Director Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board (CCEB) (back to top)
Suite 103- 1144 29 Ave. NE The Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board (CCEB) administers both the written cognitive skills examinations (WCSE) and clinical competency evaluation examinations (CSE) for all candidates seeking licensure in Canada in all provincial jurisdictions. The ten member provinces have given the CCEB total responsibility for the development, delivery, and adjudication of all Canadian Chiropractic examinations. Chiropractic Centennial Foundation (CCF) (back to top) Contact ACC for information. Organized the Grand Celebration: Commemorating 100 Years of Chiropractic. Held in Washington, D.C. in July 1995. The Foundation in process of dissolution in 1998. Proceeds of $40,000 will be placed in a trust fund to produce a Bicentennial event in 2090. The trust will be administered by the CCA with advisors from ACA, ICA, and WFC. Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters (CCGPP) (back to top) 12100 Sunset Hills Rd, Suite 130Reston, Virginia 20190 703 437-4377 Fax:
703 435-4390 www.ccgpp.org ccgpp@drohanmgmt.com Formed to oversee the chiropractic guidelines development process from prioritization of projects, through panel selection, process formulation, education, peer review, evaluation and revision. Made up of the Board of Directors (policy-making) and the Commission (scientific arm). Canadian Federation of Chiropractic Regulatory and Educational Accrediting Boards (CFCREAB) (back to top) Peter Waite, Executive Director39 River Street Toronto, Ontario M5A 3P1 416-646-1600 Fax:
416-646-9460cfcrb@sympatico.ca www.cfcrb.org The national body composed of provincial regulatory boards and providing education, networking and informational support concerning matters of licensure, testing, and discipline of chiropractors, to its members.
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Adam Parfitt, Executive Director An international association for professional and occupational regulators. Its mission is to improve the quality and understanding of professional and occupational regulation to enhance public protection. Congress of Chiropractic State Associations (COCSA) (back to top)
R. Jerry DeGrado, DC Comprised of state chiropractic associations from the 50 states. The mission of the Congress is to provide an apolitical forum for the promotion and advancement of the chiropractic profession through service to member state associations. Federation of Associations of Regulatory Boards (FARB) (back to top)
Dale Atkinson, Executive Director An organization of associations composed of professional regulatory boards. Objectives are to exchange information and engage in programs and joint activities relating to the licensing of professionals, solving mutual problems, improving standards of the professions, etc. Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research (FCER) (back to top)
704 E. 4th St. The mission of FCER is to promote the health and well-being of humanity by encouraging and supporting research. Funds research grants and fellowship awards, sponsors the annual international conference on Spinal Manipulation, publishes patient education products and newsletters, and coordinates research activities for the profession. Fellow of the International College of Chiropractors (FICC) (back to top) See ICC. Federation of Straight Chiropractors and Organizations (FSCO) (back to top) 2276 Wassergass RoadHellertown, PA 18055 800.521.9856 Fax:
610.838.3031www.straightchiropractic.com FSCO@straightchiropractic.com National organization representing straight chiropractic and those straight chiropractors adhering to its non-therapeutic practice. Its objective is to promote, protect, and advance the philosophy, science, and the art of correcting vertebral subluxation and to facilitate the public access to and knowledge of the services of straight chiropractic. Federation of State Medical Boards of the United States, Inc. (FSMB) (back to top) PO Box 619850Dallas, TX 75261-9850 817.868.4000 Fax: 817.868.4099www.fsmb.org usmle@fsmb.org Comprised of the medical boards of the states, DC, and territories. Operates as a clearinghouse, forum, and representative body for state medical boards. Contributed to the effectiveness and integrity of medical licensing and discipline systems and offers educational programming. International Chiropractors Association (ICA) (back to top)
1110 N. Glebe Rd, Ste. 1000 A professional organization dedicated to advancing the chiropractic profession and representing and promoting the interests of doctors of chiropractic and the patients they serve through advocacy, research and education. Its mission is to move the profession forward while preserving its unique identity as a separate, distinct and drugless health care profession. International College of Chiropractors, Inc. (ICC) (back to top)
John W. Schwietert, D.C., Secretary-Treasurer "An Order of Merit, Service and Fellowship", an ancillary agency of the ACA, promotes the philosophy, study, and teaching of chiropractic, encourages a high code of ethics and high standard of morals, and seeks valuable discoveries to the further development of the science of chiropractic. Fellows are honored members of the society. Paul W. Lambert National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) (back to top)
Horace C. Elliott, Executive Vice President The principal testing organization for the chiropractic profession. Provides standardized academic and pre-licensure clinical testing services. These include: Part I (Basic Science), Part II (Clinical Science), Part III (Written Clinical Competency), and Part IV (Practical Demonstration of Skills), and an optional test in physiotherapy. National Chiropractic Mutual Insurance Company (NCMIC) (back to top) P.O. Box 9118Des Moines, IA 50306-9118 800.247.8043 Fax:
610.826.7500www.ncmic.com Major chiropractic malpractice insurance carrier. National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) (back to top)
2000 L Street, SW Ste. 500 An independent, not-for-profit organization that assesses and reports on health plan quality. Holds health plans accountable for the quality of care and services they deliver. Provides information to consumers and employer. Does not intervene directly on behalf of consumers. World Chiropractic Alliance (WCA) (back to top)
2950 N. Dobson Road, Suite 1 Publishes The Chiropractic Journal. World Congress of Chiropractic Students (WCCS) (back to top) 350 Alexander AvenueSpartanburg, SC 29306 An international organization representing future doctors of chiropractic. Meets annually to discuss issues pertaining to students. World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) (back to top)
3080 Yonge Street Members are national associations of chiropractors in over 60 countries. The WFC represents them and the profession in the international community. |
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