Jumpstart Your Career 2021 Edition
CONGRATULATIONS NEW GRADUATES!
Dr. Vincent Sinclair
Board Member Emeritus, CMCC
“You have earned the privilege to advance chiropractic to its rightful place in health care.”
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Mentoring and Support Anytime You Need It
Organizations partnering to provide you with a consolidated resource in supporting you.
Provincial Contact Information
Contact information for Canada-wide chiropractic organizations and associations.
Ontario Contact Information
Contact information for chiropractic-related organizations in Ontario.
New Grad Checklist
Now that you have completed your studies, take a moment to review the new grad checklist.
Steps to Take After Graduation
Five essential steps all new grads need to take if practicing in Ontario.
Summary Map to Practice
A simple flowchart that maps out directions you can take in your career.
YOUR PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS
OCA Membership & Continuing Education Webinars
OCA membership benefits, and customized curriculum on everything from finance, marketing to law, business management and patient care.
CCO Certificate of Registration
CCO’s role and membership.
CMCC Membership & Staying Engaged
CMCC membership benefits, Board of Governors available to you, and reasons to stay engaged.
CCA Membership
CCA membership benefits and resources.
CCPA Membership
CCPA protection and membership benefits.
Jumpstart Your Career PDF for Download
Note: All images used in this guide were taken before the COVID-19 pandemic.
MENTORING AND SUPPORT ANYTIME YOU NEED IT
PROVINCIAL CONTACT INFORMATION
| Provinces/Territories | Regulatory Body | Provincial Association |
|---|---|---|
| BRITISH COLUMBIA chirobc.com bcchiro.com Career Opportunities: bcchiro.com/about-us/careers | College of Chiropractors of British Columbia Contact: 604-742-6470 | British Columbia Chiropractic Association Contact: 604-270-1332 |
| ALBERTA albertachiro.com Career Opportunities: albertachiro.com/careers | Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors Contact: 780-420-0932 | Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors Contact: 780-420-0932 |
| SASKATCHEWAN saskchiro.ca Career Opportunities: saskchiro.ca/classifieds | Chiropractors’ Association of Saskatchewan Contact: 306-585-1411 | Chiropractors’ Association of Saskatchewan Contact: 306-585-1411 |
| MANITOBA manitobachiropractors.ca | Manitoba Chiropractors’ Association Contact: 204-942-3000 | Manitoba Chiropractors’ Association Contact: 204-942-3000 |
| ONTARIO cco.on.ca chiropractic.on.ca Career Opportunities: chiropractic.on.ca/news-professional-development/news/classified-ads/ chiropractic.on.ca/about-oca/careers | College of Chiropractors of Ontario Contact: 416-922-6355 | Ontario Chiropractic Association Contact: 416-860-0070 |
| QUÉBEC ordredeschiropraticiens.ca/fr chiropratique.com | Ordre des Chiropraticiens du Québec Contact: 514-355-8540 | Association des Chiropraticiens du Québec Contact: 514-355-0557 |
| NEW BRUNSWICK nbchiropractic.ca Career Opportunities: nbchiropractic.ca/new-members | New Brunswick Chiropractic Association Regulatory Contact: 506-455-6800 | New Brunswick Chiropractic Association Contact: Contact: 506-455-6800 |
| NOVA SCOTIA chiropractors.ns.ca knowyourback.ca | Nova Scotia College of Chiropractors Contact: 902-407-4255 | Council of the Nova Scotia College of Chiropractors Contact: 902-407-4255 |
| PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND peichiropractic.ca | Prince Edward Island Chiropractic Association Contact: 902-894-4400 | Prince Edward Island Chiropractic Association Contact: 902-894-4400 |
| NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR nlchiropractic.ca | Newfoundland and Labrador Chiropractic Board Contact: 709-739-7762 | Newfoundland and Labrador Chiropractic Association Contact: 709-739-7762 |
| YUKON/NWT/NUNAVUTYUKON Chiro.plra@gov.yk.ca | Yukon Chiropractic Registrar Contact: 867-667-5111 | Yukon Chiropractic Registrar Contact: 867-667-5111 |
Membership has benefits!
CCPA protection is available to all chiropractors who belong to their provincial and national associations.
To learn more about the benefits of CCA membership, contact us at 416-585-7902 or
1-877-222-9303, or membership@chiropractic.ca.
ONTARIO CONTACT INFORMATION
| CCA | CCPA | HCAI |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Chiropractic Association chiropractic.ca 1-877-222-9303 | 416-585-7902 membership@chiropractic.ca | Canadian Chiropractic Protective Association ccpaonline.ca 1-800-668-2076 | 416-781-5656 admin@ccpaonline.ca | Health Claims for Auto Insurance home.hcaiinfo.ca 1-888-422-4123 |
| CCEB | CMCC | OCA |
| Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board cceb.ca 403- 230-5997 exams@cceb.ca | Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College cmcc.ca 416-482-2340 ext. 146 membership@cmcc.ca | Ontario Chiropractic Association chiropractic.on.ca 1-877-327-2273 |416-860-0070 oca@chiropractic.on.ca |
| CCO | FSRA | WSIB |
| College of Chiropractors of Ontario cco.on.ca 1-877-577-4772 | 416-922-6355 cco.info@cco.on.ca | Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario fsrao.ca 1-800-668-0128 | 416-250-7250 contactcentre@fsrao.ca | Workplace Safety and Insurance Board wsib.on.ca 1-800-387-0750 | 416-344-1000 wsibcomm@wsib.on.ca |
NEW GRAD CHECKLIST
CONGRATULATIONS CMCC GRAD!!
You are now ready to embark on your career as a chiropractor. This Jumpstart guide gives you helpful information and resources to get you started.
Before you do anything else, take a moment to complete the checklist.
STEPS TO TAKE AFTER GRADUATION
Please follow these steps to ensure academic proficiency, regulatory board compliance and professional protection if practicing in Ontario. If practicing in another province, contact details for provincial associations are listed near the top of this page.
Step 1: Examinations
- Apply for CCEB Exams – Visit this web page for instructions.
- CCO Legislation and Ethics Examination Application
- Take the CCEB and CCO examinations
- CCEB Knowledge-Based examinations
- CCEB Clinical Competency examinations
- CCO Legislation and Ethics examination
Did you know? CCEB examination results take approximately four weeks to process. Upon successful completion of the CCEB examination and CCO Legislation and Ethics Examination, CCO will send candidates an application form to be completed for membership.
Step 2: For licensing, apply to CCO
- Get familiar with the key CCO registration requirements and what the registration process involves HERE.
Prospective CCO members must first:
- Graduate from an accredited chiropractic college (this requirement is non-exemptible)
- Successfully complete the Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board (CCEB) examinations
- Successfully complete CCO’s Legislation and Ethics examinations
Step 3: Apply to OCA
- Join now! Visit chiropractic.on.ca and click Join Ontario Chiropractic Association button on the home page
- If you have questions, contact OCA at oca@chiropractic.on.ca or call at 416-860-0070 Toll-free: 1-877-327-2273
Step 4: Apply to CCA
- Join now! Visit chiropractic.ca and click Join Now, followed by clicking “CCA Membership Application (New Graduate)”
- If you have questions, contact CCA’s Member Engagement Team at membership@chiropractic.ca, or call 1-877-222-9303 / 416-585-7902
Did you know? CCPA protection is only available to chiropractors in Canada who are members of the CCA and their provincial chiropractic association.
Step 5: Apply to CCPA
To qualify, ensure you meet these requirements:
- A Doctor of Chiropractic degree from an accredited chiropractic college, such as CMCC, UQTR or University of Western States
- Successful completion of the CCEB examination
- Licensure from your relevant provincial regulator
- Membership in good standing in the Canadian Chiropractic Association and your relevant provincial chiropractic association, such as the OCA
- Register for membership with CCPA. Visit www.ccpaonline.ca and click “BECOME A CCPA MEMBER” on the top right corner
If you have questions, please call 416-781-5656 or 1-800-668-2076, or admin@ccpaonline.ca
Please Note: Timelines and provisional certification details are accurate as of publication time but could change in response to future COVID-19 developments.
SUMMARY MAP TO PRACTICE
*Note: Review and consider applying for General (Provisional) Class of Registration, if affected by CCEB Part C cancellation.
OCA MEMBERSHIP
The OCA is here for you with support and tools to help you build a thriving practice. We are your voice to tell the story of our profession to the public, other health care professionals and government.
Member Benefits
- Access to our Member Experience Team (MET), available Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., to support you and your team throughout the day: troubleshooting issues and helping you overcome any practice obstacles.
- Access to OCA Aspire, our enhanced cloud-based electronic health record (EHR) and practice management solution, specially designed for you. OCA Aspire enables you to be connected anytime, anywhere so you can spend more time on what matters most: your patients.
- Ontario-wide digital advertising campaigns to promote you and advance your profession.
- Access to OCA Advance, our continuing education (CE) offerings designed exclusively for you. Enjoy free live webinars every Wednesday or on-demand at your convenience.
- Regular ebulletins to update you on news about your profession, media coverage, OCA Advance CE offerings and other OCA initiatives.
- Monthly podcasts with practical information to help you enhance patient care, grow your practice and advance the chiropractic profession.
- Access to the OCA’s Mentorship Program, matching experienced members with early-career chiropractors to share practice strategies, career insights and expert feedback while earning CE credits.
- Access to collaboration resources to help you approach and work with other health care professionals, business resources to support your practice and clinical resources to share your expertise.
- Advocacy, health policy initiatives and programs to support you, patients, employers, other health care professionals and advance your profession.
- Awards and awards galas to celebrate chiropractic leaders across Ontario.
- Access to the OCA’s Affinity (Advantage) Partners’ programs to help you save money, build your business or upgrade your knowledge.
How to Join the OCA
Becoming a member is easy! Simply contact the OCA to receive your application, after you have received your license number.
OCA membership program for first-year graduates – Pay your annual membership fee or get a free one-year membership and gain valuable professional volunteer experience.
Instead of paying your first-year membership fee, volunteer 20 hours with the OCA:
- Participate in committees
- Participate in the implementation of our electronic health record (EHR) and practice management solution, OCA Aspire
- Participate in mentoring programs
Contact the OCA
www.chiropractic.on.ca
oca@chiropractic.on.ca
416-860-0070 | Toll-free: 1-877-327-2273
OCA CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) WEBINARS
OCA members get free access to one-hour webinars with subject matter experts ready to help kick-start your career by expanding on your business skills and patient care. Remember, every webinar that you complete counts as a structured CE credit.
Tune in to find out what support is available to you to build a successful practice. Your provincial association has resources for you whether you’re looking to attract and educate patients, manage your business or understand your legal obligations – the OCA is here to answer your questions and guide you on your journey.
Watch OCA is Here for You! Webinar
Learn more about the Jumpstart Your Career guide and its highlights, such as steps to take after graduation and support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
We also introduce OCA’s new Understanding Extended Health Care: The chiropractor’s guide to patient support and administrative guidance. This guide includes direct billing registration tools, as well as other resources to help you accurately, efficiently and transparently interact with Extended Health Care (EHC) insurers.
Watch Jumpstart Your Career – Part Two Webinar
In your first five years in practice, you may be paying off school debt, looking for employment, deciding where to live, or thinking about starting a family. This webinar will help you navigate early career decisions that can strengthen your financial future.
Watch Money Talk for New Chiropractors Webinar
In this webinar, the CCPA Claims Team shares stories from real cases to demonstrate how incidents in practice can happen despite our best intentions. You’ll learn about how best practices in record keeping and evaluation can make or break the outcomes of liability cases.
Watch That Couldn’t Happen to Me! Webinar
There’s a lot of competition out there. Learn to cut through the noise by fostering authentic relationships with potential patients and colleagues. This positive approach to networking from Dale Carnegie Training will help you to build confidence and credibility, communicate your value and establish profitable connections. Specific topics of this webinar include “Pitching Yourself with Why Statements” and “3 Strategies to Communicate Your Value.”
Watch Networking and Communicating Your Value Webinar
Joining an established practice can be a great way to launch your career. Everyone starts these relationships intending to be respectful and prosperous. However, as in any business relationship, it is prudent to put the terms of the association down on paper. This webinar will review the basic structure of an associate agreement, critical considerations to bear in mind when negotiating, and a few practical suggestions for common issues that arise.
Watch Teaming Up: Critical Considerations for Associate Agreements Webinar
Many new chiropractors are choosing to open their careers with locums. They offer a great proving ground for clinical skills and a chance to ease into the business side of chiropractic. But they can come with a considerable amount of risk. CCPA will walk you through how to manage that risk.
Watch Livin’ La Vida Locum Webinar
CCPA will present on how to mitigate risk and liability when using EHRs in your clinic. You’ll learn how EHRs can be used for informed consent, roadmaps to care, practice protection and consistently excellent patient care.
Watch Protecting Your Practice and Electronic Health Records Webinar
Back by popular demand, an interactive discussion on how to have difficult diagnosis conversations and address sensitive topics with patients and caregivers.
Watch Difficult Conversations with Patients Webinar
How to prepare and react to economic difficulties. We can’t always predict when things like a global pandemic, recession, or other economic shock happen. But we can be prepared for them when they eventually occur. Tough times don’t last! Let’s talk about how to make sure you do. We won’t be going through government programs in detail, but we will discuss what you can do as a professional and business owner with your savings and financial management.
Watch Alleviating Financial Worry During COVID-19: Managing Your Finances Webinar
Learn how to mitigate your business challenges in the face of COVID-19. This webinar will educate you on your legal obligations as an employer, employee and contractor. As well, it will provide considerations to lessen your business losses. As we face uncertain times, it’s important to consider your commercial leases, financial obligations, professional responsibilities, and the future of your business.
Watch Alleviating Business Worry During COVID-19: Business Preparedness and Perseverance Webinar
The federal and provincial governments have been adapting programs to meet the needs of business owners since the start of the pandemic. New programs are starting in June 2021 and previously announced programs are coming to an end. This webinar will review the programs which are ending and highlight the grants available under the new schemes. Attend this webinar if you would like to learn about qualifying for government financial relief including the wage subsidy and new programs.
Watch COVID-19 Relief Updates Webinar
Learn about the financial supports available to chiropractors through various federal and provincial programs. Ongoing updates to financial relief programs have resulted in confusion about what programs are applicable to chiropractors and if they meet the right qualifications. A review of the various loan options available to business owners will also be covered.
Watch Alleviating Worry During COVID-19: Financial Benefits and Tax Considerations Webinar
In partnership with the Global Spine Care Initiative and a panel of 28 spine care authorities and clinicians from 10 countries on four continents, World Spine Care has developed resources to help clinicians manage their patients’ spinal pain in the time of social distancing. Join us to learn about these resources and how you can continue to support your patients.
Watch Managing Back and Neck Pain During COVID-19: World Spine Care’s Primary Spine Care Clinician Guide Webinar
CCO CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
The College of Chiropractors of Ontario (CCO) is the governing body established by the provincial government to regulate chiropractors for the public interest. Every chiropractor practicing in Ontario must be a registered member of the College.
CCO’s Role
- To regulate the profession in the public interest in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, the Chiropractic Act, 1991, regulation and by-laws.
- To register qualified applicants as chiropractors in Ontario.
- To maintain a public register.
- To investigate and review complaints and reports.
- To conduct discipline hearings.
- To develop and implement a quality assurance program, which includes self, peer and practice assessment, continuing education and professional development.
- To develop and maintain standards of practice and professional ethics.
Visit CCO’s website at cco.on.ca for the full scope of their oversight, as well as updates and resources regarding COVID-19.
How to join the CCO
On successful completion of all examination requirements, candidates will receive a letter of successful passing and a registration form and then may apply for CCO registration.
First Time Renewal Discount: You will receive a discount of 50% in your first year of renewal with CCO.
Contact CCO
cco.on.ca
cco.info@cco.on.ca
416-922-6355 | Toll-free: 1-877-577-4772
CMCC MEMBERSHIP
CMCC offers new graduates complimentary membership for your first year after graduation.
Following graduation, CMCC alumni and graduates of other chiropractic programs can access a comprehensive membership benefits program.
Products and services are updated on an ongoing basis and are mainly focused on patient care, continuing education and research. Revenues generated through the program help to offset tuition fees and support CMCC’s operational expenses.
Member Benefits
- Discounts of up to 13% on orthotics and 10% discount on scanning devices from Footmaxx.
- 13% discount on orthotics from Footlevelers.
- Receive a one-time 10% discount on all products in the Supply Centre and Bookstore (cannot be combined with your 5% member discount).
- Exclusive discounts on live and online courses which are current, relevant and convenient; save as much as 10% on certain courses.
- Access LibGuides through the CMCC Health Sciences Library on subject areas such as anatomy, neurology, radiology, orthopedics, nutrition, sports medicine, and consumer health; free library research assistance and access to electronic resources not available to private individuals; unlimited free document delivery.
- Group auto, home, health and dental insurance programs.
- Access Perkopolis for discounts on entertainment, travel, hotels, apparel, home services, automotive and so much more!
Visit CMCC’s website for a full list of member benefits.
Register online to renew your CMCC membership or contact us at membership@cmcc.ca | 416-482-2340 Ext: 146
The CMCC Board members in your province are a valuable resource to discuss practice issues or request some career advice. Reaching out with questions or ideas is also a great way to expand your professional network!
Dr. Richard Mercier, Chair
La Sarre, PQ
Phone: 819-339-5333
Email: rmercierdc@chirolasarre.com
Dr. Greg Woolfrey, Vice-Chair
Grand Falls-Windsor, NL
Phone: 709-489-4998
Email: woolfmangreg@hotmail.com
Dr. Mark Perrett, Sec-Treasurer
Neepawa, MB
Phone: 204-476-2374
Email: npwchiro@hotmail.com
Dr. Rahim Karim, Past Chair
Toronto, ON
Phone: 416-752-8551
Email: drrkarim@yahoo.com
Dr. Kevyn Kristmanson
Swift Current, SK
Phone: 306-773-3144
Email: kkristmanson@hotmail.com
Dr. Catherine Straus
Waterloo, ON
Phone: 519-579-2430
Email: straus@golden.net
Dr. Natalie Carrington
Black Diamond, AB
Phone: 403-933-3088
Email: drnataliecarrington@gmail.com
Dr. Liza Grant
Courtenay, BC
Phone: 250-334-4844
Email: drliza@grovewellness.ca
Dr. Jason Fox
Halifax, NS
Phone: 902-445-9335
Email: drjasontfox@gmail.com
Dr. Denise Perron
Westmount, QC
Phone: 514-489-0008
Email: dperrondc@gmail.com
Dr. Sarah Williams
Fredericton, NB
Phone: 506-452-1609
Email: drsarah@williamschiro.ca
Dr. Sonia Doroshenko
Dauphin, MB
Phone: 204 638-6642
Email: sdoroshenko@yahoo.com
Dr. Sunyatta Guild
Tottenham, ON
Phone: 905-936-6544
Email: sunyattafguild@gmail.com
Note: CMCC Board up until October 22, 2021.
Primary Contact
Primary Contact is a CMCC publication, distributed twice per year (via regular mail) to all chiropractors across Canada. It provides updates on activities at CMCC such as new technologies, upcoming events, continuing education, alumni news and more.
Annual Homecoming Celebrations
Reconnect with your classmates at Homecoming for a weekend of social activities and continuing education. We look forward to welcoming you back where you began.
Backs in Motion Run/Walk
The BackSwing Golf Tournament
These signature fundraising events usually take place in April and September respectively, and represent fun opportunities to remain connected with CMCC and to support the College at the same time.
CMCC Committees
There are a number of board committees which present a good opportunity to remain engaged with CMCC. Please contact board@cmcc.ca.
CMCC hosted events in your province
CMCC hosts events across the country which usually coincide with provincial conventions. This is a great opportunity to reconnect with CMCC and your colleagues.
Contact:
Alumni Relations
416-482-2340 ext. 146
alumni@cmcc.ca
CCA MEMBERSHIP
The CCA is here for our graduates. Our programs are designed to support you throughout your chiropractic journey. Join us and connect with experts and peers to launch and grow your career.
Our vision is that every Canadian has a chiropractor on their healthcare team by 2023. Joining nearly 8,000 chiropractors across Canada shows your commitment to the profession, championing an engaged community and enhancing the patient experience.
Once you are a licensed chiropractor, you will receive a complimentary New Grad CCA membership!
Member Benefits
- We show governments, employers and the private health insurance industry why increased access to chiropractic care keeps Canadians healthy and active.
- We keep you educated with resources and training — including webinars, research findings, government emerging news and more.
- Access the CCA’s CEO and 2,000+ chiropractors through our private Facebook group
- Access to Chiropractium, the CCA members’ website and CCA Plus, our member affinity program
- Access CCPA professional liability protection
Visit Member Benefits to learn more
CCA membership is open to any chiropractor licensed in Canada who is a member in good standing with their provincial association. If you plan to practice in Quebec, please contact Association des chiropraticiens du Québec to register.
How to Join CCA
Visit chiropractic.ca to join today!
We’ll have your back throughout your career. Together, we are #chirostrong!
Contact your dedicated CCA membership team:
membership@chiropractic.ca | 416-585-7902 | Toll-free: 1-877-222-9303
CCPA MEMBERSHIP
The Canadian Chiropractic Protective Association (CCPA) provides protection to member practitioners in the event of a professional negligence claim or regulatory complaint.
Member Benefits
- CCPA protects you with a $5 million per incident limit and an aggregate limit of $5 million per year. CCPA is also here for you during a regulatory board complaint.
- Annual Risk Management Projects provide you with free continuing education that empowers you to protect your practice proactively.
- Call CCPA any time – even before a claim is filed – for advice and support to help you manage risk in your practice.
- New graduates are eligible for substantial discounts during their first five years after graduation.
How to Join CCPA
Here’s another easy one!
Visit ccpaonline.ca and click “BECOME A CCPA MEMBER” on the top right corner.
Prospective members are welcome to contact CCPA for pricing details.
One of the things that sets us apart from other insurers is the peace of mind that comes from knowing that when you call CCPA, someone will listen and do all they can to help.
Contact the CCPA
ccpaonline.ca
admin@ccpaonline.ca
416-781-5656 | Toll-free 1-800-668-2076
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