Jumpstart Your Career 2023 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 practising 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 & Business Program
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.
Staying Engaged with CMCC
Reasons to stay engaged and Board of Governors available to you.
CCA Membership
CCA membership benefits and resources.
CCPA Membership
CCPA protection and membership benefits.
Download the Jumpstart Guide
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 Theccoa.ca albertachiro.com Career Opportunities: albertachiro.com/public-advertisements | College of Chiropractors of Alberta Contact: 780-420-0932 | Chiropractic Association of Alberta Contact: 1-877-849-1321 |
| SASKATCHEWAN saskchiro.ca Career Opportunities: saskchiro.ca/classifieds | Chiropractors’ Association of Saskatchewan, Regulations Contact: 306-585-1411 | Chiropractors’ Association of Saskatchewan Contact: 306-585-1411 |
| MANITOBA manitobachiropractors.ca | Manitoba Chiropractors Association, Regulatory Contact: 204-942-3000 | Manitoba Chiropractors Association Contact: 204-942-3000 |
| ONTARIO cco.on.ca chiropractic.on.ca Career Opportunities: bit.ly/OCA-Classified-Ads | 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 Chiropractors Association, Regulatory Contact: 506-455-6800 | New Brunswick Chiropractors 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, Regulation 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, visit the CCPA student portal at ccpaonline.ca, click “SIGN IN” on the top right, and enter your college email address.
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 chiropractium.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 647-805-1744 alumni@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 practising 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.
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 the Join Ontario Chiropractic Association button on the home page. If you’re an OCA Student Member, log in to the OCA Self-Serve Member Portal, go to Join Now at top of the page, and follow the prompts. (Alternatively, join another provincial association if you’re practicing outside Ontario.)
- 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 chiropractium.ca and click Join Now, followed by clicking “CCA Membership Application (New Graduate)”
- If you have questions, contact CCA’s Membership 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 with 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
- Enter your college email address to get started
If you have questions, please call 416-781-5656 or 1-800-668-2076, or admin@ccpaonline.ca
Register for HST number, Telus Health, HCAI, and WSIB MSK Program of Care, set up WSIB billing, and apply for OHIP billing number (for X-ray requisitioning).
SUMMARY MAP TO PRACTICE
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.
OCA CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) WEBINARS
OCA members get free access to weekly 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 live webinar that you complete counts as a structured CE credit.
OCA ADVANCE BUSINESS PROGRAM
We are thrilled to announce an exciting member benefit. Through an expansion of our self-serve member portal, we are bringing you experts in a variety of fields to build your business acumen and knowledge beyond chiropractic care.
Sign Up today for access to our Beta content on July 15, 2023 which includes:
- Marketing 101 Series – An introductory level course that covers the basics of marketing in the digital age created and recorded by subject matter expert, Roshni Wijayasinha
- Learning resources, worksheets, and more to build your confidence and knowledge
- OCA Advance webinars on-demand
As a member-focused organization, we thrive on feedback so we want to hear from you on what would make our new program great!
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.
STAYING ENGAGED WITH CMCC
CMCC is committed to fostering a lifelong, mutually beneficial relationship with alumni throughout their professional careers as chiropractors, researchers and educators. This commitment includes the following:
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.
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.
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.
There are a number of board committees that present a good opportunity to remain engaged with CMCC. Please contact board@cmcc.ca.
CMCC hosts events across the country which usually coincide with provincial conventions. This is a great opportunity to reconnect with CMCC and your colleagues.
Located in the Alumni and Friends section on the CMCC website, this online database of professional practice opportunities is a valuable resource which is updated on a regular basis.
As valued members of the profession, we are eager to have your participation in a new alumni program called Insight Community, through which you can share your ideas, thoughts and experiences about CMCC’s mission and path going forward. If you would like to receive more information on the program please email insight@cmcc.ca
CCA MEMBERSHIP
The CCA is here for our graduates. Our programs are designed to support you throughout your chiropractic journey, with additional emphasis placed on ensuring new grads are best positioned for success. Join us to connect with experts and peers across the country as you launch into a thriving career.
Our vision is that chiropractors will be an integral part of every Canadian’s healthcare team. Connect with over 8,000 chiropractors across Canada to show your commitment to the profession, champion an engaged community, and enhance the patient experience. Once you are a licensed chiropractor, you will receive a complimentary New Grad CCA Membership for up to 18 months!
CCPA MEMBERSHIP
The Canadian Chiropractic Protective Association (CCPA) provides protection to member practitioners in the event of a professional negligence claim or regulatory complaint.
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