Chiropractors
The College of Chiropractors of Ontario (CCO) is the governing body established by the provincial government to regulate chiropractors in Ontario. Every chiropractor practising in Ontario must be a registered member of the College.
Registration Requirements
To practise as a chiropractor in Ontario, internationally educated chiropractors must hold a Certificate of Registration and meet the requirements set out by the College of Chiropractors of Ontario (CCO). To become eligible for the Certificate of Registration, internationally educated chiropractors must meet the following registration requirements:
- Complete the requirements for graduation from a chiropractic education program accredited or recognized through reciprocal agreement by the Canadian Federation of Chiropractic Educational Regulatory and Educational Accrediting Boards
- Submit official or notarized copies of all transcripts from an accredited chiropractic educational institution
- Submit notarized photos of the applicant
- Provide proof of Canadian citizenship, Permanent Resident Status or Employment Authorization
- Complete application and fee
- Successfully complete the following examinations:
a) Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board (CCEB) knowledge-based examinations;
b) CCEB Clinical Competency Examinations; and
c) CCO Legislation and Ethics Examination
For more details, please visit the Collge of Chiropractors of Ontario website.
How the Access Centre Can Help
The Access Centre within HFO MRA can assist internationally educated chiropractors on their path to practise by providing advisory services by appointment via telephone, in-person or Skype.
If you have previously registered as a client of the Access Centre and are seeking services offered to registered clients or have questions regarding any aspect of the licensure process, please call 416-862-2200 or toll free 1-800-596-4046 or e-mail AccessCentre@HealthForceOntario.ca.
If you are not a registered client of the Access Centre and would like detailed information on the licensing process for internationally educated respiratory therapists, please register online.
Information Sessions
Information sessions bring together groups of internationally educated health professions with a common goal. These sessions focus on various aspects of the registration process. Learn more.
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