The Chiropractic Association of Alberta’s mandate is a duty to diagnose and a commitment to care. The Association focuses on promoting and advocating to patients, government, healthcare professionals and insurers on the imperative healthcare role of chiropractors.

The College of Chiropractors of Alberta’s mandate is to serve and protect the public through registration, competency and professional conduct oversight of Alberta chiropractors to ensure safe, competent and ethical care is provided to Albertans. While governed by legislation, the CCOA cannot advocate for legislative changes.

It is not a requirement of your practice permit issued by the College of Chiropractors of Alberta (CCOA) to belong to the Chiropractic Association of Alberta (CAA). However, membership in the CAA is required to access other professional benefits provincially and nationally.

The Chiropractic Association of Alberta enables access to world-class care for spinal, muscle, nerve and joint conditions while expanding scope and utilization and optimizing practice life for members and adding value for patients. It also keeps you connected to a dedicated network of over 1200 chiropractors in Alberta

To be a member of the Canadian Chiropractic Protective Association (CCPA), you must be a member of both the Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA) and the Chiropractic Association of Alberta (CAA). The CCPA is the only liability protection that focuses exclusively on chiropractors.CCPA ensures that you have the opportunity to talk to a chiropractor trained in risk mitigation, who understands what you do and can best assist you with your inquiry or risk situation. CCPA also provides continuing education in the form of the yearly Risk Management Project, as well as a quarterly podcast and electronic bulletins, all to help you manage your practice and reduce your risk.

CCPA was established by the partnership in a time of crisis and has been committed to protecting chiropractors since 1986. CCPA provides sleep at night protection, protecting over 8500 chiropractors across Canada so you can focus on providing top quality care to your patients. 

To belong to the national Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA), you are also required to belong to the provincial association, the Chiropractic Association of Alberta. The CCA is the profession’s representative with third-party insurance providers and advocates for pan-Canadian health privileges, such as chiropractors having the authority to authorize handicap parking placards for patients with disabilities.

For more information about these organizations, please visit their websites.

1. Learn: On-demand webinar access and five free new CC webinars in 2023 for a total of 10 CC webinars. Plus, access for your office managers. Be part of the mentorship program for new graduates.

2. Promote: Advertise your clinic on the Find a Chiropractor directory and post free ads on Marketplace. Access members-only clinic resources including a Fee Schedule and social media toolkits. Ability to share practice opportunities for CMCC learning day.

3. Recognize: Celebrate achievements in chiropractic with eligibility for an Award of Excellence.

4. Connect: Be part of a network of over 1200 members across Alberta and connect in person at our Annual Conference and AGM. In 2022, we had over 150 members attend our conference!

Membership with the College of Chiropractors of Alberta is mandatory for practicing chiropractors in Alberta. The Health Professions Act requires that all regulated members renew their practice permit annually.  Please visit Home (theccoa.ca) for more information.

The College of Chiropractors of Alberta’s renewal is May 1-June 17. Visit www.theccoa.ca > Renewal application for details.

Please renew your membership by June 30,2023.

A thriving Chiropractic Association of Alberta (CAA) will be driven by the ability to attract and retain members. In turn, attracting and maintaining an active membership will be driven by providing high value services and products to the members. 

New Graduate 
Fee: $600
CMCC: $25
CCGI: $25
CCRF: $25
AB research: $20
Total: $695

Regular
Fee: $1500
CMCC: $25
CCGI: $25
CCRF: $25
AB research: $20
Total: $1595