American Chiropractic Association
The American Chiropractic Association (A. C. A.), based in Arlington, VA, is the largest professional association in the world representing doctors of chiropractic. The A. C. A. provides lobbying, public relations, professional and educational opportunities for doctors of chiropractic, funds research regarding chiropractic and health issues, and offers leadership for the advancement of the profession | International Chiropractic Association (I. C. A.)
Vision: To empower humanity in the expression of maximum health, wellness and human potential through universal chiropractic expression and utilization.
Mission: To advance chiropractic throughout the world as a distinct health care profession predicated upon its unique philosophy, science, and art.
Objectives: Maintain and promote chiropractic's unique identity as a non-therapeutic, drugless and surgical-free health science, based on its fundamental principles and philosophy. Provide leadership in the establishment of chiropractic licensure regulation in every nation and promote the quality and authenticity of chiropractic education. Foster the professional and technical development of the Doctor of Chiropractic through programs of continuing education, research, political, and social action. Encourage the highest professional, technical, and ethical standards for the doctor of chiropractic while safeguarding the professional welfare of its members. Champion the principle that every citizen in the world has the right to freedom of choice in health care and be able to choose unhampered the doctor and the healing art of his/her choice. Work harmoniously with other health care organizations and governments in a global humanitarian effort to foster chiropractic and spinal hygiene in the fields of family health (including children, women, and the elderly), and occupational health. Work for full inclusion of chiropractic in all public and private health care delivery programs. | State Chiropractic Associations
Every state in the Unites States has its own association. We encourage anyone who is interested in an s state association to Google search using key words, "State Chiropractors Associations." These key words will lead you to numerous websites organized and operated by the State Chiropractors Association of your choice. |
Congress of Chiropractic State Associations
The Congress of Chiropractic State Associations was formed in the late 1960’s and is a not-for-profit organization consisting of state chiropractic associations. The mission of the Congress is to provide an open, nonpartisan forum for the promotion and advancement of the chiropractic profession through service to member state associations | The International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (I. C. P. A.)
A non-profit organization of chiropractic family practitioners dedicated to advancing public awareness and attainment of the chiropractic family wellness lifestyle. Chiropractic care for children offers your family a solid foundation for wellness. Throughout pregnancy, birth, and childhood, the chiropractic lifestyle offers choices and benefits for your greater health and well-being. | The Canadian Chiropractic Association (C. C. A.)
A Canadian national, voluntary organization representing Canada’s licensed chiropractors. The C. C. A. is committed to enhancing the health of Canadians by supporting clinical excellence, chiropractic research and inter-disciplinary collaboration. |
International College of Chiropractors (A. C. A.)
"An Order of Merit, Service and Fellowship", an ancillary agency of the A. C. A., 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. | National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (N. B. C. E.)
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. |
World Federation of Chiropractic (W. F. C.)
Members are national associations of chiropractors in over 60 countries. The W.F. C. represents them and the profession in the international community. |
Federation of State Medical Boards of the United States, Inc. (F. S. M. B.)
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. |
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