AMERICAN VETERINARY CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION, ANIMAL ADJUSTING BY QUALIFIED DOCTORS.

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The Animal Chiropractic Certification Commission (ACCC) of the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association develops standards of care in animal chiropractic, conducts a professional certification program and awards credentials to individuals who meet established criteria and assessments in different modes of care.

The purpose of the examination process is to ensure the public and the animal chiropractic profession that those candidates who pass written comprehensive and

clinical examinations are suitable for certification in the field of animal chiropractic. The examinations are designed to evaluate the suitability for practice in the international animal chiropractic environment.

 


WHY ACCC/AVCA CERTIFICATION IS DESIRABLE

Earning certification from the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association ACCC represents a significant professional achievement.  ACCC/AVCA Certification makes an important statement about professional competence that is recognized by the profession, the public and some regulatory bodies.

  • ACCC/AVCA is the primary national credential for this field in North America

  • Certification was developed based upon input and oversight from both professions

  • Nearly 1000 animal chiropractic professionals have been certified since 1989

  • ACCC has embarked upon a program of continuous improvement for the certification program

  • ACCC/AVCA Certification establishes and promotes professional accountability and visibility

  • ACCC/AVCA Certification increases referrals by identifying those professionals who have met specific standards of knowledge and experience

  • Certification encourages continued professional growth and development

  • Certification adds authority to clinical opinions in medical reports

  • Certification can open doors to speaking engagements, including universities

  • Certified Doctors may call themselves “certified in animal chiropractic by the Animal Chiropractic Certification Commission (ACCC) of the AVCA

  • ACCC/AVCA Certified Doctors can request release of ACCC/AVCA Certification status to state licensure boards

  • ACCC/AVCA Certified Doctors may participate in ACCC committees and activities

  • ACCC/AVCA Certified Doctors can be listed in the ACCC’s Directory of Certified Doctors which is published on the referral web site (www.avcadoctors.com) and which has come to be recognized and published as a valuable resource for consumers and other professionals to find certified practitioners


STEPS TO AVCA CERTIFICATION IN ANIMAL CHIROPRACTIC Current 8/1/08

1.       Attend an Animal Chiropractic Accreditation Commission (ACAC) of the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA) accredited animal chiropractic program.

2.       After successfully passing the ACAC accredited program’s exit exam, contact the Animal Chiropractic Certification Commission (ACCC) of the AVCA to be sent a Examination Candidate Handbook  (Handbook's are also available on "Forms" page. Check to see if it is current Handbook.)

3.       Apply and sit ACCC written and clinical (practical) examinations within 1 year of graduation from an ACAC accredited program.

4.       Pass both the ACCC written and clinical (practical) examinations.

5.       Applicants receive 3 year certification by the ACCC/AVCA based on fulfillment of all requirements.

6.       Submit recertification requirements before the end of expiration year. (Recertification Application and renewal information on "Forms" page.)


ELIGIBILITY AND EXAMINATIONS

Eligibility: Licensed doctors of chiropractic and licensed doctors of veterinary medicine who have passed ACAC accredited postgraduate programs in animal chiropractic seeking certification in Animal Chiropractic must meet or exceed the minimum level of competency in the examinations set by the Examining Board.

A passing grade of 75 in both the written, knowledge based examination and the clinical competency examination ensures that the doctor thoroughly understands and is competent in the science, art and philosophy of Animal Chiropractic.  Doctors seeking certification must also complete a 40 hour internship with an ACCC Certified Doctor.

DOCTORS WISHING TO APPLY FOR THE ACCC EXAMINATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE TO HAVE YOUR NAME PUT ON THE CANDIDATE INFORMATION MAILING LIST.

Candidate Notification.  Please check on the Forms page of this web site under Certification for current information.  If you have difficulty in downloading the pdf or don't see the document or form you wish, please contact the office email, mail or fax.

 

Please contact the Office for

Handbook, Forms or More Information

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

2009 Examination Dates

August 28 - 29, 2009

Miami, Oklahoma - NEO A & M College

FALL CANDIDATE HANDBOOK

August Exam Application Deadline June 25, 2009

Application can be completed in Adobe Reader and printed.

Certification Examinations Candidate Information Handbooks are available online approximately.  The application deadline is 10 weeks prior to the examination date. 

Available on Forms Page

(pdf document)

Recently Certified Doctors:

Kimberly Neff DVM - AL 
Robert (Bob) Ruckman DVM - Alberta 
Jennifer Webster DC - Alberta

Sandra Leinker DVM - Austria
James Christensen DVM - AZ 
Lynn Stone DC - AZ 
Michele Greer DVM - CA 
Patricia Maiorino DC - CA 
Roman Hysell DC - CA 
Myk Bray DC - CA 
Kendra Cohn DC - CA 
Tracy Rainwaters DC - CA 
Marilyn Maler DVM - FL 
Karen Voss DC - GA 
Ann Generali DC - IL 
Jennifer Holt DC - KS 
James Ferguson DC - KY 
Matthew Cooper DC - MA 
Wayne Myers DC - MO 
Kurt Solari DC - MT 
Caroline Lindenbeck DC - NC 
Michael Nunnally DC - NM 
Denise Michel DC - NM 
Rick Miller DVM - NM 
Daniel Schultz DC - NV 
Kimberly Weiss DVM - OK 
Michael Chiaffitelli DC - OK 
Roxane Pardiac DVM - Ontario 
Amy Doornekamp DVM - Ontario 
Dana Lowe DC - Ontario 
Noam Teplitsky DC - Ontario 
Scott Hie DC - Ontario 
Katherine Spiewak DC - Ontario 
Matthew Rosenberg DC - Ontario 
Amanda Kremer DC - OR 
Robert Tieperman DC - TX 
Bryan Buchanan DVM - TX 
Kevin Trippe DC - TX 
Beth Evans DC - TX 
Ryan Jarosek DC - TX 
John Marth DC - TX 
Maryann Lopez DC - TX 
Julie Royal DC - TX 
Douglas Falke DC - TX 
Shana Berry-Buchanan DVM - TX 
Tracy Davenport DVM - TX 
Jack McGowen DC - TX 
Michael Ely DC - TX 
Regina Coss DC - TX 
Kylie Brkusich DVM, BVMS - TX 
Eric Pearce DC - TX 
Erica Manger DC - TX 
Amy Mohr DC - TX 
Daniel Slovis DVM - VA 
Nadia Czajkowski-Schepp DVM - WI 

Posted October - November, 2008

For contact information, go to referral site at http://www.avcadoctors.com/

 

The ACCC is committed to high quality testing of doctors who qualify to sit this examination.  We believe it is our responsibility to be sure that doctors are clinically competent and understand the science, art, and philosophy of animal chiropractic before the Commission will consider referring individuals to these doctors.


RECERTIFICATION and UPCOMING CE

ACCC Certification is valid for 3 years.  The ACCC is committed to promoting life-long continual improvement for those who have earned certification in animal chiropractic.  Certified doctors are responsible for renewing their certification every 3 years.

Recertification requirements mandate a minimum of 30 approved credits. 20 of those credits must be in animal chiropractic continuing education hours approved by the ACCC. The remaining 10 credits may be acquired through approved

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Earn All Approved Renewal Credits

2009 Annual Conference

October 23 - 25, 2009

Marriott Griffin Gate Resort

 ~ Lexington, Kentucky ~

** LIST OF UPCOMING **

APPROVED CE SEMINARS

Seminar Approval Application

Recertification Renewal Forms

literature, pre-approved cross-professional training, pre-approved certificant presentation/lecture/s and accompanying and observing another ACCC Certified Doctor.  Recertification applications are available through the ACCC office and are mailed with recertification notices  3 – 6 months prior to certificant’s expiration date.

In order to receive important communications, policy updates and information, it is imperative that the ACCC be informed of certificant’s current address information.

 

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