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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
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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.
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WHY ACCC/AVCA CERTIFICATION IS
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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.
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ACCC/AVCA is the
primary national credential for this field in North America
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Certification
was developed based upon input and oversight from both
professions
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Nearly 1000
animal chiropractic professionals have been certified since 1989
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ACCC has
embarked upon a program of continuous improvement for the certification
program
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ACCC/AVCA Certification
establishes and promotes professional accountability and
visibility
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ACCC/AVCA Certification
increases referrals by identifying those professionals who have met
specific standards of knowledge and experience
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Certification encourages
continued professional growth and development
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Certification adds authority
to clinical opinions in medical reports
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Certification can open doors
to speaking engagements, including universities
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Certified Doctors may call
themselves “certified in animal chiropractic by the Animal
Chiropractic Certification Commission (ACCC) of the AVCA”
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ACCC/AVCA Certified Doctors can
request release of ACCC/AVCA Certification status to
state licensure boards
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ACCC/AVCA Certified Doctors may
participate in ACCC committees and activities
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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 |
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STEPS
TO AVCA
CERTIFICATION IN ANIMAL CHIROPRACTIC
Current 8/1/08 |
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1.
Attend an Animal
Chiropractic Accreditation Commission (ACAC) of the American Veterinary
Chiropractic Association (AVCA) accredited
animal chiropractic program.
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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.)
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Apply and sit
ACCC written and clinical (practical) examinations within 1 year of
graduation from an ACAC accredited program.
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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.) |
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ELIGIBILITY AND EXAMINATIONS |
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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
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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.
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Please contact the Office for
Handbook,
Forms or More
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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. |
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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) |
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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/ |
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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. |
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RECERTIFICATION and UPCOMING CE |
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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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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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