AMERICAN VETERINARY CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION, ANIMAL ADJUSTING BY QUALIFIED DOCTORS.

WHY ACCC/AVCA CERTIFICATION IS DESIRABLE

Certification is a voluntary process by which a non-government entity grants a time-limited recognition and use of a credential to an individual after verifying that he/she has met predetermined and standardized criteria.  Certification is distinct from licensure in that it is voluntary and requires recertification to maintain the credential. 

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

• Over 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 4/01/10

Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic or Licensed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

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

2.  After successfully passing the ACAC approved 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.

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.)

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