How to Apply

Application Process

CCEB examinations are offered in both English and French. Be sure to use the application and examination information for the language in which you plan to write.

Applications open several times each year for both the Written Examination and the Clinical Competency Examination. Examination dates and locations may change. CCEB may add, remove, or change an examination date or location when necessary. If you are attending an in-person examination, wait until CCEB confirms your examination location before making travel arrangements.

Click on the steps below to review upcoming examination dates, confirm your eligibility, understand the application requirements and fees, gather your required documents, and submit your application.

Before applying, confirm that you meet the eligibility requirements for the examination.

CCEB offers examination sessions several times each year for both the Written Examination and the Clinical Competency Examination.

Before starting your application, gather all required supporting documents:

  • Candidate Agreement
  • Passport-style photograph
  • Eligibility letter or final transcript
  • Accommodation documentation, if applicable
Detailed requirements for each document are provided below.

Apply

CCEB examinations are offered in English and French. Please complete the application in the language you wish to complete the exam.

Applications are available only during the application period listed in the examination dates schedule. Applications must be completed by the published deadline to be processed.

If you are requesting testing accommodations, your complete request must also be received by the application deadline. Review the Testing Accommodations Policy for requirements.

Application buttons appear here when applications are open, based on the Exam Dates schedule.

CCEB will review your application to confirm that all required information, documentation, and payment have been received. 

Approved Applications

  • Once your application has been approved, you’ll receive confirmation of your examination registration.

Incomplete Applications

  • If your application is incomplete, you’ll receive a deficiency notice explaining what is missing and how to correct it before the published deadline. 
  • Applications that remain incomplete after the deadline will not be processed.

Required Documents​

Candidate Agreements

Before submitting your application, you’ll be required to review and accept the Candidate Agreement for your examination.

The agreements explain your responsibilities as a candidate, examination rules, security requirements, and other important information you’ll need to understand before writing your examination.

Passport-Style Photo

Your application must include a current passport-style photograph that meets CCEB requirements. Photographs that do not meet these requirements may delay the processing of your application.

Your photo must:

  • Be taken within the last year.
  • Be a passport-style photograph (not a photo of a printed photograph).
  • Show a clear, front-facing view of your face and the top of your shoulders.
  • Be taken against a plain white or light-coloured background.
  • Be clear, sharp, and in focus.
  • Show enough contrast between the background and your clothing and facial features.

You can upload your photograph through the online application portal or email it as a JPG file to exams@cceb.ca.

Eligibility Letter or Final Transcript

The educational documentation you submit depends on your graduation status. Educational documentation must be received by the application deadline.

If you’re currently enrolled

Submit an eligibility letter from your chiropractic program confirming:

  • Your current GPA.
  • Your anticipated graduation date.
If you’ve graduated

Submit a final transcript confirming successful completion of your chiropractic program.

Testing Accommodation

Candidates requiring testing accommodations must submit their request and all required supporting documentation before the application deadline.

Cancellations and Withdrawals

If you’re unable to attend your scheduled examination, you may request to cancel your application.

The cancellation policy explains:

  • Cancellation deadlines
  • Refund eligibility
  • Administrative fees
  • Exceptional circumstances
  • How to request a cancellation

Candidate Handbook

The CCEB Examinations Candidate Handbook is the official reference for the written and clinical examinations.

It includes detailed information about:

  • Examination procedures
  • Written Examination sample items
  • Examination blueprints 
  • Examination format
  • Scoring overview
  • Written examination sample items
  • Clinical examination sample items
  • Clinical examination sample case
  • Assessable competency framework
  • Sample performance reports
  • Examination policies
  • Candidate responsibilities

Use the handbook whenever you need more detailed guidance about the examinations.