CCEB administers Canada's national written and clinical entry-to-practice examinations. Here you'll find everything you need to confirm your eligibility, prepare for your examinations, and apply.
There are several steps to becoming licensed to practise chiropractic in Canada. CCEB examinations are an important part of that journey.
Graduate from a recognized chiropractic education program that meets CCEB eligibility requirements.
Apply for and successfully complete the Written and Clinical Competency Examinations.
Apply for licensure with the chiropractic regulatory authority where you intend to practise.
Everything you need to prepare for and apply to the CCEB examinations.
Candidates must be enrolled in or have graduated from a chiropractic education program that meets CCEB eligibility requirements.
No. You do not have to be a Canadian citizen to take the CCEB exams.
The Written Examination may be taken up to 10 months before graduation. The Clinical Competency Examination may be taken up to 3 months before graduation. View the examination schedule for more details.
Candidates who are within 3 months of graduation may apply for both examinations during the same application period.
Applications require a passport-style photo, examination fee, and academic documentation. Additional documentation may be required for accommodation requests. For a complete list of required documents and application requirements, visit the How to Apply page.
The Written Examination is delivered remotely through online proctoring. The Clinical Competency Examination is conducted in person at a designated examination location. View the Exam Preparation page for more information.
All results for both the Written and Clinical Examinations administered within the same period (exam month), will be released at the same time. The CCEB releases examination results within 4 – 6 weeks after the completion of the second examination administered within an administration period.
The Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board (CCEB) develops and administers the national examinations used as part of the chiropractic licensure process in Canada. Working with chiropractic educators, regulators, and subject matter experts, CCEB helps ensure candidates demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and competencies required for entry to practice.
CCEB volunteers play an important role in developing, administering, and evaluating the national examinations that support safe, competent chiropractic practice across Canada. Whether you’re interested in examining candidates, helping develop examination content, or participating on a committee, there are opportunities to contribute your expertise while supporting the profession.
The CCEB Examinations Candidate Handbook is the official reference for the written and clinical examinations.
It includes detailed information about:
Use the handbook whenever you need more detailed guidance about the examinations.
Questions about eligibility, applications, examination dates, certification, or results? Interested in volunteering as an examiner, committee member, or standardized chiropractic treatment patient? We’re here to help.
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