Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board | Conseil canadien des examens chiropratiques

CCEB Exam Application Information and Instructions

Important Notes

• The CCEB reserves the right, at their sole discretion, to add, delete or alter the examination locations. This may include moving to an alternate site, or even alternate city or province, other than those listed, to conduct the examinations.
• Candidates should wait to receive confirmation from the CCEB of their examination location prior to making any arrangements.
• Please read important information such as dates, policies, and study guides posted at cceb.ca.
• A Candidate must be currently attending or have graduated from a Chiropractic program. Please review the eligibility policy on our website for more information.
• In Canada, licensure requirements are the responsibility of the provincial regulatory boards. Licensure requirements vary among the jurisdictions. Completion of CCEB exams does not guarantee licensure in any particular province. Candidates are encouraged to confirm the specific requirements within the jurisdiction in which they intend to practice. A list of the provincial regulatory boards with contact information is on the website under Resources, Provincial Regulatory Boards.

Application Requirements

Fees

• Exam fees are accepted in Canadian funds only.
• Credit card payment(s) may only be made online using PayPal. CCEB cannot accept payment of any kind over the phone or by email. Paypal payments must be accompanied by an online application.

NEW Candidate Agreement:

Candidates are required to sign and submit the appropriate ‘Candidate Agreement’ as a component of the application package. Candidates should select the agreement that reflects their application:

• Candidate Agreement Online Examination – For Candidates selecting remote proctored examination for Component A or B
• Candidate Agreement In Person Examination – For Candidates selecting in person examination for A or B and for all Component C applications.

Email completed and signed Candidate Agreements to exams@cceb.ca

Photos

• The photo must be a current passport style of the applicant taken within the last year.
• The photo will be kept on file for 12 months.
• The photo may be submitted with the online application OR scanned and emailed to exams@cceb.ca.
• If more than one exam is being taken at a single exam sitting, only one photo is required.
• Applications will be considered deficient if the photo does not meet the following requirements:
  • A front view of the face and top of the shoulders squared to the camera (the image of the face and shoulders must be centered in the photo) The face must cover a minimum of 75% of the photo.
  • A plain white or light-coloured background so that the applicants’ features are clearly distinguishable against the background. There should be enough contrast between the background and the traits or clothing.
  • Clear, sharp and in focus.

Transcripts/Eligibility Letter:

• For each exam, a Transcript or Eligibility Letter is required from the Applicant’s Chirorpractic Program confirming cumulative GPA, full Candidate name and expected date of graduation.
• YOU must request your Chiropractic Program to send this document directly to CCEB to be received no later than the Application Deadline. Your Chiropractic Program may fax or email this document.
• When an original Final Transcript is received, it will apply to all future CCEB exams.
• If more than one exam is being taken at a single exam sitting, only one Transcript or Eligibility Letter is required.
• Component C only: The CCEB Certificate is contingent on graduation. Graduation must occur within 3 months of exam date or exam results will become invalid.

Disability Accommodations/Assistive Devices

• Any requests for disability accommodations or the use of assistive devices must be submitted with your application and received by the Application Deadline. See the Testing Accommodation Policy
  page on the CCEB website. CCEB reserves the right to designate the location and date/time of the exam. An Applicant may be assigned to an exam site other than his/her preferred site or on a date/time other than his/her preferred date/time.

Deficient Applications

• An application is considered deficient until all items have been received.
• By Application Deadline, the application, applicable fees, eligibility letter and photo must be received.

Cancellations

• A full refund for exam fees will be issued if your application is cancelled prior to the application deadline.
• If you request a cancellation after the deadline and you can provide CCEB with documentation showing extenuating circumstances, you will receive a refund of your exam fee minus $150.00 administration fee.
• There will be no refunds issued for no shows or cancellation without supporting documentation.