Application for CC Seminar Approval

Applications for CC credits cannot be reviewed until the following items have been received:

  • Completed application (required for each session/module of a seminar)
  • Detailed course content descriptionThis is not the same as the short course description on the application page. This should be a separate document and include enough detail of the itinerary and content covered for the CCOA to determine if it
    meets our approval criteria. It must include:
    • a breakdown of times
    • the number of assigned credit hours per slot
    • names of speakers/instructors (Do not submit CVs. If required, the CCOA will request a CV.)
  • Non-refundable application fee (see Fee Schedule)
    • We accept credit card (Visa/Mastercard only), or cheque/bank draft/money order. All cheque payments must be made payable to The College of Chiropractors of Alberta (CCOA).
  • If paying by Visa/Mastercard, you must submit the credit card authorization form.

Approval criteria

One CC credit will be awarded for each full hour of a program, seminar or course that:

  • is deemed to have chiropractic clinical relevance; and
  • is within the scope of practice for chiropractors in Alberta; and
  • supports the Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics and Position Statements of Alberta Chiropractors; and
  • supports the delivery of chiropractic care and is specific to ongoing clinical competence or as approved by the Council of the CCOA.
  • The interpretation of the meaning and the intent of this information is the purview of the Registrar of the CCOA.
  • PLEASE NOTE: Certificates of Attendance must be provided. Certificates that are issued without a visible CCOA Seminar Reference # will not be accepted as proof of attendance.

Seminar application approval process

  1. An application will not be reviewed unless the non-refundable application fee is included.
  2. Upon receipt of the application, the non-refundable payment will be processed.
  3. The seminar description will be reviewed to determine if it meets approval criteria.
  4. If the seminar meets criteria, it will be entered into our database.
  5. Confirmation of seminar approval and a receipt will be sent to the email address of the person applying.

Incomplete applications
You have 30 calendar days to complete your application for a seminar approval. If you have not taken the steps to have your
application completed, your application will be closed and none of the fees paid will be returned. The CCOA will not retain
any documentation associated with a closed application. Should you want to apply after your application has been closed,
you will need to submit a new application, including fees.
Processing time
Once all application requirements have been received, the seminar approval will be processed within 10-15 business days.
Seminar approval period: June 1 to May 15 of the following year
The CCOA Competence Cycle is June 1 – May 31. Applications received after May 15 are not eligible for approval.
Submit your application, including payment via:
Email qualityassurance@theccoa.ca or Courier/Mail 11203 70 St NW
Edmonton AB T5B 1T1
Questions? Contact the CCOA at qualityassurance@theccoa.ca