Courtesy Register

Registration on the Courtesy Register is available to chiropractors currently registered in another jurisdiction who require temporary entry to Alberta for either educational purposes or temporary purposes.

Approved purpose

Visiting instructor (Courtesy Educational)

  • Providing chiropractic instruction or demonstration involving direct patient contact, or
  • Providing instruction for the performance of a restricted activity

Visiting clinician (Courtesy Temporary)

  • Providing professional services directly to the public:
    • at a sporting event (chiropractors traveling with a group (e.g., sports team) and providing services only to that contingent do not need to be registered on the general registrar but do need a courtesy license)
  • The temporary courtesy is not intended for those wishing to come into Alberta to practice for only a few months or to act as a Locum for a registered Alberta chiropractor.

Criteria to meet

  1. A letter of standing or a report on regulatory history, from each jurisdiction where you have practised or currently practise chiropractic or any other health profession sent directly from each jurisdiction to the College. The letter must specify particulars of any cancellation, suspension, limitation or conditions on the applicant’s entitlement to practise, or any investigation, review or proceeding which could lead to cancellation, suspension, limitation or conditions on the applicant’s entitlement to practise.
  2. For Courtesy Temporary – A Canadian Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search through a local police agency or RCMP detachment
  3. For Courtesy Temporary – If applicable, a criminal record check from all non-Canadian jurisdiction(s) where you have lived, trained, or worked for 90 days or more within the last five years preceding your application or dating back to your 18th This will be ordered for you once the application fee has been paid and you will receive an email from Sterling BackCheck.
  4. Personally hold professional liability insurance/protectionin the amount of $5 million per claim and $5 million aggregate to cover your practice time in Alberta.

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Apply to be registered

Before you apply, ensure you have met the criteria and have included or arranged for the specified documents to be sent to CCOA. Failure to include or arrange for these documents to be sent to CCOA could significantly delay the application process.

An application is only valid for 90 days from the date of submission.

Access the Courtesy Application (Educational)

Access the Courtesy Application (Temporary)

What to expect after you apply

How we will manage your application file

Within five business days of CCOA receiving your complete application, you will receive an email confirming receipt of your application and notification of any outstanding requirements.

Registration documents and emails from all applicants and members are placed in a queue and dealt with in the order they are received. This includes criminal record checks, reports on regulatory history, and any resubmitted documents. Most documents will be processed within five business days. However, processing times may vary depending on the time of year and processing volumes.

Application files are typically assessed by CCOA staff; however, the Registrar may refer any matter to the CCOA Registration Committee for consideration and this may delay the application process.

Decision on a complete application

Once all courtesy registration requirements have been reviewed and cleared, CCOA may have your application approved within five business days. Once approved, you will be issued a practice permit entitling you to practice under a courtesy registration.

Please be aware, applications may be deferred, refused or imposed with conditions if it is in the best interest of the public. Decisions or actions taken by the College of Chiropractors of Alberta can be reviewed by the provincial Ombudsman in accordance with the Ombudsman Act.

Costs and timelines

Please see the fee schedule posted on the website for fees. The credit card authorization page must be included when submitting the application. If applicable, the international criminal record check will be charged to you.

An application is valid for 90 days from the date of submission. Your file will be closed if your application expires.

Fees paid to another party

Liability Insurance/Protection

Canadian Criminal Record Check

Timelines

Liability insurance/protection At discretion of insurance provider
Criminal Record Check Canada – At discretion of the provider
International – several weeks and varies by country
Supporting documents Five business days for CCOA to review from date received. (may vary depending on volume)
Decision on complete file Approximately five business days but can take longer depending on volume.

Personal information

The College of Chiropractors of Alberta (CCOA) is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, accuracy and security of members’ personal information collected and to use and retain it in the course of conducting our duties as a regulatory health profession. 

Visit Administrative Policies 3.3(a) for more information.