Renewal application
The Health Professions Act requires that all regulated chiropractors renew their practice permit annually with the College of Chiropractors of Alberta. Here’s what you need to know to renew your practice permit on time.
Annual renewal is open from the first Wednesday in May to June 17. Successful completion of renewal provides a regulated chiropractor a practice permit effective July 1-June 30.
2025-2026 CCOA renewal fees
There are two phases of renewal:
Phase 1
By May 31, submit your CC certificates and, if applicable, your conditional requirements.
- All Continuing Competence (CC) program requirements must be completed and received by CCOA by May 31 to be eligible to review.
- For CC credit requirements, please see CC credits.
- For Basic Life Support (BLS) requirements, please see Basic Life Support.
- For information on the Continuing Competence Program, please see the manual.
- Conditional requirements reporting is due May 31.
- This applies to those who have registration in another jurisdiction or profession or
- Those who have discipline, complaints or criminal charges/convictions to report to CCOA.
- For more information, please see Conditional Requirements.
- Once the requirements above are processed and reflected in your member profile, you will be able to enter the renewal application process which is open May 7-June 17.
Phase 2
By June 17, complete your renewal application requirements, which includes:
- Completion of online renewal forms,
- Declaration of active practice at the time of renewal,
- Payment of annual dues and fees (if applicable) by credit card,
- Payment of all invoices.
Practice permits that are not renewed on time will expire on June 30, resulting in a suspension beginning July 1.
Not planning to renew? You must apply to change your status by June 15
If you are not planning to renew your permit because you are retiring, taking a temporary leave from practice or leaving Alberta, you must change your status to non-practicing by June 15. For more information, please visit Changing registration status.
Get Renewal Ready
Use the Renewal Ready Checklist to get prepared before you begin your renewal application.
Have questions? Check out the Renewal FAQs webpage for more information.ctive July 1-June 30.
How to complete your CCOA renewal application
Complete your renewal application in eight easy steps. Click here to access the instructions.Â
