Become A Student Member
Once you are a BCCA student member (it’s complimentary), we will help you navigate through the ins and outs of licencing and getting your career started. Apply now.
Complete CCEB Exam
The Canadian Chiropractic Examing Board (CCEB) conducts clinical competency exams for individuals seeking a license to practice chiropractic in Canada. Please visit CCEB website or up-to-date information or email [email protected].
Register With CCBC
In order to practice in BC, you must register with The College of Chiropractors of British Columbia (CCBC) – the regulatory body that licences chiropractors and sets the standards of practice. Contact the college at 604-742-6470 or [email protected] for details.
Become A BCCA Member
When in the process of registering with the college, upgrade your BCCA student membership (if you have one) to the recent-grad or apply as a new member. For questions or concerns, call at 1-866-256-1474 or email [email protected].
Our Process
Join The CCA
Upon approval of your membership, BCCA staff will notify the Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA) to start processing your application. For any CCA questions, call at 1-877-222-9303.
Benefit From CCPA
As a BCCA member, you will benefit from CCPA’s professional liability insurance. Upon approval of your membership, BCCA staff will notify the Canadian Chiropractic Protective Association (CCPA) to start processing your application. For any CCPA questions, call at 1-800-668-2076.
Explore BCCA Resources
Explore the Member Centre and member extranet for free resources such as upcoming events, continuing education and marketplace, and benefit from membership perks.
Get Involved
As a member, there are plenty of opportunities for you to get involved in the chiropractic community through various committees and volunteering with the BCCA and other affiliate organizations.
BCCA Student Membership
Your student membership is sponsored by BCCA members who are excited to support and welcome you to the chiropractic community in British Columbia. To qualify for complimentary student membership, you must be registered at an accredited chiropractic college. BCCA student members have access to a variety of member benefits, including continuing education and mentorship program.
Apply NowBCCA Recent-Grad Membership
If you are a recent grad (in the 1st, 2nd, or the 3rd year after graduation), BCCA members sponsor (in full or part) your membership dues as a contribution to the chiropractic community. Contact us to learn more about our membership fees and application process. Recent-grad members have access to all benefits offered to full BCCA members.
Apply NowFAQ
The CCBC licences and regulates chiropractors in BC province. All CCBC applications are completed via on online application process.
Please refer to the BCCA Membership page for details on member benefits.
To put it in the most simple terms, the role of the CCBC is to protect and educate the public, whereas the BCCA works to serve the interests of chiropractors and the chiropractic profession. The CCBC is a body that was created through the BC Health Professions Act and which is accountable to the Government of British Columbia (Ministry of Health).
In order to ensure public protection, the CCBC licences and regulates chiropractors and sets minimum standards of practice. As part of this mandate, the CCBC has the duty to receive and investigate complaints against chiropractors and set out and enforce appropriate corrective action.
The mandate of the BCCA is to protect the interests of and advance the chiropractic profession in BC. The BCCA works to advocate on behalf of chiropractors (BCCA members), educate the public on the benefits of chiropractic, and enter into partnerships that are beneficial to our members to help propel the profession forward.
In addition, BCCA provides its members with resources and information that allow them to succeed in their practice. This includes advice and consultation on business-related matters.