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  Chiropractic Board of Australia
  • Mandatory notification requirements changed 1 March 2020 - to support health practitioners seeking help about their health without fearing a mandatory notification. 
  • Guidelines for advertising a regulated health service released December 2020 CLICK TO DOWNLOAD
  • 2nd Annual survey released: professionals understanding the role and responsibilities of regulators CLICK TO DOWNLOAD
  General Chiropractic Council (UK)
  • Improvements to the GCC online portal, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) webpage 
  • Upcoming new survey: evidence-based insights into chiropractors’ work, training, professional practice and future plans
  • Registrants reminded about indemnity insurance, proper advertising during COVID-19
  • Test of Competence (TOC) held by video conference due to COVID-19, click for 2021 schedule  
  • Updated Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Guidance, Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations - it is likely that for most patients receiving direct care a visor must be worn.
  New Zealand Chiropractic Board
  • Longtime NZCB Chair Dr Kristin Grace passes the top office to Dr Tim Cooper
  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD) cycle
    extended 12 months due to COVID-19. End of year reviews are still required.
  • Telehealth Guidelines are available on the NZCB website
  • Policy on Publication of Orders effective April 1, 2020
​​  Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board
  • ​2020 - 2021 Testing dates set​   Click here
  • Board office  relocates
  National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
  • Exam dates, locations flex with COVID-19  Click here
  • New NBCE 2020 Practice Analysis available free online
  Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia
  • Cancels November 2020 competency-based skills assessment; rescheduled for February 2021
  • Seeks new board and committee members
  Association of Chiropractors, Malaysia
  • Reports the Health Ministry to expand traditional and complementary medicine services nationwide ​
  World Congress of Chiropractic Students
  • New Quarterly Report available - Click here
  • Released Statement on eliminating racism and bias in healthcare
  • Held virtual Annual General Meeting in July 2020
  • Plans to hold 2021 AGM in Wales, UK
  South Africa Regulators (AHPCSA)
  • Published Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements for CPD cycle 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2021   Click here for complete guidelines
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JULY 7, 2020  LOS ANGELES TIMES COLUMN
No, a chiropractor can’t cure COVID-19 (or diabetes, for that matter).  State officials say they have received dozens of complaints about chiropractors falsely claiming to be able to treat COVID-19
“The California Board of Chiropractic Examiners, the state’s regulatory agency, told me that “approximately 40 complaints about COVID-19-related advertisements” have been received by officials since the pandemic began.”
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 USA TODAY 
'We’re not your slaves': Alternative health providers bristle at warning letters about their coronavirus treatments
“Its members are angry at government warning letters that many perceive as an infringement on their right to free speech, free trade and people's control over their health care – and some are ready to fight back.”
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Guidance for patients, students, and chiropractors regarding the pandemic virus:
Chiropractic Board of Australia
General Chiropractic Council - UK
New Zealand Chiropractic Board

The Councils on Chiropractic Education - International
Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board 
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia

World Federation of Chiropractic ​

ABOUT THE ICRS

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Chiropractic regulation exists in many countries to protect the public. 

Incorporated in Canada as an international, nonprofit organization, the ICRS is established to support those jurisdictions that have legislative authority to regulate chiropractors, and to assist those who wish to work toward adding the appropriate regulatory structure to protect the public. Anyone interested in the goals of the ICRS is welcome to attend the annual Forum.  

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ORGANIZATIONS interested in applying for MEMBERSHIP in the ICRS - CLICK HERE
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CRS is pleased to showcase the Association of Chiropractic, Malaysia (ACM). An Associate Member of ICRS, the ACM has been working tirelessly to bring about legislation and recognition to best protect the public. 

ACM President, Dr. Wong (Yi Kai) has kindly provided a brief update as to how they have addressed the COVID-19 pandemic effectively. Please email to president@chiroacm.org

In Malaysia, the government established and initiated the Movement Control Order (MCO) on March 18, 2020, to help curb the spread of COVID-19. During the MCO period, the Association of Chiropractic Malaysia (ACM) strongly recommended that all chiropractic centers in Malaysia cease operation in order to minimize inter- and intra- contamination. This was adhering to the known data at that point (per New York Times) that chiropractors’ exposure risk to infection and physical proximity to clientele is 53% and 96% respectively.

With the improvement of the situation in Malaysia, the government moved to the next phase, named the Conditional MCO (CMCO). At this stage, the government allowed some of the sectors to re-open and these sectors were approved to operate including chiropractic practices on May 4, 2020, to restart, recover, and revitalize the Malaysian economy. Strict and constantly updated standard operating procedures (SOPs) are provided and mandated by the government and local authorities to assist with business reactivation and operation.

On June 7th, the government announced it was ready to move on to the next stage identified as the Recovery MCO (RMCO) starting June 9 – August 31. In this phase, more sectors are allowed to operate. As of Aug 21, 2020, the total positive COVID-19 cases are 9249, total active cases are 179, total recovered cases are 8945 (recovery rate is 96.71%), and total deaths are 125 (mortality rate is 1.35%).

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  • UPCOMING FORUMS
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Annual Forum
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The day-long Forum is held annually in conjunction with other major chiropractic meetings, to afford a cost-effective format for attendees.
Upcoming
2021  ​​To be announced
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GUTEN TAG, REGULATORS & FRIENDS!
ICRS MEETS IN CONJUNCTION WITH ​WFC / ECU CONGRESS
With a nod to our gracious hosts from the World Federation of Chiropractic and the European Chiropractors Union, ICRS held its 11th Annual Educational Forum in Germany’s beautiful capital city.  CLICK HERE

Previous Forums


2009    Montréal, Québec

2010    London, United Kingdom

2011    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

2012    Perth, Western Australia

2013    Durban, South Africa

2014    Myrtle Beach, South Carolina USA


2015    Athens, Greece

2016    Geneva, Switzerland

2017    Washington, D.C. - 
in conjunction with DC2017

2018    Budapest, Hungary - in conjunction with ECU
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2019    Berlin, Germany - in conjunction with WFC & ECU

2020     Cancelled due to COVID-19

Resources

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CLICK HERE to go directly to page - or use RESOURCES tab above
Proposed and recently adopted legislation affecting chiropractic regulation
California law requires patients to be informed if doctors (including chiropractors) are on probation with regulatory boards for sexual misconduct

West Virginia law removes offenses described as moral turpitude as basis for license denial unless the underlying crime bears a rational nexus to practice; provides criteria to determine whether criminal conviction has nexus to occupation; authorizes applicants to petition boards for determination as to whether criminal record precludes licensure, more.

West Virginia also waives initial occupational licensing fees for military and low income families

Washington law addresses senior students in chiropractic program practicing under the supervision of approved chiropractor


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Regulators making changes to better serve the public.  CLICK HERE to go directly to page - or use RESOURCES tab above.

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WHAT WOULD YOU DO? SUMMARY SUSPENSIONS
The regulatory board may learn about possible misconduct by a licensee or registrant by way of a complaint or sometimes through a media article.
  • At what point should the board temporarily remove the practice privilege pending more thorough investigation?   CLICK HERE for more discussion and example news articles

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General chiropractic Council - UK
www.gcc-uk.org
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On July 5, the chiropractic regulators in the United Kingdom celebrated two noteworthy milestones:
  • 25th Anniversary of Royal Assent, the finalization of the adoption of legislation to recognize and regulate the chiropractic profession
  • 20th Anniversary of the Chiropractic Register
In an insightful article by Ian Hutchinson DC, Registrant 00001, the lively story of the 19 year battle is summarized:  CLICK HERE for more
GCC launches streamlined website - CLICK HERE for features
About the GCC - CLICK HERE for highlights
Chiropractic Board of Australia
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​Budapest 2018 - Dr Wayne Minter, president of the Chiropractic Board of Australia, presented an overview of the Australian national scheme, registration standards, codes and guidelines.
  • Australia has more than 700,000 registrants, including over 5,280 chiropractors, 60.9% male
  • Complaints involve male chiropractors 65% of the time - looking to identify risk factors
  • The chairs of the fifteen regulated professions meet every three months on an interprofessional basis to consider new strategies and to ensure a greater degree of harmony in the overall regulatory and public protection process.
Established under the 2009 national law, the functions of the Chiropractic Board of Australia under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency include:
  • registering chiropractors and students
  • developing standards, codes and guidelines for the chiropractic profession
  • handling notifications, complaints, investigations and disciplinary hearings
  • assessing overseas trained practitioners who wish to practise in Australia; and
  • approving accreditation standards and accredited programs of study.
For more information visit the CBA at https://www.chiropracticboard.gov.au/

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Donna M. (Liewer) Cohen, Executive Director​​
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