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Clinical Chiropractic Orthopedics Certification (CCO) | Online CE | CCEDseminars

Clinical Chiropractic Orthopedics Certification (CCO) program emblem — orthopedic diagnosis, MSK rehabilitation, non-surgical care — CCEDseminars certification
Post-Doctoral Certificate · 48 PACE-Approved Hours · FACO-Led Faculty

Clinical Chiropractic Orthopedics Certification (CCO)

48 online PACE-approved hours, four clinical domains, one frame-ready certificate — advance your diagnostic and non-surgical musculoskeletal expertise.

  • Twenty-four 2-hour courses (Orthopedics 201–224) — complete in any order, on any schedule
  • Cost: Purchase full CCO program at 20% off for $768, $960 if courses purchased seperately
  • Four domains: orthopedic diagnosis, non-surgical MSK management, integrated rehab, referral pathways
  • $20/hr · 10% off 6–9 hours · 20% off 10+ hours · automatic at checkout
  • PACE-approved in 40+ states, Canada, and select international jurisdictions

Led by Steven Yeomans, DC, FACO — with John Riggs, DC, FACO & Michael Hall, DC, FIACN. Fellowship-level orthopedic expertise in every module.

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Program At a Glance

Format100% online, self-pacedAudienceLicensed DCs & final-year students
Total Hours48 (24 courses × 2 hours)Course RangeOrthopedics 201 – 224
ApprovalPACE · State Boards · TBCERecognition40+ states, Canada, international
Lead FacultyS. Yeomans, DC, FACO · J. Riggs, DC, FACO · M. Hall, DC, FIACNCredential TypePost-doctoral certificate of completion
Pricing$20/hr · 10% off 6–9 hours · 20% off 10+ hours · automatic at checkout
Certificate DeliveryInstant per-course; frame-ready CCO after auditCE BrokerAuto-reported on completion

How the CCO Program Works

1
Register or sign in

Create your free CCEDseminars account. One login, lifetime access to your earned certificates.

2
Select your hours

Choose any courses from Orthopedics 201–224 — 2 hours each. Bundling discounts apply automatically: 10% off 6–9 hours, 20% off 10+ hours.

3
Complete & quiz

Finish each course, pass the quiz, print your per-course CE certificate. CE Broker, PACE & Boards auto-reports on completion.

4
Notify for CCO audit

Email our team after the 48th hour. We audit your transcript and issue your frame-ready CCO certificate.

Approval & Recognition
Texas Chiropractic College logo
FCLB PACE Provider 34015544 approval logo
CE Broker auto-reporting integration logo

CCEDseminars is recognized as PACE Provider #34015544. CCO courses are PACE-approved and accepted in 40+ U.S. states, Canada, and select international jurisdictions. CE Broker auto-reporting on course completion.

Save more when you stack hours. Online courses are $20/hr — get 10% off when you purchase 6–9 hours, or 20% off at 10+ hours. Discounts apply automatically at checkout.

The Four Clinical Domains of CCO

Four Clinical Domains of CCO — Tap to Expand

Each domain is grounded in fellowship-level orthopedic expertise, translated into the diagnostic reasoning and non-surgical management protocols a practicing DC uses with complex musculoskeletal cases. Tap any domain to expand.

Domain 1 — Orthopedic Diagnosis & Clinical Assessment

Chiropractic integration: The DC managing complex MSK cases must move beyond pattern matching to structured orthopedic reasoning — correlating history, physical exam findings, imaging, and provocative testing into a differential diagnosis that drives the care plan.

  • Systematic orthopedic examination protocols for spine and extremities
  • Sensitivity, specificity, and likelihood-ratio–driven test selection
  • Differential diagnosis frameworks for the most common chiropractic MSK presentations
Domain 2 — Non-Surgical Musculoskeletal Management

Chiropractic integration: The DC is the primary non-surgical MSK provider for millions of patients. Domain 2 builds the evidence-based treatment protocols for chronic pain, joint instability, and degenerative conditions that respond to conservative management before surgical referral.

  • Evidence-based conservative management for disc, joint, and soft-tissue pathology
  • Chronic pain frameworks: central sensitization, graded exposure, and functional restoration
  • Structural instability assessment and stabilization protocols within chiropractic scope
Domain 3 — Integrated MSK Rehabilitation

Chiropractic integration: Adjustment alone is rarely sufficient for complex orthopedic cases. Domain 3 teaches the rehab progressions that bridge manual therapy to functional recovery — the same dose-response thinking used in physical therapy, applied within chiropractic scope.

  • Progressive loading protocols: isometric to isotonic to functional movement
  • Post-surgical and post-injury rehabilitation sequencing for the chiropractic office
  • Outcome measurement and functional goal-setting for MSK rehabilitation
Domain 4 — Referral Pathways & Interdisciplinary Communication

Chiropractic integration: The DC who manages orthopedic cases communicates with surgeons, PTs, and primary care providers as part of a co-management network. Domain 4 teaches the referral and communication frameworks that build professional credibility and expand the DC's role in the MSK care team.

  • When and how to refer: surgical candidacy criteria and red-flag escalation
  • Co-management communication: narrative reports, shared-care letters, and outcome summaries
  • Building referral networks with orthopedic surgeons, PTs, and PCPs

Lead Faculty

CCO Faculty Team — Tap to Expand

Steven Yeomans, DC, FACO

Fellow of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists and lead faculty for the CCO program. Dr. Yeomans brings decades of clinical orthopedic expertise in diagnostic protocols, non-surgical MSK management, and interdisciplinary co-management.

John Riggs, DC, FACO

Fellow of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists. Dr. Riggs contributes to the orthopedic diagnosis and rehabilitation modules.

Michael Hall, DC, FIACN

Fellow of the International Academy of Chiropractic Neurology. Dr. Hall contributes the neurological overlay modules where neuro-orthopedic differential diagnosis intersects with clinical neurology.

Full faculty profiles: View all CCO faculty bios & course catalogs →

Credential transparency. The CCO certificate is a post-doctoral certificate of completion recognizing 48 hours of advanced learning in clinical chiropractic orthopedics. It is not a board diplomate credential. Doctors pursuing the Diplomate of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists (DABCO) or FACO fellowship typically need 300+ post-graduate hours plus examination. CCO hours may serve as foundational study toward those pathways depending on the board's current acceptance policy — verify before enrolling.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions — Tap to Expand

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Is the CCO certificate the same as a DABCO or FACO?
No. The CCO certificate is a post-doctoral certificate of completion recognizing 48 hours of advanced study in clinical chiropractic orthopedics. The DABCO and FACO credentials require 300+ post-graduate hours plus examination. CCO provides foundational orthopedic enrichment; diplomate or fellowship pursuit is a separate pathway.
Will the 48 CCO hours satisfy my state CE renewal?
In most cases yes. All 24 courses (Orthopedics 201–224) are PACE-approved and recognized in 40+ U.S. states, Canada, and several international jurisdictions. CE Broker auto-reports your completion. Confirm your state's rules on the state CE guidelines page.
How long does the CCO program take to complete?
As long or as short as you need. CCO is 100% online and self-paced. The 48 hours span 24 two-hour courses. Each course generates an instant CE certificate, and the frame-ready CCO certificate is issued after transcript audit at the 48th hour.
What is the best chiropractic orthopedics CE for practicing DCs?
The best foundational chiropractic orthopedics CE combines FACO-credentialed faculty, structured diagnostic reasoning, evidence-based non-surgical management, integrated rehabilitation, and PACE approval for state CE renewal. The CCEDseminars CCO program delivers 48 hours led by two FACO fellows and a FIACN fellow.
How much does the CCO program cost?
Online courses are $20/hr — get 10% off when you purchase 6–9 hours, or 20% off at 10+ hours. Discounts apply automatically at checkout. The full 48-hour CCO program at 20% off comes to $768 — a $192 savings off the $960 base tuition.

Related Resources

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  • 48 PACE-approved hours · 24 courses · Orthopedics 201–224 · led by S. Yeomans FACO, J. Riggs FACO, M. Hall FIACN
  • Recognized in 40+ states, Canada & internationally · CE Broker auto-reported on completion
  • $20/hr · 10% off 6–9 hours · 20% off 10+ hours · automatic at checkout

Reviewed by Monte Horne, DC · Last reviewed: June 30, 2026 · PACE Provider #34015544 · Reviewed monthly.