Chiropractic Online Education Guidelines

Because the Northwest Territories does not have a chiropractic college/board setting a local CE quota, most chiropractors maintain an active license in a regulated Canadian province. Your CE and renewal deadlines will be based on that registration.

• If your home province is Alberta: the CCOA continuing competence cycle runs June 1 to May 31, and renewals typically hinge on completing your annual credits on time.
• If your home province is British Columbia: your cycle and structured/unstructured split may apply even if you’re practicing in the NWT temporarily.
• If your home province is elsewhere: follow that province’s renewal cycle, mandatory topics, and documentation rules.

If you’re unsure, the safest approach is to complete CE early and store certificates in one folder for quick access during renewal season.

Many NWT chiropractors keep an Alberta practice permit. If that’s you, build your CE plan around Alberta’s annual renewal rhythm.

Mandatory Requirements (Alberta CCOA)

Record Keeping

Complete the required record-keeping training if it appears on your CCOA profile as due during your current competence cycle.

Trauma-Informed Care

Trauma-informed care training may be listed as a mandatory requirement depending on your cycle status. Confirm in your member profile.

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Maintain BLS as required. Keep documentation current and accessible in case it is requested during renewal or audit.

If you’re renewing in Alberta, aim to finish your credits well before May 31 so you have time to correct any missing certificate details.

Even when a territory is unregulated, employers, clinics, and third-party payers may still request proof that you are in good standing with your home-province regulator. The easiest way to stay ready:

1. Keep your home-province license active (know your deadline and required topics).
2. Store CE certificates in one place (PDFs preferred).
3. Track mandatory items first, then fill remaining hours with practice-relevant coursework.

Tip: If your work involves travel or locum coverage, complete CE early so you’re never scrambling from the field.

1. Is chiropractic regulated in the NWT? Generally considered unregulated; follow your home-province regulator for CE and renewal.
2. Do I need NWT CE hours? No single NWT CE quota exists; your home-province rules typically apply.
3. Which province rules should I follow if I work in Yellowknife? The province where you hold an active practice permit/registration.
4. What if I’m licensed in Alberta? Plan around the June 1–May 31 cycle and complete annual credits before May 31.
5. What makes a course “valid” for Alberta renewals? Your certificate should show the required approval identifier, including a CCOA Seminar Reference Number when applicable.
6. What if I’m licensed in BC? Follow the CCHPBC cycle and ensure your structured/unstructured mix and mandatory topics are covered.
7. Does First Aid/CPR count for CE? Often required for registration/workplace but commonly not CE credit—confirm with your regulator.
8. What proof should I keep for audits? PDFs of certificates, course outlines when needed, and a simple tracker (date, hours, topic).
9. Can I do everything online? Many regulators permit substantial online learning; always confirm your home-province allowances.
10. What’s the fastest path if I’m behind? Complete mandatory topics first, then finish remaining hours with online bundles.