CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANT (‘CA’)

 GENERAL INFORMATION

The Board CA Program was started approximately 20 years ago when the profession perceived a need for trained chiropractic healthcare assistants for Physical Therapy modalities.  Subsequently, a program (which is still currently in place) was developed to educate and train applicants under Board cognizance.  Applicants undergo both a didactic and clinical program to fully expose applicants to all phases of physical therapy under the guidance and tutelage of a Board Certified Supervising Chiropractor.

Generally, successful applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years old and a high school graduate

• Obtain an employment commitment with a Board Certified Supervising Chiropractor who will submit a CA Notification of Employment Form to the Board 

• Satisfactorily complete at least 520 of in-service training in PT modalities of which the first 40 hours must consist of clinical observation

• Satisfactorily complete an additional 103 hours of didactic training (24 hours of anatomy/terminology, 76 hours in PT modalities, 3 hours of jurisprudence and risk management)

• Obtain a current CPR certification (provider level) by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or bonafide affiliate

• Upon completion of the foregoing,

• Satisfactorily take/pass the Board CA proficiency exam and jurisprudence exam

• Submit all applications, fees and support documentation, including a comprehensive log signed by the Supervising Chiropractor of the 520 hours of completed training and certificate of completion from the CA school or course

Upon meeting these requirements, an applicant will be issued a Registration by the Board.  A Registered CA is a healthcare practitioner in Maryland.  Significantly, a registered CA or applicant/trainee may ONLY work under the guidance of a Board Certified Supervising Chiropractor.

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