Background
The American Board of Chiropractic Acupuncture (ABCA) is dedicated to promoting excellence in the chiropractic profession by providing national testing for Diplomate status in the field of chiropractic acupuncture. The ABCA is a non-profit organization established in 2005. Its mission is to credential knowledgeable and effective chiropractic practitioners in the art, science, and philosophy of chiropractic acupuncture within nationally recognized standards. In providing standardized written and oral/practical assessment for the chiropractic profession, the ABCA develops, administers, scores and reports test results for DABCA (Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Acupuncture) licensure. The ABCA is dedicated to promoting high standards of competence and preserving the integrity of using acupuncture as an adjunct therapy to chiropractic treatment.
Based on American Chiropractic Association (ACA) policies relating to the use of chiropractic acupuncture, (taken directly from the ACA policies) all applicants are obligated to review and accept the policies set forth by the ACA, www.acatoday.org.
FOR IN DEPTH REVIEW, PLEASE REFER TO THE AMERICAN CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION POLICY ON THE FOLLOWING:
- Chiropractic Definition – ACA Master Plan
- Chiropractic Disciplines
- Chiropractic Practice and Procedures
- Chiropractic Medicine
- Chiropractic Principle
- Diplomate Definition
- Diplomate Programs
- Code of Ethics
The ABCA strictly adheres to all ACA policies.
Disciplinary Action:
The ABCA adheres to the principles found in the above listed documents and reserves the right to take disciplinary action relating to noncompliance of said rules.
Appeals of Disciplinary Actions:
The ABCA has an Appeals and Disciplinary Committee (ADC) which reviews judgments on disciplinary actions.
State Licensure:
Decisions regarding licensure of successful completion of DACBA (Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Acupuncture) rest with individual state licensing boards. Any questions should be directed to the board of each individual state.
ABCA Certification represents professional recognition. It does not authorize or license an individual to practice chiropractic acupuncture. Chiropractic acupuncture licensure and registration are state regulatory functions.