College of Chiropractors of OntarioEveryone is entitled to safe and competent health care. To ensure that the public interest is protected, most health care providers in Ontario must obtain licenses or certificates of registration to practice their profession.
The College of Chiropractors of Ontario (CCO) is the governing body established by the provincial government to regulate chiropractors in Ontario. Every chiropractor practising in Ontario must be a registered member of the College. The College of Chiropractors of Ontario is the self-governing body of the chiropractic profession committed to improving the health and well-being of Ontarians by informing the public and assuring them of competent and ethical chiropractic care. The College examines, registers and regulates the chiropractic profession, and partners with other health professions, licensing bodies, organizations and government. |
The Canadian Chiropractic Association
The Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA is a federated association representing the chiropractic profession in Canada through the co-operation and co-ordination of information and programming among its provincial divisions. There are approximately 6,500 chiropractors in Canada of whom 85 per cent are members of the association.
The CCA is a founding member of the World Federation of Chiropractors (WFC) who is a member of the World Health Organization (WHO). The mission of The CCA is to help Canadians live healthier lives by informing the public about the benefits of chiropractic care, by facilitating chiropractic research, and by advocating for health care system reform to ensure equitable and accessible health care for all Canadians. |
The Ontario Chiropractic AssociationThe Ontario Chiropractic Association (OCA) is a voluntary professional association established in 1929 that represents approximately 2,700 (81%) of Ontario's actively practising chiropractors.
The OCA has a long history of advancing chiropractic and the health of the citizens of Ontario. This is reflected in their mission statement: "To serve our members and the public by advancing chiropractic healthcare." |
The Canadian Memorial Chiropractic CollegeOpened on September 18, 1945, the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) is regarded as a world leader in chiropractic education and research.
CMCC is a fully accredited, limited enrolment, self-supporting, professional educational institution funded by the chiropractic profession in Canada. It receives no government funding and relies on membership, tuition and donations for support. It is the mission of CMCC to educate chiropractors; to advance the art, science and philosophy of chiropractic; to further the development of the chiropractic profession; and to improve the health of society. |
The New York Chiropractic CollegeFounded in 1919, the New York Chiropractic College (NYCC) sets itself apart from the ordinary in every aspect - from their high academic standards and expanded educational offerings to the significant advances they've achieved in research. Their emphasis on strong academic preparation and clinical training allows graduates to realize their success in traditional solo practices or within the emerging variety of integrative healthcare systems.
The mission of NYCC is to provide leadership and academic excellence in all their degree-granting programs through a commitment to quality education and patient care, research excellence, professional service, and the fostering of lifelong learning for all members of the community. |
College of Massage Therapists of Ontario
Founded in 1919, the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) is the regulatory body that oversees Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs/MTs) working in the province. CMTO receives its authority from the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 and the Massage Therapy Act, 1991. CMTO is not a school or an organization that advocates on behalf of RMTs. CMTO exists to protect the public interest.
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