HOW DO CHIROPRACTORS ACHIEVE SPORTS CERTIFICATION?

THERE ARE TWO CERTIFICATION LEVELS:

1^st   Certified Chiropractic Sports Physicianâ (CCSP) has completed a minimum of 100 hours of post doctoral education in specialized sports medicine topics and must pass a Board examination.

2^nd   Diplomate American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physiciansâ (DACBSP ) is the highest level of achievement. The doctor has completed over 300 postgraduate classroom hours, plus over 100 hours of on-field experience. The DACBSP must pass a rigorous written and practical examinations and must publish a paper in a clinical journal.

HOW DO CERTIFIED SPORTS CHIROPRACTORS MAINTAIN THEIR CREDENTIALS.

  Upon reaching either the CCSP or DACBSP level, the sports chiropractor remains abreast of the latest research and treatment innovations through continuing education and field experience. The American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physiciansä (ACBSPâ) offers an annual seminar to update the doctors on the latest research and techniques.

HOW DO I KNOW THE CERTIFICATIONS ARE VALID AND MEANINGFUL?  

The CCSP and DACBSP certification programs are taught be accredited chiropractic colleges and the examinations are administered by the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicianä . Both certification programs are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), a national multi-industry organization that ensures certification programs adhere to modern standards of practice for the certifications industry, including objective assessment of professional knowledge and competence.