| Updated: |
10/11/2007 |
| Description: |
Certified Chiropractic Assistants shall be directly supervised by the chiropractor at all times. The scope of services to be performed by a certified Chiropractic Assistant may include: hydrotherapy (the application of heat and cold); electrotherapy; physiotherapy (therapeutic massage, traction, instruction in home therapies and exercises, instruction in the use of structural supports, crutches, walkers or canes); patient positioning and draping; and note taking and charting. The scope of practice does not include performing physical examinations, taking x-rays or performing osseous adjustments or manipulations.
Similar Keywords: CCA |
| Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: |
ORS 684.155(1) (C)
OAR 811_010
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| Duration: |
Annual |
| Fees - application, exam, etc.: |
Application: $25
Examination: $35
Certification: $50
Renewal: $50
Duplicate: $5
All fees payable at time of application. |
| Responsible Agency: |
Chiropractic Examiners Board |
| Fee Exemptions: |
None |
| Examination Information: |
Exam Time: Any time, upon receipt of packet.
Exam Locs: Anywhere.
Exam Pass: 75 percent.
Exam Repeat: No limit. Retake fee: $35 |
| Continuing Ed Requirements: |
Six hours continuing education reportable annually. See Renewal License information and OAR 811-010-0025. |
| Bonding Requirements: |
None |
| Insurance Requirements: |
None |
| Prerequisites: |
1. Successfully complete a Board-approved initial training course. The initial training course shall be at least six hours in length, four hours of which must be in physiotherapy, electrotherapy and hydrotherapy, and must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the application date.
2. Complete an application form and an open-book examination supplied by the Board.
3. Shall be at least 18 years of age. |
| Application Form: |
Certified Chiropractic Assistant Application |
| Renewals: |
Prerequisites:- Complete appropriate continuning education for credit.
- Maintain documentation for two years.
Required Documentation:
Completed Renewal Notice/Affidavit
Verification of Completion for 6 hours CE
Application Name:
Certified Chiropractic Assistant Renewal Notice |
| Duplicate: |
A duplicate may be issued in case original certificate is lost or damaged, and if a CCA is employed with one or more chiropractic physicians.
Prerequisites:
Submit a written request for a duplicate certificate with payment.
Required Documentation:
Submit a written request for a duplicate certificate with payment. |
| Service Links: |
 Introduction to CA Certification
 Chiropractic Assistant application
Change Of Address
Agency Contact Information
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| Required Documentation: |
- Completed application form with photo,
- Social Security Number form,
- certificate of attendance for initial training,
- completed examination.
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Agency Information
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Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
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| Agency Name: |
Chiropractic Examiners Board |
| E-mail Address: |
oregon.obce@state.or.us
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| Phone: |
503-378-5816
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| Mail Address: |
Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners
3218 Pringle Rd SE Ste 150
Salem, OR 97302
- 6311
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| Website Information: |
http://www.obce.state.or.us/ |
