‘Types of Chiropractic Related Qualification’

Chiropractic Related Degrees
Abbreviation

Full Title of Qualification

B.S./B.Sc.

Bachelor ofCountries

ScienceGENERAL(* some chiro colleges award BS along with DC.)

B.Sc.(Hon)

Bachelor of

B.App.Sc.(clin)

Bachelor of Applied Science &B.C.Sc.

Bachelor of Chiropractic Science

B.App.Sc.(chiro)

Bachelor of Applied Science &M.Clin.C.

Master of Clinical Chiropractic

B.Sc.(chiro)

Bachelor of Science(chiropractic)&B.Chiro

Bachelor of Chiropractic

B.Chiro.

Bachelor of Chiropractic

NZ, BRAD.C.

Doctor of Chiropractic

USA, CAN, FRA,(*general term for CCE chiropractic degree. not a PhD.)

JPN, UK

M.C./M.Chiro.

Master of Chiropractic

UK, AUSB. Med.

Bachelor of Medicine & Master of Chiropractic SUI

M.C.Med.

Medicine

M.C.Sc.

Master of Chiropractic ScienceAUS

M.C.B.

Master of Clinical Biomechanics

DEN

M.Tech. (chiro)

Master of Technology Chiropractic

RSA

M.S.

Master of Science

GENERAL

Science Honour

ENG
AUS, JPN
AUS
AUS, MLY(* some colleges offers postgraduate degrees.)

Ph.D.

Doctor of Philosophy

GENERAL(* some colleges offers postgraduate degrees.)

Conversion Programs in Japan
AbbreviationD.C.Sc.

Full Title of Qualification
DiplomateofChiropractic

ScienceSchool(SafetyTokyoCollegeofTraining Program)

Chiropractic

B.C.Sc.

Bachelor of Chiropractic Science

RMIT University

B.H.Sc.(chiro)

Bachelor of Health Sciences (Chiropractic)

Murdoch University

CSC Cert.

CSC Certificate

CMCC

B.Sc. Diploma

Bachelor of Science in chiropractic Diploma

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Other Major Degrees
Abbreviation

Full Title of Qualification

Countries

M.D. / B.M.

Medical Doctor

GENERAL

M.B.B.S./ B.M.

Bachelor of Medicine

ENG, AUS, JPN

D.D.S.

Doctor of Dental Surgery

GENERAL

B.D.S.

Bachelor of Dental Surgery/ ScienceGENERAL

D.O.

Doctor of Osteopathy

USAB.Sc.(oste)

Bachelor of Science (osteopathy)

ENG, AUS

B.V.Sc.

Bachelor of Veterinary Science

ENG, AUS

Postgraduate Diplomas/ Certificates
Abbreviation

Full Title of Qualification

C.A.

Chiropractic Assistant (*non-DC program)

L..C.P.

Chiropractic Philosophy Colloquium
http://www.palmer.edu/ce.aspx

Ph.C.

Philosopher of Chiropractic
http://www.palmer.edu/ce.aspx

D.Ph.C.S.

Diplomate in Philosophical Chiropractic Standard
http://www.palmer.edu/ce.aspx

C.C.E.P.

Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner

C.A.C.B.T.

Certificate of American Chiropractic Board of Thermologists

D.A.C.B.R.

Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology
http://accr.org/D.A.B.C.O.

Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedics
http://www.accoweb.org/D.A.C.B.N.

Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Nutrition
http://www.councilonnutrition.com/D.A.C.B.O.H. Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Occupational Health
http://www.acacoh.com/D.A.C.R.B.

Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board
http://www.acrb.org/D.A.B.C.I.

Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Internists
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D.A.C.A.N.

Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Academy of Neurology
http://www.acnb.org/

D.A.C.N.B.

Diplomate of the american Chiropractic Neurology Board
http://www.acnb.org/D.I.B.C.N.

Diplomate of the International Board of Chiropractic Neurology
http://www.iacn.org/D.A.C.B.F.P.

Diplomate of the american Chiropractic Board of Forensic Professionalshttp://www.forensic-sciences.org/

D.A.C.B.S.P.

Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians

D.I.C.C.P.

Diplomate of the ICA council of Chiropractic Pediatrics
http://www.icapediatrics.com/

D.A.C.C.P.

Diplomate in the Academy of Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics
http://www.icpa4kids.org/index.htm

C.C.S.P.

Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician
http://www.acasc.org/

I.C.S.S.D.

International Chiropractic Sports Science Diploma
http://www.acasc.org/I.C.C.S.P.

Internationally Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner
http://www.fics-online.org/

D.A.C.C.O.

Diplomate of American College of Chiropractic Orthodontists

D.I.C.A.K.

Diplomate of International College of Applied Kinesiology
http://www.icak.com/

C.A.V.C.A.

Certification of American Veterinary Chiropractic Associatioin
http://www.animalchiropractic.org/

Fellow for Colleges of Chiropractors
Abbreviation
F.C.C.R.

Full Title of Qualification
Fellow of the Chiropractic College of Radiology
http://www.accr.org/F.C.C.R.C.

Fellow of the Chiropractic College of Radiology Canada
http://www.ccrcanada.ca/F.A.C.C.R.

Fellow of the Australian Chiropractic College of Radiologists

F.A.C.O.

Fellow of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists
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F.C.C.S.

Fellow of the College of Chiropractic Sciences(canada)http://www.ccssc.ca/F.C.C.S.S.

Fellow of the College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences

F.C.C.O.

Fellow of the College of Chiropractic Orthopedists
http://www.accoweb.org/F.C.C.R.S.

Fellow of the College of Chiropractic rehabilitation Sciences

F.I.C.P.A.

FellowoftheInternational

Chiropractic

PediatricAssociation

http://www.icpa4kids.com/F.I.C.C.

Fellow of the International College of Chiropractorshttp://www.ficconline.com/

Registration/ License Examinations
Abbreviation
N.B.C.E.
I.B.C.E.

Full Title of Examination

Countries

National Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Mainlyhttps://www.nbce.org/

some countries

International Board of Chiropractic Examiners

JPN, ESP, BRA, POR

http://www.ibce.org/C.C.E.B.

Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board

CAN

http://www.cceb.ca/G.C.C. –General Chiropractic Council

T.C.

Test of CompetenceUK

http://www.gcc-uk.org/C.C.E.A. –Council on Chiropractic Education

Q.A.S.A.

Australasia

AUS

Qualification and Skills Assessment
http://www.ccea.com.au/

N.Z.C.B. –New Zealand Chiropractic Board

R.E.

Registration Examination
http://www.chiropracticboard.org.nz/ⓒ2017 Japan Chiropractic Registers

NZUSAand