ICPA Certification/Diplomate Questions

Frequently Asked Questions


Can I attend individual modules without joining the entire Certification/Diplomate Program?

Yes, if space allows we encourage our colleagues to participate in any of our modules. Most locations have been applied for license renewal in surrounding states and provinces.

180 Hour Certification Award Requirements:

  • Current Membership with the I.C.P.A.
  • Signed I.C.P.A. Terms of Agreement.
  • Attendance for complete 180 Hour Certification Program.
  • Receive a passing score of 85% or higher on the comprehensive, Final Certification Exam.
  • Graduate of accredited chiropractic college, in active practice with malpractice insurance if required by country.

Diplomate Participation Requirements:

  • Having made application to participate.
  • Any DC currently enrolled in 180 Hour Certification program.
    (You do not need to have completed the 180 Hour Certification Program to register and begin accruing Diplomate Credits. All practicing DCs who are taking the 180 Hour Certification Program are encouraged to begin fulfilling the Remaining Diplomate Credits)

Diplomate Requirements (180 Remaining Hours):

  • Submission of a well referenced, feature, patient education article for Pathways magazine.
  • Registration in our on-line Research Forum and a satisfactory completion and submission of a written case study for publication.
  • Preparation of Poster Presentation for upcoming conference.
  • Registration and completion of 2 Practiced Based Research Network projects for dilomates.
  • Proof of attendance in 48 classroom hours in the Advanced Clinical Studies Program or 24 Advanced electives and two additional PBRN projects.
  • Certification in Pediatric CPR/ First Aid at your local Red Cross.
  • Receive a passing score of 75% or higher on the comprehensive, Final Diplomate exam.
  • Maintenance of a valid, current DC license and malpractice insurance.
  • Maintained membership to the Academy of Chiropractic Family Practice

Is the Program endorsed by a Chiropractic College?

The ICPA Certification and Diplomate programs have been endorsed by numerous Chiropractic Colleges internationally Cleveland Chiropractic Colleges, Life University, Parker College, and Northwestern Health Sciences University

I have taken the 120 hour Certification Program with the I.C.P.A. Does it apply towards the new 180 hour Certification and the 360 Hour Diplomate Program?

Yes, the former I.C.P.A. 120 hour Certificate Program is applicable towards the new 180 Certification Program. Depending on when you took the 120 Hour Certification Program you may be required to take refresher classes to apply credits towards the 180 hour certification. Upon completion of the 180 Hour Certification, you are eligible to go to the Diplomate. All required ICPA/ 180 Hour Certification classes are listed here.

I have taken the classes from the previous I.C.P.A. diplomate program Years Two and Three. Do any of these credits apply?

The ICPA Diplomate is no longer divided into a 3 year program. Classes you have taken previously can be grand fathered in for credit on a case by case consideration. Please contact the office for additional information.

 

Can I transfer from another Diplomate program to the I.C.P.A. program?

Perhaps. Each Doctor will be individually reviewed and must write a letter of intent submitting syllabuses for the courses you have taken elsewhere. Your completed courses will be reviewed by our Diplomate committee, and you will be notified as to which classes may be transferable to our course.

Grand fathering Clause for 120 hour certification:

  1. All candidates who have achieved FICPA Certification are eligible and encouraged to continue on to achieve Board Certification status by fulfilling the remaining 180 Hour Certification Course Requirements.
  2. All candidates who have initiated and/or successfully completed all 120 hour classes in 2005 will be awarded FICPA status in accordance with their completion of the 120 hour certification requirements.
  3. The previous 120 hour certification program (FICPA) is still recognized by the ICPA with current membership. Only DC's completing requirements from 2005-2006 series of classes are eligible to take the 120 hour certification exam.
  4. All Candidates who have taken some, but not all classes in Years One, Two or Three will be individually reviewed for Board Certification status and their eligibility to move on to Diplomate requirements will be determined on a case by case basis. Please e-mail the ICPA office at info@icpa4kids.com.
  5. All Candidates who have successfully completed Year One, been awarded FICPA Certification, have completed all of Year Two requirements, successfully passed the Year Two final exam will be reviewed on a case by case basis for eligibility towards Board Certification and Diplomate status.
  6. Candidates taking the 120 hour test are given only one opportunity. If their score falls below an 85%, they will be required to take the remaining modules of the 180 hour certification and proceed to 180 hour certification status.
  7. F.I.C.P.A. does not warrant fellowship to the I. C.P.A., it is simply a certificate of proficiency in pediatrics.
  8. As with all certificated of proficiency from the I. C.P.A., certificates of proficiency are valid with on-going membership to the I. C.P.A.

  9. It is now necessary to complete the 180 hour certification, and its final exam to be eligible to go on to the Diplomate program. All 120 hour candidates are strongly encouraged to grandfather in their 120 hour certification at this time (2006-2008) towards 180 hour certification or risk the opportunity to do so in the future. The remaining 180 hours for the 360 hour Diplomate program are explained at the following web site: http://www.icpa4kids.com/seminars/ICPAdiplomatemainpage.htm