ICPA 360 Hour Diplomate Program Requirements: 2008-2009

 

The 360 Hour ICPA/ Diplomate program consists of:
Part One: the 180 Hour ICPA/ Certification Program
Part Two: 180 Hours of ICPA/ Advanced Clinical Competency Program

All applicants to the I.C.P.A. Diplomate Part Two must:

  1. Be a practicing chiropractor, currently enrolled in or having completed the I. C.P.A. 180 Hour Certification Program (Part One)

  2. Have current D.C. membership in the I. C.P.A.

  3. Have made application to the I. C.P.A. to participate in the Diplomate program. To apply for the Diplomate please view here: https://secure.icpa4kids.com/diplomate_registration.htm


Candidate Eligibility for Final Diplomate Status:

  1. Complete all Diplomate Requirements. View here.

  2. Register for annual Diplomate exam. This exam is written, administered and graded by representatives from the Academy of Chiropractic Family Practice, an independent academic board.

  3. Membership in the Academy of Chiropractic Family Practice

  4. Successful completion of the Final Diplomate Exam and all Diplomate requirements constitutes the award of Diplomate status from the Academy of Chiropractic Family Practice recognizing successful completion of the I.C.P.A. Diplomate Program.

  5. The letters issued are: D.A.C.C.P. They stand for: Diplomate of the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics.

Maintenance of Achieved Diplomate Status:

  1. Current membership to the Academy of Chiropractic Family Practice.

  2. Continuing Education Credits of 12 hours selected from existing ICPA certification classes or from the Advanced Clinical Application Courses endorsed by the Academy. (First two years will be fulfilled at the Spring 2008 Extravaganza: 12 hours for attendance, 12 hours for poster presentation)

The Diplomate examination will be in March of 2009 in Philadelphia, weekend TBA.

Diplomate Requirements:

  1. Research Case Study: 60 Credit Hours
    Registration and participation to the I. C.P.A. on-line Research Forum in preparation for the written Research Case Study paper with satisfactory completion of all Case Study requirements. The Diplomate Candidate will prepare a poster presentation of the Case Study for the I.C.P.A. annual conference. Read more here: http://www.icpa4kids.com/seminars/Diplomate_Research_Case_Study_About.htm

    2. To register for the Clinical Research Forum: Diplomate Clinical Forum Registration

  2. Practiced Based Research Network participation:
    48 credit hours for two or more projects
    Registration, participation and completion of two Practiced Based Research Network Projects with the I.C.P.A and fulfillment of all requirements. (These are two PBRN projects above and beyond the one required for Certification) To view the requirements for the two Practice Based Research Network Projects please click here: http://www.icpa4kids.com/seminars/Diplomate_PBRN_About.htm

    To participate in the PBRN's for Diplomate, Please register here: https://secure.icpa4kids.com/diplomate_registration_PBRN.htm

    and particpate in two of the studies offered during that yer's time period.

    The current PBRN's are:

  3. 1- Safety of Chiropractic for Children. Study period:Data Collection is now closed.
    2-Safety of Chiropractic Care in Pregnancy Study period: January 2008- June 2009
    3- Additional studies will be announced via e-mail as they are approved.

  4. Advanced Clinical Application Electives: 48 Hours
    Proof of attendance to Advanced Clinical Application electives.
    Please view here for the Diplomate elective main page: http://www.icpa4kids.com/seminars/Diplomate_Advanced_Electives .html

    ***Any of the ICPA Certification modules may be considered as advanced electives. If the class is a refresher, 6 hours are credited. If the class is new, 12 hours are credited.
    *** You may do additional PBRN projects to substitue for the advanced elective workshops. Each additional PBRN project counts towards 24 credit hours.

  5. Pathways Article: 12 Credit Hours
    Completion of a well referenced, feature article for Pathways magazine. For requirements for the Pathways article please click here: http://www.icpa4kids.com/seminars/Diplomate_Pathways_About.htm

  6. Physical Diagnosis: 0 Credit Hours
    You will be provided with a home study course for review: Physical Diagnosis. To register for the Physical Diagnosis materials please click here: http://www.icpa4kids.com/seminars/Diplomate_PhysicalDX_Review.htm

  7. CPR/ First Aid Certification: 12 Credit Hours
    Proof of Certification for Pediatric CPR and First Aid. This certification can be obtained by your local Red Cross. Copies need to be sent to the ICPA to obtain Diplomate credit. Please go to the following website for Red Cross to find your local chapter: www.redcross.org/where/chapts.asp

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  8. Graduation: Graduation ceremony for the successful candidates of March Diplomate 2009 will be held in in conjunction with the I. C.P.A. Bi- Annual Extravaganza.

Cost for Diplomate Part Two:

  • Diplomate Application: $100

  • PBRN Membership (For both Research PBRN projects): $500 annually. (You may complete two projects in one years time.)

  • Case Study Clinical Forum: $500

  • Advanced Electives: Determined by co-sponsoring organization of chosen seminar

  • CPR Class : Approx: $75

  • Phys DX: $0

  • Final Exam: $600

  • Academy membership $55

Diplomate Requirements Deadlines to Test in March 2009:

  1. All Diplomate requirements (including final draft of case study Research paper to be submitted to the Diplomate online forum) by February 1, 2009.

  2. Diplomate PBRN requirements due into the ICPA by January 1, 2009.

  3. Be prepared to construct a poster presentation.

Candidate Eligibility for Final Diplomate Status:

  1. Complete all Diplomate Requirements.

  2. Register for annual Diplomate exam.

  3. Successful completion of Final Diplomate Exam. In 2009 this exam will be offered in March 2009 in Philadlephia at the ICPA headquarters/Ohm Chiropractic Center.

  4. Membership in the Academy of Chiropractic Family Practice

Maintenance of Achieved Diplomate Status:

  1. Current membership to the Academy of Chiropractic Family Practice.

  2. Continuing Education Credits of 12 hours selected from existing ICPA certification classes, ICPA Extravaganza or from the Advanced Clinical Application Courses endorsed by the Academy or participation in ICPA PBRN projects.

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