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Only ACA members may take advantage of membership in the 11 Specialty Councils. Join ACA here.

For the most current information on each specialty council/college, please refer to the contact person and/or council/college Web site.

Approved Chiropractic Specialty Programs

ACA Council Events Calendar

CHIROPRACTIC PEDIATRICS Description: This Council was established to aid the profession in communicating the importance of Chiropractic care for pediatric patients, to increase the research and provide a framework of standards for the Doctors of Chiropractic when working with pediatric cases. Website: www.acapedscouncil.org Next Annual Meeting: Pediatrics Annual Conference in conjunction with NCCA, October 4-6, 2013, Raleigh, NC
Fees/Dues	Name/Contact Information
Member (DC Physician) - $85 Student - FREE Associate (NonDC Physician) - $150 College - $ 500 Corporate - $500	President: Dr. Elise G. Hewitt, DC, DICCP 2031 E Burnside St Portland, OR 97214 Phone: (503) 224-2100 Email: president@acapedscouncil.org

CHIROPRACTIC PHYSIOLOGICAL THERAPEUTICS & REHABILITATION - CCPTR Description: To aid in advancing education, evaluation and research in chiropractic management in rehabilitation and physiotherapy and the care of within the chiropractic profession. Web site: www.ccptr.org Next Rehab Diplomate program starts June 8th, 2013 in San Jose, CA. Click here for registration.
Fees/Dues	Name/Contact Information
Annual Dues: $100 Council membership is FREE for Student ACA members!	President: Dr. Jerrold Simon, DC, DACRB 616 N Columbus St Lacaster, OH 43130 Phone: (740) 653-2973 Email: jsimon@rrohio.com

CHIROPRACTIC ACUPUNCTURE - CCA
Description: To aid in the advancement of acupuncture education, research, and full scope of principles and practice as it pertains to the chiropractic profession.

Council on Chiropractic Acupuncture - Advancement of acupuncture as a science and healing art. Offer standardized Diplomate Examination, yearly license renewal symposium, and is a source of acupuncture information for the profession and public.

Websites: www.councilofchiropracticacupuncture.com

www.americanboardofchiropracticacupuncture.com

Next Annual Meeting: Acupuncture Annual Meeting, September 27-29, 2013, St. Louis, MO

Fees/Dues

Name/Contact Information

Annual Dues: $150
Student Annual Dues: $37.50

President: Zev Myerowitch, DC, DABCA

291 Main Rd Ste A

Holden, ME 04429

Telephone (207) 989-0000, Fax:(207) 989-7489

Email: http://www.councilofchiropracticacupuncture.org/contact-cca/

DIAGNOSIS AND INTERNAL DISORDERS - CDID Description: Maintain & promote the Chiropractic profession as a primary health care provider and support the advancement and influence of full scope practice within the profession and in current and future health reform legislation. Website: www.CDIDACA.com Next Annual Meeting: CDID Annual Symposium, July 19-21, 2013, Arlington, VA
Fees/Dues	Name/Contact Information
Annual Dues: 1st year $150, every year thereafter $120 Student Annual Dues: $40	Administrative Secretary: Loretta Brandl 3713 Calumet Ave Manitowoc, WI 54220 lorettageorge14@yahoo.com 920-860-5432

DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING ) - CDI Description: Helps to correlate and disseminate information regarding diagnostic imaging to field practitioners through journal and annual symposium. Council website: www.cditoday.org College of Radiology -- Advancement of chiropractic as a science and healing art; maintaining highest standards of morals and of practice. Web site: www.accr.org College of Thermology -- Acts as spokesperson for & information source regarding the issue of thermal imaging. Web site: www.DACBR.com
Fees/Dues	Name/Contact Information
Application Fee: $15 Annual Dues: $80 Reinstatement Fee: $15 Retired: $25 Student Annual Dues: $25 Student Application Fee: $0 Institutional Subscription; Yearly: $75.00 USA subscribers ($100 outside USA) X-Ray Residents: $25	Secretary:/Treasurer: Dr. Steven J. Gould, DC, DACBR P.O. Box 190 Cheney, KS 67025 Phone: (316) 542-3400 Email: drgould@chc.kscoxmail.com American Chiropractic College of Radiology (ACCR) Immediate Past President: Dr. Todd Knudsen P.O. Box 3053 La Habra, CA 90632 Phone: (562) 947-8755 x522 Fax: (801) 459-5936 Email: dacbr219@hotmail.com American Chiropractic College of Infrared Imaging (ACCII) Dean Clark, DC 6105 SW MacAdam Ave Portland, OR 97201-3647 Phone: (503) 244-3389 Fax: (503) 244-4855 Email: drdeanclark@comcast.net Web site:www.ACCII.org.

NEUROLOGY Description: Communicate and educate the profession about the importance of neurology to the overall treatment of the chiropractic patient. Website: www.acaneurocouncil.com (under development)\
Fees/Dues	Name/Contact Information
Application Fee: $15 Annual Dues: $100 Student Annual Dues: $25 Student Application Fee: $0 Retired: $25	Secretary/Treasurer: Dr. Julie K. Bjornson, DC Email: NeuroSecretary@live.com

NUTRITION Description: To encourage and promote a more advanced knowledge and use of nutrition in the practice of chiropractic for the maintenance of health and the prevention of disease. With newsletters and quarterly journals, the practitioner is kept up with the latest trends in developing a profitable Nutrition-based practice. Web site: http://www.councilonnutrition.com
Fees/Dues	Name/Contact Information
Application Fee: $25 Annual Dues: $110 Reinstatement Fee: $10 Student Annual Dues: $25 Associate/Supporting Member: $150	President: Delilah Anderson, DC, DABCI, DACBN 4082 River Ridge Ln Sandwich, IL 60548 Phone: (630) 479-9355 Email: info@councilonnutrition.com

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Description: Supporting DC's fundamental contribution to the community by fostering public health & safety through education, ergonomics, optimal clinical management & other measures. Membership in the Council on Occupational Health is open to all DCs that are members of the ACA who wish to learn more and pursue the opportunities present within this specialty. Web site: www.acacoh.com
Fees/Dues	Name/Contact Information
Application Fee: $10 Diplomate/Certificate Annual Dues: $65 Associate Annual Dues: $40 Council membership is FREE for Student ACA members!	Resource Coordinator: Elizabeth Auppl Phone: (507) 455-1025 Fax: (507) 455-0922 Email: eauppl@charterinternet.com

ORTHOPEDICS Description: To preserve, promote, and protect the practice of chiropractic orthopedics for its members and for the benefit of the patients. Membership is open to all ACA members who wish to enhance their knowledge in orthopedics and having access to our members only Web site and receive our biannual newsletter. Web site: www.ccodc.org
Fees/Dues	Name/Contact Information
Certified or General Membership-$100.00 Faculty/Associate Member(Includes CMCP)-$50.00 Retired CCO Member-10 years + $25.00 Supporting Member-$100.00	Secretary: Dr.Gary Carver, DC, DABCO 4409 Sterling Ave Kansas City, MO 64133 Phone: (816) 358-5100 Email: gcdc7@att.net Diplomate / Board questions: DACO

FORENSIC SCIENCES - CFS Description: A not for profit organization which establishes educational and training parameters for the practice of foresenic (application of medical facts to legal issues). The CFS provides graduate and postdoctoral needs-based educational activities in forensic sciences for forensic examiners. This includes such topics as disability determination systems or programs, impairment rating systems, independent medical examinations (IMEs), functional (work) capacity and physical assessment (Federal) systems, return to work and fitness for duty (DOT) assessment, fraud and abuse investigation and/or expert witness activities. Participants in their educational and training programs are offered transcriptable credits through CCE-approved chiropractic colleges which are applicable to board certification. The CFS endorses the Objective Scientists Model for forensic examination, expert evidence based on the Reference Manual of Scientific Evidence, American Board of Independent Examinations (IMEs), National Association for Disability Evaluating Professionals (NADEP) and Council on Forensic Sciences protocol for Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCEs) and professional policies of the American College of Medical Quality (ACMQ) and American Chiropractic Association (ACA) Website: http://www.forensic-sciences.org Next Annual Meeting: CFS Annual Educational Symposium in Oak Brook Hills, IL - October 4-6, 2012
Fees/Dues	Name/Contact Information
$125.00	Educational Liaison: Warren T. Jahn, DC, MPS, DABFP 3482 Keith Bridge Road #246 Cumming, GA 30041 Phone: (770) 740-1999 Email: drwjahn@ix.netcom.com Diplomate questions: (American Board of Forensic Professionals; ABFP) Dr. Steve Baker (520) 323-2888 Email: sbaker@rinconchiropractic.com

SPORTS COUNCIL
Description: Advances chiropractic principles and education with practical applications of chiropractic sports medicine and exercise science to enhance athletic performance and promote physical fitness.
Web site: www.acasc.org

Next Annual Meeting: 2013 Annual Sports Council Symposium, Sept. 27-29, East Rutherford, NJ

Fees/Dues

Name/Contact Information

1st Year Dues
·        DC - $150
·        Student- $55
·        International - $140

President: Sherri LaShomb, DC, CCSP

765 Center St

Lewiston, NY 14092-1705

Phone: (716) 754-7400, Fax: (716) 754-1173
Email: president@acasc.org