Engage 2026 Continuing Education

Friday, Jan. 23 | 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

EPS: Streamlining Veteran Scheduling

Presentation Summary: VA invites you to join us in transforming how we schedule care for Veterans. During this webinar, we will discuss a new innovative system called External Provider Scheduling (EPS), its benefits and how it can support you in continuing to focus on what matters most: patient care. We will answer any questions you have and discuss next steps if you are interested in participating.

 

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Friday, Jan. 23 | 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. 

Managing Pitfalls in Musculoskeletal Radiography Interpretation (1 CE)

Presenter: Ashlee Kates-Ascioti, DC, MS, DACBR

Presentation Summary: This course will provide a review of musculoskeletal radiography interpretation strategies with a focus on avoiding the common errors made in interpretation with case examples.

 

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Friday, Jan. 23 | 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Evidence-based Practice Center Program: Applying Evidence into Practice (1 CE)

Presenters: Cynthia Chapman, DC, MPH

Presentation Summary: The Evidence-based Practice Center Program at the Department of Health and Human Services strives to improve the health of the United States population. To do so, the Center systematically reviews evidence and produces evidence-based reports that discuss benefits and harms of treatments and/or preventive services. These reports can be used as a trusted resource for clinical decision-making in practice. At the conclusion of this educational presentation, the attendee will be able to describe how the EPC Program produces evidence reviews to achieve the goal of helping consumers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers make informed and evidence-based healthcare decisions. The attendee will understand what goes into creating a high-quality systematic review. Topics covered in this portion of the presentation will include use of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systemic reviews and Meta-analysis (PRISMA), risk of bias, and strength of evidence. The attendee will be able to list recent reports relevant to the target audience, such as Nonpharmacological Treatments for Mental Health Conditions and Fall Prevention. As a group, we will discuss strategies for implementation of the content of these evidence-based publications into clinical practice.

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Friday, Jan. 23 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 

Unlocking Chiropractic’s Full Potential: Tactics for a Changing Healthcare Landscape

Presenter: David Elton, DC

Presentation Summary: A substantial body of high-quality research demonstrates the value of chiropractic care. Clinical practice guidelines consistently recommend the services provided by doctors of chiropractic (DC) as a first-line option for spinal disorders and chronic musculoskeletal pain. Increasingly, medical physicians and other healthcare professionals seek to collaborate with DCs. As has been the case for over a century, patients report high satisfaction with their chiropractic experiences.  

Despite the near universal recognition of the benefits of chiropractic care, administrative burden and persistently low reimbursement has pushed many practices to the brink of economic viability with patients experiencing the consequences of less access to high-value musculoskeletal care.  While worthwhile, additional practice guidelines and research are not sufficient catalysts for change. Without changes to how practices are organized, the technology supporting practices, and the systems that govern payment and network participation, such efforts are unlikely to meaningfully improve DCs’ ability to achieve the healthcare quadruple aim and sustainably care for more people. 

We are at a pivotal time for the chiropractic profession, with both significant challenges and opportunities. The goal of this lecture is to describe the strategies and tactics DCs must prioritize to capitalize on current opportunities and realize their full potential as an essential part of an effective, efficient, and patient-centered healthcare system. 

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Friday, Jan. 23 | 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. 

Postural Decline: Neurologic Impact and Public Health Consequences (1 CE)

Presenters: Krista Burns, DC, DHA, DACNB

Presentation Summary: “Postural Decline: Neurologic Impact and Public Health Consequences” will provide chiropractors with a clear understanding of the impact of postural decline from a structural and neurological perspective.” About 82% of the population currently presents with postural distortion patterns, and more than 70% of school-aged children present with moderate to severe forward-head posture. These public health statistics will be matched with an evidence-based review of how postural decline impacts neurologic function.

Doctors will learn the postural presentations of neurological disorders such as cognitive decline, Parkinson’s Disease, vestibular disorders, and more. Practitioners will learn that postural decline and abnormal gait patterns are often early signs of neurodegeneration that can be corrected before neurodegenerative symptoms worsen.

The audience will also learn the role of posture and balance in longevity. Research demonstrates that hyperkyphotic posture is associated with early mortality, and further research demonstrates that postural instability, the inability to perform a single-leg stance for 10 seconds or longer, is associated with an 84% higher risk of all-cause mortality.

By viewing this educational presentation, practitioners will clearly understand the public health impact of postural distortion patterns and their evidence-based implications of neurologic deficits and decreased longevity. They will also learn simple-to-implement clinical posture assessment and postural correction protocols that they can implement in addition to their adjustments to improve patient outcomes. This presentation will be evidence-based, clinical, and relevant to the public health imperative of correcting posture at a societal level to achieve better neurologic outcomes and to improve quality and quantity of life.

 

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Friday, Jan. 23 | 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. 

Moving Through Arthritis: Conservative Treatment Strategies (1 CE)

Presenters: Blake Graham, DC, MS, DACBSP

Presentation Summary: Osteoarthritis is one of the most commonly diagnosed disorders in musculoskeletal care and many patients are left feeling like they have no options and no way to live without pain. This presentation is designed to help practitioners understand how to evaluate and manage the progression of osteoarthritis, how to educate patients on their condition, and what options patients have to treat OA conservatively, medical intervention, and staying physically active.

 

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Friday, Jan. 23 | 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

Panel Discussion: Leadership and Growth Within Integrated Health Care Systems

Panelists: Samuel Staula, DC, Paul Duffy, DC, & Ian Pakowski, DC

Presentation Summary: This panel will explore the evolving role of chiropractic care in hospital-based and integrated healthcare settings, emphasizing leadership, collaboration, education, and innovation; highlighting how chiropractic services are increasingly recognized for their value in managing musculoskeletal conditions, reducing opioid use, and enhancing patient outcomes.

Saturday, Jan. 24 | 8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. 

Artificial Intelligence in Chiropractic: Shaping the Future of Care (1 CE) 

Presenter: Brian Coleman, DC, MHS 

Presentation Summary: This presentation will explore the multifaceted integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into chiropractic research, education, and practice. The discussion will highlight the application of AI methods in research relevant to the chiropractor. Specific examples will include highlighting natural language processing for clinical quality monitoring and machine learning for predictive modeling. Additionally, the talk will discuss AI’s role in chiropractic education, with examples from the use of chatbots for interactive learning and use of AI tools for continuous professional development. Finally, the presentation will address the integration of AI tools into clinical practice, highlighting the emerging field of ambient AI for streamlining clinical documentation and how automation in the professional workflow can enhance patient care. The talk will conclude with a look forward to the future of AI integration in chiropractic research, education, and practice.

 

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Saturday, Jan. 24 | 9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. 

Digestion from a Chiropractic Perspective (Sponsored by Standard Process) (1 CE)

Presenter: Julie L. Johnson, DC, CFMP

Presentation Summary: An estimated 60-70 million Americans report digestive issues annually that range from minor and temporary to complex and chronic problems that greatly influence daily quality of life. This session examines why digestion should be considered in the chiropractic office due to its impact on soft tissue integrity. A focus on poor protein absorption, zinc depletion, and hypochlorhydria, within the framework of three major factors impacting digestive health, will be presented. Attendees will examine factors indicating that digestion may be impacting chiropractic results, learn about nutrients that support digestion and absorption, and gain the tools needed to take action to reduce loss of muscle mass and maximize health outcomes in patients seeking chiropractic care.

 

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Saturday, Jan. 24 | 10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. 

Headaches, Red Flags, and Cervical Artery Dissections (1 CE)

Presenter: Michael Paul Moore, DC, MHA, PhD

Presentation Summary: Cervical artery dissection is a common source of stroke in young adults that has been associated with chiropractic manipulation. This interactive, 60-minute lecture will equip learners with relevant, up-to-date headache information that is immediately applicable in the clinical setting. Learners will engage in an active discussion centered around a peer-reviewed cervical artery dissection case study. Discussion topics will include patient history, examination, diagnosis, treatment, dissection etiology, dissection management, and chiropractic manipulation’s relationship to cervical artery dissection. At the conclusion of the lecture, learners will be able to describe common carotid and vertebral artery dissection presentations, identify headache red flags and understand the reasons for their occurrence, describe common primary headache presentations, differentiate dissections from other headache sources, and properly manage a dissection in progress.

 

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Saturday, Jan. 24 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 

Panel Discussion: Collaboration in Chiropractic (1 CE) 

Moderator: Alli Totzke-Hitzeroth, DC

Panelists: Cynthia Chapman, DC, Zac Cupler, DC, Morgan Price, DC and Della Schmid, DC

Presentation Summary: This presentation is intended to be an opportunity to highlight the collaborative work of those in chiropractic who also hold various liaison roles in other organizations. Specifically, these individuals have been encouraged by members of the Health Policy and Advocacy Commission (HPAC) to hold these roles and share a seat at the table as chiropractors in different settings such as the National Quality Forum, PCORI, and more. This discussion is presented on behalf of HPAC.

 

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Saturday, Jan. 24 | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

Post Conference Seminar: Chiropractic Management of Common Infant Conditions (2 CE) 

Presenter: Jennifer Brocker, DC, DICCP

Presentation Summary: In this course, we will dive into the three most common presenting conditions of infancy. Using clinical case examples and current pediatric evidence, we will discuss the best management protocols for these conditions. Dr. Brocker brings her 17 years of experience in specialized pediatric practice to the presentation, sprinkling in some clinical pearls she has learned along the way.

Engage 2026 Online sessions will be accessible on Learn ACA from Jan. 21 to Feb. 11, 2026. CE units are available to registrants who purchase continuing education for the conference. CE certificates will be issued within 6 weeks after the conclusion of Engage 2026.

 

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3 Keys for Success in Practicing in a Multidiscipline Environment (1 CE) 

Presenter: Robert S. McKnight, DC, DIANM 

Presentation Summary: This course will discuss three major keys for success in becoming integrated with the medical community as a chiropractic specialist. As the chiropractic profession progresses, and working with other medical specialists becomes more commonplace, these keys will help chiropractors be “the spine specialist” among healthcare professionals. Patient-centered care, proper documentation, and improving communication (both with patients and with other medical professionals) are key to increasing your relevancy in today’s healthcare environment.

 

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Anti-Fragility: Promoting Patient Empowerment through Effective Communication (1 CE) 

Presenter: Adam Pembleton, DC

Presentation Summary: In 2025, it is paramount that we shift from a model of fragility and dependence to one of empowerment and overall resilience. Despite meaning well, medical providers of all types often reinforce patients’ feelings of physical decline and helplessness instead of promoting adaptability and active participation in care. The way that we communicate with patients matters. Often, it matters more than any care that we can provide. Negative narratives associated with movement are far too common in healthcare, and providers must adapt. Attendees of this session will learn ways to improve patient empowerment and guide patients to a thriving place in their health journey through effective narratives, analogies and self-efficacy strategies.

 

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Bold Beginnings: Pediatric Chiropractors as Healthcare Leaders (1 CE) 

Presenter: Ashley Randermann, DC

Presentation Summary: Today’s pediatric chiropractors are uniquely positioned to lead in early intervention, interdisciplinary collaboration, and parent education—especially when managing complex cases such as tongue ties, torticollis, feeding difficulties, and delayed milestones. Yet, many DCs and students lack structured strategies to navigate these challenges confidently and collaboratively.

This session will empower both students and practicing chiropractors with evidence-informed frameworks to enhance clinical decision-making, communicate effectively with families and providers (e.g., lactation consultants, pediatricians, SLPs), and advocate for chiropractic’s role in pediatric wellness. Participants will explore real-world case scenarios, discuss red flags, and learn how to position themselves as trusted pediatric leaders while working within a patient-centered, team-based care model.

Pediatric chiropractors play a vital role in early identification, musculoskeletal support, and collaborative care for infants and young children. However, to expand our impact in healthcare, we must go beyond the adjustment—leveraging clinical clarity, confident communication, and leadership within interdisciplinary teams.

This session equips both chiropractic students and practicing DCs with the tools to step into leadership roles in pediatric care. Using evidence-based approaches, patient-centered care, and shared decision making, attendees will learn how to manage common pediatric presentations—such as torticollis, tongue/lip ties, and feeding dysfunction—while building trust with families and healthcare providers.

Participants will leave with actionable strategies to elevate their clinical voice, enhance care outcomes, and lead the next generation of pediatric chiropractic innovation and collaboration.

 

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Designing Your Practice with Compassion (1 CE)

Presenter: Kristy Carbonelli, DC

Presentation Summary: Designing Your Practice with Compassion is a practical and inspiring session that explores how trauma-informed care principles can be integrated into every aspect of chiropractic practice. Participants will learn how intentional choices in office layout, communication, and clinical interactions can help patients feel safer, more respected, and more engaged in their care. This session addresses the impact of power dynamics in the provider-patient relationship and offers concrete strategies to build trust, support autonomy, and recognize signs of discomfort or trauma history. Topics include nonverbal communication, informed consent practices, and approaches to adjusting that prioritize patient agency. Attendees will also examine how practice policies, staff culture, and branding can reflect values like empathy, inclusivity, and accessibility. The presentation encourages reflection on systems that prevent provider burnout and promote sustainable, purpose-driven care. By the end of the session, participants will leave with actionable tools and mindset shifts to design a chiropractic practice rooted in compassion—one that enhances both clinical outcomes and the overall patient experience.

 

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Pause. Assess. Protect: A Modern Approach to Cervical Artery Risk (1 CE)

Presenter: Vanessa Morales, DC

Presentation Summary: Cervical artery dissection isn’t common, but it’s not rare enough to ignore. This session equips chiropractors with a modern, evidence-informed framework for recognizing vascular risk in patients with neck pain. You’ll explore subtle red flags, history clues, and neurological signs that often mimic musculoskeletal complaints. Through interactive case comparisons and structured clinical reasoning, you’ll learn how to make safe, confident decisions—even in uncertain scenarios. Grounded in clinical research and shaped by the speaker’s own experience with a vertebral artery dissection in 2024, this session brings both insight and urgency to a topic that’s too often misunderstood. You’ll leave with practical checklists, communication strategies, and an evidence-informed risk assessment process adapted from leading manual therapy frameworks designed to support real-world decisions: when to treat, when to refer, and how to document your rationale with clarity and confidence.

 

 

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Expanding Whole Community Practice Opportunities Through Occupational Medicine Services (1 CE)

Presenter: Christopher Murray, DC

Presentation Summary: The chiropractic profession stands at a pivotal moment of opportunity—one that aligns with the evolving needs of today’s workforce and the broader healthcare system. As the demand for prevention-focused occupational medicine services continues to rise, chiropractors are uniquely positioned to meet this need. Conservative, non-invasive approaches to treating work-related injuries are not only increasingly accepted but actively sought out by employers, insurers, and employees alike. This shift creates a strategic opening for chiropractors to not only expand the breadth of their current patient base but also their impact beyond traditional musculoskeletal care.

By incorporating occupational medicine services—such as injury treatment, return-to-work evaluations, ergonomic assessments, DOT examinations, and functional capacity evaluations—chiropractors can significantly broaden their clinical offerings. This integration not only diversifies revenue streams and strengthens practice sustainability but also improves patient outcomes through a holistic and preventive care model. Moreover, chiropractors engaged in occupational health contribute valuable expertise to interdisciplinary care teams, enhancing their professional visibility and relevance.

For chiropractic leadership, the implications are even broader. Embracing occupational medicine as a strategic initiative can drive substantial growth across the profession. It positions chiropractic care as essential to workplace safety, injury prevention, and employee wellness—areas of increasing priority for employers and policymakers. Leadership that advocates for and supports the integration of these services can influence public health policy, employer health strategies, and healthcare reimbursement models, thereby amplifying chiropractic’s voice and role in shaping the future of health care.

In summary, occupational medicine is not just a clinical opportunity, it is a vehicle for advancing the chiropractic profession and virtually all of its specialty subsets on multiple fronts. By championing this integration, chiropractic leaders can ensure the profession remains responsive to modern healthcare demands while reinforcing its place as a vital component of workforce health and well-being.

ACA Engage 2026 will feature a mixture of formats to suit different learning styles and an opportunity to earn CE credits, including:  

• 6 pre-recorded sessions, to be launched on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, on Learn ACA for viewing at your own pace. Pre-recorded sessions will be available for viewing until midnight EST on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. Up to 6 CE credits are available in applicable states upon completion of these sessions.   

• 6 in-person education sessions, with an opportunity to engage with speakers. Up to 10 CE credits are available for attendance at on-site education sessions. 

Doctors may earn up to 16 CE credits for attending both pre-recorded and in-person sessions.   

ACA is an approved provider through the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards’ Providers of Approved Continuing Education (PACE) program.  ACA Engage 2026 educational sessions meet PACE Criteria for Quality Continuing Education.     

To earn CE credits for Engage 2026, you must do the following:   

For pre-recorded sessions.    

• You must view them in their entirety and then pass the quiz with 80% accuracy to earn CE credit by midnight EST, Feb. 11, 2026.   

For in-person sessions.   

• Attend the sessions in their entirety.  

• Obtain a stamp on your attendance card upon entering and exiting the session.  

• Return the completed CE attendance card upon conclusion of the conference. 

PACE CE Reporting and Certificates   

• ACA is a PACE-approved provider of continuing education credits and an approved provider in several states under state regulations. Attendees who participate in Engage 2026 education courses in-person and online, and who are licensed in these states will be sent CE certificates directly from ACA within 30 days of completing the course.  (Check with your state licensing board to learn what restrictions/limitations on CE credits they may have.)   

CE Reporting and Certificates in Other States*  

• ACA collaborates with the University of Bridgeport to obtain CE credit approval in California, Florida, Georgia, and Texas.  

• The University of Bridgeport will send certificates of completion to participants upon completion of all sessions, including pre-recorded sessions for states where this is applicable.   

• Certificates will be sent 4-6 weeks following the conference to participants in the relevant states.   

• Please check back for updates on the states or jurisdictions which ACA will apply for approval. 

 

 

 Engage 2026 CE is accepted/approved in the following states:

• Alaska 
• Arizona (in-person only) 
• California
• Colorado 
• Connecticut 
• Delaware 
• District of Columbia 
• Florida* (pending approval) 
• Georgia
• Idaho 
• Illinois 
• Indiana 
• Iowa 
• Kansas 
• Maine 
• Maryland 
• Massachusetts 
• Michigan 
• Minnesota 
• Missouri 
• Montana 
• Nebraska 
• Nevada 
• New Hampshire 
• New Jersey 
• New York 
• North Carolina 
• North Dakota 
• Nova Scotia  
• Ohio 
• Oregon 
• Ontario  
• Puerto Rico  
• Rhode Island 
• South Carolina 
• South Dakota 
• Tennessee 
• Texas
• Utah 
• Vermont 
• Virginia 
• Washington 
• Wyoming 

 

CE for Engage 2026 is not available in the following states: 

• Alabama 
• Arkansas  
• Hawaii 
• Kentucky 
• Louisiana 
• Mississippi 
• New Mexico 
• Oklahoma 
• Pennsylvania 
• West Virginia  
• Wisconsin  

 

Thank you for your interest in ACA Engage 2026 and its educational offerings. Contact us at [email protected] with questions about ACA education or CE. 

It is the responsibility of each participating doctor to be aware of CE rules and requirements of the state(s) in which they are licensed, including acceptable topics for CE and license-renewal credit. Check with your state licensing board for the most current CE information and requirements for your state related to seminars, webinars, or on-demand learning.