Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors Preceptorship Program

The Preceptorship program provides an opportunity for:

chiropractic students to gain patient experience in a clinical setting and develop a clear understanding of the ACAC's regulatory and association requirements

ACAC members to pass on experience, keep up-to-date with what is being taught at educational institutions and establish relationships with chiropractic students.

Qualifications and Limitations

Students must be within six months of graduation from an accredited chiropractic college
Preceptorship students may only perform duties/activities under the direct supervision of an approved and registered Alberta chiropractor

Application process

There are three components to the Preceptorship application:

1. Application form/contract between the ACAC and the student, must include an application fee of $150.

2. Application/contract between the ACAC and the member in whose clinic the student will serve the preceptorship

3. Application/contract between the ACAC and the student's college of attendance (must also include a certificate of liability insurance for the student)

All three documents must be completed, signed and sent to the ACAC for the Registrar to approve. The ACAC will inform the chiropractor, student and chiropractic college of the outcome.

If you have any questions about the Preceptorship program or process please contact Debra-Lynn Clouthier: 780.420.0932 or dclouthier@albertachiro.com.