American Chiropractic Neurology Board receives national accreditation

American Chiropractic Neurology Board receives national accreditation
Oct 6, 2003
Dynamic Chiropractic
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Another Sign of Advancement for the Profession

The National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) has granted accreditation to the American Chiropractic Neurology Board (ACNB) diplomate program for five years. The accreditation, which runs through Aug. 31, 2008, marks the first time a chiropractic credentialing agency has received full accreditation from the NCCA.

The NCCA is the accrediting body of the National Organization for Competency Assurance (NOCA). The NCCA uses a peer-review process to establish accreditation standards and recognize organizations that comply with those standards. To qualify for accreditation, programs must meet a set of 21 standards in areas such as purpose; governance; resources; responsibilities to stakeholders; assessment instruments; recertification; and maintaining accreditation.

Certification programs may apply and be accredited by the NCCA if they demonstrate compliance with each accreditation standard. Receiving NCCA accreditation ensures the public and all concerned professions that a certification board represents the highest quality and standards in a given discipline.

The ACNB is responsible for program governance and decision-making in the specialty of chiropractic neurology. To become certified as a diplomate of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board (DACNB), a candidate must be a licensed doctor of chiropractic; complete an accredited ...