Frequently Asked Questions

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Eligibility

Do I meet the education requirements to write the exams?

How do I get my CCEB certificate?

CCEB certificates are only issued upon successful completion of all required examinations and once official proof of graduation and a final transcript have been received. Confirmation of successful graduation must be received by the CCEB directly from the chiropractic program within three (3) months of the date of successful completion of the Clinical Examination, after which time the examination results will be deemed null and void, with no refund or credit given of fees paid for such examination.

What order do the exams have to be taken in?

The Written Examination must be successfully completed prior to attempting the Clinical Examination.

Can I write more than one exam in the same exam session?

No, the Written Component must be successfully completed prior to attempting the Clinical Component.

I have only taken the Written Cognitive Skills Examination (WCSE). Now what?

You will need to complete both the Written and Clinical Examinations.

Do I have to be a Canadian citizen to write the CCEB exams?

You do not have to be a Canadian citizen to take the CCEB exams.

What if my graduation date changes after I’ve completed all the exams?

Graduation must occur within three months of taking the Clinical Examination. If graduation has not occurred within that three-month period, then the candidate has not maintained their eligibility status and Clinical Examination results will be voided.

Your Application

What are the photo requirements?

Please email a passport-style photo (not a photo of a photo) of yourself, taken within the last year. Your photo may be rejected if it does not meet the following requirements.

  • Photo must be a clear, close-up, full front view of your face.
  • Photo must be taken against a well-lit, plain white or light-coloured background so that the applicant’s features are clearly distinguishable against the background. There should be enough contrast between the background and the traits or clothing.
  • Photo must be received by the application deadline.

Do you require my transcripts?

For each exam, we require your chiropractic program to email a Letter of Eligibility or copy of a final transcript confirming your cumulative GPA and expected date of graduation. This document must be received by the application deadline. When a final transcript is received, it will apply to all future CCEB exams.

I have not received any correspondence by email. What do I do?

All correspondence will be sent by email. You must add exams@cceb.ca to your contact list to ensure emails are not flagged as spam. The CCEB will send confirmation within 48 hours of receipt of application or correspondence. If you do not receive this confirmation, please contact us.

Payment

Can I pay over the phone?

No, the CCEB does not accept payments over the phone.

What are my payment options?

Exam fees must be remitted during the online application using the online payment processor. No other form of payment is accepted. The payment will be received by the CCEB in Canadian funds. If a refund is given, that will also be processed in Canadian funds. Any exchange rate calculated by the payment processor or credit card company is the responsibility of the candidate.

I tried paying online, but my credit card was not accepted. Why?

Please contact the payment processor directly if you experience any difficulties making payment. The CCEB cannot contact the payment processor on your behalf.

How do I apply for my licensing?

Once you have successfully completed all the CCEB exams and we have received a copy of your final transcript, the CCEB will issue your CCEB certificate and notify applicable regulatory bodies. You must contact these regulatory boards directly for licensing/registration. You cannot practice in Canada until you are authorized by the regulatory body to do so.

Can I get my money back if I cancel my application?

Does a no-show or cancellation count as an attempt?

An attempt means that you entered the exam administration, registered, and cleared security; a no-show or cancellation does not count as an attempt.

Examination

How are exams selected?

How are exam questions developed?

How are exam questions translated into French?

Our exam items are translated using a professional translator. Following the professional translation, our exam items are then reviewed by a translation committee that consists of practicing French chiropractors to ensure that the content is translated accurately to reflect chiropractic practice and terminology.

Who are the examiners for the Clinical (OSCE) exam?

Our examiners in the Clinical Examination are practicing chiropractors from across the country who have graduated from various chiropractic schools all over the world. All our examiners have been in active practice for a minimum of three years and have undertaken training to become examiners. We recruit examiners for our francophone administration from volunteers who are fluent in French.

How are French exams constructed?

French chiropractors are involved in the item writing and review process. French exams are translated by professional translators. Following the professional translation, our exam items are then reviewed by translation committee that is comprised of practicing French-speaking chiropractors to ensure that the content is translated accurately to reflect chiropractic practice and terminology.

Who are the patients for the Component C (OSCE) exam?

The CCEB uses standardized patients as part of our Clinical Examination. The standardized patients we use are actors who are trained, and work, as standardized patients for various regulated professions’ OSCE exams. We also use practicing chiropractors to act as the patients for some scenarios. Patients for our francophone administration are fluent in French.

Would studying old CCEB exam questions help me?

CCEB exam questions are constantly created, revised, and retired. 
Additionally, CCEB examinations are copyrighted and are not retired, sold, or distributed for any purpose.  Any claim that you are receiving CCEB materials is either false or a breach of the CCEB copyright.

Can I trade exam days with a friend?

No. If your assigned candidate ID number and your government-issued ID do not match the assigned registration time, you will not be permitted to enter the exam.

I’ve recently changed my name, do I need to let CCEB know?

Remote Proctoring

Results

How do you score my exam?

How is the pass score set?

When will I get my results?

Exam results are emailed within six to eight weeks of the exam date. Please be patient, but if you do not receive your results within eight weeks, please contact the CCEB.

Can I see my mark?

Candidates are provided with a Successful or Unsuccessful result. Candidates who receive an unsuccessful result also receive a performance report to assist them in understanding their exam performance.  Individual scores are not available to candidates under any circumstances. The exams are conducted for licensure purposes and as such are not a learning tool for candidates. The candidates’ exam papers and/or score forms are not available for review.