• Multiple Authors

• Accreditation / standards
• Chiropractic
• Education, Chiropractic / standards

The chiropractic profession plays a critical role in improving public health and promoting wellness through a natural and holistic approach to healthcare. High-quality chiropractic education is essential to ensuring that practitioners are well-equipped to provide safe, effective, and evidence-based care. The role of accrediting agencies is central to maintaining the integrity and quality of chiropractic education.

This document outlines a comprehensive set of standards for state regulatory boards to follow when evaluating and recognizing chiropractic accrediting agencies. These proposed standards are designed to establish consistent guidelines, ensure transparency, and promote accountability in the accreditation process.

The proposed standards cover key areas such as organizational integrity, curriculum quality, evaluation processes, resource management, and teach-out procedures. They also address issues of conflicts of interest, public transparency, and due process—critical elements for maintaining public trust and professional credibility.

By adopting these standards, state regulatory boards will create a framework that ensures chiropractic educational programs meet high-quality standards, preparing future practitioners to serve the public with excellence and integrity. These standards provide a clear and consistent foundation for recognizing accrediting agencies and holding them accountable for maintaining high levels of educational quality and institutional performance.

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