Expand the chiropractic family lifestyle within the community, country and the world with the wisdom gained from the highest level of pediatric expertise offered in the field.
The Diplomate Program is endorsed and certified by the Academy of Chiropractic Family Practice.
Diplomates from the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics (DACCP) assume the leadership role within the profession through ongoing participation in research and public education. DACCPs hold the honor, privilege and responsibility of carrying the torch for family chiropractic into their practices.
The purpose of the Diplomate Program is to offer chiropractors the educational and clinical experience to confidently and proficiently care for pregnant women and children. The intent of this program is to empower the chiropractor to expand the chiropractic family lifestyle within the community, country and the world.
The Diplomate Program is a 400-hour program that includes the 200-hour Pediatric Certification, as well as ten Diplomate-specific requirements that demonstrate clinical implementation of what was taught in the Pediatric Certification program. Most Diplomate requirements are in-office clinical applications and research projects. In addition, travel and expenses have been significantly minimized for the course work to allow the requirements to be more conducive to the practitioner’s schedule.
All chiropractors who have completed the Pediatric Certification program are eligible to apply for the Diplomate program. Additionally, all candidates applying for their Diplomate status must be up-to-date on the most recent Webster Certification requirements (taken in 2018 or later).
The Diplomate Program has 10 requirements, each designed to be a huge asset to your practice growth and success. All requirements must be completed within 2 years of the date that you apply.
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Chiropractors can register once they have completed the Pediatric Certification. There is a $100 application fee and a short essay requirement. Go to the Diplomate tab in your ICPA account and click on the “Apply for Enrollment” button to submit your application essay and pay the application fee. The Diplomate Coordinator will contact you when your application has been accepted.
Pay in Full: 1 payment of $3000. Payment must be made in full once your application is accepted.
Auto-Payment: 3 payments of $1100. The first payment is due once your application is accepted. Two more payments of $1100 will be charged to your card on file on the third and sixth months from your initial registration date.
Every two years, 12 hours of continuing education are required to maintain Diplomate status. Learn more: Continuing Education Requirement
