What does being “regulated” mean?
In Nova Scotia, Chiropractic practitioners and practices are overseeen by a provincially legislated regulatory and licensing authority, just like other healthcare professions such as medicine, nursing, and dentistry .
Healthcare regulatory bodies set and enforce criteria for entry to practice, standards of practice, codes of ethics, and continuing education requirements to ensure practitioners provide safe, effective, and ethical care to their patients. By upholding these regulations, each regulatory body works to protect the public and maintain the integrity and professionalism of the profession it governs.
The Nova Scotia College of Chiropractors has the obligation under the government legislation (Chiropractic ACT and Regulated Health Professions Act), to ensure chiropractic practitioners:
- are educated and trained to national standards
- practice within a defined scope of practice
- adhere to strict Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics
- hold liability protection/coverage
- to meet continuing competency standards
- are accountable to a regulatory organization
- are accountable for maintaining accurate patient records
To obtain a license to practice Chiropractic in Nova Scotia or for more information please visit the Nova Scotia College of Chiropractors www.chiropractors.ns.ca.
For more information on the complaints process and how to file a complaint, visit COMPLAINTS PROCESS