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ACADEMY OF CHIROPRACTIC

PRESCOTT VALLEY, AZ · EIN 421504785 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE B60 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · www.dcorthoacademy.com
revenue
$74K
expenses
$60K
net assets
$160K
employees
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE, THROUGH A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION FOR BOARD CERTIFIED CHIROPRACTIC ORTHOPEDISTS, A VENUE FOR THE EXCHANGE OF CLINICAL INFORMATION, PROMOTE CONTINUING EDUCATION IN CHIROPRACTIC ORTHOPEDICS, PUBLISH A PEER REVIEWED JOURNAL, PROVIDE A SPECIALTY BOARD CERTIFICATION PROCESS AND MAINTAIN SPECIALTY CREDENTIALS THROUGH MAINTENANCE OF A COMPETENCY PROGRAM IN CHIROPRACTIC ORTHOPEDICS

profile · synthesized from sources

The organization offers post-doctoral training programs for chiropractic physicians, focusing on neuromusculoskeletal medicine and orthopedics. It prepares chiropractors to become board-certified specialists qualified to work in integrated healthcare settings such as Federally Qualified Health Centers and community clinics. The program combines online learning with onsite seminars and is recognized by the U.S. Army and Veterans Administration for tuition support.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Chiropractic Forensics Post-Doctoral Training Program
320-hour program preparing chiropractors in forensic evaluation, including medicolegal documentation and independent medical examinations.
Chiropractic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Residency
Three-year post-doctoral residency requiring academic and clinical training, leading to board certification through the International Academy of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine.
Chiropractic Orthopedics and Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (NMSM)
Post-doctoral training program for chiropractic physicians to become neuromusculoskeletal medicine specialists, including 300 hours of online and seminar-based education.
Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Classes
Continuing education courses approved for diplomates to maintain credentials, including topics like posture and motor control.
activities · 1 cluster

what they do

  • Chiropractic Education Accreditation & Certification 11 activities
    • Board Certification and Re-credentialing for Chiropractic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Specialists
      Qualifies, examines, and provides board certification and re-credentialing for chiropractic neuromusculoskeletal medicine specialists, including administering Part I and Part II certification examinations. This also includes a Maintenance of Credentials (MOC) program for diplomate doctors.
    • Board Certification and Re-credentialing for Chiropractic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Specialists
      Qualifies, examines, and provides board certification and re-credentialing for chiropractic neuromusculoskeletal medicine specialists. This includes administering Part I and Part II certification examinations and a Maintenance of Credentials (MOC) program for diplomate doctors.
    • Board Certification and Re-credentialing for Chiropractic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Specialists
      Qualifies, examines, and provides board certification and re-credentialing for chiropractic neuromusculoskeletal medicine specialists, including administering Part I and Part II certification examinations. This also includes a Maintenance of Credentials (MOC) program for diplomate doctors.
    • Certifying Board for US Army Doctors of Chiropractic
      Serves as the certifying board for Doctors of Chiropractic contracted by the US Army.
    • Chiropractic Neuromusculoskeletal Specialist Certification
      Qualifies, examines, and provides board certification and re-credentialing for chiropractic neuromusculoskeletal medicine specialists, including administration of Part I and Part II certification examinations with scheduled exam dates in 2025 and 2026.
    • Development and Maintenance of Clinical Practice Standards
      Regularly reviews and updates the Job Analysis for Chiropractic Orthopedics in 5-year cycles, incorporating evidence-based advances; currently updating the IANM Pillars of Practice for the 2025–2030 period, including job analyses from seven subspecialties.
    • Organizational Evolution and Professional Identity Development
      Transitioned from The Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists (ACO) to The International Academy of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (IANM) in 2018–2019, updating its name and retitling its foundational Job Analysis to the IANM Pillars of Practice to better reflect the scope of nonsurgical neuromusculoskeletal medicine.
    • Review and Update of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Standards
      Reviews and updates its "Pillars of Practice" (formerly "Job Analysis for Chiropractic Orthopedics") in 5-year cycles, incorporating evidence-based advances in knowledge and skills, and including focused job analyses from seven subspecialties.
    • Review and Update of Pillars of Practice for Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
      Reviews and updates its "Pillars of Practice" (formerly "Job Analysis for Chiropractic Orthopedics") in 5-year cycles, incorporating evidence-based advances in knowledge and skills, and including focused job analyses from seven subspecialties.
    • US Military Chiropractic Certification
      Serves as the certifying board for Doctors of Chiropractic contracted by the US Army, ensuring qualified specialists meet military healthcare standards.
    • Updating Pillars of Practice for Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
      Reviews and updates its "Pillars of Practice" (formerly Job Analysis for Chiropractic Orthopedics) in 5-year cycles, incorporating evidence-based advances and covering specific subspecialties for future timeframes (e.g., 2025-2030).
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$74K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue
Investment income$1860%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$60K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out$500
balance sheet
Total assets$160K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$160K
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +46.4%
relationships · 23

who they work with

  • American Chiropractic Association Partner — Presents collaborative educational content on evidence-based chiropractic and interprofessional collaboration.
  • American Chiropractic Association Partner — Recognizes the Chiropractic Orthopedic Certification Examination and D.A.C.O. designation administered by the Academy.
  • American College of Chiropractic Consultants (ACCC) Partner — Provides MOC-approved hours.
  • American College of Chiropractic Orthopedists Partner — Collaborates on educational presentations related to spinal imaging, whiplash, and residency training.
  • American College of Chiropractic Orthopedists Partner — Part of an inter-organization coalition with the Academy to administer the Chiropractic Orthopedic Certification Examination and D.A.C.O. designation.
  • American College of Chiropractic Orthopedists (ACCO) Partner — Provides MOC-approved hours.
  • ArmyIgnitED Government — Approved training provider for Army chiropractors, with tuition and exam fees covered by the ArmyIgnitED program.
  • ArmyIgnitED Government — Approved training provider for Army chiropractors, with tuition and exam fees covered by the program.
  • Council on Chiropractic Orthopedics Partner — Collaborates with the Academy in administering the Chiropractic Orthopedic Certification Examination and D.A.C.O. designation.
  • Council on Forensic Sciences (CFS) Partner — Provides MOC-approved hours.
  • Cox educational program Partner — Provides MOC-approved hours.
  • Department of Veterans Affairs Government — Approved the NMSM program for VA tuition payment or reimbursement for participating chiropractors.
  • Department of Veterans Affairs Government — Approves the program for VA reimbursement of tuition for participating chiropractors.
  • Florida Chiropractic Physician Association Partner — Partners on presentations covering chronic pain, neuromusculoskeletal conditions, and enhanced payments.
  • IAN Medicine Partner — Collaborates with neuromusculoskeletal medicine specialists in patient care and condition management.
  • International Academy of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Partner — Collaborates to provide board certification eligibility for program graduates.
  • International Academy of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Partner — Collaborates to provide board certification opportunities for program graduates.
  • PostGradDC Partner — Provides MOC-approved hours.
  • The American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists (ABCO) Partner — Developed as a specialty board for chiropractic orthopedics.
  • United States Army Government — Provides IgnitED approval for advanced-level education for US Army contracted Doctors of Chiropractic, for whom IANM is the certifying board.
  • United States Army Government — Received IgnitED approval for the University of Bridgeport to provide advanced-level education for US Army contracted Doctors of Chiropractic, for whom IANM is the certifying board.
  • University of Bridgeport Partner — Congratulated for receiving the United States Army’s IgnitED approval to provide advanced-level education for US Army contracted Doctors of Chiropractic; sponsors post-graduate level studies that meet IANM eligibility requirements.
  • University of Bridgeport Partner — Sponsors post-graduate level studies with 300 online hours and 50 contact hours that meet IANM eligibility requirements for certification.