INSTITUTIONAL PLANS...
* The Schola Chiropractica Barcelona plans to open in October 2009. Endorsement from the Asociación Española de Quiropráctica (AEQ) has already been obtained. We have also signed a collaborative agreement with Pompeu Fabra de Barcelona University to develop together the last two years of the five year program.
* Meanwhile, we are working hard to...
* Obtain candidate status with the European Council on Chiropractic Education (ECCE). Full accreditation from ECCE can only be granted when the first students graduate, in approximately 2014.
* Sign collaborative agreements with overseas colleges for staff and student exchanges.
It is important for you to know...
* There is no accrediting body in Spain. The only organisation
which deals with chiropractic in Spain is the AEQ (Asociación Española
de Quiropráctica). In October of 2007 the idea was officially presented
to the AEQ at which point the AEQ voted to endorse the project. During
the coming months, the process of applying for accreditation with the
ECCE will begin.
* At present, chiropractic in not regulated in Spain and all
chiropractors are free to practice here. We are not yet allowed to
establish an official governing body known as "Un Colegio de
Quiroprácticos". This will eventually be established to regulate the
practice of chiropractic in Spain."
* International students should check regulations for the practice
of chiropractic in their own country before considering studying at the
Schola Chiropractica Barcelona. Accreditation can only be granted upon
the graduation of the first group of students and is subject to the
college meeting all the requirements of the ECCE as outlined in the
document "Accreditation procedures and standards in undergraduate
chiropractic education and training".
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