Hello, fellow animal chiropractic enthusiasts! Welcome to another episode of the State of Chiropractic Podcast. I'm thrilled to be your host, and today's episode is a special update featuring Bharon Hoag, where we dive into the latest developments within the animal chiropractic community.
In this delayed but highly anticipated video, Bharon starts by addressing the reasons behind the timing, emphasizing his commitment to providing valuable content rather than rushing for the sake of it. He shares insights into the challenges faced by animal chiropractors in various states and the critical mission to standardize practices across the nation.
Stay tuned as we explore Bharon's recent conversations, particularly with the president of the Animal Chiropractic Board of America (ABCA), and learn about the exciting vision for the future of animal chiropractic. Discover the proposed solutions to streamline education, certification processes, and create a unified direction for the community.
This episode is not just an update; it's a call to action. Bharon discusses the roles of organizations like the CDC, the importance of collaboration, and how each one of you can contribute to the movement. So, grab your headphones and join us on this insightful journey into the evolving landscape of animal chiropractic.
Mission of Animal Chiropractic:
- Goal: Standardize language across all 50 states for animal chiropractors.
- Objective: Grant certification holders the right to access and treat animals without direct supervision, referral, or fear of retribution from veterinary boards.
- Challenges: Vet boards targeting animal chiropractors in several states.
Background Conversations:
- Bharon's efforts over the past five months to understand the complex landscape of animal chiropractic.
- Acknowledges existing disorganization and inefficiency in the field, similar to challenges in regular chiropractic.
- Emphasizes the mission to not just fix immediate problems but to standardize processes for future success.
ABC Conversation:
- Recent conversation with the president of the ABCA (Animal Chiropractic Board of America).
- Positive outcome and increased confidence to share information.
- Vision: Standardize the education and certification process across the United States.
Standardization Efforts:
- Current challenges: Multiple organizations, different testing processes, and certification confusion.
- Proposed Solution: Standardize the process, create a mutual relationship between ABCA and IVCA, and simplify testing and education access.
Roles of ABCA and IVCA:
- Certify Schools: Ensure proper education with a focus on chiropractic principles.
- Certify Providers: Verify individual competency through a standardized testing process.
- Create Value: Promote the value of ABCA certification to vets, states, and animal owners.
Collaboration with CDC:
- CDC's role: Defend and support animal chiropractors in a controlled and effective manner.
- Encourages support for ABCA and IVCA, emphasizing the need for unity in the direction of the animal chiropractic community.
Call to Action:
- Urges animal chiropractors to support ABCA and IVCA.
- Requests inclusion in the organization's database for coordinated efforts in legislative battles.
- Website: www.defendchiropractic.org/animalchiro
