Prince Edward Island has introduced new Chiropractors Regulations under the Regulated Health Professions Act, replacing the previous framework established under the former Chiropractic Act. The regulations designate chiropractic as a regulated health profession and continue the Prince Edward Island Chiropractic Association as the Prince Edward Island College of Chiropractors, giving it responsibility for governing the profession under the province’s broader health professions legislation.

The regulations define chiropractic as a health profession focused on assessing the spine, joints, associated tissues, and nervous system, treating neuro-musculoskeletal conditions through spinal and joint manipulation and other therapies, providing health advice and counselling, and participating in research, education, management, and administrative activities related to professional practice. Individuals registered with the College are entitled to use the title “chiropractor.”

The registration system is divided into three categories: general, provisional, and special registration. General registration is available to applicants who satisfy all legislative and regulatory requirements or who are directed to be registered or reinstated by the College Council. Former members whose registration has lapsed may apply for reinstatement within three years. To qualify for general registration, applicants must graduate from a chiropractic degree program accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education Canada or complete an education program the College considers substantially equivalent.

The regulations also introduce clear currency of practice requirements to ensure registrants maintain current knowledge and clinical skills. Applicants must, within the previous three years, either complete an approved chiropractic education program, actively practise without restrictions to a level acceptable to the Council, or complete a satisfactory refresher program. Professional liability protection is strengthened by requiring chiropractors to maintain insurance coverage of at least $5 million per claim or occurrence, with an aggregate limit of at least $5 million, excluding legal or court costs. Registrants must also maintain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid at a level approved by the Council.

The regulations clearly define the professional activities chiropractors are authorized to perform. These include diagnosing diseases, disorders, and conditions affecting the spine, joints, and associated tissues where the diagnosis will be relied upon in healthcare decisions; performing spinal and joint manipulations using high-velocity, low-amplitude thrusts; manipulating the coccyx through procedures beyond the anal verge; ordering or applying ionizing radiation for musculoskeletal X-rays; using non-ionizing radiation and sound energy for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes; and ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests that do not involve prescribed forms of energy.

Prince Edward Island (767/2026) Jul 22, 2026
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