PRACTICE ACCREDITATION PROGRAM

Benefits of the COCA Practice Accreditation Program

• COCA practice accreditation gives due recognition for meeting high standards in chiropractic and osteopathic management, care and administration. Practitioners within the program are demonstrating their willingness to be responsible for the evaluation and elevation of their services, standards and quality of care offered to the public.
  
  
• COCA practice accreditation will enable you to market your practice to the general public, your patients and even to your professional colleagues, because your practice embraces and meets the highest standards achievable.
  
  
• COCA will support you by providing a visible practice accreditation decal to affix to your practice window, together with a poster promoting your accreditation and achievement. Also, as part of the program your will receive periodic practice accreditation newsletters packed with information of interest to you and your patients.

Who can apply

COCA practice accreditation is open to all chiropractic and osteopathic practices. Membership of COCA is not a pre-requisite to apply.

Term of the COCA Practice Accreditation Program

The initial term (or cycle) of the COCA practice accreditation program will be 3 years. Following your successful application for practice accreditation and practice visit report, you will not be required to make any further payment of fees during the first 3 year term.

At the 3 year anniversary date of your initial application, the COCA practice accreditation committee may then invite you to apply for re-accreditation, which involves a brief self-evaluation and payment of a nominal continuance fee, for a further three year term.

How do I make an application for COCA practice accreditation

1. To order your COCA Practice Accreditation Application, complete the order form below, visit COCA’s website www.coca.com.au or simply call COCA on 1300 13 9950.
2. Mail your completed order form, together with application fee to:
   COCA
   Practice Accreditation Committee
   PO Box 1010
   RINGWOOD Vic. 3134
3. Complete the Application requirements and forward the “material” to the COCA office.

Fees and closing dates for application

• Application fee of $220 (inc gst) is non-refundable.
• Applications close on 1 April and 1 October each year.
  This means if your application is received prior to these application dates and is successful, you will receive COCA practice accreditation for a 3 year term, commencing on either 1 June or 1 December.
• Cost of COCA practice accreditation program for 3 years $1,200 (inc gst), less, the cost of your initial application fee, if successful.