Chiropractic Therapy Assistant
Since its release in 2000, the Chiropractic Therapy Assistant (CTA) mission has been to educate and support the chiropractic paraprofessional by providing high quality clinical instruction and resources. Additionally, the CTA Program and CTA State Examination meet the requirements set forth by the TN General Assembly and TN Board of Chiropractic Examiners requiring that all chiropractic assistants performing therapy on patients be licensed and certified by the state.
The Tennessee Board of Chiropractic Examiners requires completion of:
- an approved 50-hour instructional program,
- passage of the CTA State Exam, and
- accrual of 1,200 clinical internship hours to become a state-certified CTA.
CTA TRAINING PROGRAM
In an effort to benefit you as a CA and your doctor’s practice, this structured program has been created in two distance learning formats designed to prepare you for all the requirements of a Chiropractic Therapy Assistant. Included in both program formats (Online or Print/Online options) are the CTA textbook, video modules and practical workbook which serves as your guide to complete your study.
CTA STATE EXAM
Every chiropractic assistant who seeks to perform therapy in Tennessee must meet educational criteria and pass the state examination prior to performing CTA duties. Program applicants are eligible to apply for the CTA State Exam upon completion of educational components.
EXAM FORMATS & OPPORTUNITIES
The CTA State Exam is conveniently offered both online and in-person.
CTA State Exam Online via Live Remote Proxy
The TN CTA State Examination is offered online as an option for those who prefer online testing or who have schedule or travel limitations. For the online examination, examinees are proctored via a live video proxy website using the individual’s webcam/audio feed from start to finish of their exam session.
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS: PC OR MAC (phones, tablets, and Chromebooks will not work), Web camera & mic, high speed internet connection (no hotspot or tethered connections).
You will receive email notification of your exam score once the exam answers and proctored session have been fully reviewed (typically within 72 business hours), along with important information pertaining to TN CTA licensure.
CTA State Exam at the TCA Office
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2 p.m. CT are reserved at the TCA office in Nashville for CTA State Examinations. Special requests for alternate days may be made. Exam applications for in-person locations must be submitted at least a week in advance.
CTA State Exam at TCA Regional Events
We provide an exam opportunity at our regional seminars, for further convenience.
2025 Regional Exam Opportunities include*:
- Saturday, February 1 – Memphis, TN (West Seminar)
- Saturday, February 22 – Kingsport, TN (Upper East Seminar)
- Saturday, June 7 – Pigeon Forge, TN (Spring Seminar)
- Saturday, August 16 – Murfreesboro, TN (Southern Chiropractic Conference)
*To accommodate practices across the state, the TCA accepts interest in regional exams and will schedule dates when sufficient interest is confirmed.
Click Here to Register for the TN CTA Exam
CTA CLINICAL INTERNSHIP
Upon passing the exam, the individual may begin a supervised clinical internship and is exempt from certification requirements, as defined in Rule 0260-05, for one (1) year, unless an extension is granted by the Board.
CTA HANDBOOK
The CTA Handbook takes you step by step through the requirements and can provide answers to all your questions related to this certification and licensure process.
Download the CTA Handbook for Tennessee
Need assistance? Please email: info@ctaprogram.com
It is important to be knowledgeable of your state’s requirements, if applicable, for chiropractic assistants to become certified or licensed. For CTA Program information for those outside of Tennessee, click here.