The College of Chiropractors of Alberta protects and serves the public interest through regulation to ensure safe, competent and ethical chiropractic care. The CCOA’s regulatory role of protecting the public and patients in accordance with the Health Professions Act (including the Chiropractor Professions Regulation) is accomplished by: 1. registering Doctors of Chiropractic in Alberta 2. establishing a Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice, Bylaws and other practice guidelines 3. establishing, monitoring and evaluating professional, clinical and ethical standards 4. investigating complaints and initiating disciplinary proceedings when necessary 5. establishing a continuing professional competency program for all members