Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Is the Academy Diplomate designation (DACO) recognized by the American Chiropractic Association?

The ACA House of Delegates voted overwhelmingly on September 23, 2005, to recognize the Academy Diplomate examination process (DACO) retroactive to its first examination in April 2004. These results were obtained by the cooperation of the Orthopedic Coalition comprised of the Academy (ACO), the American College of Chiropractic Orthopedists (ACCO), and the Council on Chiropractic Orthopedics (CCO). The Academy thanks the ACA and the House of Delegates for this recognition.

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Do I have to pay a maintenance fee for my Academy Diplomate (DACO) credential?

No. The Academy's position is that the Diplomate credential (DACO OR DACBO) is an earned credential, similar to an academic Bachelor, Master, PhD or professional Doctor of Chiropractic degree that does not require one to pay a maintenance or usage fee. Your active membership with the Academy verifies your credential has been maintained.

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If I am currently not an active member of the Academy, can I still use the FACO on my stationery, curriculum vitae or my name?

NO. The FACO indicates that you are member, Fellow of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists. You would be holding yourself out as a member when in fact you are not a member. There are State Board regulations that prohibit false advertising. In the medico-legal arena this would be looked upon as inflating one’s Curriculum Vitae.

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How can I be involved with Academy activities:

Contact the Academy by e-mail (ACO@dcorthoacademy.com) to indicate your desire to become involved in Academy Committee activities. The Academy is continually looking for members who wish to participate in Academy activities.

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