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 A Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist is an individual in the field of chiropractic who is a specialist in evaluating the function of the brain and nervous system. At one time, it was thought that the brain and nervous system were hard wired and unable to change. This has since been proven false with the discovery of “neuroplasticity” is that the brain and nervous system are malleable, plastic, and changeable. (It is like walking through a field of tall grass. The first time you walk through it, you can’t look behind you and tell where you’ve been. However, if you continue to walk on it repeatedly, you will eventually be able to see the path.)
 With an in-depth under-standing of “neuroplasticity,” a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist will strive to change their patient’s neurological functioning by utilizing techniques firmly based in neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neuroscience. Some of the techniques used to create these changes include: cognitive exercises, visual stimulation, auditory stimulation, warm or cool air irrigation to the inner ear, computerized brain timing exercises, balance exercises, eye tracking exercises, light therapy, and adjustments of the spine and extremities. It is the correct application of these techniques that allows hope to be offered for those who have not been able to be helped by traditional methods.
To achieve the designation of “Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist”, an individual must:
- hold the degree of Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) from a CCE accredited college or its equivalent
- successfully complete a post doctoral program in neurology of 300 credit hours from a chiropractic college, university, institution, foundation or agency whose program is approved by the continuing education committee of the Commission for the Accreditation of Graduate Education in Neurology (CAGEN)
- demonstrate competency in successfully passing a series of rigorous written and oral board examinations.
 Upon successful completion of the above three requirements, the American Chiropractic Neurology Board (ACNB) awards the credential of DIPLOMATE OF THE AMERICAN CHIROPRACTIC NEUROLOGY BOARD (DACNB.) The Diplomate Program in Neurology Certification awarded by the ACNB is fully accredited by the National Commission for Certification Agencies (NCCA) and the accreditation body of the National Organization for Competency Assurance (N OCA.)
The ACNB is the only specialty certification agency for the chiropractic profession that is fully accredited by NCCA. NCCA's standards exceed the requirements set forth by the American Psychological Association and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. NOCA is the leader in setting quality standards for credentialing organizations.
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