In 2005, the WFC produced its identity statement ,that chiropractors should be the spinal health experts in the health care system. This was followed by Palmer College of Chiropractic's statement that doctors of chiropractic should be the primary care professionals for spinal health and wellbeing. In an era of health transformation, the need for skilled spinal health professionals who can operate either alone or in a collaborative setting has never been greater. Low back pain has been identified as the leading global cause of disability, while neck pain ranks fourth in the same table. The persistent call for an evidence-based, biopsychosocial approach to healthcare means that today's chiropractors need to embrace a range of skills as they assess, treat, manage and promote spinal health. This WFC/ACC Education Conference will explore and address the necessary attributes of a spinal health expert in 2016 and beyond. It will focus specifically on the shift to collaborative teamwork in health and how the modern methods of knowledge transfer may drive changes in curricula and accreditation standards. We shall also be looking at the latest developments in the teaching and learning of manual treatment skills. With experts from around the world, both scholarly and practical aspects of this key area of chiropractic education will be presented and debated.
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