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Table 1 Definitions of educational standards used by the major regulatory bodies

From: Similarities and differences of a selection of key accreditation standards between chiropractic councils on education: a systematic review

Name of CCE

Definition of “educational standard”

CCE-Aust

Offers a rule or basis of comparison established in measuring or judging capacity, quantity, quality, content and value; criterion used as a model or pattern. Pg 20, 2009, Educational Standards for First Professional Awards Program in Chiropractic. CCE-Australasia [20]

CCE-Canada

No definition found [22],

ECC-Europe

Set of pre-determined criteria by which judgements and/or decisions are made to certify that an institution is providing an education and training to ensure that all its graduates achieve the core competencies. Pg 62, ECCE Standards, 2013.[21]

CCE-Int

No definition found [23]

CCE -USA

No definition found [19]

WFME

No definition found [15]