The fastest, easiest way to become a certified Oregon CA.
Everything Oregon requires — 8 hours of training, your hands-on log, exam prep, and a verifiable certificate — online and in one place, with your renewal tracked automatically every year after. Most students finish in a couple of evenings. Module 1 is free — start tonight.
Trusted by 660+ Oregon CAs since 2015 · No card needed to start
- ✓Account & intake Done
- ● 8-hour online course 0.0hrs
- ✓Hands-on training signed by Dr. Patel
- ✓Final exam Passed — 92%
How it works
Train on your own schedule — most students finish in a couple of evenings, with their hours and renewal tracked automatically.
Sign up, get your roadmap.
Answer five questions; we build your personal step-by-step Oregon path — training, paperwork, exam, deadlines.
Train at your pace.
Watch on any device, pick up where you left off, pass the final exam. Your hours are tracked automatically.
Certified — and never caught off guard again.
Your certificate is issued instantly, verifiable by any employer, and your renewal deadline is tracked for you every year.
Jason Young, DC
Chiropractic physician · Former president, Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Dr. Young has practiced in Corvallis, Oregon since 2008 and has trained Oregon chiropractic assistants for more than a decade. He holds a bachelor's degree in human biology and a master's in nutrition, served as an at-large director of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, and runs Body of Health Chiropractic & Wellness Center. He built ChiroSmarts to be the resource he wanted for his own staff: training that's actually clear about what Oregon requires, with nothing left to guess.
What students say
“I have been using ChiroSmarts and Dr. Young's CA initial training for over 6 years now and I strongly recommend it. He is a great communicator, is an engaging presenter that keeps the student engaged. This results in our new hire breezing through the licensing process and the practical training. Additionally, it is reasonably priced, and available on demand. I encourage everyone to use his classes.”
“I use ChiroSmarts to train all my new CAs, and they always rave about the education. The program is thorough, engaging, and sets them up for immediate success. Best of all, my assistants pass their exams on the very first try. Highly recommended!”
Courses
Free: the Oregon CA Certification Checklist
Every step from job offer to certificate — the training hours, the hands-on log, the state application, the exam — on one printable page. Enter your email and we'll send it over.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need this training before I can work in a chiropractic office?
You can be hired first — most CAs are. But Oregon requires certification before you perform clinical duties like therapies, so most clinics want you certified quickly. Our students typically finish the online training within a week of starting.
Is this the official Oregon certification?
ChiroSmarts provides the state-required training and tracks your completion. Certification itself is issued by the Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners after you complete training, apply, and pass the state's certification exam — and your roadmap walks you through every one of those steps.
How long does the training take?
The online portion is 8 hours of instruction. Watch it in two evenings or two weeks — your progress saves automatically, and your hours are tracked as you go. The 4 hands-on hours happen at your clinic with your supervising doctor, using the prep materials and signable log we provide.
How much does it cost?
Initial certification training is $149, and Module 1 is free before you pay anything. Renewal courses run $29–89. Your state certification fee is paid separately to the Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners — currently $175 for initial certification (which includes your background check). See the OBCE Chiropractic Assistant page (oregon.gov/obce) for current fees and to apply.
What if it's not for me?
Full refund within 14 days, as long as you haven't passed the final exam or been issued a certificate. And Module 1 is free, so you'll know what you're buying before you spend a dollar.
I was certified years ago through ChiroSmarts. Do you still have my records?
Every ChiroSmarts certificate carries a verification code that stays valid. You, an employer, or the board can confirm a past certification anytime on our public certificate verification page — just visit /verify and enter the code.
Who's behind this?
Dr. Jason Young — an Oregon chiropractor in active practice who has trained Oregon CAs for over a decade and previously served as an at-large director of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. You're learning the requirements from someone who has worked on both sides of them.