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Key Facts: CCEA Skills Assessment Exam
2 stages
Desktop Audit plus CBA where required
CCEA overview of assessment process
10 sections
Stage 2 written and practical sections
CCEA Candidate Guide
50%
Written-section pass mark
CCEA Candidate Guide
3 attempts
Maximum attempts per Stage 2 section
CCEA Candidate Guide
A$370
Cultural Safety Training fee
CCEA assessment forms and fees
A$303 + A$485
Board general registration application plus national registration fee
Chiropractic Board fees
For 2026 planning, au-allied-chiro should be represented as the CCEA Skills Assessment and Competency Based Assessment pathway, not as a generic Ahpra-only exam. Current official facts include Stage 1 Desktop Audit for all candidates, Stage 2 written and practical assessment where required, Part 1/Part 2 written section timings and 50% pass marks, Part 3 practical entry-level competence sections, Cultural Safety Training becoming mandatory from the Auckland Stage 2 assessment in June 2026, CCEA fees from 1 July 2025, and separate Chiropractic Board registration fees.
Sample CCEA Skills Assessment Practice Questions
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1Which statement best describes CCEA's role for overseas qualified chiropractors seeking Australia or New Zealand registration?
2A candidate asks whether CCEA assessment success means they are automatically registered as a chiropractor in Australia. What is the best answer?
3When does Stage 1 Desktop Audit processing begin?
4A candidate submits a complete Stage 1 Desktop Audit application with all required documents and payment. What processing timeframe should they understand may apply?
5Which pathway step applies to all candidates from their country of residence?
6Which form is intended for an Australia or New Zealand qualified or registered chiropractor seeking a migration assessment?
7Which candidate should use Form B?
8A candidate's chiropractic qualification is not recognised by CCEA as an accredited program and requires individualised assessment. Which form fits this situation?
9Which form is used to request an update to a previous CCEA certificate or statement?
10Which form is intended for candidates directed by the Chiropractic Board of Australia or New Zealand Board to sit a written assessment and/or OSCE?
About the CCEA Skills Assessment Exam
The CCEA Skills Assessment for Migration and/or Registration as a Chiropractor is the assessment pathway for overseas-qualified chiropractors seeking migration suitability and/or eligibility for registration in Australia or New Zealand. CCEA assesses qualifications, knowledge, clinical skills, and professional attributes. In Australia, the Chiropractic Board of Australia and Ahpra make the final registration decision after the candidate satisfies all Board registration standards.
Assessment
The CCEA pathway has two stages. Stage 1 is a Desktop Audit for all candidates seeking migration and/or registration assessment. Stage 2 Competency Based Assessment, where required, has Part 1 Written Basic Competency, Part 2 Written Clinical Competency, Part 3 Practical Clinical Competency, and Cultural Safety Training for candidates required to complete it from the Auckland Stage 2 assessment in June 2026.
Time Limit
Stage 1 Desktop Audit may take up to six weeks after all documents and payment are received. Stage 2 is conducted over multiple consecutive days in Australia or New Zealand. Published timing includes Part 1 papers of 1 hour and 2 hours; Part 2 papers of 2 hours, 2 hours, 1 hour, and 1 hour; and Part 3 practical sections of 1 hour, 30 minutes, 30 minutes, and 15 minutes. Cultural Safety Training is about 5 hours.
Passing Score
Written sections use a 50% pass mark. Practical sections require entry-level competence. Candidates must demonstrate competence in every required section, with up to three attempts at each section and a 3-year-and-1-month window from initial assessment to complete all outstanding components.
Exam Fee
CCEA fees from 1 July 2025: Form A A$884, Form B A$1009, Form C A$1446, Form D A$499, Form E A$2226 practical only or A$3557 written and practical; Stage 2 Part 1 A$447, Part 2 A$1331, Part 3 A$2226; Cultural Safety Training A$370; Stage 1 appeal A$281 and Stage 2 appeal A$562; certificate or outcome-letter reissue A$83. CCEA states fees will adjust from 1 July 2026. Chiropractic Board fees effective 18 September 2025 list general registration application A$303 and registration A$485 nationally, or A$441 for NSW registrants. (Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia (CCEA))
CCEA Skills Assessment Exam Content Outline
Desktop Audit
Application forms A-E, recognised accredited programs, non-recognised qualifications, updated assessment requests, Board-directed candidates, document submission, six-week timing, and eligibility for Stage 2.
Written Basic Competency
Principles of chiropractic, foundational biomedical sciences, written paper timing, MCQ and written response formats, and minimum score expectations.
Written Clinical Competency
Neurology, orthopaedics, differential diagnosis, organ systems, diagnostic imaging, radiographic practice, radiation safety, skeletal views, and case management.
Practical Clinical Competency
Clinical viva, manipulative skills technique, image interpretation, radiographic positioning, informed consent, safe technique, patient communication, and clinical proficiency.
CST, Results, and Registration
Cultural Safety Training, result release, supplementary written assessments, practical resits, appeal windows, special consideration, candidate conduct, migration separation, and Board registration fees.
How to Pass the CCEA Skills Assessment Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Written sections use a 50% pass mark. Practical sections require entry-level competence. Candidates must demonstrate competence in every required section, with up to three attempts at each section and a 3-year-and-1-month window from initial assessment to complete all outstanding components.
- Assessment: The CCEA pathway has two stages. Stage 1 is a Desktop Audit for all candidates seeking migration and/or registration assessment. Stage 2 Competency Based Assessment, where required, has Part 1 Written Basic Competency, Part 2 Written Clinical Competency, Part 3 Practical Clinical Competency, and Cultural Safety Training for candidates required to complete it from the Auckland Stage 2 assessment in June 2026.
- Time limit: Stage 1 Desktop Audit may take up to six weeks after all documents and payment are received. Stage 2 is conducted over multiple consecutive days in Australia or New Zealand. Published timing includes Part 1 papers of 1 hour and 2 hours; Part 2 papers of 2 hours, 2 hours, 1 hour, and 1 hour; and Part 3 practical sections of 1 hour, 30 minutes, 30 minutes, and 15 minutes. Cultural Safety Training is about 5 hours.
- Exam fee: CCEA fees from 1 July 2025: Form A A$884, Form B A$1009, Form C A$1446, Form D A$499, Form E A$2226 practical only or A$3557 written and practical; Stage 2 Part 1 A$447, Part 2 A$1331, Part 3 A$2226; Cultural Safety Training A$370; Stage 1 appeal A$281 and Stage 2 appeal A$562; certificate or outcome-letter reissue A$83. CCEA states fees will adjust from 1 July 2026. Chiropractic Board fees effective 18 September 2025 list general registration application A$303 and registration A$485 nationally, or A$441 for NSW registrants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is au-allied-chiro an Ahpra-only exam?
No. Overseas-qualified chiropractors use the CCEA skills assessment pathway for migration and/or registration assessment. The Chiropractic Board of Australia and Ahpra make final registration decisions after CCEA assessment and Board standards are satisfied.
How many stages are in the CCEA pathway?
There are two main stages: Stage 1 Desktop Audit and, where required, Stage 2 Competency Based Assessment. Stage 2 includes written basic competency, written clinical competency, practical clinical competency, and Cultural Safety Training when required.
Does CCEA publish a fixed number of written questions?
No. CCEA publishes section structure, timing, written formats, and sample questions, but not a fixed official question count for each written paper.
What is the written pass mark?
The CCEA Candidate Guide lists a 50% pass mark for written sections. Practical sections require demonstration of entry-level competence.
Where is Stage 2 completed?
Stage 2 is undertaken in Australia or New Zealand over multiple consecutive days. It is not a remote written-only test.
Does successful CCEA assessment guarantee Australian registration?
No. CCEA assessment success supports the registration application, but the Chiropractic Board of Australia and Ahpra may have additional requirements, and registration is a separate decision.