Forensic Diplomate

American Board of Forensic Professionals Educational Requirements for Diplomate Eligibility

A doctor seeking to qualify as a Board Certified Forensic Examiner (DABFP) of the American Board of Forensic Professionals (ABFP) must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 300 postgraduate hours in prescribed educational areas verified by transcript. Each category and the recommended number of hours are noted below.

The University of Bridgeport has incorporated an extensive web-based curriculum (CDI) which fulfills the didactic Part I core requirements. To satisfy the core requirements you have to complete 200 hours of the formal forensic online learning activities. You can complete them in any order that you like, based upon your clinical interest and available time.

For additional information regarding the online learning activities and/or to enroll: http://cdi.edu.au/forensics/info.php

Credit for each category is obtained by completing the minimum number of hours online from the University of Bridgeport or obtaining transcriptable credits from any institution having status with an accredited agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or program acceptable to the American Board of Forensic Professionals (ABFP). Any postgraduate/postdoctoral course used to meet these requirements is subject to approval and must be verified in writing by the ABFP.

The current requirements after January 01, 2016 are:

PART I - CORE REQUIREMENTS (200 hours)
PART II - FORENSICS (100 hours)
PART III - WRITTEN EXAMINATION (Forensics specific)

PART I - CORE REQUIREMENTS

The University of Bridgeport has incorporated an extensive web-based curriculum (CDI) which fulfills the didactic Part I core requirements. To satisfy the core requirements you have to complete 200 hours of the formal forensic online learning activities. You can complete them in any order that you like, based upon your clinical interest and available time. For additional information regarding the online learning activities and/or to enroll: http://cdi.edu.au/forensics/info.php

PART II - FORENSICS

The CFS, in conjunction with University of Bridgeport and ChiroCredit, has developed an online curriculum which fulfills the didactic Part II forensics requirements. To satisfy the forensic requirements you have to complete 100 hours (80 hours if you have successfully passed an ABFP International Impairment Rating Examination) of the forensic diplomate online learning activities.

PART III - WRITTEN & ORAL EXAMINATION (Forensic specific only)

A candidate may sit for the written & oral examination after completing Part II. Board certification (diplomate) will not be awarded until all of the required 300 hours of educational coursework are obtained (transcript verified) and a passing grade on the written examination is achieved.

The ABFP is extending advanced standing toward the core requirements for those Diplomates in other chiropractic specialties. Also, advanced standing is applicable toward the forensic specific courses to those who have completed Dr. Art Croft's Whiplash and Dr. Kenneth Ross' Expert Witness programs.

For details, more information and/or an examination application contact the ABFP chairperson:

S. Steven Baker, DC, DABFP
1615 N. Wilmot Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85712
520.323.2888
520.323.9102 fax