Meeting FAQ
GENERAL QUESTIONS
NOTICE: ICAK-USA is continues to monitor the COVID-19 mandates and is moving forward with holding 2021 ICAK-USA Homecoming July 29-August 1 in Minneapolis, MN. The health of our members and attendees is our number one priority.
Will there be a hybrid option for the 2021 Homecoming?
At this time we are planning on an in-person meeting only. If the format or viewing options change we will advise the membership accordingly.
What measures will be taken to ensure the safety of attendees regarding COVID-19?
Due to the changing environment and updates to state and local mask mandates, we will update all attendees on what will be required closer to date. Please be prepared for potential mask mandates, social distancing and please take measures not to attend if you are sick or experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19.
Is the 2021 ICAK-USA 'Homecoming' the same as the 'Annual Meeting'?
Yes! ICAK-USA has rebranded the meeting as a Homecoming. You will still see and hear from AK historians and doctors that use AK in their practice. Demonstration, networking and meeting with vendors one on one is still part of the program.
Who can attend the 2021 ICAK-USA Homecoming?
Any clinical professional who has a license to diagnose and in-school students from an accredited chiropractic college are encouraged to participate.
Who can attend the Saturday Awards Reception?
All registered attendees can attend the Awards Reception on Saturday. Additional event tickets can be purchased through registration for any spouse/guest.
Are there day passes?
ICAK-USA will issue a pass for one day at a reduced rate of $250. If additional days are requested then the full conference rate applies. If you are interested in a 1-day rate, please contact the Central Office for details. Please note that ICAK-USA does not offer passes to visit the exhibit hall only.
What is the cost to register?
- Doctor Members registration is $600, after June 1 $700
- Doctor Non-Members is $850.
- Student registration is $325 for in-school members and $350 for in-school student non-members. See Scholarship & Discounts below.
- Vendors are $1550 for members and $1900 for non-members (includes table top exhibit and 2 reps). Additional reps are $600 each.
Will there be a Skills Room?
No there will not be a skills room this year. Again, the health of our members and attendees is our number one priority.
What is the payment policy? What is the cancellation policy?
All registration fees must be received prior to arriving onsite in Minneapolis. Vendors must have their payments made no later than July 12 in order to secure their space.
Registrants can cancel until July 17 will no penalty. Refunds will NOT be issued if a cancellation is received after July 17.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Does ICAK-USA apply for CE’s in my state? What does it cost for CE’s?
ICAK-USA partners with Parker University and PACE for program accreditation. ICAK-USA applies to all states EXCEPT: AZ, FL, OK and TN.
CE Certificates are emailed out to attendees by Parker University PostGrad Department following the program and before 12/31/21. PACE states will receive their processed certificates via email from the ICAK-USA Central Office.
Signing up for CE requires the following information: State, State License Number and FIN/SSN/NPI in order to complete the submission.
You may apply up to 2 states for the fee of $95.
How are CE’s accounted for? What about session attendance?
PACE and Parker University assist in determining the number of hours for our overall program. Each state can approve or deny the applications and reset the number of hours based on the submission. Each state is unique on how calculations are made and which category each session is assigned.
ICAK-USA will be using a completion form to verify attendance in sessions for Continuing Education. Attendance reports will be sent through our resources to calculate the number of hours each attendee is to be issued following the meeting.
PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
What are Pre-Conference Workshops?
Pre-Conference Workshops are optional 4-hour sessions conducted by one presenter. They allow for additional CE (if applicable) and attendees can register for a workshop for an additional $120.* All funds collected go to ICAK-USA Research.
SCHOLARSHIPS & DISCOUNTS
Are there Scholarship opportunities and first year doctor members?
Supreme Nutrition is once again offering scholarships for ICAK-USA student members and first year physicians to attend the 2021 ICAK-USA Homecoming, July 29- August 1 in Minneapolis, MN.
Each recipients will be awarded $325 towards their 2021 meeting registration.
To qualify you must:
1) Be a student or first year doctor member in good standing with ICAK-USA
2) Submit a copy of your student ID or professional license to info@supremenutritionproducts.com
3) Write a one page paper either of a case history of yours using AK or explaining why you think AK is an invaluable tool in an alternative medicine practice
Scholarships are limited and will be given out on a first come basis. Supreme Nutrition has awarded 97 scholarships in the past three years totaling $26,000.All paper submissions must be received by info@supremenutritionproducts.com no later than June 1, 2021 to qualify.
Lance West Endowment Scholarship
Each year, the ICAK-U.S.A. offers the Lance West Endowment Fund Award, which was established on February 1, 1997, in memory of Dr. C. Lance West of Toledo, OH. This year,the award will be presented to a well-deserving student who has been endorsed by a Board-Certified Teacher.
This Award is intended to provide tuition assistance for basic 100-hour AK courses tooutstanding students. The ICAK-U.S.A. is able to offer the recipient a $300 cash award. Ifyou would like to apply for the Lance West Endowment Fund Award, please request an application form from acapra@dci-kansascity.com and remit to the ICAK-USA Central Office no later than June 15.
Please note that your form must be endorsed by a DIBAK in good standing of the ICAK-USA before submission. All applications will be reviewed by Dr. David Engel and the recipient will be notified in July 2021 prior to the ICAK-USA Homecoming.
Please contact the ICAK-USA Central Office if you have questions or need additional information, 913-384-5336 or email icak@dci-kansascity.com.