How to Protect Your Practice: Sexual Boundaries and Misconduct in Chiropractic

Includes a Live Web Event on 11/10/2026 at 12:00 PM (EST)

This online course provides US-based chiropractors and manual therapists with comprehensive training on sexual boundaries, professional conduct, and misconduct prevention. It emphasizes United States-specific laws, disciplinary standards, informed consent, power imbalances, and documentation requirements. The course prepares chiropractors to identify, prevent, and appropriately respond to boundary violations while safeguarding patient safety and licensure.

Upon completion of this course, the chiropractor will be able to:

Define sexual boundaries and sexual misconduct under the law
Identify behaviors that constitute unprofessional conduct per CBCE standards
Explain how power imbalance affects consent in chiropractic care
Recognize high-risk clinical situations for boundary violations
Apply preventive strategies consistent with chiropractic regulations
Describe disciplinary, civil, and criminal consequences of misconduct
Implement documentation and office policies that reduce liability
Uses case examples and discussion questions to help clinicians identify boundary crossings, violations, and appropriate responses.

This course is designed to align with nationally recognized ethical, legal, and professional standards governing chiropractic practice in the United States, including:

Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards (FCLB)
FCLB Providers of Approved Continuing Education (PACE) Program standards
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) professional practice expectations
State Chiropractic Licensing Boards and Chiropractic Practice Acts
Applicable state administrative rules governing professional conduct and disciplinary actions
Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules
State continuing education requirements for ethics and professional responsibility, where applicable

This course is worth 1 CE in ACA-approved and PACE-accepted states.

Gilda Gilak, DC, MS

Dr. Gilak's journey toward excellence in healthcare began with her pursuit of knowledge in the life sciences. She obtained her Bachelor's Degree, majoring in Cellular Biology and minoring in Microbiology, setting a solid foundation for her future endeavors. In 2005, she attained her doctorate in Chiropractic from the esteemed Southern California University of Health and Sciences. Driven by an insatiable thirst for learning, Dr. Gilak continued her academic pursuits, earning a Master's in Human Nutrition in 2016. Her profound understanding of nutrition complements her chiropractic expertise, enabling her to provide holistic patient care. In 2020, she received the prestigious certification of Certified Primary Spine Practitioner from the University of Pittsburgh, specializing in treating spine-related injuries. Professional Experience:

Dr. Gilak's healthcare journey led her to specialize in work-related injuries. Over the years, she has been actively involved in treating and managing patients afflicted with neuromusculoskeletal conditions stemming from myriad causes, including degenerative diseases, repetitive stress injuries, and slip-and-fall accidents. After completing her education, Dr. Gilak honed her skills by working in various multidisciplinary practices, expanding her knowledge and experience in personal and work-related injuries. Her certification further validated her commitment to excellence as a qualified medical examiner by the Division of Workers' Compensation.