CALIFORNIA BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS

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CALIFORNIA BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS

District 4

License Date: N/A

FCLB Member: Yes

Website: https://www.chiro.ca.gov/

License Verification:

Regulatory Language:

The Federation does not provide interpretation of the scope of practice laws or rules of any chiropractic licensing authority, nor can we provide specific details regarding licensing requirements. The educational and testing requirements for each State or Province set forth in this Directory are intended as a general guide. It is strongly recommended that anyone interested in becoming licensed in a particular State or Province contact the Board office or the Secretary of the respective board to secure current and complete details before matriculating in any school.

The Federation does not provide interpretation of the scope of practice laws or rules of any chiropractic licensing authority, nor can we provide specific details regarding licensing requirements. The educational and testing requirements for each State or Province set forth in this Directory are intended as a general guide. It is strongly recommended that anyone interested in becoming licensed in a particular State or Province contact the Board office or the Secretary of the respective board to secure current and complete details before matriculating in any school.

Scope

(California Chiropractic Code of Regulations Section 302)
Practice chiropractic as taught in chiropractic colleges, without drugs or surgery. For a complete copy of the law, refer to the Board’s website at www.chiro.ca.gov

Board Notes

Note: Please send all correspondence through the Board office.

Contact Info

Board Administrator: Kristin Walker | Executive Officer

Legal Advisor: Sabina Knight | Board Attorney

Support Staff: Tammi Pitto | Assistant Executive Officer

Additional Support Staff:

Website: https://www.chiro.ca.gov/

Email Address: Chiro.Info@dca.ca.gov

Phone: (916) 263-5355 (reception/switchboard)

Phone Extension:

Fax: (916) 327-0039

Fax For Application: No

Street Address: 1625 N. Market Blvd, Suite N-327

Street Address Cont:

City: Sacramento

State: CA

Zipcode: 95834

Time Zone: Pacific

Application Info

Required Licenses: Chiropractic

Application Deadline: Accepted continuously

Application Fee: $345

Application Notes:

Term: Annual

Term Notes: Last day of birth month

Jurisprudence Exam Dates: The California Chiropractic Law Examination (CCLE) is offered on a continuous basis and is the final step in the licensing process.

Exam Fee: $29.15

Exam Fee Notes:

Initial License Fee: $137

Initial License Fee Notes:

License Renewal Fee: $336

Criminal Background Check: Yes

Criminal Background Check Notes:

Fingerprinting: Yes

Fingerprinting Notes: The cost of fingerprinting (Live Scan) varies.

Education Info

Minimum Years Pre Professional Education: 2

Bachelor Degree Required: No

Accreditation For Chiropractic Programs: Approved by a USDE-approved accrediting agency and approved by the CA Board. In addition, the school’s curriculum must meet statutory requirements. Board approves CCE-accredited colleges individually.

Accreditation Notes:

Special Requirements For Graduates Of Foreign Colleges: Contact board for specific information. Board approves the following foreign college: Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.

Student Practice Info

May Sit for Board Exam Prior To Graduation: No

Supervised Practice: None

Supervised Practice Required: No

Supervised Practice Notes:
Preceptorship Programs: Students may practice under the direct supervision of a California licensed D.C. while participating in a Board-approved preceptorship that is offered and sponsored by a chiropractic college. Contact the Board for additional information.

Examinations Info

Exams Administered By State:
State or provincial laws and rules / Jurisprudence,
CCLE

NBCE Part 1: Required

NBCE Part 2: Required

NBCE Part 3: Required

NBCE Part 4: Required

NBCE Physiotheraphy: Required

NBCE Acupuncture: Not Accepted

NBCE Spec: Accepted

SPEC Notes:
Contact the Board for information on the SPEC examination.

Certifications Info

Optional Certifications:
N/A

Physiotherapy Termed: Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy Certification: Included in Chiropractic License

Physiotherapy Education: Minimum 120 hours and 30 patient office visits performed by the student on their own clinic patients.

Physiotherapy Exam: NBCE Physiotherapy Exam or Equivalent State Exam

Physiotherapy Fee: None

Board Regulates Specialty Council Certification: No

License Portability Info

Condition For Reciprocity Endorsement: Meet same educational requirements and have been examined in all same areas at time of original licensure. State must certify in writing that they agree to reciprocate, provide exam scores, and verify if any disciplinary action had been taken against the license. Licensee must have practiced for at least 5 years, and license must be active, current and valid. Contact the Board for information on reciprocity.

Board Permits And Authorizes Travel To Treat: No

Board Permits And Authorizes Telemedicine Practices: No

Additional Info

Licensees Required To Carry Malpractice Insurance: No

Malpractice Notes:

Peer Review: No

Legally Accepted Terms for Chiropractor: (in addition to Doctor of Chiropractic, D.C., Chiropractor, Chiropractic Doctor): Terms listed only

Chiropractors Defined As Primary Care Physicians: No

Chiropractic Therapy Assistants Info

Regulated: No

Continuing Education Info

Required Hours Per Year: 24 hours per year

Distance Hours Allowed Per Year: 12 hours

Required Subjects: 6 hours mandatory coursework;

2 hours must be completed in Ethics & Law
4 hours must be completed in any one of, or combination of the following subject categories:

History Taking and Physical Examination Procedures
OR Chiropractic Adjustive Techniques
OR Chiropractic Manipulation Techniques
OR Ethical Billing & Coding.

The remaining 18 hours may be taken in any of the categories listed in 16 CCR Section 361.

Additional Requirements And Information For CE: Board approves both sponsor and program. Refer to California Chiropractic Code of Regulations, Title 16, ─ Sections 361 (CE Requirements), 363 (Approval of CE Courses) and 364 (Exemptions and Reduction of Requirement) for details.
Requires sexual boundaries training: No
Requires AIDS awareness/risk prevention training: No
Other specific CE training required: No

Additional CE Information:

Additional Accepts PACE: Does not accept PACE