DELAWARE BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC

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DELAWARE BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC

District 3

License Date: N/A

FCLB Member: Yes

Website: https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/chiropractic/

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.

Scope

(Contact State for precise definition by state law)
(a) “Chiropractic” means a drugless system of health care based on the principle that interference with the transmission of nerve impulses may cause disease. (b) The practice of chiropractic includes, but is not limited to, the diagnosing and locating of misaligned or displaced vertebrae (subluxation complex), using x-rays and other diagnostic test procedures. Practice of chiropractic includes the treatment through manipulation/adjustment of the spine and other skeletal structures and the use of adjunctive procedures not otherwise prohibited by this chapter. (c) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the practice of chiropractic does not include the use of drugs, surgery or obstetrical or gynecological examinations or treatment. (d) All examinations performed by chiropractors shall be in accordance with the protocol and procedures as taught in the majority of accredited chiropractic colleges.

Board Notes

NOTE: Please send all correspondence through the Board office.

Contact Info

Board Administrator: Danielle Ridgeway | Board Administrator

Legal Advisor: Kevin Maloney | Deputy Attorney General

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Additional Support Staff:

Website: https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/chiropractic/

Email Address: customerservice.dpr@state.de.us

Phone: (302) 744-4500

Phone Extension:

Fax: (302) 739-2711

Fax For Application: No

Street Address: Division of Professional Regulation Suite 203, Cannon Building

Street Address Cont: 861 Silver Lake Blvd.

City: Dover

State: DE

Zipcode: 19904

Time Zone: Eastern

Application Info

Required Licenses: Chiropractic

Application Deadline: Must be complete 10 days prior to board meeting

Application Fee: Flat rate

Application Notes: Processing fee: $196

Term: Annual

Term Notes: renew June 30 even-numbered years

Jurisprudence Exam Dates: No state exam

Exam Fee:

Exam Fee Notes:

Initial License Fee:

Initial License Fee Notes:

License Renewal Fee: Notified at time of renewal

Criminal Background Check: No

Criminal Background Check Notes:

Fingerprinting: No

Fingerprinting Notes:

Education Info

Minimum Years Pre Professional Education: 0

Bachelor Degree Required: No

Accreditation For Chiropractic Programs: Fully accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education or an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

Accreditation Notes:

Special Requirements For Graduates Of Foreign Colleges: None

Student Practice Info

May Sit for Board Exam Prior To Graduation: No

Supervised Practice: None

Supervised Practice Required: No

Supervised Practice Notes: Require supervised practice prior to full licensure: Contact Board

Examinations Info

Exams Administered By State:
None

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: SPEC: Reciprocity/Endorsement: May be required Disciplinary Cases: May be required Impairment Review: May be required

Certifications Info

Optional Certifications:

Physiotherapy Termed: Drugless Therapy

Physiotherapy Certification: Optional Endorsement

Physiotherapy Education: No specific Requirements

Physiotherapy Exam: NBCE Physiotherapy Exam or Equivalent State Exam

Physiotherapy Fee: None

Board Regulates Specialty Council Certification: Yes

License Portability Info

Condition For Reciprocity Endorsement: Contact board for information. For applicants who graduated after July 1, 1997 - Parts I, II, III, IV and physiotherapy For applicants who graduated after Jan. 31,1991 and prior to July 1, 1997 - Parts I, II, and III For applicants who graduated prior to Jan. 31, 1991 - Parts I, II, III or Parts I, II, and SPEC exam

Board Permits And Authorizes Travel To Treat: Yes

Board Permits And Authorizes Telemedicine Practices: No

Additional Info

Licensees Required To Carry Malpractice Insurance: No

Malpractice Notes:

Peer Review: Yes

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

Chiropractors Defined As Primary Care Physicians: No

Chiropractic Therapy Assistants Info

Regulated: No

Continuing Education Info

Required Hours Per Year: 12

Distance Hours Allowed Per Year: 12

Required Subjects: Accepts uniform continuing education form: Yes Requires sexual boundaries training: No, but law prohibits OB/GYN exams and treatment

Additional Requirements And Information For CE: Program Criteria: Board approves program / practice management not accepted; CCE accredited courses accepted automatically

Additional CE Information:

Additional Accepts PACE: Does not accept PACE