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HAWAII STATE BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC
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)
Chiropractic is defined to be the science of palpating and adjusting the articulations of the human spinal column by hand; provided that the practice of chiropractic as contemplated and set forth in this chapter may include the use of necessary patient evaluation and management procedures of the human spinal column, hot or cold packs, whirlpool, therapeutic and rehabilitative exercise, traction, electrical and electromechanical stimulation, therapeutic ultrasound, myofascial release, diathermy, infrared, and chiropractic spinal manipulative treatment and extraspinal evaluations for the diagnosis and treatment of neuromusculoskeletal conditions related to the human spinal column, subject to the restrictions contained in this chapter; and provided further that the practice of chiropractic as contemplated and set forth in this chapter shall not include the practice of lomilomi or massage. For the purposes of this section, spinal refers to the five spinal regions: cervical region (includes atlantooccipital joint); thoracic region (includes costovertebral and costotransverse joint); lumbar region; sacral region; and pelvic (sacroiliac joint) region.
Board Notes
Please send all correspondence through the Board office:Hawaii Board of Chiropractic, PO Box 3469, Honolulu, HI 96801
Contact Info
Licensing Branch: 808-586-3000
Board Office: 808-586-2696
Application Info
odd numbered years
If applying for licensure between January 1st, even-numbered years, to December 31st, even-numbered years: $341 ($96 license fee + $148 Compliance Resolution Fund + $97 2nd Year of Biennium)
If applying for licensure between January 1st, odd-numbered years, to December 31st, odd-numbered years: $170 ($96 license fee + $74 Compliance Resolution Fund)
Education Info
Student Practice Info
Examinations Info
None
Certifications Info
n/a
License Portability Info
Additional Info
Chiropractic Therapy Assistants Info
Continuing Education Info
The following is not required: sexual boundaries training requires AIDS awareness and risk prevention training: No
Regulatory Board Members
Chair
6-30-2024
Vice Chair
06/30/2023
Board Member
06-30-2026
Public Member
Public Member
Statistical Info
17 (inactive)