IDAHO DIVISION OF OCCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSES

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IDAHO DIVISION OF OCCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSES

District 1

License Date: N/A

FCLB Member: Yes

Website: https://dopl.idaho.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

(Contact State for precise definition by state law)
The system of specific adjustment or manipulation of the articulations and tissues of the body; the investigation, examination and clinical diagnosis of conditions of the human body and the treatment of the human body by the application of manipulative, manual, mechanical, physiotherapeutic or clinical nutritional methods and may include the use of diagnostic X-rays. Nothing herein contained shall allow any physician to perform surgical operations or practice obstetrics, or direct or suggest to the patient that such patient shall use products required by law to be dispensed on prescription only or is restricted to use by practitioners only. Those holding Clinical Nutrition Certification will be allowed to administer certain listed prescription substances by injection and IV methods.

Board Notes

Contact Info

Board Administrator: Cesley Metcalfe | Executive Officer

Legal Advisor: Gregory Loos | General Counsel

Support Staff: Allegra Earl | Licensing Program Manager

Additional Support Staff: Skip Liddle, Investigative Unit Manager

Website: https://dopl.idaho.gov/

Email Address: chi@dopl.idaho.gov

Phone: (208) 334-3233

Phone Extension:

Fax: (208) 334-3945

Fax For Application: No

Street Address: Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses 11341 W. Chinden Blvd., Bldg. #4, Boise ID 83714

Street Address Cont: PO Box 83720

City: Boise

State: ID

Zipcode: 83720-0063

Time Zone: Mountain

Application Info

Required Licenses: Chiropractor Physician Active Optional Certification: Clinical Nutrition Certification Rules passed in 2018 will require annual certification and recertification training every three (3) years.

Application Deadline: N/A

Application Fee: $200

Application Notes:

Term: Annual

Term Notes: Renew on birth date

Jurisprudence Exam Dates: NBCE Exams

Exam Fee:

Exam Fee Notes:

Initial License Fee: $200

Initial License Fee Notes:

License Renewal Fee: $175

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: Council on Chiropractic Education

Accreditation Notes:

Special Requirements For Graduates Of Foreign Colleges: Must pass all portions of the U.S. NBCE Exams. Contact board for specific information. Idaho Board accepts Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, MacQuarie University / Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology,

Student Practice Info

May Sit for Board Exam Prior To Graduation: No

Supervised Practice: Preceptor

Supervised Practice Required: Yes

Supervised Practice Notes: Preceptor/Intern/Extern Program:

Intern Program – not a preceptorship program. Intern Permits may be issued to those who meet the qualifications in Idaho Code § 54-711 and must follow applicable points in Rules 551 and 552.

Temporary permit for graduates (not yet licensed) can be issued for D.C.’s to practice under a licensed D.C. (see Idaho Code § 54-711 and Rule 552).

Chiropractic Assistants can practice under the direct supervision and liability of a licensed chiropractor.

Examinations Info

Exams Administered By State:

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: Not Accepted

SPEC Notes: SPEC: Reciprocity/Endorsement: Please see Rule 100.01.b Reinstatement Lapsed License: Under consideration Disciplinary Cases: Under consideration Impairment Review: Under consideration

Certifications Info

Optional Certifications:
Clinical Nutrition Certification Rules passed in 2018 will require annual certification and recertification training every three (3) years.

Physiotherapy Termed: Physiotherapeutic

Physiotherapy Certification: Included in Chiropractic License

Physiotherapy Education: None

Physiotherapy Exam: None

Physiotherapy Fee: None

Board Regulates Specialty Council Certification: No

License Portability Info

Condition For Reciprocity Endorsement: 5 years continuous practice immediately preceding application, current license in good standing, meet requirements for Idaho licensure, possible completion of limited examination. Please see Rule 100.01.b

Board permits or authorizes travel-to-treat requirements: Yes, with limitations - a chiropractor may only practice on the individual participants of the specific event indicated. Contact board for details.

Board permits or authorizes telemedicine practices: See Idaho Telehealth Access Act on website: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title54/T54CH57/

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: No

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: 18 hours per year, CCE approved

Distance Hours Allowed Per Year: Please see Rules 350 and 351

Required Subjects: Please see Rules 350 and 351

Additional Requirements And Information For CE: Requires sexual boundaries training: No Requires AIDS awareness/risk prevention training: No Other specific CE training required: None

Additional CE Information:

Additional Accepts PACE: Accepts PACE