NEW HAMPSHIRE BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS

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NEW HAMPSHIRE BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS

District 3

License Date: N/A

FCLB Member: Yes

Website: https://www.oplc.nh.gov/board-chiropractic-examiners

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)
Any Doctor of Chiropractic who has received and holds a license issued by said Board may adjust by hand any articulations of the vertebral column and its immediate articulations for the restoration and maintenance of health; including the normal regimen and rehabilitation of the patient without the use of drugs or surgery. To also include physical examination, the use of X-ray and other analytical instruments generally used in the practice of chiropractic. Physiological therapeutics can be used preparatory to or complimentary to spinal manipulation.

Board Notes

Contact Info

Board Administrator: Bethany Cottrell | Executive Director

Legal Advisor: |

Support Staff: Jeanette Webber | Board Administrator

Additional Support Staff:

Website: https://www.oplc.nh.gov/board-chiropractic-examiners

Email Address: oplclicensing11@oplc.nh.gov

Phone: (603) 271-2152

Phone Extension:

Fax:

Fax For Application: No

Street Address: Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Street Address Cont: 7 Eagle Square

City: Concord

State: NH

Zipcode: 03301

Time Zone: Eastern

Application Info

Required Licenses: Chiropractic

Application Deadline: 2 months prior

Application Fee: Refer to Board Website

Application Notes: - following completion of graduation, NBCE exams I - IV, and application for licensure.

Term: Biennial

Term Notes: Renew June 30 odd-numbered years.
Beginning on July 15, 2023, licenses issued will expire two years from the date of issuance.

Jurisprudence Exam Dates: Jurisprudence exam e-mailed to applicant after all application information has been received by the board

Exam Fee: None

Exam Fee Notes:

Initial License Fee: $328

Initial License Fee Notes:

License Renewal Fee: $328

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: Accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Accreditation Notes:

Special Requirements For Graduates Of Foreign Colleges: H does not have the authority to license foreign graduates.

Student Practice Info

May Sit for Board Exam Prior To Graduation: No

Supervised Practice: None

Supervised Practice Required: No

Supervised Practice Notes:

Examinations Info

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

NBCE Part 1: Required

NBCE Part 2: Required

NBCE Part 3: Required

NBCE Part 4: Required

NBCE Physiotheraphy: Not Accepted

NBCE Acupuncture: Accepted

NBCE Spec: Accepted

SPEC Notes: Reciprocity/Endorsement: RSA 316-A:18 Reinstatement Lapsed License: Case by case determined by board Disciplinary Cases: Case by case determined by board Impairment Review: No

Certifications Info

Optional Certifications:

Physiotherapy Termed: Physiological Therapeutics

Physiotherapy Certification: Included in Chiropractic License

Physiotherapy Education:

Physiotherapy Exam: None

Physiotherapy Fee:

Board Regulates Specialty Council Certification: No

License Portability Info

Condition For Reciprocity Endorsement:
Plc 313.20 https://www.oplc.nh.gov/new-changes-reciprocity-new-hampshire

Board Permits And Authorizes Travel To Treat: No

Board Permits And Authorizes Telemedicine Practices: Yes

Additional Info

Licensees Required To Carry Malpractice Insurance: No

Malpractice Notes:

Peer Review: No

Legally Accepted Terms for Chiropractor:

Chiropractors Defined As Primary Care Physicians: No

Chiropractic Therapy Assistants Info

Regulated: No

Continuing Education Info

Required Hours Per Year:
Ch 404.01 Continuing Education Hours and Courses. (a) Applicants for renewal of their license to practice chiropractic, unless issued an initial license within the 12 months preceding its expiration date, shall obtain at least 20 hours of continuing education biennially in accordance with (b) below.

Distance Hours Allowed Per Year:
Ch 404.01 (d)(2) a. The hours of electronic participation shall constitute no more than 50 percent of the total hours of required continuing education. This has changed – no limit on electronic participation
(d) Continuing education courses shall be taken as follows:
(1) By attendance at the course in the presence of the instructor; or
(2) By electronic participation.

Required Subjects: If a course falls within the administrative rules then it is accepted.
Please refer to our website above.
The Board of Chiropractic Examiners states that if a course falls within the guidelines of their Administrative Rules, specifically Ch 405.01, then it is acceptable and does not require approval by the Board.

Additional Requirements And Information For CE: Please refer to our laws and administrative rules
https://www.oplc.nh.gov/board-chiropractic-examiners-laws-and-rules

Additional CE Information:

Additional Accepts PACE: Accepts PACE