PENNSYLVANIA STATE BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC

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PENNSYLVANIA STATE BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC

District 3

License Date: N/A

FCLB Member: Yes

Website: https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/Chiropractic/Pages/default.aspx

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)
A branch of the healing arts dealing with the relationship between the articulations of the vertebral column, as well as other articulations, and the neuro-musculoskeletal system and the role of these relationships in the restoration and maintenance of health. The term shall include systems of locating misaligned or displaced vertebrae of the human spine and other articulations; the examination preparatory to the adjustment or manipulation of such misaligned or displaced vertebrae and other articulations; the adjustment or manipulation of such misaligned or displaced vertebrae and other articulations; the furnishing of necessary patient care for the restoration and maintenance of health; and the use of Board approved scientific instruments of analysis, including X-ray. The term shall also include diagnosis, provided that such diagnosis is necessary to determine the nature and appropriateness of chiropractic treatment; the use of adjunctive procedures in treating misaligned or dislocated vertebrae or articulations and related conditions of the nervous system, provided that after January 1, 1988, the licensee must be certified in accordance with this Act to use adjunctive procedures; and nutritional counseling, provided that nothing herein shall be construed to require licensure as a chiropractor in order to engage in nutritional counseling. The term does not include the practice of obstetrics or gynecology, the reduction of fractures or major dislocations, or the use of drugs or surgery.

Board Notes

Board handles both licensing and disciplinary functions.
Note: Please send all correspondence through the board office.

Contact Info

Board Administrator: Shakeena Chappelle | Administrative Assistant 2

Legal Advisor: Dana Wucinski | Board Counsel

Support Staff: Lori Long | Clerical Staff

Additional Support Staff:

Website: https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/Chiropractic/Pages/default.aspx

Email Address: st-chiropractic@pa.gov

Phone: (717) 783-7155

Phone Extension:

Fax: (717) 787-7769

Fax For Application: No

Street Address: 2525 N 7th St. --- Zip 17110

Street Address Cont: P.O. Box 2649

City: Harrisburg

State: PA

Zipcode: 17105-2649

Time Zone: Eastern

Application Info

Required Licenses: Chiropractic

Application Deadline:

Application Fee: $25.00

Application Notes:

Term: Biennial

Term Notes: September 1 of even-numbered years

Jurisprudence Exam Dates:

Exam Fee:

Exam Fee Notes:

Initial License Fee:

Initial License Fee Notes:

License Renewal Fee: $210

Criminal Background Check: Yes

Criminal Background Check Notes:

Fingerprinting: No

Fingerprinting Notes:

Education Info

Minimum Years Pre Professional Education: 2

Bachelor Degree Required: No

Accreditation For Chiropractic Programs: Chiropractic college must be accredited by a chiropractic accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation.

Accreditation Notes:

Special Requirements For Graduates Of Foreign Colleges: Must be graduate of an approved college of chiropractic. Contact board for specific information.

Student Practice Info

May Sit for Board Exam Prior To Graduation: No

Supervised Practice: Preceptor

Supervised Practice Required: No

Supervised Practice Notes:

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: Accepted

NBCE Acupuncture: Not Accepted

NBCE Spec: Accepted

SPEC Notes: May use only for reinstatement of lapsed license

Certifications Info

Optional Certifications:
Adjunctive procedures

**Physiotherapy certification required to use adjunctive procedures.

Physiotherapy Termed: Adjunctive Procedures

Physiotherapy Certification: Optional Endorsement

Physiotherapy Education: Either NBCE PHT exam or 100 or more hours in adjunctive procedures

Physiotherapy Exam: NBCE Physiotherapy Exam or Equivalent State Exam

Physiotherapy Fee: $25

Board Regulates Specialty Council Certification: No

License Portability Info

Condition For Reciprocity Endorsement: Per Pennsylvania and effective 8/23/2013, see Chapter 5.13 at the following link for specific information: www.pacode.com/secure/data/049/chapter5/chap5toc.html

Board Permits And Authorizes Travel To Treat: No

Board Permits And Authorizes Telemedicine Practices: No

Additional Info

Licensees Required To Carry Malpractice Insurance: Yes

Malpractice Notes: Minimum of $100,000 per occurrence and $300,000 per annual aggregate

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: 12

Distance Hours Allowed Per Year: 12

Required Subjects: Child abuse training

Additional Requirements And Information For CE: Board approves both sponsor and program. Conducted by approved college or by individual or chiropractic association or organization. Specific list of acceptable areas available from the board office.

Additional CE Information:

Additional Accepts PACE: Does not accept PACE