License Requirements
Chiropractor
- Education Requirements
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Graduation from an accredited college approved by the Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission and show satisfactory evidence of a resident course of study of at least 4,000 classroom hours of instruction. An official transcript and diploma certified by the registrar, from an approved chiropractic college.
Completion of not less than one half of the requirements for a baccalaureate degree at an accredited and approved college or university if the applicant matriculated after January 1, 1975. Applicants who enrolled before January 1, 1975, must show proof of high school or its equivalent. Official transcripts from pre-chiropractic schools showing successful completion of at least two years of liberal arts and sciences study.
Successfully completed National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Test Parts I, II, III, and IV, or at the discretion of the commission. An official certificate of proficiency sent directly to the Department from the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Parts I, II, III, and IV.
Must have complete chronology from pre-chiropractic schools to date of application. All time breaks of 30 days or more must be accounted for.
Applicant lists all states where credentials are or were held, including where applicant has applied but a credential was not granted. A verification form must be completed and submitted by the jurisdiction where the applicant is or was credentialed. Applicant sends form to jurisdiction for completion. The jurisdiction sends completed form directly to the department.
Applicant must answer personal data questions. An appropriate explanation and required documentation must be sent with positive answers. If there is a positive answer to the professional liability claims history question, the applicant must send an explanation of the nature of the case, data and summary of care given, copies of the original complaint and the settlement or final disposition. If pending, applicant must indicate status.
- Additional Information/Documents Required
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- Successfully passed the state law and rule exam
- Process for Approving/Denying Applications
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Credentialing staff review the application and supporting documents to make an initial determination on eligibility. Credentialing supervisors approve applications that don't have positive answers to personal data questions, have questionable verifying documents or are otherwise "red flag" applications. "Red flag" applications are forwarded to the exception application process for determination by the appropriate disciplining authority. An applicant will be formally notified of a denial and has the opportunity for a hearing.
- Renewal Requirements
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Chiropractors must renew their license every year on or before their birthday. Chiropractors are required to complete 25 hours of continuing education yearly. The commission has approved specific categories of continuing education material.
Chiropractic X-ray technician
- Education Requirements
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Forty-eight hours of classroom instruction which has been approved by the commission. An official letter of completion with grade from the approved educational institution.
An applicant who holds a current active registration from a national certifying agency or other governmental licensing agency whose standards for registration are equal to or exceed the standards under these rules may register without examination.
Applicant lists all states where credentials are or were held, including where applicant has applied but a credential was not granted. A verification form must be completed and submitted by the jurisdiction where the applicant is or was credentialed. Applicant sends form to jurisdiction for completion. The jurisdiction sends completed form directly to the department.
Applicant must answer personal data questions. An appropriate explanation and required documentation must be sent with positive answers. If there is a positive answer to the professional liability claims history question, the applicant must send an explanation of the nature of the case, data and summary of care given, copies of the original complaint and the settlement or final disposition. If pending, applicant must indicate status.
- Additional Information/Documents Required
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- Verification of passing a proficiency examination in radiologic technology, which is approved by the commission.
- Process for Approving/Denying Applications
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Credentialing staff review the application and supporting documents to make an initial determination on eligibility. Credentialing supervisors approve applications that don't have positive answers to personal data questions, have questionable verifying documents, or are otherwise "red flag" applications. "Red flag" applications are forwarded to the exception application process for determination by the appropriate disciplining authority. An applicant will be formally notified of a denial and has the opportunity for a hearing.
- Renewal Requirements
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Chiropractic X-ray technicians must renew their registration annually on or before their birthday. They're required to submit the appropriate fee, renewal card and complete six hours of continuing education annually.