| Dr. Paul Fisher, Registrar |
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| For Information Contact: |
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Level 17, 150 Lonsdale Street
GPO Box 4831
Melbourne, Victoria 3000
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Phone: (61) 03-9639-8652
Fax: (61) 03-9639-8653
(Do not use FAX for applications) |
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Web address: www.chiroreg.vic.gov.au |
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E-Mail: chirobd@chiroreg.vic.gov.au |
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Note: Board no longer responsible for the registration of Osteopaths. Osteopaths are now registered under a separate Act of Parliament.
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| All fees in Australian Dollars |
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| Office Hours: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm; M - F |
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Time Zone: Australia/Melbourne |
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| Initial License Fee: $ 400 AUD |
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License Renewal Fee: $ 350 AUD
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| Term: Annual |
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| Students: May not sit for licensure exams prior to graduating; students must be registered |
| Preceptor/Intern/Extern Program: None |
| License(s) Required for Practice: Registration in Victoria |
| Optional Certification: None |
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| CONTINUING EDUCATION: |
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Requirements: None; under consideration
Distance Credits allowed: *
Program Criteria: n/a
Board accepts the uniform continuing education form: Not adapted for Australian use at this time
Board requires sexual boundaries training: No
Board requires AIDS awareness / risk prevention training: No
Other special areas of specific CE training required: None |
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| CONDITIONS FOR RECIPROCITY/ENDORSEMENT: All practitioners registered in any jurisdiction in Australia and in good standing are eligible for automatic registration in any other Australian jurisdiction, or in New Zealand. |
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| EXAMINATIONS ADMINISTERED BY BOARD: None |
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| U.S. NATIONAL BOARD EXAMINATIONS: |
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U.S. NBCE SPEC: |
Part I: Required
Part II: Required
Part III (WCCE): Required
Part IV: Required
Physiotherapy: Under consideration |
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Reciprocity/Endorsement: Can use now
Reinstatement Lapsed License: Under consideration
Disciplinary Cases: Under consideration
Impairment Review: Under consideration |
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| PHYSIOTHERAPY: Practice by chiropractors is limited |
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Certification: None
Additional Education: Recommended
Additional Examination: None
Additional Fee: None
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| EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: |
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Requirements for registration are under review, however, at present the Board still accepts applications based on CCE equivalency of the applicants primary chiropractic qualification.
No requirement for 4-year degree planned. |
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Accreditation for Chiropractic Programs/Institutions: Must be CCEA, Inc. - Australia Accredited School |
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATES OF FOREIGN COLLEGES:
Competency Examination is now required, although consideration is being given to accepting graduates from some colleges. Check with the Board for current situation. |
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SUMMARY OF SCOPE OF PRACTICE:
(Contact Province for precise definition by law)
No information provided |
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| OTHER REFERENCE INFORMATION: |
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Board regulates specialty council certification: None
Board permits or authorizes travel-to-treat practices: Limited registration for the duration of the event
Board permits or authorizes telemedicine practices: No
Licensees required to carry malpractice insurance: No; under consideration
Additional legally accepted terms for chiropractor (in addition to Doctor of Chiropractic, D.C., Chiropractor, Chiropractic Doctor): Terms listed above
Peer Review: Board does not have direct authority
Chiropractic Therapy Assistants: Board does not regulate |
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| BOARD MEMBERS: |
| Ms. Joanna Devrome, President, Exp. 6/2010 |
| Dr. John Reggars, Exp. 6/2009 |
| Dr. Amanda Kimpton, Vice President, Exp. 6/2010 |
| Dr. Stanley Innes, Exp. 6/2011 |
| Dr. Paul Wise, Exp. 6/2011 |
| Dr. Judith Courtin, Exp. 6/2010 |
| Dr. Braden Keil, Exp. 10/2012 |
| Ms. Esther Alter, Exp. 6/2008 |
| Mr. Rex Deighton-Smith, Exp. 6/2010 |
| NOTE: Please send all correspondence to office address above |
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| STATISTICAL INFORMATION: Total # of Licensees as of 1/09: 1,492 |
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Of these licensees, there are:
Active licenses: *
Inactive licenses: *
New licenses: *
Resident licenses: n/a
Non-Resident licenses: n/a
*Information not provided |
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Updated 12/31/2009
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