COLLEGIO DE PROFESIONISTAS CIENTIFICO-QUIROPRACTICOS DE MEXICO, A.C. (CPCQM)
Licensure Date: N/A

Dr. Enrique Benet-Canut, D.C., CCSP, President			Dr. Octavio Terrazas Rios, D.C., CCSP, Vice President
For Information Contact:
	Gutenberg 133, Col. Anzures Mexico, D.F. C.P. 11590
Exams: No exam required at this time
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
	No plans for required Bachelor's degree. The requirements of Mexico are Bachillerato or equivalent, not college for the process of licensure - the prerequirements of USA, Canada, etc. are not taken into account by Direccion General De Profesiones (DGP).
	DGP has accepted CCE, SCASA, Anglo European and Institiute Francais, as long as it complies with the equivalency established of four academic years, and the course is then compared with other Health Sciences.  The Brasilian and Japanese two year course does not comply with their equivalency.
EDUCATION
	Recently opened the first Spanish speaking chiropractic college.  The Universidad Estatal Del Valle De Ecatepic.  12 trimersters.  First classes started in September, 2001.  Requirements are bachillerato or equivalent and seneval test (exam given by the state).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATES OF FOREIGN COLLEGES:
	Necessary to comply with immigration law and requirements.  Must have a letter of recommendation from CPCQM.
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
	Requirements: not required Distance Credits Allowed:  * Board accepts the uniform continuing education form: No CE required at this time Board requires sexual boundaries training: no Board requires AIDS awareness / risk prevention training: no
CONDITIONS FOR RECIPROCITY/ENDORSEMENT: n/a
SUMMARY OF SCOPE OF PRACTICE: (Contact the board for this information)
OTHER REFERENCE INFORMATION:
	Board regulates specialty council certification: In process Board permits or authorizes travel-to-treat requirements: Does not comply with laws of Mexico Board permits or authorizes telemedicine practices: No Licensees required to carry malpractice insurance: No Additional legally accepted terms for chiropractor (in addition to Doctor of Chiropractic, D.C., Chiropractor, Chiropractic Doctor): Contact board  Peer Review: Contact board  Chiropractic Assistants: Contact board
STATISTICAL INFORMATION:  Total # of Licensees as of 2/02: 60
	Note: The official recognition of chiropractic came in 1988 by the Direccion General de Profesiones, and the authorization to form the Colegio de Profesionistas Cientifico-Quiropracticos de Mexico.  Since that time, Mexican chiropractors have been able to apply and get the Cedula Profesional-chiropractic license.
	Chiropractors wishing to practice in Mexico may have their professional qualification "revalidated."  That is, a D.C. must prove he/she has graudated from an accredited chiropractic college.  The process is a long one since this is the official recognition by the Government of Mexico.
	An official recommendation is necessary in writing by CPCQM.  The diploma must be notarized by the country where he/she graduated from and then sealed by the Mexican Consulate or by the Mexican Embassy.  The official college transcripts also have to be translated into Spanish by a notarized or official translator.  These papers must then be officially recognized by the Ministry of Foreign Relations before the process of re-validation can get started.  It is important to note that the Mexican Government only recognizes chiropractic institutions which have a four-year chiropractic currculum.  The Professional Social Service is necessary which implies a 6-month service of at least 480 hours performed without any honorarium.  (Compiled from CPCQM reports).
	Updated 4/2004
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