| Patrice A. Pritzl, Executive Director |
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Pamela Paschal, Deputy Director |
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| For Information Contact: |
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5060 North 19th Avenue
Suite 416
Phoenix, AZ 85015 |
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Phone: (602) 864-5088
Fax: (602) 864-5099
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Web address: www.azchiroboard.us |
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E-Mail: generalinfo@azchiroboard.us |
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| Office Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; M - F |
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Time Zone: Mountain/Pacific |
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| Exam Dates: Arizona requires the NBCE Part IV Exam; the jurisprudence exam is administered the 1st Friday of each month except for state holidays. |
| Application/Transcript Deadline: Must be received one month prior to sitting exam (confirm with board) "must be received by" includes application, fees, and all supporting documentation |
| Application Fee: $250 for application plus $30 fingerprint fee |
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| Initial License Fee: $ 100 |
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License Renewal Fee: $170 |
| Criminal Background Check: Yes |
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Term: Annual, renew prior to January 1 |
| Require Fingerprinting: Yes |
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| Students: May not sit for board exams |
| Require supervised practice prior to full licensure: No |
| Preceptor/Intern/Extern Program: Students may practice under supervision of licensed D.C. with Board approval only (see extensive AZ rules). No temporary certificate exists for graduated D.C.s to practice under licensed doctor. |
| License(s) Required for Practice: Chiropractic |
| Optional Certification: Physiotherapy requires 120 hours additional education, passing score on NBCE exam, $100 application fee + $100 certification fee. Acupuncture requires 100 hours additional education, passing score on NBCE’s Acupuncture exam, state level written exam, $100 application fee + $100 certification fee. |
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| CONTINUING EDUCATION: Accepts PACE |
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Requirements: 12 hours required per year; subject matter defined in statute
Distance Credits Allowed: 12 60-minute hours
Program Criteria: Requires courses on subjects examined for licensure and specialties (see Educational Requirements below) and taught by accredited college or faculty member of such. Distance learning accepted from accredited college or university.
Board accepts the uniform continuing education form: No
Board requires sexual boundaries training: No
Board requires AIDS awareness / risk prevention training: No
Other special areas of specific CE training required: Defined in law - 13 items |
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| CONDITIONS FOR RECIPROCITY/ENDORSEMENT: Must have two way process; NBCE Parts I, II, III required; active license 3 out of the last 5 years; jurisprudence exam |
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| EXAMINATIONS ADMINISTERED BY STATE: NBCE Part IV is required. Jurisprudence exam. |
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| NATIONAL BOARD EXAMINATIONS: |
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Part I: Required
Part II: Required
Part III (WCCE): Required
Part IV: Required
Physiotherapy: Required for physiotherapy certification
Acupuncture: Accepted; required for acupuncture certification |
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Reciprocity/Endorsement: may use now
Disciplinary Cases: may use now
Impairment Review: may use now |
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| PHYSIOTHERAPY: Termed Physiotherapy |
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Certification: specific certification required
Additional Education: 120 course hours
Additional Examination: NBCE Physiotherapy exam
Additional Fee: $100 app. fee, $100 original certificate fee
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| EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS |
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Min. # years pre-professional education required for licensure: High school diploma or G.E.D; Three years towards graduate degree. |
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Accreditation for Chiropractic Programs/Institutions: Accredited by or has status with CCE or is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the USDE or the council on post-secondary accreditation. |
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Subjects Examined: Anatomy, physiology, pathology, bacteriology, symptomatology, diagnosis including physical, clinical, X-ray and laboratory subjects, chiropractic orthopedics, principles of chiropractic and adjusting, neurology, chemistry including biochemistry and nutrition, public health and hygiene, and chiropractic spinal analysis, ethics and Arizona jurisprudence for chiropractors, as taught by accredited chiropractic schools and colleges. |
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATES OF FOREIGN COLLEGES:
Contact Board for specific information. |
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SUMMARY OF SCOPE OF PRACTICE:
(Contact State for precise definition by state law)
A Doctor of Chiropractic is a portal of entry health care provider who engages in the practice of health care which includes:
1. The practice of health care which deals with the diagnosis and correction of subluxations, functional vertebral or articular dysarthrosis or neuromuscular skeletal disorders for the restoration and maintenance of health.
2. The use of physical and clinical examinations, diagnostic X-rays and clinical laboratory procedures that are limited to urine collection, finger pricks, or venipuncture in order to determine the propriety of a regimen of chiropractic care or to form a basis for referral of patients to other licensed health care professionals, or both.
3. Treatment by adjustment of the spine or bodily articulations and those procedures preparatory and complementary to such adjustments, including physiotherapy related to the correction of subluxations or orthopedic supports of the spine and acupuncture. |
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| OTHER REFERENCE INFORMATION: |
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Board regulates specialty council certification: No
Board permits or authorizes travel-to-treat requirements: No
Board permits or authorizes telemedicine practices: n/a
Licensees required to carry malpractice insurance: No
Additional legally accepted terms for chiropractor (in addition to Doctor of Chiropractic, D.C., Chiropractor, Chiropractic Doctor): Chiropractic Physician.
Peer Review: No peer review in Arizona
Chiropractic Therapy Assistants: Board registers CAs and supervising DCs, upon application and verification that CA has completed 24 hours of Board approved training. CAs assisting certified DCs with physiotherapy and/or acupuncture must complete additional 12 hours of Board approved training in each specialty area for registration. |
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BOARD MEMBERS / TERMS:
Board handles both licensing and disciplinary functions. |
| P. Dianne Haydon, D.C., Chair, Exp. 7/2013 |
| Susan Wenberg, D.C., Professional Member, Vice Chair |
| James J. Badge, D.C., Physician Member, Exp 7/2013 |
| Norris Nordvold, Public Member Exp 7/2010 |
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| NOTE: Please send all board member correspondence through the Board office |
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| STATISTICAL INFORMATION: Total # of Licensees as of 12/09: 2,779 |
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Of these licensees, there are:
Active licenses: 2,415
Inactive licenses: 405
New licenses: 89
Resident licenses: 1,928
Non-Resident licenses: 464
*Information not provided |
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 Updated 3/23/2010
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