| Robert Puleo, Executive Officer |
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| For Information Contact: |
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2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 260
Sacramento, CA 95833-2931 |
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Phone: (916) 263-5355 (reception/switchboard)
Fax: (916) 263-5369
(Do not use FAX for applications) |
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Web address: www.chiro.ca.gov |
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| Office Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; M - F |
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Time Zone: Pacific |
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| Exam Dates: The Chiropractic Law & Professional Practice Examination (LPPE) is offered on a continuous basis and is the final step in the licensing process. |
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Application/Transcript Deadline: Accepted continuously
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Criminal Background Check: Yes |
| Application Fee: $ 100 |
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Require fingerprinting: Yes |
| Fingerprint processing cost: Varies |
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License Renewal Fee: $ 250 |
| Initial License Fee: $ 100 |
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Term: Annual, last day of birth month |
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| Preceptor/Intern/Extern Program: Students in preceptor program may obtain clinical experience under supervision of a licensed D.C. No temporary license exists for graduated D.C.s not yet licensed in California. |
| Require supervised practice prior to full licensure: Contact Board |
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| License(s) Required for Practice: Chiropractic |
| Optional Certification: n/a |
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| CONTINUING EDUCATION: |
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Requirements: 12 hours per year; 4 hours adjustive technique recommended but not required.
Requirements effective June 2013: 24 hours per year; 6 hours mandatory coursework (2 hours in Ethics & Law; 4 hours in any one or a combination of the following: History Taking and Physical Examination Procedures; Chiropractic Adjustive or Manipulation Techniques; Proper & Ethical Billing & Coding). The remaining 18 hours may be taken in any of the categories listed in CCR Section 361.
Distance Credits Allowed: 6 hours (Effective June 2013: 12 hours)
Program Criteria: Board approves both sponsor and program. Refer to California Chiropractic Code of Regulations ─ Sections 361 (CE Requirements), 363 (Approval of CE Courses) and 364 (Exemptions and Reduction of Requirement) for details.
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: No |
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| CONDITIONS FOR RECIPROCITY/ENDORSEMENT: Meet same educational requirements and have been examined in all same areas at time of original licensure. State must certify in writing that they agree to reciprocate, and there can be no disciplinary action against the license. Licensee must have practiced for at least 5 years, and license must be active, current and valid. |
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| EXAMINATIONS ADMINISTERED BY STATE: LPPE (Supervisors and Operators X-ray permit: offered through Dept. of Health Services, Radiologic Health Branch.) |
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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
Acupuncture: Not accepted |
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Reinstatement Lapsed License: Not planning to use
Disciplinary Cases: Can use now
Impairment Review: Can use now |
| Note: In addition to NBCE scores, applicant must take and pass a Chiropractic Law & Professional Practice Exam. |
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| PHYSIOTHERAPY: Termed Physiotherapy |
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Certification: Included with chiropractic license
Additional Education: Minimum 120 hours and 30 patient office visits performed by the student on their own clinic patients.
Additional Examination: Must take National physiotherapy exam
Additional Fee: None
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| PROCTOLOGICAL & GYNECOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS: |
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Minimum examinations (prior to graduation): 25 physical examinations of which at least 10 are outside (not student) patients, 25 urinalyses, 20 complete blood count (CBC), 10 blood chemistries, 30 X-ray examinations. 10 proctological and 10 gynecological examinations. Perform a minimum of 250 patient treatments (visits), written interpretation of at least 30 different X-ray views and 518 hours of practical clinical experience (treating patients in the clinic). Current law now allows physiotherapy to be fulfilled at a Board-approved chiropractic college subsequent to graduation. Gynecological and proctological exams may be taken after graduation at a Board-approved college. |
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| EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS |
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Min. # years pre-professional education required for licensure: Transcripts documenting minimum of 60 pre-chiropractic college credits satisfactory to the Board. Plus 4,400 chiropractic hours. No requirement for a 4-year degree planned at this time. |
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Accreditation for Chiropractic Programs/Institutions: Approved by a USDE-approved accrediting agency and approved by the CA Board. In addition, the school’s curriculum must meet statutory requirements. Board approves CCE-accredited colleges individually. |
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| SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATES OF FOREIGN COLLEGES: Contact board for specific information. Board approves the following foreign college: Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. No applications have been received by the CA Board for other non-U.S. schools at this time. |
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SUMMARY OF SCOPE OF PRACTICE:
(Contact State for precise definition by state law)
Practice chiropractic as taught in chiropractic colleges, without drugs or surgery. For a complete copy of the law, refer to the Board’s website. |
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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: Contact board
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): Terms listed above only
Peer Review: No
Certified Clinical Chiropractic Assistants: No current or planned statute |
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BOARD MEMBERS / TERMS:
Board handles both licensing and disciplinary functions. |
| Francesco Columbu, D.C., Chair, Exp. 2/2014 |
| Sergio Azzolino, D.C., Vice Chair, Exp. 2/2016 |
| Julie Elginer, Public Member, Secretary, Exp. 11/2016 |
| Hugh Lubkin, D.C., Exp. 2/2014 |
| Heather Dehn, D.C., Exp. 2/2016 |
| Frank Ruffino, Public Member, Exp. 11/2016 |
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| Note: Please send all correspondence through the Board office. |
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| STATISTICAL INFORMATION: Total # of Licensees as of 11/2012: 15,110 |
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Of these licensees, there are:
Active licenses: 13,444
Inactive licenses: 1,666
New licenses: 326
Resident licenses: 12,363
Non-Resident licenses: 1,081 |
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 Updated 2/4/2013
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