CALIFORNIA BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS
Licensure Date: 1922 (by voters initiative)

Robert Puleo, Interim Executive Officer
For Information Contact:
	2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 260  Sacramento, CA 95833-2931			Phone: (916) 263-5355 (reception/switchboard)  Fax: (916) 263-5369 (Do not use FAX for applications)
	Web address: www.chiro.ca.gov
Office Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; M - F			Time Zone: Pacific
Exam Dates: The Chiropractic Law & Professional Practice Examination (LPPE) is offered on a continuous basis and is the final step in the licensing process.
Application/Transcript Deadline: Accepted continuously			Criminal Background Check: Yes
Application Fee: $ 100			Require fingerprinting: Yes
Fingerprint processing cost: Varies			License Renewal Fee: $ 150
Initial License Fee: $ 100			Term: Annual, last day of birth month
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
License(s) Required for Practice: Chiropractic
Optional Certification: n/a
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
	Requirements: 12 hours per year with 4 hours adjustive technique. Distance Credits Allowed: None Program Criteria: Board approves both sponsor and program. Refer to California Chiropractic Code of Regulations ─ Sections 356 (Course Content), 357 (Approval of CE Seminars) and 358 (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: Radiology training of 300 hours or more
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.
EXAMINATIONS ADMINISTERED BY STATE: LPPE (Supervisors and Operators X-ray permit: offered through Dept. of Health Services, Radiologic Health Branch.)
NATIONAL BOARD EXAMINATIONS:			SPEC:
Part I: Required Part II: Required Part III (WCCE): Required Part IV: Required Physiotherapy: Required Acupuncture: Not accepted			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.
PHYSIOTHERAPY: Termed Physiotherapy
	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
PROCTOLOGICAL & GYNECOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS:
	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.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
	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.
	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.
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.
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.
OTHER REFERENCE INFORMATION:
	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 Chiropractic Therapy Assistants: No current or planned statute
BOARD MEMBERS / TERMS: Board handles both licensing and disciplinary functions.
Frederick Lerner, D.C., Chair, Exp. 2/2011
Hugh Lubkin, D.C., Vice-Chair, Exp. 2/2010
Francesco Columbu, D.C., Secretary, Exp. 2/2010
Richard H. Tyler, D.C., Exp. 2/2012
Jeffrey Steinhardt, D.C., Exp. 2/2012
Note: Please send all correspondence through the Board office.
STATISTICAL INFORMATION:  Total # of Licensees as of 11/09: 15,714
	Of these licensees, there are: Active licenses: 13,812 Inactive licenses: 1,902 New licenses: 336 Resident licenses: 12,492 Non-Resident licenses: 1,211
	Updated 12/31/2009
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