Lisa M. Hill, Program Manager
Maureen Hartlaub, Acting Program Director |
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Nancy Werner, Program Specialist |
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1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, CO 80202 |
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Phone: (303) 894-7800
Fax: (303) 894-7764
(Do not use FAX for applications) |
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Donna Bame, Licensing Supervisor
Betty Esquibel, Licensing Specialist
E-mail Address: DORA_ChiropractorsBoard@state.co.us |
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Phone: (303) 894-2433
Phone: (303) 894-7851
Fax: (303) 894-7693
E-mail Address: betty.esquibel@state.co.us
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Web address: www.dora.state.co.us/chiropractic |
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E-mail Address: nancy.werner@state.co.us |
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| Office Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; M - F |
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Time Zone: Mountain |
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Exam Dates: NBCE Part IV required
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Criminal Background Check: No |
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Exam Fee: $ *150
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Require Fingerprinting: No |
| Initial License Fee: Included in exam fee |
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Term: Biennial - renew October 31st of odd-numbered years |
License Renewal Fee: $ *300 (Original)
$ *188 (Reinstatement)
$ * 186 (Reactivation) |
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License renewals mailed to last known address 6 weeks prior to expiration
*Fees subject to change
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| Preceptor/Intern/Extern Program: No internship or temporary license under practicing D.C.s available |
| Require supervised practice prior to full licensure: No |
| License(s) Required for Practice: Chiropractic |
| Optional Certification: Electrotherapy; Acupuncture (Changed as of 7/2010) -- See Rule 17; Animal Chiropractic (see Statutes 12-33-127, Rules & Regulations) |
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Requirements: 15 hours per year; 30 hours per 2-year renewal cycle (2 hours per year must be in record-keeping and documentation) (See Rule 8)
Distance Credits Allowed: 10 hours (online) per renewal period (See Rule 8)
Program Criteria: Continuing chiropractic education program sponsors need not apply for nor expect to receive prior Board approval for a formal continuing chiropractic education program. The number of creditable hours may be determined by counting the contact hours of instruction and rounding to the nearest quarter hour. The Board relies upon the integrity of the program sponsors to present continuing chiropractic education that constitutes a meritorious learning experience and complies with C.R.S., 12-33-116 and 12-33-111. If during an audit it is discovered that a sponsor has falsified information regarding the course, the sponsor may be required to have all future courses pre-approved. Course content is limited to scientific subject matter basic to the field of the healing arts (contact board for list). Offerings in the promotion of practice building or office management shall not be approved for CE. Instructors must be qualified to teach the course outlined. The licensee must maintain in his/her own file, the date and hours of attendance, synopsis of the course content, and the qualifications of the instructor. (See Rule 8)
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: CPR needs to be maintained while licensed |
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| CONDITIONS FOR ENDORSEMENT: Licensed to practice chiropractic in another state/territory, possess credentials and qualifications that are equivalent to this state's requirements for licensure by examination, has been engaged in the full-time practice of chiropractic at least three of the past five years, demonstrated competency as a chiropractor as determined by the board, has not been convicted of a crime and license to practice is in good standing. (See Statute 12-33-113) |
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| EXAMINATIONS ADMINISTERED BY STATE: None |
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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: Not required
Acupuncture: Not required
Note: Board requires passing score on NBCE exams. |
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Reciprocity/Endorsement:Can use now in lieu of state practical exam requirement
Reinstatement Lapsed License: May be used
Disciplinary Cases: May be used
Impairment Review: Not planning to use |
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| PHYSIOTHERAPY: Termed Electrotherapy |
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Certification: Notation made in official board records
Additional Education: 120 classroom hours in this subject where a clinical component must be present in the coursework to determine competency; Pass a nationally recognized examination (See Rule 10)
Additional Examination: None
Authority on License: Acupuncture: (application; no fee) managed 25+ cases in which acupuncture utilized and 100 hours theoretical study of clinical instruction verified by transcript (See Rule 17).
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| EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (Refer to Statute 12-33-111) |
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Min. # years pre-professional education required for licensure:
High school diploma, no statutory requirement for undergraduate hours
No requirement for a 4-year degree planned. |
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Accreditation for Chiropractic Programs/Institutions: Council on Chiropractic Education;
The Board has the authority to approve a school with CCE equivalency. |
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Subjects Examined: Anatomy, including embryology and histology, physiology and psychology, biochemistry, inorganic and organic chemistry, pathology, bacteriology, toxicology, public health, hygiene, sanitation, first aid, diagnosis, pediatrics, dermatology, syphilology, psychiatry, X-ray, obstetrics, gynecology, principles & practice of chiropractic, adjustive techniques, and orthopedics/neurology (See Statute 12-33-111) |
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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)
Chiropractic means that branch of the Healing Arts which is based on the premise that disease is attributable to the abnormal functioning of the human nervous system. It includes the diagnosing and analyzing of human ailments and seeks the elimination of the abnormal functioning of the human nervous system by the adjustment or manipulation, by hand, of the articulations and adjacent tissue of the human body, particularly the spinal column, and the usage as indicated of procedures which facilitate and make the adjustment or manipulation more effective, and the use of sanitary hygienic, nutritional, and physical remedial measures necessary to such practice. "Chiropractic" does not include colonic irrigation therapy. "Chiropractic" does include the use of venipuncture for diagnostic purposes; and, treatment by acupuncture when performed by an appropriately trained Chiropractor as determined by the Colorado State Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Electrotherapy means the application of any radiant or current energies of high or low frequency, alternating or direct, except surgical cauterization, electrocoagulation, the use of radium in any form, and X-ray therapy, by a trained Doctor of Chiropractic who has fulfilled the educational and licensing requirements of this state board. (See Rule 7) |
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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: Yes, with restrictions. Temporary license may be granted to chiropractors who apply and are approved by US Olympic Training Committee only.
Board permits or authorizes telemedicine practices: Yes, provided the D.C. has a chiropractic license and practices in Colorado.
Licensees required to carry malpractice insurance: Professional liability insuranve, $300,000 per claim with an aggregate liability limit for all clainms during the year of $1,000,000 (Refer to 12-33-116.5)
Additional legally accepted terms for chiropractor (in addition to Doctor of Chiropractic, D.C., Chiropractor, Chiropractic Doctor): Terms listed above
Peer Review: Handled by board
Animal Chiropractic allowed: Yes, as of 7/2010 (See Rule 12-33-127)
Certified Clinical Chiropractic Assistants: No current or planned regulation
Chiropractors defined as Primary Care Physicians: No |
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BOARD MEMBERS / TERMS:
Board handles both licensing and disciplinary functions. |
Marshall A. Snider, Public Member, President, Exp. 5/2015
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Richelle Knowles, D.C., Professional Board Member, Vice President, Exp. 5/2015
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| Julie Scott, D.C., Secretary, Exp 5/2016 |
| Chad Aberecrombie, D.C., Professional Board Member Exp. 5/2013 |
| John Hanks, D.C., Professional Board Member, Exp. 5/2014 |
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| STATISTICAL INFORMATION: Total # of Licensees as of 1/4/2013: * |
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Of these licensees, there are:
Active licenses: 2,520
Inactive licenses: 116
New licenses: *
Resident licenses: --
Non-Resident licenses: --
*Information not provided -- Information not tracked |
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 Updated 5/17/2013
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