| Tana Cory, Bureau Chief |
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Dawn Hall, Administrative Support Manager |
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Lori Peel, Investigative Unit Manager |
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Marilyn London, Office Specialist
Bureau of Occupational Licenses
700 West State Street
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0063
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Phone: (208) 334-3233
Fax: (208) 334-3945
(Do not use FAX for applications) |
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Web Address: https://www.ibol.idaho.gov/chi.htm |
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E-Mail Address: chi@ibol.idaho.gov |
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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 Exams |
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| Application/Transcript Deadline: n/a |
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Application Fee: $ 250
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Criminal Background Check: No |
| Initial License Fee: Included in exam application fee |
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Require Fingerprinting: No |
| Term: Annual, renew on birthdate |
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License Renewal Fee: $ 100 |
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| Preceptor/Intern/Extern Program: Intern Program (effective 07/01-01) No preceptorship program, however temporary permit for graduated (not yet licensed) D.C.'s to practice under licensed D.C. 54-705 (b) and rule 550 allows for chiropractic assistants - may meet college standards for preceptor. Rule 551 allows for chiropractic intern. |
| Require supervised practice prior to full licensure: Ues |
| License(s) Required for Practice: Chiropractor Physician Active |
| Optional Certification: Chiropractor Inactive, Chiropractor Inactive Retired |
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| CONTINUING EDUCATION: Accepts PACE |
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Requirements: 18 hours per year, CCE approved
Distance Credits Allowed: 6 hours, CCE approved
Program Criteria: Must be sponsored by a CCE approved school of chiropractic.
Board accepts the uniform continuing education form: Yes
Board requires sexual boundaries training: No
Board requires AIDS awareness / risk prevention training: No
Other special areas of specific CE training required: None |
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CONDITIONS FOR RECIPROCITY/ENDORSEMENT: 5 years continuous practice, current license in good standing, meet requirements for Idaho licensure, complete limited examination. The SPEC exam is needed in lieu of Parts III & IV (NBCE parts which were in effect at the time of graduation from chiropractic college).
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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: Required
Acupuncture: Not accepted |
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Reciprocity/Endorsement: Required
Reinstatement Lapsed License: Under consideration
Disciplinary Cases: Under consideration
Impairment Review: Under consideration |
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| PHYSIOTHERAPY: Termed Physiotherapeutic |
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Certification: Included in chiropractic license
Additional Education: None
Additional Fee: None
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| EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS |
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Min. # years pre-professional education required for licensure: Not specified in law or rule |
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Accreditation for Chiropractic Programs/Institutions: Council on Chiropractic Education |
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| SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATES OF FOREIGN COLLEGES: Must pass all portions of the U.S. NBCE Exams. Contact board for specific information. Idaho Board accepts Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, MacQuarie University / Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Anglo-European College of Chiropractic, and Institut Francais de Chiropratique. |
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SUMMARY OF SCOPE OF PRACTICE:
(Contact State for precise definition by state law)
The system of specific adjustment or manipulation of the articulations and tissues of the body; the invstigation, examination and clinical diagnosis of conditions of the human body and the treatment of the human body by the application of manipulative, manual, mechanical, physiotherapeutic or clinical nutritional methods and may include the use of diagnostic X-rays. Nothing herein contained shall allow any physician to perform surgical operations or practice obstetrics, or direct or suggest to the patient that such patient shall use products required by law to be dispensed on prescription only. |
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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 limitations - a chiropractor may only practice on the individual participants of the specific event indicated. Contact board for details.
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): Chiropractic Physician
Peer Review: Under State Board
Chiropractic Therapy Assistants: Under direct supervision and liability of the licensed chiropractor |
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BOARD MEMBERS / TERMS:
Board handles both licensing and disciplinary functions. |
| Shannon Gaertner-Ewing, D.C., Chair, Exp. 7/2011 |
| Gladys Schroeder, Public Member, Exp. 7/2012 |
| Geffery Anderson, D.C., Exp. 7/2012 |
| Larry Nelson, D.C., Exp. 7/2010 |
| Robert Haug, D.C., Exp. 7/2011 |
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| STATISTICAL INFORMATION: Total # of Licensees as of 12/24/09: 558 |
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Of these licensees, there are:
Active licenses: 558
Inactive licenses: 68
New licenses: 48 issued in 2009
Resident licenses: 482
Non-Resident licenses: 76 |
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 Updated 06/18/2010
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