| Pierce Wilson, Board Executive |
Karla Hoover, Office Secretary |
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Iowa Board of Chiropractic
Department of Public Health
Lucas State Office Building, 5th Floor
321 E. 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319-0075 |
Phone: (515) 281-4287
Fax: (515) 281-3121
(Do not use FAX for applications) |
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Web address: www.idph.state.ia.us/licensure |
E-Mail: karla.hoover@idph.iowa.gov |
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| Office Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; M - F |
Time Zone: Central |
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| Exam Dates: No exams. Board accepts NBCE Parts I, II, III, IV, & Physiotherapy |
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License Fee: $ 270
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Criminal Background Check: No |
| License Renewal Fee: $ 120 |
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Require Fingerprinting: No |
| Term: Biennial, expires June 30 even numbered years |
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| Preceptor/Intern/Extern Program: Students may practice under licensed D.C. on a very limited basis ─ see Iowa law Sec. 645-42.3 - 645-42.6 |
| Require supervised practice prior to full licensure: No |
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| License(s) Required for Practice: Chiropractic |
| Optional Certification: Temporary Certificate available in limited cases under specific criteria. |
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| CONTINUING EDUCATION: Accepts PACE |
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Requirements: 60 hours biennially; (1) at least 36 hours of continuing education credit that directly relates to the clinical case management of chiropractic patients. At least 24 of the 36 hours shall be earned by completing a program which an instructor conducts the class employing either a traditional in-person classroom-type presentation or live interactive Web conferencing. Beginning with the July 1, 2012 renewal cycle, on-line instruction may qualify for "live" continuing education credit if provided by a CCE-accredited chiropractic college in the US, the Iowa Chiropractic Societym, the ACA, or the ICA, or if certified by the PACE program through the FCLB. The remaining 12 hours may be obtained by independent study, including any on-line instruction; (2) a minimum of two hours per biennium in professional boundaries regarding ethical issues related to professional conduct that may include but are not limited to sexual harassment, sensitivity training and ethics; (3) a minimum of 12 hours per biennium in the field of acupuncture if the chiropractic physician is engaged in the practice of acupuncture; (4) classes on child abuse and dependent adult abuse that meet the criteria in subrule 44.3(1); (5) two hours of CE credit at the time of the first biennial renewal period and one hour every biennial renewal period after that in the content areas of Iowa Administrative Code 645 -- Chapters 40 through 46 and Iowa Code Chapter 151.
Distance Credits Allowed: 36 hours can be online
Program Criteria: Programs must contribute to professional competency of licensee, pertain to subject matter specific to professional practice, conducted by qualified individuals. See Sec. 44.3.
Board accepts the uniform continuing education form: No
Board requires sexual boundaries training: Yes
Board requires AIDS awareness / risk prevention training: No
Other special areas of specific CE training required: Mandatory reporting training every 5 years; 12 hours of acupuncture if engaged in the practice of acupuncture; and Iowa laws & rules (2 hours first renewal, 1 hour each year after) |
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| CONDITIONS FOR RECIPROCITY/ENDORSEMENT: No reciprocity accepted. Endorsement: (1) Transcript and notarized copy of diploma from a board-approved chiropractic school; (2) Completion of National Boards; (3) Verification of licensure from every state in which applicant has practiced. Contact Board for additional requirements. |
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| EXAMINATIONS ADMINISTERED BY STATE: No state 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
Acupuncture: Not required*
* A certification examination is required |
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Reciprocity/Endorsement: May be required (see 41.6)
Reinstatement of Lapsed License: Required if license has been on inactive status for more than five years
Disciplinary Cases: Case-by-case basis
Impairment Review: Case-by-case basis |
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| PHYSIOTHERAPY: Termed Physiotherapy |
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Certification: Included in chiropractic license
Additional Education: Education must include 120 hours of physiotherapy
Additional Examination: NBCE Certification exam
Additional Fee: None
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| EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS |
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Min. # years pre-professional education required for licensure: None required. |
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Accreditation for Chiropractic Programs/Institutions: CCE accredited colleges |
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATES OF FOREIGN COLLEGES:
Equivalency evaluation of education credentials. Contact board for specific information. |
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SUMMARY OF SCOPE OF PRACTICE:
(Contact State for precise definition by state law)
Persons who treat human ailments by the adjustment of the neuromusculoskeletal structures, primarily, by hand or instrument, through spinal care. Persons utilizing differential diagnosis and procedures related thereto, withdrawing or ordering the withdrawal of the patient's blood for diagnostic purposes, performing or utilizing routine laboratory tests, performing physical examinations, rendering nutritional advice, utilizing chiropractic physiotherapy procedures. |
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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: Only as allowed by law under section 151.12 of Iowa Code. One-year temporary certificate required.
Board permits or authorizes telemedicine practices: Only as allowed by law under sections 151.2 or 151.12 of Iowa Code.
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: Handled by separate committee per 645 - IAC 9.6
Certified Clinical Chiropractic Assistants: Requirements of this rule became effective July 1, 2009. Contact board for specific information.
Chiropractors defined as Primary Care Physicians: Not within Board code. |
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BOARD MEMBERS / TERMS:
Board handles both licensing and disciplinary functions. |
| John Calisesi, D.C., Chair, 1945 15th Avenue North, Fort Dodge 50501 Exp. 2015 |
| Bradley J. Brown, D.C., Vice-Chair, 901 E Charles St, Oelwein 50662 Exp. 2013 |
| Aaron Martin, D.C., 1710 W 1st St, Ankeny 50023 Exp. 2015 |
| Nancy Kahle, D.C., 4245 Red Oak Ct, Cedar Rapids 52403 Exp. 2014 |
| Davis Gehling, D.C., 405 College Dr, Decorah 52101 Exp. 2014 |
| Joellen Jenson, Public Member, 517 E 4th St, Huxley 50124 Exp. 2015 |
| Julie Mueller, 1008 E 2nd St, Pella 50219 Exp. 2014 |
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| STATISTICAL INFORMATION: Total # of Licensees as of 12/14/2012: * |
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Of these licensees, there are:
Active licenses: 1,703
Inactive licenses: 2,950
New licenses: 109 in 2012
International: 4
Active Resident licenses: 1,527
Active Non-Resident licenses: 173 |
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 Updated 12/18/2012
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