| Pierce Wilson, Board Executive |
Karla Hoover, Office Secretary |
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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: khoover@idph.state.ia.us |
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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. 645-42.4 (1-8) |
| 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; (a) at least 36 hours of continuing education credit that directly relates to the clinical case management of chiropractic patients. 24 of the 36 hours shall be earned by completing a program which is in-person or live, real-time interactive media; (b) 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; (c) classes on child abuse, dependent adult abuse, and OSHA training that meet the criteria in sub-rule 44.3(1); (d) teaching at a Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) or board of chiropractic examiners approved institution; (e) one hour covering content areas of Iowa code and rules; (f) a maximum of 15 hours may be obtained for each course taught; (g) a licensee who is a presenter of continuing education that meets criteria may receive credit once per biennium; (h) electronically transmitted programs/activities or home study programs/activities that have a certificate of completion; (i) 12 hours in the field of acupuncture is required if chiropractor engages in the practice of acupuncture.
Distance Credits Allowed: 24 hours
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: Child abuse, dependent adult abuse; 12 hours of acupuncture if engaged in the practice of acupuncture, and Iowa laws & rules. |
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| CONDITIONS FOR RECIPROCITY/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 accepted |
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Reciprocity/Endorsement: May be required (see 41.6)
Reinstatement of Lapsed License: Required if applicant has not been involved in active practice during the previous 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: 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 with Board approval of individual schools |
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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.
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
Chiropractic Therapy Assistants: Requirements of this rule became effective July 1, 2009. Contact board for specific information. |
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BOARD MEMBERS / TERMS:
Board handles both licensing and disciplinary functions. |
| Michael Powell, D.C., Chair, 4245 1st Avenue, SE, Cedar Rapids 52402 Exp. 3/2012 |
| John Calisesi, D.C., Vice-Chair, 1945 15th Avenue North, Fort Dodge 50501 Exp. 2/2012 |
| Dori Rammelsberg-Dvorak, D.C., Secretary, 114 Sherman St., PO Box 267, Dysart 52224 Exp. 1/2011 |
| Rex Jones, D.C., 1025 5th Ave SE, PO Box 800, Spencer 51301 Exp. 1/2012 |
| Bradley J. Brown, D.C., 901 E Charles St, Oelwein 50662 Exp. 2013 |
| Sharon Tate, 1624 NW Prairie Lakes Dr, #1, Ankeny 50023 Exp. 1/2012 |
| Leslie J. Duinink, Central College, 812 Univesity, Pella 50219 Exp. 2011 |
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| STATISTICAL INFORMATION: Total # of Licensees as of 12/09: 4,375 |
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Of these licensees, there are:
Active licenses: 1,645
Inactive licenses: 2,730
New licenses: 99 in 2009
Active Resident licenses: 1,422
Active Non-Resident licenses: 223 |
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 Updated 07/16/2010
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