| Karalee Oldenkamp, D.C., Executive Director |
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Lisa Logsdon, Executive Secretary |
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| For Information Contact: |
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209 South Green Street - zip 42141
P.O. Box 183
Glasgow, KY 42142-0183 |
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Phone: (270) 651-2522
Fax: (270) 651-8784
(Do not use FAX for applications) |
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Web address: www.kbce.ky.gov |
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E-Mail: kychiro@glasgow-ky.com |
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| Office Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; M - F |
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Time Zone: Central |
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| Exam Dates: n/a |
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| Application/Transcript Deadline: 30 days prior to issuance of license |
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Application Fee: $ 350
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Criminal Background Check: No |
| Initial License Fee: Included in application fee |
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Require Fingerprinting: No |
| License Renewal Fee: $ 250 Active; $ 75 Inactive |
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Term: Annual, renew March 1 |
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| Preceptor/Intern/Extern Program: Students in preceptorship program may practice under licensed D.C. However intern may not make final diagnosis or perform an adjustment. No temporary licenses. |
| Require supervised practice prior to full licensure: Contact Board |
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| License(s) Required for Practice: Chiropractic |
| Optional Certification: X-ray, orthopedics |
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| CONTINUING EDUCATION: |
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Requirements: 12 hours per year (of which 6 hours must be taken within the State of Kentucky) and/or including 2 hours HIV/AIDS, over at least two days, required every 10 years, approved by Kentucky Cabinet for Health Services. All first-year aplicants must take 2 hours Kentucky Jurisprudence course prior to first renewal.
Distance Credits Allowed: None
Program Criteria: Sponsored by any CCE chiropractic college or any state or national chartered organization of chiropractors. Program must be of subject matter beneficial to Kentucky chiropractors.
Board accepts the uniform continuing education form: Yes
Board requires sexual boundaries training: No
Board requires AIDS awareness / risk prevention training: Initial licensure 2 hours; license renewal 2 hours every 10 years
Other special areas of specific CE training required: For Peer Review Registration ONLY -- an additional 6 hours annually in “Utilization Review” taken in KY. For initial registration for Peer Review a minimum of 100 hours of Utilization Review is required. |
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| CONDITIONS FOR RECIPROCITY/ENDORSEMENT: No longer available |
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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: Under consideration
Acupuncture: Not accepted |
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Reciprocity/Endorsement: No
Reinstatement Lapsed License: No
Disciplinary Cases: Can use now
Impairment Review: Not planning to use |
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| PHYSIOTHERAPY: Termed Adjunctive Treatment |
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Certification: Included in chiropractic license
Additional Education: Must have received training from CCE accredited chiropractic college to use.
Additional Examination: None
Additional Fee: None
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| EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS |
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Min. # years pre-professional education required for licensure: 60 semester hours
No requirement for 4-year degree planned. |
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Accreditation for Chiropractic Programs/Institutions: Council on Chiropractic Education (school must be fully accredited at the time of the applicant's graduation) |
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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)
Doctor of Chiropractic means one qualified by experience and training and licensed by the Board to diagnose his patients and to treat those of his patients diagnosed as having diseases or disorders relating to subluxations of the articulations of the human spine and its adjacent tissues by indicated adjustments or manipulation of those subluxations and by applying methods of treatments designed to augment those adjustments or manipulation. Any person licensed under this chapter may sign death certificates, and sign and execute all legal documents and certificates with the same authority as members of other schools or systems of treatment. |
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| OTHER REFERENCE INFORMATION: |
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Board regulates specialty council certification: Kentucky law recognizes only two specialties: Chiropractic Orthopedics & Chiropractic Roentgenology - must be certified by board; however, additional specialties are being considered.
Board permits or authorizes travel-to-treat requirements: No
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 (Dr. cannot be used without identifying type of degree)
Peer Review: Committee appointed by Board. Refer to board for details. (Specific regulations apply to persons performing peer review of Kentucky chiropractic claims.)
Certified Clinical Chiropractic Assistants: No current or planned regulation |
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BOARD MEMBERS / TERMS:
Board handles both licensing and disciplinary functions. |
| Mark R. Woodward, D.C., President, 1048 31 W By Pass, Bowling Green 42101 Exp. 10/2014 |
| Frank G. Hideg, Jr., D.C., Vice President & Field Coordinator, 204 S. 19th, Paducah 42003 Exp. 10/2014 |
| Michael Seibert, D.C.,, PO Box 1173, Madisonville 42431 Exp. 10/2014 |
| Terri Byers-Abston, D.C., 105 N Lyndon Lane, Ste 102, Louisville 40222 Exp 3/2012 |
| Rodney Casada, D.C., 1056 S Hwy 27, Somerset 42501 Exp. 3/2013 |
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| STATISTICAL INFORMATION: Total # of Licensees as of 11/11: * |
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Of these licensees, there are:
Active licenses: 905
Inactive licenses: 243
New licenses: 49
Resident licenses: *
Non-Resident licenses: * * Information not provided |
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 Updated 11/16/2011
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