| Diane Hansmeyer, Administrator |
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Delores Y. James, Health Licensing Coordinator
Sue Kopera-Crumb, Health Licensing Specialist |
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Office of Rehabilitation & Community Services
301 Centennial Mall South
P.O. Box 94986
Lincoln, NE 68509-4986
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Phone: (402) 471-2299
Fax: (402) 471-3577
(Do not use FAX for applications) |
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Web address: www.dhhs.ne.gov/crl/crlindex.htm |
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E-Mail: diane.hansmeyer@nebraska@gov
delores.james@nebraska.gov
susan.koperacrumb@nebraska.gov |
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| Office Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; M - F |
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Time Zone: Central |
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Exam Dates: NBCE Exam dates for Part I - Part IV
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Criminal Background Check: No |
| Application/Transcript Deadline: None |
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Require Fingerprinting: No |
| Exam Fee: None |
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License Renewal Fee: $ 144 |
| Initial License Fee: $ 144 |
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Term: Biennial, renew August 1 in even-numbered years |
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| Preceptor/Intern/Extern Program: Students may practice under licensed D.C. provided they are enrolled in an accredited college of chiropractic, services performed are part of course of study, practice under direct supervision of licensed chiropractor |
| Require supervised practice prior to full licensure: No |
| License(s) Required for Practice: Chiropractic |
| Optional Certification: n/a |
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| CONTINUING EDUCATION: Accepts PACE |
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Requirements: 36 hours that include 8 mandatory hours in two-year period prior to renewal date.
Distance Credits Allowed: Included in self-study. Maximum of 6 hours
Program Criteria: Board does not pre-approve programs. Must be scientific, related to practice of chiropractic.
Board has determined that for the August 1, 2010 renewal that the 8 mandatory hours must include 4 hours related to technical skills in one or a combination of the following categories: (1) X-ray physics, quality control, x-ray production and interpretation of diagnostic imaging; and/or (2) chiropractic adjustive techniques; AND
4 hours in one or a combination of the following four categories: (1) continuing education pertaining to HIV/AIDS, infectious diseases and related conditions as they relate to chiropractic; (2) continuing education designed to enhance the practitioner’s skill related to ordering laboratory tests and interpreting information from laboratory tests; (3) continuing education related to prevention of fraud, system set-ups, coding, quality control, and standards of practice; (4) continuing education related to the use of unlicensed personnel. |
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| CONDITIONS FOR RECIPROCITY/ENDORSEMENT: Have met substantially equivalent requirements in the other state as required in Nebraska, also license in good standing. Contact board office for full details. |
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| EXAMINATIONS ADMINISTERED BY STATE: None - NBCE Part IV. Jurisprudence open book test not mandatory but recommended. |
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| NATIONAL BOARD EXAMINATIONS: |
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SPEC: (in lieu of Part IV) |
Part I: Required
Part II: Required
Part III (WCCE): Required
Part IV: Required
Physiotherapy: Required
Acupuncture: Not accepted |
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Reciprocity/Endorsement: Accepted
Reinstatement Lapsed License: Yes
Disciplinary Cases: Can use now
Impairment Review: No |
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| PHYSIOTHERAPY: Termed Chiropractic Physiotherapy |
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Certification: Included in chiropractic license
Additional Education: No specific requirements
Additional Examination: Must have NBCE Physiotherapy exam
Additional Fee: None
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| EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS |
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Min. # years pre-professional education required for licensure: Law requires at least 2 years pre-professional education. Requirement for 4-year degree under consideration. |
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Accreditation for Chiropractic Programs/Institutions: A candidate for licensure must have graduated from an accredited college of chiropractic. Accredited college of chiropractic means a school or college which meets the conditions specified in Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-803. The Department recognizes, upon the recommendation of the Board, colleges or schools of chiropractic accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education or other federally approved chiropractic accrediting agency provided such college or school meets the conditions specified in Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-803. |
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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)
The practice of chiropractic is defined as being one or a combination of the following, without the use of drugs or surgery:
1) The diagnosis and analysis of the living human body for the purpose of detecting ailments, disorders, and disease by the use of diagnostic X-ray, physical and clinical examination, and routine procedures including urine analysis; or
2) The science and art of treating human ailments, disorders, and disease by locating and removing any interference with the transmission and expression of nerve energy in the human body by chiropractic adjustment, chiropractic physiotherapy, and the use of exercise, nutrition, dietary guidance, and colonic irrigation. The use of X-rays beyond the axial skeleton shall be solely for diagnostic purposes and shall not
expand the practice of chiropractic to include the treatment of human ailments, disorders and disease not permitted when the use of X-rays was limited to the axial skeleton. |
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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: Incidental practice in consultation with a licensed chiropractor from Nebraska allowed but permits are not issued.
Licensees required to carry malpractice insurance: No
Additionally legally accepted terms for chiropractor (in addition to Doctor of Chiropractic, D.C., Chiropractor): Chiropractic Physician
Peer Review: May be handled by state chiropractic association
Chiropractic Therapy Assistants: Nebraska does not credential CAs
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BOARD MEMBERS / TERMS:
Board handles licensing functions, Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit handles disciplinary functions (consults w/ Board for expert opinions). |
| Lance E. Earhart, D.C., Chair, 128 W. 4th Ave., Holdrege, NE 68949 Exp. 11/2010 |
| Gaylord Hanssen, D.C., Vice Chair 3604 S. Blaine, #2, Grand Island 68801 Exp. 11/2011 |
| Douglas Vander Broek, D.C., Secretary, 2855 S 70th St., Ste 101, Liincoln Exp. 11/2014 |
| Laura A. Scholl, Public Member, 910 Donnie Lane, Lincoln 68522 Exp. 11/2014 |
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| STATISTICAL INFORMATION: Total # of Licensees as of 12/09: 565 |
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Of these licensees, there are:
Active licenses: 565
Inactive licenses: *
New licenses: 59
Resident licenses: 547
Non-Resident licenses: 18
*Information not provided |
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 Updated 2/18/2010
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