| Cindy Wade, Executive Director |
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| For Information Contact: |
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4600 Kietzke Lane, Suite M-245
Reno, NV 89502 |
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Phone: (775) 688-1921
Voice Mail: (775) 688-1919
Fax: (775) 688-1920
(Do not use FAX for applications)
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Web address: http://chirobd.nv.gov |
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E-Mail: chirobd@chirobd.nv.gov |
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| Office Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; M - F |
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Time Zone: Pacific |
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| Exam Dates: 2/09/11, 5/11/11, 8/10/11, 11/09/11 |
| Application/Transcript Deadline: 60 days prior to exam date; 12/27/10, 3/14/11, 6/10/11 and 9/09/11 |
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Application Fee: $200 plus $51.25 fingerprint fee; total = $251.25
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| Exam Fee: $ 125 |
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Criminal Background Check: Yes |
| Initial License Fee: $ 225 |
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Require Fingerprinting: Yes |
| License Renewal Fee*: $ 700 ─ active, $250 – inactive/retired |
| Term: Biennially |
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| Students: May not sit for board exams prior to graduating. |
| Preceptor/Intern/Extern Program: Graduated only (not yet licensed) D.C.'s, may practice under licensed D.C. without adjusting or diagnosing. Student program, $151.25 fee, must apply as D.C.’s Asst. |
| Require supervised practice prior to full licensure: No |
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| License(s) Required for Practice: Chiropractic |
| Optional Certification: 10 day temporary license, $50 application fee plus a $50 license fee, 30 days in advance. |
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| CONTINUING EDUCATION: |
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Requirements: 36 hours (non-practice-building, approval 30 days in advance).
Distance Credits Allowed: 36 hours
Program Criteria: Board approves all programs. Sponsor must be state-level association or higher, CCE accredited or status holding chiropractic college, or State Board. No practice building.
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: NBCE Parts I, II, III, IV & PT not required, if doctor has actively practiced 7 of last 10 years without any adverse disciplinary actions and passes SPEC, and Nevada Law test. |
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| EXAMINATIONS ADMINISTERED BY STATE: Nevada law |
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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: Accepted (see above)
Reinstatement Lapsed License: Accepted
Disciplinary Cases: Accepted
Impairment Review: Accepted |
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| PHYSIOTHERAPY: Termed Physiotherapy |
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Certification: Included in chiropractic license
Additional Education: No specific requirements
Additional Examination: NBCE Physiotherapy required
Additional Fee: None
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| EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS |
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Min. # years pre-professional education required for licensure: 60 credit hours
No requirement for 4-year degree planned. |
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Accreditation for Chiropractic Programs/Institutions: Council on Chiropractic Education or any governmental accrediting agency (this requirement may be waived for good cause shown) |
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| SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATES OF FOREIGN COLLEGES: Graduates of Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College are accepted. Graduates of other non-U.S. colleges contact Board for case-by-case acceptance. |
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SUMMARY OF SCOPE OF PRACTICE:
(Contact State for precise definition by state law)
The science, art and practice of palpating and adjusting the articulations of the human body by hand, the use of physiotherapy, hygienic, nutritive and sanitary measures and all methods of diagnosis. A Doctor of Chiropractic shall not pierce or sever any body tissue, except to perform venipuncture for diagnostic purposes. |
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| OTHER REFERENCE INFORMATION: |
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Board regulates specialty council certification: May advertise a specialty ONLY if holds diplomate or certification status registered with the Board.
Board permits or authorizes travel-to-treat requirements: Must apply at least 30 days in advance for temporary 10-day license; 2 per person per year; and $50 application fee plus $50 license fee.
Board permits or authorizes telemedicine practices: No
Licensees required to carry malpractice insurance: No
Additionally legally accepted terms for chiropractor (in addition to Doctor of Chiropractic, D.C., Chiropractor, Chiropractic Doctor): Chiropractic Physician
Peer Review: No peer review program by Board.
Certified Clinical Chiropractic Assistants: CA's are certified in Nevada
Chiropractors defined as Primary Care Physicians: No |
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BOARD MEMBERS / TERMS:
Board handles both licensing and disciplinary functions. |
| David Rovetti, D.C., President, Exp. 10/2012 |
| Lawrence Davis, D.C., Vice President, Exp. 10/2012 |
| Ben Lurie, D.C., Secretary-Treasurer, Exp. 10/2014 |
| Jack Nolle, D.C., Exp. 10/2011 |
| Annette Zaro, D.C., Exp. 10/2014 |
| Shell Mercer, Esq., Consumer Member, Exp. 10/2013 |
| Paul Jackson, Consumer Member, Exp. 10/2011 |
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| STATISTICAL INFORMATION: Total # of Licensees as of 12/20/10: 840 |
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Of these licensees, there are:
Active licenses: 645
Inactive licenses: 195
New licenses: 9
Resident licenses: *
Non-Resident licenses * *Information not provided
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 Updated 2/02/2011
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