| Pauline Varella, Board Administrator |
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Dona Tafoya, Licensing Specialist |
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2550 Cerrillos Road
P.O. Box 25101
Santa Fe, NM 87504 |
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Phone: (505) 476-4695
Fax: (505) 476-4545
(Do not use FAX for applications) |
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Web address: www.rld.state.nm.us/chiropractic/index.html |
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E-Mail: chiropractic.board@state.nm.us |
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| Office Hours: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm,1:00 pm - 5:00 pm, M-F |
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Time Zone: Mountain |
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Application Fee: $ 350
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Background Check: Yes |
| License by Exam: $ 350 |
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Criminal Background Check: No |
| Initial Licensure Fee: $300 |
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Require Fingerprinting: No |
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| License Renewal Fee: $ 300 Active; $ 100 Inactive; $25 Impairment Fee |
| Term: Annual, renewal notices sent on or before June 1. Expires July 1st. |
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| Preceptor/Intern/Extern Program: Students may practice under licensed D.C. with Board approval. No temporary license for graduated D.C. to practice under licensed D.C. |
| Require supervised practice prior to full licensure: Contact Board |
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| License(s) Required for Practice: Chiropractic |
| Optional Certification: n/a |
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| CONTINUING EDUCATION: Accepts PACE |
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Requirements: 16 hours per year
Distance Credits Allowed: 16 hours
Program Criteria: Contact Board office
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: Applicant must be of good moral character and maintained an active practice at least seven of the last ten years in another state or country whose licensure requirements are equal to or exceed those of New Mexico. Applicant must also submit a completed application and complete a jurisprudence questionnaire. If minimal requirements are not met, applicant may be required to take an examination. Applicant who has no disciplinary action(s) pending or taken against any chiropractic license the applicant held or holds, applicant agrees to a National Practitioner’s Databank and a Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board’s background check. |
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| EXAMINATIONS ADMINISTERED BY STATE: Exam consisting of Jurisprudence 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 (can use Meridian Therapy) |
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Reciprocity/Endorsement: Can use now *
Reinstatement Lapsed License: Can use now *
Disciplinary Cases: Can use now *
Impairment Review: Can use now *
*At the discretion of the Board. |
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| PHYSIOTHERAPY: Termed Physiological Therapeutics |
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Certification: Included in chiropractic license
Additional Education: No
Additional Examination: No
Additional Fee: None
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| EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS |
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Min. # years pre-professional education required for licensure: 2 years
No requirement for 4-year degree planned. |
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Accreditation for Chiropractic Programs/Institutions: Council on Chiropractic Education |
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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)
"Chiropractic" means the science, art and philosophy of things natural, the science of locating and removing interference with the transmissions or expression of nerve forces and adjacent structures, more especially those of the vertebral column and pelvis, for the purpose of restoring and maintaining health for treatment of human disease primarily by, but not limited to, adjustment and manipulation of the human structure. It shall include, but not be limited to, the use of all natural agencies to assist in the healing act, such as food, water, heat, cold, electricity, mechanical appliances, herbs, nutritional supplements, homeopathic remedies and any necessary diagnostic procedure, excluding invasive procedures, except as provided by the board by rule and regulation. It shall exclude operative surgery and prescription or use of controlled or dangerous drugs. |
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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: Yes, applicant must be a graduate from a CCE chiropractic college, have a license in another state or jurisdiction, no disciplinary actions, will only be treating individuals, and meet specific applicable requirements.
Board permits or authorizes telemedicine practices: No
Licensees required to carry malpractice insurance: Yes
Additionally legally accepted terms for chiropractor (in addition to Doctor of Chiropractic, D.C., Chiropractor, Chiropractic Doctor): Chiropractic Physician
Peer Review: No information available - contact board office
Chiropractic Therapy Assistants: Required to be under the supervision of the chiropractic physician, with a minimum of three months supervised training in the duties that will be performed |
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BOARD MEMBERS / TERMS:
Board handles both licensing and disciplinary functions every five year’s term. |
| Leslie Schmidt, D.C., Chair, 501 San Mateo, NE, Albuquerque, 87108 Exp. 7/1/2011 |
| William Doggett, D.C. Vice Chair, 3500 Comanche, Suite I, Albuquerque 87107 Exp. 7/1/2012 |
| Guruchander Si Khalsa, D.C. Professional Member, P.O. Box 159, Santa Cruz 87532 Exp. 6/30/2008 |
| Brian Hesser, D.C., Professional Member, Exp. 7/1/2013 |
| Kathleen D. Carter, Public Member, Exp. 7/1/2014 |
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| STATISTICAL INFORMATION: Total # of Licensees as of 12/08: 634 |
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Of these licensees, there are:
Active licenses: 508
Inactive licenses: 127
New licenses: 15
Resident licenses: 396 (active); 24 (inactive)
Non-Resident licenses: 72 (active); 88 (inactive) |
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 Updated 8/30/2010
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