| Carol Hall, Executive Secretary |
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174 North Church Street
Concord, NC 28025
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Phone: (704) 793-1342
Fax: (704) 793-1385
(Do not use FAX for applications) |
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Web address: www.ncchiroboard.com |
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E-Mail: carolhall@ctc.net |
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| Office Hours: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm; M - F |
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Time Zone: Eastern |
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| Exam Dates: 4th Saturday in January, April, July and October |
| Application/Transcript Deadline: 15 days prior to exam |
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Exam Fee: $ 300
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Criminal Background Check: Yes |
| Initial License Fee: Included in exam fee |
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Require Fingerprinting: Yes |
| License Renewal Fee: $ 150 |
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Term: Annual, renew January 1st |
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| Students: May sit for board exams 60 days prior to graduating |
| Preceptor/Intern/Extern Program: Students may participate in limited practice under licensed D.C. through preceptorship program. No temporary license for graduated D.C. to practice under licensed D.C. |
| Require supervised practice prior to full licensure: No |
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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: 24 hours per year
Distance Credits Allowed: 12 hours
Program Criteria: Board approves both sponsor and program. Contact Board for more information.
Board accepts the uniform continuing education form: Yes
Board requires sexual boundaries training: Yes
Board requires AIDS awareness / risk prevention training: No
Other special areas of specific CE training required: Coding, Compliance, Documentation, NC Jurisprudence, Ethics |
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| CONDITIONS FOR RECIPROCITY/ENDORSEMENT: states whose requirements are at least equivalent to North Carolina, active, competent practitioner in good standing, practiced at least one year in past three years preceding application in the state from which reciprocity is requested. $300 fee. |
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| EXAMINATIONS ADMINISTERED BY STATE: NC Jurisprudence |
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| NATIONAL BOARD EXAMINATIONS: |
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Part I: Required *
Part II: Required *
Part III (WCCE): Required *
Part IV: Required (must score 475 or higher)
Physiotherapy: Required *
Acupuncture: Not accepted |
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Reciprocity: Required
Reinstatement Lapsed License: Required
Disciplinary Cases: Pending
Impairment Review: Under consideration
*NBCE recommended passing score of 375 |
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| PHYSIOTHERAPY: Termed Physiological Therapeutics |
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Certification: Included in chiropractic license
Additional Education: No specific requirements
Additional Examination: None
Additional Fee: None
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| EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS |
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Min. # years pre-professional education required for licensure: Beginning 7/1/93, applicants must have a BS or BA degree from accredited institution, not pre-chiropractic education. Board requires degree prior to sitting the exam. |
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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)
The science of adjusting the cause of disease by realigning the spine, releasing pressure on nerves radiating from the spine to all parts of the body, and allowing the nerves to carry their full quota of health current (nerve energy) from the brain to all parts of the body. Any person obtaining a license from the Board of Chiropractic Examiners shall have the right to practice the science known as Chiropractic, in accordance with the method, thought and practice of Doctors of Chiropractic, as taught in recognized chiropractic schools and colleges, but shall not prescribe for or administer to any person any medicine or drugs, nor practice osteopathy or surgery. Licensed Doctors of Chiropractic may practice in public hospitals. A licensed Doctor of Chiropractic may have access to and practice chiropractic in any hospital or sanitarium in this state that receives aid or support from the public, and shall have access to diagnostic x-ray records and laboratory records relating to the Doctor of Chiropractic's patients. Free choice by the patient is guaranteed. No agency of the State, County, or Municipality, nor any commission or clinic, nor any Board administering relief, social security, health insurance or health service under the laws of the State of North Carolina shall deny to the recipients or beneficiaries of their aid or services the freedom to choose a duly licensed Doctor of Chiropractic as a provider of care or services which are within the scope of practice of the profession of Chiropractic as defined in this chapter. A Doctor of Chiropractic, for all legal purposes, shall be considered an expert in his field and when properly qualified, may testify in a court of law as to etiology, diagnosis, prognosis, and disability, including anatomical, neurological, physiological, and pathological considerations within the scope of Chiropractic. |
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| OTHER REFERENCE INFORMATION: |
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Board regulates specialty council certification: n/a
Board permits or authorizes travel-to-treat requirements: No
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: Board does not conduct peer review
Certified Clinical Chiropractic Assistants: Currently in proposed legislation process. However, CA's must be certified to perform ionizing radiation. |
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BOARD MEMBERS / TERMS:
Board handles both licensing and disciplinary functions. |
| Michael Estramonte, D.C., President, 402 E Sugar Creek Rd, Charlotte 28213 Exp. 3/2013 |
| Ron Cohn, D.C., Vice President, 308 East Main St., Wilkesboro 28697, Exp. 3/2014 |
| Ron Wahler, D.C., 6260-104 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh 27612, Exp. 6/2013 |
| Randy Schilsky, D.C., Secretary, PO Box 86, Jacksonville 28540, Exp. 3/2013 |
| Michael C. Allen, Attorney, Treasurer, 5420 Wade Pk Blvd, Ste 300, Raleigh 27607 Exp. 3/2015 |
| Rod Brown, D.C., 4523 Hwy 220 N, Summerfield 27358 Exp. 3/2014 |
| Ricky Sides, D.C., 1570 Westbrook Plaza Dr, Winston Salem 27103 Exp. 6/2013 |
| Gina E. Cammerano, Lay Person, 3701 - 203 Baron Cooper Pass, Raleigh 27612 Exp. 3/2013 |
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| STATISTICAL INFORMATION: Total # of Licensees as of 12/2012: 2,049 |
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Of these licensees, there are:
Active licenses: 2,049
Inactive licenses: 0
New licenses: 96
Resident licenses: 1,667
Non-Resident licenses: 382 |
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 Updated 12/18/2012
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