| Beth Carter, Executive Director |
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Joseph English, Investigator |
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201 N.E. 38th Terrace, Suite 3
Oklahoma City, OK 73105 |
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Phone: (405) 524-6223
Fax: (866) 245-2748
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Web address: www.chiropracticboard.ok.gov |
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E-Mail Address: bcarter@chiro.state.ok.us or
beth.carter@chiro.ok.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: Contact board for specific information on dates for examinations. |
| Application/Transcript Deadline: 30 days prior to exam date |
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Criminal Background Check: Case-by-Case basis |
| Exam Fee: $ 175 |
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Require Fingerprinting: No |
| Application Fee: $ 175 (cashier's check or money order) |
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Initial License Fee: Included in exam fee |
| License Renewal Fee: $225 active resident; $50 resident DC(retired and over 65); $100 inactive resident; $175 inactive non-resident. |
| Term: Annual, renew by July 1st |
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| Students: A senior student may sit for board exams prior to graduating |
| Preceptor/Intern/Extern Program: Students may practice under licensed D.C. through preceptorship guidance program. 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: Board certifies injectable vitamins & minerals, (must complete course that has been approved by Board. Certification available.) Board certifies individuals in animal chiropractic pending completion of an approved course and Board approval of certification. Certification available Contact Board office about registry for post-doctorate diplomates and non-diplomate certifications. Advertising prohibited unless the chiropractor registers with the Board. |
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| CONTINUING EDUCATION: Accepts PACE |
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Requirements: Effective 1/1/06, 8 hours of continuing education may be obtained out of state provided the Board has approved course 90 days prior to course being administered. 8 hours are mandatory in state with State Association (Total of 16 CEUs required)
Distance Credits Allowed: No webinars accepted at this time.
Program Criteria: Approval of programs to be offered to satisfy license renewal provisions is vested solely in the Board. Programs must be submitted by associations and other entities who desire to offer continuing education. CEU seminars shall be submitted 90 days prior to seminar. All seminars shall be of a chiropractic nature (among other relevant factors).
Board accepts the uniform continuing education form: Under consideration
Board requires sexual boundaries training: n/a
Board requires AIDS awareness / risk prevention training: n/a
Other special areas of specific CE training required: Considered by the Board annually |
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| CONDITIONS FOR RELOCATION OF PRACTICE: The applicant must have five years active practice and be in good standing in the state, territory or province where he/she is currently licensed. |
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| EXAMINATIONS ADMINISTERED BY STATE: An jurisprudence examination administered by the Board |
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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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The board does not offer the SPEC examination.
Note: SPEC Exams are accepted and utilized 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 specific requirements
Additional Examination: No
Additional Fee: None
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| EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS |
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Min. # years pre-professional education required for licensure: 90 semester hours of pre-chiropractic college required; No requirement for 4-year degree planned. |
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Accreditation for Chiropractic Programs/Institutions: Council on Chiropractic Education - Contact Board Office |
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| SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATES OF FOREIGN COLLEGES: Contact Board Office |
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SUMMARY OF SCOPE OF PRACTICE:
(Contact State for precise definition by state law)
Chiropractic is the science and art that teaches health in anatomic relation and disease or abnormality in anatomic disrelation, and includes hygienic, sanitary and therapeutic measures incident thereto. The scope of practice of chiropractic shall include those diagnostic and treatment services and procedures which have been taught by an accredited chiropractic college and have been approved by the Board of Chiropractic Examiners. |
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| OTHER REFERENCE INFORMATION: |
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Board regulates specialty council certification: Yes; Contact Board
Board permits or authorizes travel-to-treat requirements: Yes; Contact Board
Board permits or authorizes telemedicine practices: No
Licensees required to carry malpractice insurance: Yes, effective 1/1/06; no minimum or maximum required
Additionally legally accepted terms for chiropractor (in addition to Doctor of Chiropractic, D.C., Chiropractor, Chiropractic Doctor): Chiropractic Physician, Physician of Chiropractic
Peer Review: No Board Peer Review
Chiropractic Therapy Assistants: Yes, effective 11/1/2011 |
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BOARD MEMBERS / TERMS:
Board handles both licensing and disciplinary functions. |
| Shayne Javersak, D.C., President, 1021 S. 2nd Street, McAlester 74501 Exp. 6/2014 |
| Christopher Waddell, D.C., Vice President, 2801 N Market, Shawnee 74804 Exp. 6/2015 |
| Hugh McClure, D.C., Secretary-Treasurer, 401 W. Vandament Avenue, Ste. 102, Yukon 73099 Exp. 6/2013 |
| Viki Resler, D.C., Board Member, 802 W Main St, Ste B, Enid 73701 Exp. 11/2014 |
| Bill Mead, D.C., Board Member, 6246 South Utica Ave., Tulsa 74136 Exp. 11/2013 |
| Gregory Howard, D.C., Board Member, PO Box 216, Fredrick 73542 Exp. 11/2015 |
| Heather VanWyhe, D.C., Board Member, 8805 N 145th E Ave, Ste 103, Owasso 74055 Exp. 11/2016 |
| Daniel Rowe, D.C., 14014 N Western, Edmond 73013 Exp. 6/2016 |
| Patricia Murphy, Public Member, 5805 Country Club Dr, Edmond 73025 Term: Coterminous with Governor |
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| STATISTICAL INFORMATION: Total # of Licensees as of 1/2013: 1,031 |
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Of these licensees, there are:
Active licenses: 833
Inactive licenses: 49
New licenses: *
Resident licenses: *
Non-Resident licenses: 118
Retired licenses: 31
*Information not provided
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 Updated 1/10/2013
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