JUNTA EXAMINADORA DE QUIROPRACTICOS DE PUERTO RICO
PUERTO RICO BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS
Licensure Date: N/A
| Sra. Magda Bowet, Executive Director |
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Ms. Laura Sosa |
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| For Information Contact: |
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Puerto Rico Department of Health
P.O. Box 10200
Santurce, Puerto Rico 00908-0200 |
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Phone: (787) 723-0782
Fax: (787) 725-7903
(Do not use FAX for applications) |
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| Office Hours: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm ; 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm; M - F |
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Time Zone: Eastern |
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| Exam Dates: Twice a year (usually summer & winter) |
| Application deadline: One month prior to examination date |
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| CONTINUING EDUCATION: Accepts PACE |
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Requirements: 45 hours per three years as of March 2007
Distance Credits Allowed: *
Program Criteria: *
Board accepts the uniform continuing education form: Yes
Board requires sexual boundaries training: Not at this time
Board requires AIDS awareness / risk prevention training: 3 contact hours upon license renewal each.
Other special areas of specific CE training required: 3 contact hours on risk management; CPR upon license renewal - 5 contact hours |
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| EXAMINATIONS ADMINISTERED BY STATE: Jurisprudence starting in 2009. |
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| NATIONAL BOARD EXAMINATIONS: |
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Part I: Starting in 2009
Part II: Starting in 2009
Part III (WCCE): Starting in 2009
Part IV: Starting in 2009
Physiotherapy: Under consideration |
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Reciprocity/Endorsement: No
Reinstatement Lapsed License: Contact board
Disciplinary Cases: Contact board
Impairment Review: Contact board |
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| PHYSIOTHERAPY: Under consideration |
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| EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: * |
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Accreditation for Chiropractic Programs/Institutions: Council on Chiropractic Education; Fully Accredited |
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| SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATES OF FOREIGN COLLEGES: Contact board for specific information. |
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| OTHER REFERENCE INFORMATION: |
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Board regulates specialty council certification: Under consideration
Board permits or authorizes travel-to-treat requirements: Yes, have an active Puerto Rico license
Board permits or authorizes telemedicine practices: Not at this time
Licensees required to carry malpractice insurance: Yes
Additional legally accepted terms for chiropractor (in addition to Doctor of Chiropractic, D.C., Chiropractor, Chiropractic Doctor): None
Peer Review: Contact board
Chiropractic Therapy Assistants: not regulated – under revision |
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| BOARD MEMBERS: |
| Elvin Siverio, D.C., Board Member |
| William Diaz, D.C., Board Member |
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| STATISTICAL INFORMATION: Total # of Licensees as of 12/08: 453 |
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Of these licensees, there are:
Active licenses: 187
Inactive licenses: 266
New licenses: 7
Resident licenses: 142
Non-Resident licenses: 45
*Information not provided |
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 Updated 6/06/2011
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