| Sherry Owens, Administrator |
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| For Information Contact: |
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227 French Landing, Suite 300
Heritage Place Metro Center
Nashville, TN 37243 |
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Phone: (615) 532-5138
Fax: (615) 532-5369
(Do not use FAX for applications) |
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Web address: http://health.state.tn.us/Boards/Chiropractic/index.htm E-Mail Address: Sherry.Owens@tn.gov |
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| Office Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; M - F |
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Time Zone: Central |
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Exam Dates: No; Exam interviews
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Criminal Background Check: Yes |
| Application/Transcript Deadline: n/a |
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Require Fingerprinting: Yes |
| Temporary License Fee: $ 100 |
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State Regulatory Fee: $ 10 |
| Application Fee: $ 360 (State Regulatory Fee: $ 10.00) |
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Term: Biennial |
| License Renewal Fee: $ 260 (State Regulatory Fee: $ 10 biennial) |
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| Preceptor/Intern/Extern Program: Students or graduated (not yet licensed) D.C.s may practice (only in the physical presence of) under licensed D.C. Temporary License available to graduated D.C. with completed file to work under licensed D.C. on premises. (Law Change under consideration) |
| Require supervised practice prior to full licensure: Cannot practice without a temp and supervisor or full license. |
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| License(s) Required for Practice: Chiropractic |
| Optional Certification: n/a Interview of final application process with board member before approval. |
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| CONTINUING EDUCATION: |
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Requirements: 24 hours per year
Distance Credits Allowed: 6 maximum of the 24
Program Criteria: ACA, ICA or TCA need no prior approval
Board accepts the uniform continuing education form: No
Board requires sexual boundaries training: License renewal 3 hours
Board requires AIDS awareness / risk prevention training: 3 hours
Other special areas of specific CE training required: None |
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| CONDITIONS FOR RECIPROCITY/ENDORSEMENT: Granted only on an individual basis. All applicants are required to take the SPEC if they have not had Parts I-IV & PT of NBCE |
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| EXAMINATIONS ADMINISTERED BY STATE: None |
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| NATIONAL BOARD EXAMINATIONS: |
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SPEC: |
Part I: Required
Part II: Required
Part III (WCCE): Required (effective 3/12/1996)
Part IV: Required (effective 1/1/1999)
Physiotherapy: Required |
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Reciprocity/Endorsement: Can use now
Reinstatement Lapsed License: Can use now
Disciplinary Cases: Can use now
Impairment Review: Under consideration |
| Acupuncture: In order to offer acupuncture as a service in practice, must have acupuncture exam and complete 250 hours from an acupuncture course accredited by an agency or entity approved by the Board. |
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| PHYSIOTHERAPY: Termed Physiotherapy |
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Certification: Included in chiropractic license
Additional Education: As per college requirements
Additional Examination: Must have both NBCE and state physiotherapy exam
Additional Fee: None
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| EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS |
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Min. # years pre-professional education required for licensure:
2 year college (60-hour) pre-matriculation requirement and a bachelors (or its equivalent) requirement prior to licensure |
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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: Similar education, and information for application translated into English. Contact board for specific information. |
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SUMMARY OF SCOPE OF PRACTICE:
(Contact State for precise definition by state law)
The practice and procedures shall include procedures or palpation, examination of the spine and chiropractic clinical findings accepted by the Tennessee Board of Chiropractic Examiners as a basis for the adjustment of the spinal column and adjacent tissues for the correction of nerve interference and articular dysfunction. Patient care shall be conducted with due regard for nutrition, environment, hygiene, sanitation and rehabilitation designed to assist in the restoration and maintenane of neurological integrity and homeostatic balance. |
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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: 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: No Board peer review at this time.
Certified Clinical Chiropractic Assistants: Assistants who perform therapy must be state certified as of 6/2000. |
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| BOARD MEMBERS / TERMS: Board handles both licensing and disciplinary functions. 7 Seats, All Appointed. |
| Michael Massey, D.C., President, 740 Tell Street, Suite 400, Athens 37303 Exp. 4/2014 |
| Craig Ratcliff, D.C., Vice President, 826 Middlecreek Road, Seyerville 37862 Exp. 4/2015 |
| Chris Alexander, D.C., Secretary, 270 West Church Street, Suite E, Lexington 38351 Exp. 4/2013 |
| Andrea Selby, D.C., 2303 Crestmoor Road, Nashville 37215 Exp. 4/2017 |
| Richard Cole, D.C., 2845 Summer Oaks Dr., Memphis 38134 Exp. 4/2016 |
| Sheila Fitzgerald, Citizen Member, 304 Harpeth Hills Drive, Franklin 37069 Exp. 4/2013 |
| Gina Marie Hampton, Citizen Member, Exp. 4/2011 |
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| STATISTICAL INFORMATION: Total # of Licensees as of 12/13/2012: 1,115 |
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Of these licensees, there are:
Active licenses: 1,115
New licenses: *
Resident licenses: *
Non-Resident licenses: *
*Information not provided
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 Updated 12/18/2012
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