| Glenn Parker, Executive Director |
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Jennifer Hertsenberg, Director of Licensing |
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| For Information Contact: |
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333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825
Austin, TX 78701
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Phone: (512) 305-6700
Fax: (512) 305-6705
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Web address: www.tbce.state.tx.us/ |
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E-Mail Address: tbce@tbce.state.tx.us |
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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: Jurisprudence - Prometric Testing Centers, Monday - Saturday throughout the U.S. and Canada. |
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Application/Transcript Deadline: 30 days prior to exam date
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Criminal Background Check: Yes |
| Exam Fee/Application: $ 385 |
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Require Fingerprinting: Yes |
| Testing Center Fee: $ 150 |
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License Renewal Fee: $ 349 |
| Initial License Fee: $ 130, prorated |
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Term: Annually; first day of birth month |
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| Preceptor/Intern/Extern Program: Students enrolled in CCE accredited chiropractic colleges in the state of Texas may work under licensed D.C. under preceptorship or postceptorship 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 Licenses or Certification: n/a |
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| CONTINUING EDUCATION: |
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Requirements: All licensees will annually attend and complete sixteen (16) hours of approved continuing education. The continuing education may be completed at any course or seminar elected by the licensee that is approved by the board. Only those topics listed as authorized procedures in §73.7 of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners rules relating to authorized practices, techniques and procedures shall be acceptable in these courses or seminars.
Distance Credits Allowed: No more than 6 hours of 16 total CE hours required per year.
Program Criteria: Board approves all sponsors and courses. Courses are sponsored by state or national chiropractic associations and CCE approved colleges. Contact Board for details and application.
Board accepts the uniform continuing education form: No
Board requires sexual boundaries training: Not required
Board requires AIDS awareness / risk prevention training: Not required
Other special areas of specific CE training required: 4 hours of CE that must consist of (1) 2 hours in ethics; (2) 1 hour in risk management; and (3) 1 hour in documentation coding. |
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| CONDITIONS FOR RECIPROCITY/ENDORSEMENT: The applicant must: ( a ) have successfully completed Parts I, II, III, IV and Physiotherapy of the National Boards, ( b ) have completed and passed with a “C” or better, 90 or more hours of undergraduate education other than chiropractic college, ( c ) have graduated from a CCE approved chiropractic college, and ( d ) have been licensed for a period of three (3) years or more in another state that meets the criteria of § 79.1 (a)(1). Applicants who meet the criteria above should submit the Out-Of-State application to the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners following the instructions on the application. |
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| EXAMINATIONS ADMINISTERED BY STATE: Law-Chiropractic Act of Texas. |
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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: Accepted |
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Reciprocity/Endorsement: Can use, see Rule §79.1(a)(2)
Reinstatement Lapsed License: Not planning to use
Disciplinary Cases: Can use now
Impairment Review: Can use now |
| Note: NBCE transcripts must be on file 30 days before applicant can sit for Texas boards. Applicant can use SPEC in lieu of Parts of the National Boards not offered at time he/she was licensed for reciprocity only. |
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| PHYSIOTHERAPY: Termed Physiotherapy |
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Certification: Included in chiropractic license
Additional Education: No specific requirements
Additional Examination: NBCE Physiotherapy
Additional Fee: None
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| EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS |
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Min. # years pre-professional education required for licensure: 90 hours - No requirement for 4-year degree planned. |
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Accreditation for Chiropractic Programs/Institutions: Council on Chiropractic Education ─ Fully accredited; SCASA Schools are currently not approved by the Board. |
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| SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATES OF FOREIGN COLLEGES: Undergraduate transcript must be approved by the University of Texas at Austin. The Board recognizes graduates of chiropractic programs that are accredited by any member of CCE-International. Contact board for specific information. |
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SUMMARY OF SCOPE OF PRACTICE:
(Contact State for precise definition by state law)
Any person shall be regarded as practicing chiropractic within the meaning of this Act who shall employ objective or subjective means without the use of drugs, surgery, X-ray therapy, or radium therapy, to analyze, examine or evaluate the biomechanical condition of the spine and musculoskeletal system of the human body, and uses adjustment, manipulation or other procedures in order to improve subluxations or the biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system, and charge therefore, directly or indirectly, money or other compensation; or who shall hold himself out to the public as a Chiropractic Doctor, or shall use either the term Chiropractor, Chiropractic, Doctor of Chiropractic, or any derivative of any of the above in connection with his name. |
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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, approved on an individual basis
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): Terms listed above
Peer Review: Board appointed, advisory committees
Chiropractic Therapy Assistants: Chiropractic Radiologic Technologists are registered; Chiropractic Assistants are not licensed. |
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BOARD MEMBERS / TERMS:
Board handles both licensing and disciplinary functions. |
| Kenneth Mack Perkins, D.C., President, Conroe 77301 Exp. 2/2011 |
| Kathleen S. Summers, D.C., Secretary, Andrews 79714 Exp. 2/2011 |
| Janette Kurban, D.C., Arlington 76013 Exp. 2/2013 |
| Cynthia Tays, D.C., Austin 78759 Exp. 2/2013 |
| Larry R. Montgomery, D.C., Belton 76513 Exp./ 2/2015 |
| Patrick J. Thomas, D.C., Corpus Christi 78412 Exp. 2/2015 |
| Armando Elizarde, Jr., Public Member, Harlingen 78550 Exp. 2/2013 |
| Kenya S. Woodruff, Public Member, Dallas 75201 Exp. 2/2011 |
| Tom O. Turner, Public Member, San Antonio 78212 Exp. 2/2015 |
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| STATISTICAL INFORMATION: Total # of Licensees as of 12/31/09: 4,722 |
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Of these licensees, there are:
Active licenses: 4,722
Inactive licenses: 658
Expired licenses: 266
New licenses: 286
Resident licenses: 4,560
Non-Resident licenses: 182 |
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 Updated 3/02/2010
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