| Sally A. Stewart, Bureau Manager |
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Lodule Lubanga (801) 530-6619 |
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Sally Canavan, Board Secretary (801) 530-6633 |
Mamie Whitehorn (801) 530-6623 |
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160 East 300 South
Box 146741
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6741 |
Fax: (801) 530-6511
(Do not use FAX for applications) |
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Web address: www.dopl.utah.gov/licensing/chiropractic.html |
E-Mail: sstewart@utah.gov |
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| Office Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; M - F |
Time Zone: Mountain |
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| Exam Dates: None - make appointment to take jurisprudence exam at outside testing center |
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Application/Transcript Deadline: None
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Criminal Background Check: No |
| Exam Fee: n/a |
Require Fingerprinting: No |
| Initial License Fee: $ 200 (Payable to state) |
License Renewal Fee: $ 103 |
| Jurisprudence Exam Fee: $ 72 (Payable to PSI Exams) |
Term: Biennial, May 31st of even years |
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| Students: Refer to National Board policies |
| Preceptor/Intern/Extern Program: Students may practice under CCE accredited chiropractic college under an exemption from licensure; they are bound to the responsibilities and supervision of the approved school. |
| Require supervised practice prior to full licensure: Yes, if practicing as preceptee |
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| License(s) Required for Practice: Chiropractic Physician |
| Optional Certification: n/a |
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| CONTINUING EDUCATION: Accepts PACE |
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Requirements: 40 hours per 2 year license cycle, but no more than ten can be distance learning.
Distance Credits Allowed: 10
Program Criteria: Refer to Division Law/Rules.
Board accepts the uniform continuing education form: No
Board requires sexual boundaries training: No
Board requires AIDS awareness / risk prevention training: No
Other special areas of specific CE training required: None |
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| CONDITIONS FOR RECIPROCITY/ENDORSEMENT: Two years practice immediately preceding application for licensure, licensed in another jurisdiction, pass SPEC & Utah Law & Rules Exam. |
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| EXAMINATIONS ADMINISTERED BY STATE: Utah Chiropractic Law & Rules Exam |
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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 |
Reciprocity/Endorsement: Can use now
Reinstatement Lapsed License: Can use now
Disciplinary Cases: Can use now
Impairment Review: Can use now |
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| PHYSIOTHERAPY: Termed Physiotherapy |
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Certification: Included in chiropractic license
Additional Education: No specific requirements
Additional Examination: Must have NBCE Physiotherapy exam
Additional Fee: None
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Note: A licensed chiropractor can perform physiotherapy under his/her practice act according to his/her competency. |
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| EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS |
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Min. # years pre-professional education required for licensure: 2 years
No requirement for 4-year degree planned. |
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Accreditation for Chiropractic Programs/Institutions: Council on Chiropractic Education; Must be fully accredited |
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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)
A practice of the healing arts, the purpose of which is to restore or maintain human health, in which patient-care, or first aid, hygienic, nutritional, or rehabilitative procedures are administered, and which places emphasis upon specific vertebral adjustment, manipulation and treatment of the articulation and adjacent tissues of the spinal column and musculoskeletal structure of the body and nervous system. A chiropractor may examine, diagnose and treat only within this scope, and may not perform "incisive" surgery, prescribe or administer drugs, or medicines for which an authorized prescription is required by law, treat cancer, practice obstetrics, prescribe or administer X-ray therapy or set displaced fractures. A chiropractor may use X-ray for diagnostic purposes only. |
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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, there is an exemption from licensure for a licensed provider traveling with and treating a group as a “team” provider.
Board permits or authorizes telemedicine practices: No, can only act as a consultant to another Utah licensed chiropractor and thus be exempt from licensure. If dealing with a patient in Utah, needs full licensure.
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 but Chiropractic Physician Quality Control and Professional Standards Committee
Certified Clinical Chiropractic Assistants: Must work under supervision of licensed chiropractor engaged in tasks appropriately delegated, not licensed.
Chiropractors defined as Primary Care Physicians: Yes |
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BOARD MEMBERS / TERMS:
4 year term (may be reappointed for a second term); approved by Governor; advisory to Division. |
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| Craig D. Campbell, D.C., Chairperson, 115 East 7200 South, Midvale 84047 Exp. 6/2013 (1st Term) |
| Carlyle Bret Whittaker, D.C., 458 S. Main Street, Richfield 84701 Exp. 6/2012 (1st Term) |
| Michael D. Smithers, D.C., 7084 S 2300 E, Ste 110, Salt Lake City 84121 Exp. 6/2014 (1st Term) |
| Jay D. Anderson, D.C., 642 E Kirby Lane, #103, Spanish Fork 84660 Exp. 6/2015 (1st Term) |
| Richard C. Engar, D.D.S., Public Member, Exp. 6/2016 |
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| STATISTICAL INFORMATION: Total # of Licensees as of 3/14/2013: 865 |
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Of these licensees, there are:
Active licenses: n/a
Inactive licenses: n/a
New licenses: n/a
Resident licenses: n/a
Non-Resident licenses: n/a
Temporary licenses: 1 |
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 Updated 3/15/2013
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