| Diane Lafaille, Licensing Board Specialist |
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Office of Professional Regulation
National Life Bldg, North FL2
Montpelier, VT 05620-3402 |
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Phone: (802) 828-2390
Fax: (802) 828-2465
(Do not use FAX for applications) |
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Web address: www.vtprofessionals.org/opr1/chiropractors |
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E-Mail Address: dlafaill@sec.state.vt.us |
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| Office Hours: 7:45 am - 4:30 pm; M - F |
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Time Zone: Eastern |
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| Exam Dates: none; The Board now requires NBCE Parts I, II, III, IV, and Physiotherapy. |
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Application/Transcript Deadline: None
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Criminal Background Check: No |
| Application Fee: $ 200 |
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Require Fingerprinting: No |
| Initial License Fee: Included in application fee |
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Term: Biennial, renew 10/1 even-numbered years |
| License Renewal Fee: $ 365 |
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| Preceptor/Intern/Extern Program: A student enrolled in a chiropractic college approved by the board, who has completed three years of the curriculum, may work as a chiropractic intern provided he or she is registered with the board. Contact State Board for details. |
| Require supervised practice prior to full licensure: Contact Board |
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| License(s) Required for Practice: Chiropractic |
| Optional Certification: n/a |
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| CONTINUING EDUCATION: Accepts PACE |
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Requirements: 24 hours every two years
Distance Credits Allowed: 24
Program Criteria: n/a
Board accepts the uniform continuing education form: Yes
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: Contact board |
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| EXAMINATIONS ADMINISTERED BY STATE: Jurisprudence 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: Not accepted |
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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: No additional exams
Additional Fee: None
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| EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS |
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Min. # years pre-professional education required for licensure: 2 years at recognized college of arts and sciences, plus high school diploma. Requirement for 4-year degree under consideration. |
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Accreditation for Chiropractic Programs/Institutions: Council on Chiropractic Education; Fully Accredited only |
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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)
The practice of chiropractic means the diagnosis of human ailments and diseases related to subluxations, joint dysfunctions, neuro- muscular and skeletal disorders for the purpose of their detection, correction or referral in order to restore and maintain health, without providing drugs or performing surgery; the use of physical and clinical examinations, conventional radiologic procedures and interpretation, as well as the use of diagnostic imaging read and interpreted by a person so licensed and clinical laboratory procedures to determine the propriety of a regimen of chiropractic care; adjunctive therapies approved by the board, by rule, to be used in conjunction with chiropractic treatment; and treatment by adjustment or manipulation of the spine or other joints and connected neuromusculoskeletal tissues and bodily articulations. |
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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: Permitted for a nonresident licensed chiropractor who comes into the state to treat or to consult on a particular case in this state, to perform research or to participate in or instruct regular or continuing education courses, provided he or she does not otherwise practice in this state.
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, refer to state board for details
Peer Review: No information available
Certified Clinical Chiropractic Assistants: There are no laws or rules which will allow for this.
Chiropractors defined as Primary Care Physicians: Yes |
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BOARD MEMBERS / TERMS:
Board handles both licensing and disciplinary functions. |
| Palmer Peet, D.C., Chair, 558 Pineshore Dr., Hinesburg 05461 Exp 12/2014 |
| Vernon Temple, D.C., Vice Chair, 102 Saxtons River Rd, Bellows Falls 05101 Exp. 12/2016 |
| Charles Foster, D.C., 218 Jones Drive, Brandon 05733, Exp 12/2013 |
| Daniel Coane, Exp. 12/2016 |
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| STATISTICAL INFORMATION: Total # of Licensees as of 4/2013: 238 |
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Of these licensees, there are:
Active licenses: 238
Inactive licenses: 571
New licenses: 12
Resident licenses: 192
Non-Resident licenses: 46 |
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 Updated 6/10/2013
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