| William L. Harp, M.D., Executive Director |
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| For Information Contact: |
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Ola Powers, Deputy Executive Director, Licensure
(804) 367-4472 |
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Delores Cousins, Licensure Support Technician
(804) 367-4471 |
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Disciplinary Questions:
Jennie F. Wood, Sr. Admin. Assistant
(804) 367-4571 |
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Perimeter Center
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233 |
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Fax: (804) 527-4426
(Do not use FAX for applications) |
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Web address: www.dhp.virginia.gov |
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E-Mail: medbd@dhp.virginia.gov |
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| Office Hours: 8:15 am - 5:00 pm; M - F |
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Time Zone: Eastern |
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| Exam Dates: None |
| Application/Transcript Deadline: None |
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Criminal Background Check: No |
| Initial License Fee: $ 277 |
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Require Fingerprinting: Yes |
| License Renewal Fee: $ 312 |
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Term: Biennial |
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| Students: Does not apply |
| Preceptor/Intern/Extern Program: Students may practice under direct supervision of licensed D.C. No temporary permit for graduated D.C. to practice under licensed D.C. |
| Require supervised practice prior to full licensure: N/A |
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| License(s) Required for Practice: Chiropractic |
| Optional Certification: n/a |
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| CONTINUING EDUCATION: |
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Requirements: 60 CE hours biennially
Distance Credits Allowed: n/a
Program Criteria: n/a
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: No |
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| CONDITIONS FOR RECIPROCITY/ENDORSEMENT: Applicants must have passed appropriate NBCE exams |
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| EXAMINATIONS ADMINISTERED BY STATE: None |
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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: Not required
Acupuncture: Not required |
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Reciprocity/Endorsement: Accepted
Reinstatement Lapsed License: Accepted
Disciplinary Cases: Accepted
Impairment Review: Accepted |
| Note: Graduates after 1/31/96 must have NBCE Parts I through IV. Graduates from 1/31/91 - 1/31/96 must have I, II, & III. Graduates from 7/1/65 to 1/31/91 must have I, II, & III or I, & II & SPEC plus evidence of licensure in another state for 2 yrs. Graduates prior to 7/1/65 must pass SPEC and have licensure in another state for 2 yrs |
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| PHYSIOTHERAPY: Termed Physiotherapy |
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Certification: The use of modalities included in chiropractic license
Additional Education: No specific requirements
Additional Examination: No specific requirements
Additional Fee: None
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Chiropractors may refer patients to physical therapists |
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| EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS |
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Min. # years pre-professional education required for licensure: No statutory requirement
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)
Practice of Chiropractic means the adjustment of the twenty-four movable vertebrae of the spinal column, and assisting nature for the purpose of normalizing the transmission of nerve energy. It does not include the use of surgery, obstetrics, osteopathy, nor the administration of any drugs, medicines, serums or vaccines. |
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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; Temporary VA authorization required for up to 3 months - application fee and current license in another state.
Board permits or authorizes telemedicine practices: Full VA license required; consultation does not require a license.
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. When using Dr. or Doctor, must be accompanied by the term chiropractor, chiropractic, or D.C.
Peer Review: No information available
Chiropractic Assistants: No current or planned regulation |
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BOARD MEMBERS / TERMS:
The Virginia Board is composed of 11 M.D.s, 1 Doctor of Chiropractic, 1 Doctor of Osteopathy, 1 Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, and three public members. |
| Dr. Valerie L. Hoffman, D.C., Secretary/Treasurer, PO Box 4076, Danville, VA 24540 Exp. 6/2013 |
| Note: Please mail any correspondence to Dr. Hoffman in care of the board office. |
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| STATISTICAL INFORMATION: Total # of Licensees as of 12/09: 1,658 |
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Of these licensees, there are:
Active licenses: 1,212
Inactive licenses: 21
New licenses: n/a
Resident licenses: *
Non-Resident licenses: *
*Information not provided |
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 Updated 6/14/2010
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