| Tom Ryan, Executive Director |
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Justin Tomer, Professional Credential Processing Admin |
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1400 E. Washington Avenue - zip 53703
P.O. Box 8935
Madison, WI 53708-8935
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Phone: (608) 261-7932
Applications: (608) 266-2112
Fax: (608) 261-7083
(Do not use FAX for applications) |
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Web address: http://drl.wi.gov |
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| Office Hours: 7:45 am - 4:30 pm; M - F |
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Time Zone: Central |
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| Jurisprudence Exam Dates: Second Thursday of every other month |
| Application/Transcript Deadline: 130 days prior |
| PLEASE NOTE NEW REQUIREMENTS: Applications must be complete, including NBCE scores, to receive admission ticket to exam |
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Exam Fee: $75 Exam; $ 170 Endorsement
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Criminal Background Check: No |
| Initial License Fee: $ 75 |
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Require Fingerprinting: No |
| License Renewal Fee: $ 170 |
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Term: Biennial, renew 12/14of even numbered years |
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| Students: May not sit for jurisprudence exam prior to graduating |
| Preceptor/Intern/Ex75rn Program: Students may practice under licensed D.C. preceptorship program. College applies to Bureau for approval of students participating in preceptorship. No temporary license for graduated D.C. to practice under licensed D.C. |
| Require supervised practice prior to licensure: No |
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| License(s) Required for Practice: Chiropractic |
| Optional Certification: : Approval by board needed to use therapeutic ultrasound & galvanic therapy and Nutritional Counseling Certification. |
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| CONTINUING EDUCATION: |
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Requirements: Every chiropractor shall complete at least 40 continuing education credit hours in approved continuing education programs during each 2 year license registration period ending December 14 of each even-numbered year, except as specified in s. Chir 3.02 (1) (c). Every chiropractor must maintain current CPR certification during the registration period.
# of Distance Credits Allowed: None
Program Criteria: Board approves both programs and sponsors, program relates to improving clinical skills in the practice of chiropractic. Apply to Board on special application forms. Contact State Board for copy of "Chir 5" for details.
Board accepts the uniform continuing education form: no
Board requires sexual boundaries training for: no
Board requires AIDS awareness / risk prevention training for: no
Other special areas of specific CE training required: no |
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| CONDITIONS FOR RECIPROCITY/ENDORSEMENT: No reciprocity with other states. Endorsement candidates must have been licensed 3 out of last 5 years (minimum of 24 hours per week), and must hold a valid chiropractic license from another state. Must have NBCE Parts I & II, Part III (WCCE) or SPEC, and must have passed a practical exam including physical diagnosis, adjusting technique and x-ray interpretation, or Part IV. |
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EXAMINATIONS ADMINISTERED BY STATE: Written: Wisconsin Statutes and Administrative Code (Jurisprudence);
NOTE: Wisconsin Act 28, which passed 6/29/2009, adds a state-level exam, scheduled to take effect January 1, 2011. Please contact the Wisconsin Board for details. Practical: Diagnostic / Xray as of January 1, 2012.
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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: Accepted; not required unless planning on practicing in Wisconsin with this certification
Acupuncture: Not accepted |
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Reciprocity/Endorsement: Can use now
Reinstatement Lapsed License: Under consideration
Disciplinary Cases: Under consideration
Impairment Review: Under consideration |
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| PHYSIOTHERAPY: Termed Physiotherapy |
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Certification: Letter from Board acknowledging applicant has passing NBCE PHT score or took board-approved 48-hr course
Additional Education: If no NBCE PHT, must take board approved 48-hour course
Additional Examination: See above
Additional Fee: None
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| EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS |
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Min. # years pre-professional education required for licensure: A 4-year BA or BS degree from accredited institution is required. |
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Accreditation for Chiropractic Programs/Institutions: Council on Chiropractic Education and approved by the WI Board.
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| SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATES OF FOREIGN COLLEGES: Reviewed on a case-by-case basis. (College & transcript must be approved through CCE, pass National Boards I, II, III, & IV, Board review of credentials prior to qualifications.) |
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SUMMARY OF SCOPE OF PRACTICE:
(Contact State for precise definition by state law)
The practice of chiropractic is the application of chiropractic science in the adjustment of the spinal column, skeletal, articulations and adjacent tissue which includes diagnosis and analysis to determine the existence of spinal subluxations and associated nerve energy expression and the use of procedures and instruments preparatory and complimentary to treatment of the spinal column, skeletal articulations and adjacent tissue. Diagnosis and analysis may include physical examination, specimen analysis, drawing of blood, blood analysis and the use of X-ray and other instruments. Treatment with or prescribing of drugs, surgery or invasive procedures, acupuncture, prohibited. |
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| OTHER REFERENCE INFORMATION: |
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Other licensure requirements: As of 9/1/2008, all applicants are required to be proficient in the use of automated external defibrillators (AED's) as a qualification for licensure. Qualifed AED training is offered only as a component of DHS approved CPR certification programs. Contact board for specific information.
Board regulates specialty council certification: No
Board permits or authorizes travel-to-treat requirements: S.Chiro 3.035 Temporary Chiropractic Permits (fee, application, verification of license in good standing and no pending disciplinary action.) Practice limited to athletic or artistic event, or instructor in chiropractic education seminar approved for CE by board. Valid for 10 calendar days within 12 month period following effective date, but no single period of practice shall exceed 3 calendar days. Board to be informed in writing prior to event of locations and dates for practice under permit. Not to be used for relief services or practice coverage for chiropractors licensed in Wisconsin. Permits have specific disclosure language as prescribed by this regulation.
Board permits or authorizes telemedicine issue requirements: No
Licensees required to carry malpractice insurance: Yes, minimum of $100,000 per occurrence & $300,000 for all occurrences S.Chiro 3.07, WI Adm Code
Additional legally accepted terms for chiropractor (in addition to Doctor of Chiropractic, D.C., Chiropractor, Chiropractic Doctor): Terms listed above
Peer Review: Handled by state chiropractic association committee
Certified Clinical Chiropractic Assistants: WI does not regulate CCCAs
Chiropractors defined as Primary Care Physicians: No
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BOARD MEMBERS / TERMS:
Board handles both licensing and disciplinary functions. |
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| John Church, D.C., Vice-Chair, Exp. 7/1/2013 |
| James P. Koshick, D.C., Secretary, Exp. 7/1/2013 |
| Jodi Griffith, D.C., Exp. 7/1/2015 |
| Patricia Schumacher, D.C., Exp. 7/1/2015 |
| Kathleen A. Schneider, Public Member, Exp. 7/1/2012 |
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| Note: Please sent all correspondence through the Board office. Board members continue to serve until replacements are appointed or until they resign. |
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| STATISTICAL INFORMATION: Total # of Licensees as of 2/12: 3,730 |
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Of these licensees, there are:
Active licenses: 2,307
Inactive licenses: 1,717
Resident licenses: 1,994 (Active only)
Non-Resident licenses: 313
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 Updated 6/10/2013
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