| Debra L. Bridges, Occupational Licensing Administrator |
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| For Information Contact: |
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1800 Carey Avenue, 4th Floor
Cheyenne, WY 82002
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Phone: (307) 777-6529
Fax: (307) 777-3508
(Do not use FAX for applications) |
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Web address: http://plboards.state.wy.us/chiropractic |
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E-Mail Address: dbridg@wyo.gov |
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| Office Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; M - F |
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Time Zone: Mountain |
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| Exam Dates: Exam given by appointment in Board member's office |
| Complete Application/Transcript Deadline: At least 15 days prior to exam. |
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Exam Fee: $ 500, (cashier's check or money order)
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Criminal Background Check: Yes |
| Initial License Fee: included in exam fee |
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Require Fingerprinting: No |
| License Renewal Fee: $ 200 |
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Term: Annual |
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| Students: May not sit for board exams prior to graduating |
| Preceptor/Intern/Extern Program: Students or graduated (not yet licensed) D.C.s may not practice under licensed D.C. |
| Require supervised practice prior to full licensure: No |
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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: 12 hours per year
Distance Credits Allowed: 0
Program Criteria: Must be from CCE school or state board certified (board usually certifies programs offered through state association)
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: Contact board |
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| EXAMINATIONS ADMINISTERED BY STATE: Jurisprudence |
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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 (legislation pending) |
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Reciprocity: Accepted
Reinstatement Lapsed License: Accepted
Disciplinary Cases: Accepted
Impairment Review: Accepted
Note: On the SPEC exam a successful passing score is one at or above 75% |
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| PHYSIOTHERAPY: Termed Physiotherapy |
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Certification: Information not available
Additional Education: No specific requirements
Additional Examination: NBCE Physiotherapy exam
Additional Fee: None
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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; Fully Accredited |
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATES OF FOREIGN COLLEGES:
Board must approve. |
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SUMMARY OF SCOPE OF PRACTICE:
(Contact State for precise definition by state law)
Chiropractic is the system of specific adjustment or manipulation of the joints and tissues of the body and the treatment of the human body by the application of manipulative, manual mechanical, physiotherapeutic or clinical nutritional methods for which those persons licensed under this chapter are trained and may include the use of diagnostic x-rays. A chiropractor may examine, diagnose and treat patients provided, however, chiropractors shall not perform surgery, direct the use of or administer drugs required by law to be dispensed on prescription only, practice obstetrics or prescribe or administer x-ray therapy. |
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| OTHER REFERENCE INFORMATION: |
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Board regulates specialty council certification: Board may approve on individual basis with appropriate documentation
Board permits or authorizes travel-to-treat requirements: No
Board permits or authorizes telemedicine practices: No
Licensees required to carry malpractice insurance: No
Additional legally accepted terms for chiropractor (in addition to Doctor of Chiropractic, D.C., Chiropractor, Chiropractic Doctor): Terms listed above
Peer Review: Board or peer review committee may work in conjunction
Chiropractic Therapy Assistants: No current or planned regulation |
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| BOARD MEMBERS / TERMS: |
| Michael A. Davidson, D.C., President, 2624 Commercial Way, Suite A, Rock Springs 82901 Exp. 3/2012 |
| Van Hale, D.C., Vice President, Star Valley Chiropractic, P.O. Box 488, Afton 83110 Exp. 3/2010 |
| James Buchanan, D.C., Secretary-Treasurer, 50 E Brundage St, Sheridan Exp. 3/2011 |
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| STATISTICAL INFORMATION: Total # of Licensees as of 1/10: 203 |
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Of these licensees, there are:
Active licenses: *
Inactive licenses: *
New licenses: 13
Resident licenses: 136
Non-Resident licenses: 67
*Information not provided |
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 Updated 3/22/2010
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