Florida
Chiropractic Information
Florida Chiropractic Summary
Chiropractic physicians may adjust, manipulate, or treat the human body by manual, mechanical, electrical, or natural methods; by the use of physical means or physiotherapy, including light, heat, water, or exercise; by the use of acupuncture; by the use of monofilament intramuscular stimulation treatment, also known as dry needling, for trigger points or myofascial pain; or by the administration of foods, food concentrates, food extracts, and items for which a prescription is not required and may apply first aid and hygiene.
Licensing Requirements
** Biannual, March 31, even numbered years
Post-Licensing Education
Continuing Education requirements
40 hours required every 2 years. All allowed online through asynchronous learning. Required subjects include Florida Laws and Rules (2 hours), Risk Management (1 hour), Recordkeeping and Documentation (6 hours), Ethics and Boundaries (2 hours).
Link: https://floridaschiropracticmedicine.gov/renewals/chiropractic-physician/#tab-ce
requirements for educators
All courses must be Board approved and are listed in CEBroker.
Link: https://floridaschiropracticmedicine.gov/renewals/chiropractic-physician/#tab-ce
Are PACE courses accepted for continuing education requirements?
Yes* Accepts PACE precheck.
Florida requires examinations through the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV, Physiotherapy
NBCE Acupuncture accepted, NBCE Spec Accepted
State Chiropractic Online Resources
Regulatory Authority
Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine:
https://floridaschiropracticmedicine.gov/
Chiropractic Statutes and Regulations
Chapter 460: Chiropractic Medicine: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0400-0499/0460/0460.html
Chapter 456: Health Professions and Occupations: General Provisions: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0400-0499/0456/0456.html
Chapter 120: Administrative Procedure Act: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0100-0199/0120/0120.html
Chapter 119: Public Records: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0100-0199/0119/0119.html
Chapter 408: Health Care Administration: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0400-0499/0408/0408.html
Chapter 112: Public Officers and Employees: General Provisions: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0100-0199/0112/0112.html
Telehealth Information & Out-of-State Telehealth Provider Registration: https://www.flhealthsource.gov/telehealth/
State Government Resources
State Legislature Homepage
State Legislature Bill Search Tool
Legislative member roster
State Governor's Office
Secretary of State
Office of the Insurance Commissioner
State Associations
State Chiropractic Coverage
Worker’s Compensation
My Florida CFO Division of WC: https://www.myfloridacfo.com/division/wc
WC Provider Information: https://www.myfloridacfo.com/division/wc/provider
WC Reimbursement Manual: https://secure.fldfs.com/wcapps/cpt/CPT_AgreeHCPRM2020.asp
Medicaid
Florida Medicaid https://ahca.myflorida.com/medicaid
Florida Medicaid Chiropractic Services Covered: https://ahca.myflorida.com/medicaid/medicaid-policy-quality-and-operations/medicaid-policy-and-quality/medicaid-policy/medical-and-behavioral-health-coverage-policy/primary-and-preventive-care-policy/chiropractic-services
Florida Medicaid Fee Schedules: https://ahca.myflorida.com/medicaid/rules/rule-59g-4.002-provider-reimbursement-schedules-and-billing-codes
Practice Options
| Perform extremity adjustments? | Y |
| Provide nutritional advice? | Y |
| Provide manipulation under anesthesia? | N/A |
| Provide school enrollment exams? | Y |
| Provide sports physical exams? | Y |
| Provide return to play exams (including concussion protocol) for sports participation? | Y1 |
| Perform US Department of Transportation exams? | Y2 |
| Treat animals? | Y3 |
| Perform acupuncture? | Y4 |
| Perform dry needling? | Y5 |
| Perform intraoral TMJ treatments? | Y |
| Perform internal coccyx adjustments? | N/A |
| Are there limits to body areas DCs are allowed to examine and/or treat? | Y6 |
| Are there limits on diagnostic tools DCs are allowed to use? | N/A |
| Perform venipuncture? | Y |
| Perform casting? | N/A |
Qualifications:
1. Chiropractors must be trained in concussion management.
2. Chiropractors in Florida can perform DOT exams if they are certified medical examiners on the FMCSA National Registry.
3. Only licensed veterinarians or licensed chiropractors who have completed a board-approved course in animal chiropractic may practice animal chiropractic in Florida.
4. After completing the required coursework and passing the exam, the Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine will issue a letter certifying the chiropractor’s authorization to practice acupuncture.
5. Chiropractors must complete a 40-hour dry needling certification course approved by the Board of Chiropractic Medicine. Once the course is complete, the Board of Chiropractic Medicine will issue a letter certifying the chiropractor’s authorization to practice dry needling.
6. Chiropractic physicians are expressly prohibited from prescribing or administering to any person any legend drug except as authorized under subparagraph 2., from performing any surgery except as stated herein, or from practicing obstetrics. Link: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0400-0499/0460/0460.html