Nevada
Chiropractic Information
Nevada Chiropractic Summary
The science, art and practice of palpating and adjusting the articulations of the human body by hand, the use of physiotherapy, hygienic, nutritive and sanitary measures and all methods of diagnosis. A Doctor of Chiropractic shall not pierce or sever any body tissue, except to perform venipuncture for diagnostic purposes.
Licensing Requirements
Post-Licensing Education
Continuing Education requirements
36 hours required every two years. All hours are allowed online.
requirements for educators
Applications for approval must be submitted thirty (30) days in advance of the beginning date of the seminar. LINK HERE
Are PACE courses accepted for continuing education requirements?
NO
Nevada requires examinations through the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV, Physiotherapy
State Chiropractic Online Resources
Regulatory Authority
Chiropractic Physicians Board: https://chirobd.nv.gov/
Chiropractic Statutes and Regulations
Statute and Rule Information:
https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nac/NAC-634.html#NAC634Sec410
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
State of Nevada Department of Business & Industry Industrial Relations: https://dir.nv.gov/WCS/home/
Workers Comp Provider Information https://dir.nv.gov/WCS/Medical_Providers/
Medicaid
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services: https://www.medicaid.nv.gov/
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Fee Schedule https://www.medicaid.nv.gov/hcp/provider/Resources/SearchFeeSchedule/tabid/528/Default.aspx
Practice Options
| Perform extremity adjustments? | Y |
| Provide nutritional advice? | Y |
| Provide manipulation under anesthesia? | Y |
| Provide school enrollment exams? | Y |
| Provide sports physical exams? | Y |
| Provide return to play exams (including concussion protocol) for sports participation? | N/A |
| Perform US Department of Transportation exams? | Y1 |
| Treat animals? | Y2 |
| Perform acupuncture? | Y3 |
| Perform dry needling? | Y4 |
| Perform intraoral TMJ treatments? | Y |
| Perform internal coccyx adjustments? | Y |
| Are there limits to body areas DCs are allowed to examine and/or treat? | Y5 |
| Are there limits on diagnostic tools DCs are allowed to use? | N |
| Perform venipuncture? | Y |
| Perform casting? | N/A |
Qualifications:
1. A chiropractor can perform a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam if they are a certified medical examiner (CME) listed on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) National Registry.
2. Nevada licensed chiropractors may not adjust or treat animals unless he or she has obtained a registration certificate from the State Board of Veterinary Examiners.
3. Any person who wishes to perform acupuncture must apply for licensure with the Nevada State Board of Oriental Medicine.
4. A doctor of chiropractic may perform dry needling if they have completed training from an approved organization.
5. Nevada licensed chiropractors may not perform surgery or dispense or prescribe drugs. Nevada licensed chiropractors may not puncture the skin except to draw blood for diagnostic purposes or are certified to perform dry needling.