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California

Chiropractic Information

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California Chiropractic Summary

Chiropractic practice in California is governed by the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners. The Board licenses chiropractors, provides license status information, educates consumers, investigates complaints, and pursues disciplinary actions.

Chiropractors in California are licensed to treat any condition, disease, or injury in any patient, including a pregnant woman, and may diagnose, so long as such treatment or diagnosis is done in a manner consistent with chiropractic methods and techniques and so long as such methods and treatment do not constitute the practice of medicine by exceeding the legal scope of chiropractic practice.

Licensing Requirements

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Bachelor’s Degree Required for Licensure: NO
Renewal Term: 1 year
Chiropractic Physician entitlement: NO
Additional training/certification required for medicine and rehab services? N/A

RECIPROCITY: Page 24 – 25, They must hold a valid and up-to-date license from the state from which they are reciprocating. The state from which they are licensed will reciprocate with California.

Post-Licensing Education

Continuing Education requirements

24 required per year. Max 12 via distance learning. 6 hours of mandatory coursework.

requirements for educators

You must be an approved continuing education provider prior to submitting continuing education course applications.

Are PACE courses accepted for continuing education requirements?

NO

California requires examinations through the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV (minimum score of 375), and Physiological Therapeutic

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State Chiropractic Online Resources

Regulatory Authority

California Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Chiropractic Statutes and Regulations

California Board of Chiropractic Examiners Rules and Regulations
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State Government Resources

State Legislature Homepage

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State Legislature Bill Search Tool

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Legislative member roster

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State Governor's Office

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Secretary of State

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Office of the Insurance Commissioner

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State Associations

California Chiropractic Association

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State Chiropractic Coverage

Worker’s Compensation

State of California Department of Industrial Relations

State of California Department of Industrial Relations Chiropractic Services

Medicaid

State Medicaid Website

State Medicaid Provider Manual for Chiropractic

State Medicaid Fee Schedule

Practice Options

Perform extremity adjustments? Y
Provide nutritional advice? Y
Provide manipulation under anesthesia? Y1
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? Y2
Treat animals? Y3
Perform acupuncture? N
Perform dry needling? N
Perform intraoral TMJ treatments? Y
Perform internal coccyx adjustments? Y
Are there limits to body areas DCs are allowed to examine and/or treat? N/A
Are there limits on diagnostic tools DCs are allowed to use? N/A
Perform venipuncture? N
Perform casting? Y
Qualifications:

1. See explanation under §318.1. Standard of Care Regarding Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA) https://www.chiro.ca.gov/laws_regs/regulations.pdf

2. 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.

3. Chiropractors in California are permitted to work on animals under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian.