Delaware
Chiropractic Information
Delaware Chiropractic Summary
Practice of chiropractic includes the treatment through manipulation/adjustment of the spine and other skeletal structures. All examinations performed by chiropractors shall be in accordance with the protocol and procedures as taught in the majority of accredited chiropractic colleges.
Licensing Requirements
*Biannual by June 30th on even-numbered years
Post-Licensing Education
Continuing Education requirements
24 hours required every 2 years. 3 hours in ethics, recordkeeping, and risk management are required. Max 12 asynchronous distance learning.
Link: https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/chiropractic/continuing-education-and-audit-information/
requirements for educators
To submit a request for a CE course approval, you must use the DELPROS online portal for Service Requests. Go to the Service Request webpage and follow the instructions on how to submit the Service Request.
Link: https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/chiropractic/continuing-education-and-audit-information/
Are PACE courses accepted for continuing education requirements?
NO
Delaware requires examinations through the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV, Rhysiotherapy
NBCE Spec Accepted
State Chiropractic Online Resources
Regulatory Authority
Delaware Board of Chiropractic:
https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/chiropractic/
Chiropractic Statutes and Regulations
Delaware Rules and Regulations:
https://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title24/700.shtml
Delaware License Law:
https://delcode.delaware.gov/title24/c007/
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
Delaware Department of Labor: https://labor.delaware.gov/divisions/industrial-affairs/workers-comp/
Provider Certification: https://labor.delaware.gov/divisions/industrial-affairs/workers-comp/hcps/provider-certification/
WC Fee Schedule: https://dowc.optum.com/info.asp?page=rules
WC Health Care Practice Guidelines: https://labor.delaware.gov/divisions/industrial-affairs/workers-comp/hcps/health-care-practice-guidelines/
Medicaid
Delaware Medicaid: https://dhss.delaware.gov/dmma/
Practice Options
| Perform extremity adjustments? | Y |
| Provide nutritional advice? | N/A |
| Provide manipulation under anesthesia? | N/A |
| Provide school enrollment exams? | N/A |
| Provide sports physical exams? | N/A |
| Provide return to play exams (including concussion protocol) for sports participation? | N |
| Perform US Department of Transportation exams? | N/A |
| Treat animals? | N/A |
| Perform acupuncture? | Y1 |
| Perform dry needling? | N/A |
| 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? | Y2 |
| Are there limits on diagnostic tools DCs are allowed to use? | N/A |
| Perform venipuncture? | N/A |
| Perform casting? | N/A |
Qualifications:
1. Achievement of a Diplomate in Oriental Medicine from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) or its equivalent as recognized by the Council and approved by the Board, or an organization that is recognized as equivalent to the NCCAOM by the Council and approved by the Board.
2. Chiropractors cannot prescribe or administer medicine, perform surgery, or provide obstetrical or gynecological examinations or treatment. Link: https://delcode.delaware.gov/title24/c007/