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Delaware

Chiropractic Information

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Delaware Chiropractic Summary

The primary objective of the Delaware Board of Chiropractic is to protect the public from unsafe chiropractic practice and practices which tend to reduce competition or fix prices for services. The Board must also maintain standards of professional competence and service delivery.

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

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Bachelor’s Degree Required for Licensure: YES
Renewal Term: 2 years*
Chiropractic Physician entitlement: YES
Additional training/certification required for medicine and rehab services? N/A

*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: HERE

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.

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

Chiropractic Statutes and Regulations

Delaware Rules and Regulations

Delaware License Law

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

Delaware Chiropractic Society

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State Chiropractic Coverage

Worker’s Compensation

Delaware Department of Labor

Provider Certification

WC Fee Schedule

WC Health Care Practice Guidelines

Medicaid

Delaware Medicaid

Practice Options

Perform extremity adjustments? Y
Provide nutritional advice? Y
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? Y
Treat animals? N/A
Perform acupuncture? Y1
Perform dry needling? Y
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? Y
Perform casting? N

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.