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Hawaii

Chiropractic Information

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Hawaii Chiropractic Summary

The Hawaii State Chiropractic Association (HSCA) was formed in 1985. Prior to that, the profession was represented by two different associations. In 1985, a consensus prevailed, and the two associations were merged into one organization and it has remained so to today. The HSCA is recognized as the official representative of the chiropractic profession in Hawaii by governmental, legislative, community, healthcare, and insurance entities.

Licensing Requirements

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Bachelor’s Degree Required for Licensure: NO
Renewal Term: Biannual*
Chiropractic Physician entitlement: NO
Additional training/certification required for medicine and rehab services? NO
* By December 31 of odd-numbered years

Post-Licensing Education

Continuing Education requirements

20 hours required every 2 years. Distance hours are not specified but historically have been accepted.

Link: https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/chiropractor/

requirements for educators

Yes. Must be approved by the BOE

https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/files/2019/11/Continuing-Education-Sponsor-Course-Agreement-_initial-app_1119.pdf

Are PACE courses accepted for continuing education requirements?

NO

Hawaii requires examinations through the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV, Physiotherapy, Acupuncture

State Chiropractic Online Resources

Regulatory Authority

Hawaii Board of Chiropractic https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/chiropractor/

Chiropractic Statutes and Regulations

Hawaii Administrative Rules https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/files/2013/08/har_76-c2.pdf

Board of Chiropractic Statute/Rule Chapter https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/chiropractor/statute_rules/

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

Hawaii State Chiropractic Association

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State Chiropractic Coverage

Worker’s Compensation

About Workers’ Compensation https://labor.hawaii.gov/dcd/home/aboutwc/

Medicaid

Hawaii Medicaid Fee Schedule https://medquest.hawaii.gov/en/plans-providers/fee-for-service/fee-schedules.html

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? Y
Provide return to play exams (including concussion protocol) for sports participation? N
Perform US Department of Transportation exams? Y1
Treat animals? Y2
Perform acupuncture? Y3
Perform dry needling? N
Perform intraoral TMJ treatments? Y
Perform internal coccyx adjustments? N
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/A
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. Chiropractors may treat animals under a licensed veterinarian.

3. Must have a separate license to perform acupuncture.