Illinois
Chiropractic Information
Illinois Chiropractic Summary
Licensing Requirements
Post-Licensing Education
Continuing Education requirements
150 hours required every 3 years. All hours are allowed online.
requirements for educators
Must be approved by the BOE. LINK HERE
Are PACE courses accepted for continuing education requirements?
NO
Illinois requires examinations through the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV, Physiotherapy, NBCE Spec
State Chiropractic Online Resources
Regulatory Authority
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/physicians.html
Chiropractic Statutes and Regulations
Illinois Medical Practice Act https://ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1309&ChapterID=24
Illinois Administrative Code https://ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/068/06801285sections.html
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/physicians.html
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
Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission https://iwcc.illinois.gov/
Workers’ Compensation Fee Schedule https://iwcc.illinois.gov/resources/faqmed.html
Medicaid
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services https://hfs.illinois.gov/medicalproviders.html
Practice Options
| Perform extremity adjustments? | Y |
| Provide nutritional advice? | Y |
| Provide manipulation under anesthesia? | N |
| Provide school enrollment exams? | N |
| Provide sports physical exams? | N |
| 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? | Y4 |
| Perform intraoral TMJ treatments? | N/A |
| Perform internal coccyx adjustments? | Y |
| Are there limits to body areas DCs are allowed to examine and/or treat? | Y |
| 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. Only under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
3. Additional education is required.
4. Additional education is required.
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