Maine
Chiropractic Information
Maine Chiropractic Summary
“Chiropractic” means the art and science of identification and correction of subluxation and the accompanying physiological or mechanical abnormalities. The term subluxation, as utilized within the chiropractic health care system, means a structural or functional impairment of an intact articular unit. Chiropractic recognizes the inherent recuperative capability of the human body as it relates to the spinal column, musculoskeletal and nervous system. Doctors of Chiropractic are health care providers functioning within their scope of practice as provided by this chapter. Chiropractic methodologies utilized for the identification or correction of subluxation and the accompanying physiological or mechanical abnormalities include diagnostic, therapeutic, adjustive or manipulative techniques utilized within the chiropractic profession, excluding prescriptive medication or surgery.
Licensing Requirements
Post-Licensing Education
Continuing Education requirements
48 hours required every licensing period. 12 hours may be earned online.
requirements for educators
Are PACE courses accepted for continuing education requirements?
YES
Maine requires examinations through the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV, Physiotherapy, Acupuncture, NBCE Spec – Required
State Chiropractic Online Resources
Regulatory Authority
The Board of Chiropractic Licensure https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/chiropractic-licensure
Chiropractic Statutes and Regulations
Board of Chiropractic Licensure Laws http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/32/title32ch9sec0.html
Board of Chiropractic Licensure Rules http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/02/chaps02.htm#297
Title 5 https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/5/title5ch341sec0.html
Title 10 https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/10/title10ch901sec0.html
Chapters 10, 11, 13 http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/02/chaps02.htm#041
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
Maine Workers Comp Board https://www.maine.gov/wcb/
Workers’ Comp Health Care Provider Information https://www.maine.gov/wcb/providers.html
Workers’ Comp Fee Schedule https://www.maine.gov/wcb/Departments/omrs/medfeesched.html
Medicaid
State Medicaid Program Information https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/oms
Enroll with Maine Care https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/oms/providers/provider-enrollment-revalidation
Maine Care Provider Resources https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/oms/providers/provider-resources
Practice Options
| Perform extremity adjustments? | N/A |
| 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/A |
| Perform US Department of Transportation exams? | Y1 |
| Treat animals? | N |
| Perform acupuncture? | Y2 |
| Perform dry needling? | Y3 |
| Perform intraoral TMJ treatments? | N/A |
| Perform internal coccyx adjustments? | N/A |
| 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 must have a chiropractic acupuncture certification from the state licensing board.
3. Chiropractors must have a chiropractic acupuncture certification from the state licensing board.