Nevada

Chiropractic Information

Nevada Chiropractic Summary

The Chiropractic Physician’s Board of Nevada is dedicated to safeguarding the public by overseeing the licensure process and enforcing regulations that govern chiropractic practice.

The science, art and practice of palpating and adjusting the articulations of the human body by hand, the use of physiotherapy, hygienic, nutritive and sanitary measures and all methods of diagnosis. A Doctor of Chiropractic shall not pierce or sever any body tissue, except to perform venipuncture for diagnostic purposes.

Licensing Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree Required for Licensure: NO
Renewal Term: Biennial
Chiropractic Physician entitlement: YES
Additional training/certification required for medicine and rehab services? N/A

Post-Licensing Education

Continuing Education requirements

36 hours required every two years. All hours are allowed online.   

requirements for educators

Applications for approval must be submitted thirty (30) days in advance of the beginning date of the seminar. LINK HERE

Are PACE courses accepted for continuing education requirements?

NO

Nevada requires examinations through the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners

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

State Chiropractic Online Resources

Regulatory Authority

Chiropractic Physicians Board: https://chirobd.nv.gov/

Chiropractic Statutes and Regulations

Statute and Rule Information:
https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nac/NAC-634.html#NAC634Sec410

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

Nevada Chiropractic Association

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State Chiropractic Coverage

Worker’s Compensation

State of Nevada Department of Business & Industry Industrial Relations: https://dir.nv.gov/WCS/home/

Workers Comp Provider Information https://dir.nv.gov/WCS/Medical_Providers/

Medicaid

Nevada Department of Health and Human Services: https://www.medicaid.nv.gov/

Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Fee Schedule  https://www.medicaid.nv.gov/hcp/provider/Resources/SearchFeeSchedule/tabid/528/Default.aspx

Practice Options

Perform extremity adjustments? Y
Provide nutritional advice? Y
Provide manipulation under anesthesia? Y
Provide school enrollment exams? Y
Provide sports physical exams? Y
Provide provide return to play exams (including concussion protocol) for sports participation? N/A
Perform US Department of Transportation exams? Y1
Treat animals? Y2
Perform acupuncture? Y3
Perform dry needling? Y4
Perform intraoral TMJ treatments? Y
Perform internal coccyx adjustments? Y
Are there limits to body areas DCs are allowed to examine and/or treat? Y5
Are there limits on diagnostic tools DCs are allowed to use? N
Perform venipuncture? Y
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. Nevada licensed chiropractors may not adjust or treat animals unless he or she has obtained a registration certificate from the State Board of Veterinary Examiners.

3. Any person who wishes to perform acupuncture must apply for licensure with the Nevada State Board of Oriental Medicine.

4. A doctor of chiropractic may perform dry needling if they have completed training from an approved organization.

5. Nevada licensed chiropractors may not perform surgery or dispense or prescribe drugs. Nevada licensed chiropractors may not puncture the skin except to draw blood for diagnostic purposes or are certified to perform dry needling.

General Statutes & Regulations For All Healthcare Providers