Oregon

Chiropractic Information

Oregon Chiropractic Summary

The mission of the Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners is to protect the public by regulating the practice of chiropractic.

Chiropractic is defined as: That system of adjusting with the hands the articulations of the bony framework of the human body, and the employment and practice of physiotherapy, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy and minor surgery. The chiropractic diagnosis, treatment and prevention of body dysfunction; correction, maintenance of the structural and functional integrity of the neuro-musculoskeletal system and the effects thereof or interferences therewith by the utilization of all recognized and accepted chiropractic diagnostic procedures and the employment of all rational therapeutic measures as taught in approved chiropractic colleges.

Licensing Requirements

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

Post-Licensing Education

Continuing Education requirements

20 hours required every 2 years. All hours may be earned online. Link: https://www.oregon.gov/obce/Pages/Continuing-Ed.aspx

requirements for educators

N/A

Are PACE courses accepted for continuing education requirements?

YES

Oregon requires examinations through the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV, Physiotherapy, NPCE SPEC

State Chiropractic Online Resources

Regulatory Authority

Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners:
https://www.oregon.gov/obce/Pages/index.aspx

Chiropractic Statutes and Regulations

Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) Chapter 811:
https://www.oregon.gov/obce/Pages/Laws-Rules.aspx

Amendments, Repeals, or Adopted Rules:
https://www.oregon.gov/obce/Pages/RuleChanges.aspx

Scope of Practice:
https://www.oregon.gov/obce/Pages/Scope.aspx

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

Oregon Chiropractic Association

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State Chiropractic Coverage

Worker’s Compensation

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? Y
Perform US Department of Transportation exams? Y1
Treat animals? Y2
Perform acupuncture? N
Perform dry needling? N
Perform intraoral TMJ treatments? Y
Perform internal coccyx adjustments? Y
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? Y
Perform casting? Y

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 veterinarian’s referral or recommendation to treat an animal.

General Statutes & Regulations For All Healthcare Providers