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South Carolina

Chiropractic Information

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South Carolina Chiropractic Summary

The South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners licenses and regulates Chiropractors and the practice of chiropractic in the state of South Carolina.

The practice of chiropractic is defined as the spinal analysis of any interference with normal nerve transmission and expression, and by adjustment to the articulations of the vertebral column and its immediate articulations for the restoration and maintenance of health and the normal regimen and rehabilitation of the patient without the use of drugs or surgery.

Licensing Requirements

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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

As a pre-requisite for biennial renewal of a license, the licensee must complete biennially a minimum of thirty-six (36) hours of accepted professional continuing education. A maximum of 18 hours can be obtained through distance learning programs.

requirements for educators

All sponsors seeking approval for their educational programs must submit a written request to the Board Administrator at least ninety (90) days prior to the scheduled date of the presentation.

Are PACE courses accepted for continuing education requirements?

YES

South Carolina requires examinations through the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners

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

State Chiropractic Online Resources

Regulatory Authority

South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners

 

 

 

Chiropractic Statutes and Regulations

Chiropractic Examiners Practice Act, Chapter 9

Chiropractic Examiners Regulations, Chapter 25

Title 40 – Professions and Occupations

Definition of Practice

Scope of Practice

Intramuscular Therapy Position Statement

State Government Resources

State Legislature Homepage

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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

South Carolina Chiropractic Association

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State Chiropractic Coverage

Worker’s Compensation

South Carolina Worker’s Compensation Commission

Workers Comp Fee Schedule

Medical Provider Resources

Medicaid

South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

Medicaid Fee Schedule

Practice Options

Perform extremity adjustments? Y
Provide nutritional advice? Y
Provide manipulation under anesthesia? N/A
Provide school enrollment exams? Y
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? Y
Perform intraoral TMJ treatments? Y
Perform internal coccyx adjustments? Y
Are there limits to body areas DCs are allowed to examine and/or treat? Y4
Are there limits on diagnostic tools DCs are allowed to use? Y5
Perform venipuncture? N
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. Requires a referral from and indirect supervision from a veterinarian.

3. Must be licensed through the Acupuncture Licensing Board.

4. Chiropractors are prohibited from the use of diagnostic or therapeutic procedures that include the use of drugs, surgery, cauterization, desiccation or coagulation of tissues, rectal examinations, gynecological examinations, obstetrics, catherization with a needle, injecting of dyes for radiological procedures, lumbar puncture to obtain spinal fluid, treatment of cancer or x-ray therapy. Link: HERE

5. Chiropractors are prohibited from the use of diagnostic or therapeutic procedures that include the use of drugs, surgery, cauterization, desiccation or coagulation of tissues, rectal examinations, gynecological examinations, obstetrics, catherization with a needle, injecting of dyes for radiological procedures, lumbar puncture to obtain spinal fluid, treatment of cancer or x-ray therapy.