West Virginia

Chiropractic Information

West Virginia Chiropractic Summary

The West Virginia Board of Chiropractic is responsible for licensing individuals qualified to practice chiropractic in the State of West Virginia. The Board examines for licensure and protects the public by enforcing the general statutes that relate to chiropractic healthcare.

The practices and procedures which may be employed by Doctors of Chiropractic are based on the academic and clinical training received in and through accredited chiropractic colleges. These shall include the use of diagnostic, analytical and therapeutic procedures specifically including the adjustment and manipulation of the articulations and adjacent tissues of the human body, particularly of the spinal column; included is the treatment of intersegmental disorders for alleviation of related neurological aberrations.

Licensing Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree Required for Licensure: YES
Renewal Term: Annual
Chiropractic Physician entitlement: YES
Additional training/certification required for medicine and rehab services? N/A

Post-Licensing Education

Continuing Education requirements

18 hours required every year; max 6 hours allowed online. All chiropractic licenses expire annually on June 30th.

requirements for educators

N/A

Are PACE courses accepted for continuing education requirements?

NO

West Virginia requires examinations through the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV – Required

Physiotherapy, Acupuncture, Spec – Accepted

State Chiropractic Online Resources

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

West Virginia Chiropractic Society

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State Chiropractic Coverage

Worker’s Compensation

West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner: https://www.wvinsurance.gov/Workers-Compensation

Medicaid

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 provide return to play exams (including concussion protocol) for sports participation? Y1
Perform US Department of Transportation exams? Y2
Treat animals? N
Perform acupuncture? N
Perform dry needling? Y3
Perform intraoral TMJ treatments? Y
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 Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) who is appropriately trained in the evaluation and management of head injuries can provide return to play exams for sports participation in West Virginia.

2. Yes, 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.

3. Must complete at least 80 hours of training, including 60 hours of academic coursework and a 3-hour continuing education course.

General Statutes & Regulations For All Healthcare Providers