Wisconsin
Chiropractic Information
Wisconsin Chiropractic Summary
“Chiropractic science” includes using patient examination to create a diagnosis that serves as a basis for forming clinical judgments of a patient’s condition, degree or nature of treatment needed, and management and rehabilitation necessary for the restoration and preservation of health.
Licensing Requirements
Post-Licensing Education
Continuing Education requirements
40 hours required every two years. Max 8 hours may be earned online.
requirements for educators
Are PACE courses accepted for continuing education requirements?
NO
Wisconsin requires examinations through the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV – Required
Physiotherapy, NBCE Spec – Accepted
State Chiropractic Online Resources
Regulatory Authority
Chiropractic Examining Board https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/RulesStatutes/Chiropractors.aspx
Chiropractic Statutes and Regulations
Statutes and Regulations https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/RulesStatutes/Chiropractors.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
State Chiropractic Coverage
Worker’s Compensation
Department of Workforce Development https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/wc/medical/
General Chiropractic Services/Information regarding State Workers’ Compensation https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/wc/medical/
Medicaid
State Medicaid Program Information https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/dhs/101/107.pdf#page=30
Practice Options
| Perform extremity adjustments? | Y |
| Provide nutritional advice? | Y |
| Provide manipulation under anesthesia? | Y |
| Provide school enrollment exams? | N |
| Provide sports physical exams? | N |
| Provide return to play exams (including concussion protocol) for sports participation? | N |
| Perform US Department of Transportation exams? | Y1 |
| Treat animals? | Y |
| Perform acupuncture? | N |
| Perform dry needling? | Y |
| Perform intraoral TMJ treatments? | N |
| Perform internal coccyx adjustments? | N |
| Are there limits to body areas DCs are allowed to examine and/or treat? | N |
| Are there limits on diagnostic tools DCs are allowed to use? | N |
| Perform venipuncture? | Y |
| Perform casting? | N |
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.
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