CCLE
What can unlicensed individuals do? - ANSa) Unlicensed individuals may take the history of a
patient. However, this activity is separate from the consultation
b) Unlicensed individuals may conduct standard neurological, orthopedic, physical and
chiropractic examinations, except they may not perform such examinations which require
diagnostic or analytic interpretations nor may they render a conclusion either verbally or in
writing regarding the patient's physical condition As an example, unlicensed individuals may not
perform evaluations of heart or lung soundings.
c)Unlicensed individuals may administer physical therapy treatments as an adjunct to
chiropractic adjustment, provided the physical therapy treatment is conducted under the
adequate
supervision of a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic.
d) Unlicensed individuals may mark X-ray films administered by a Doctor of Chiropractic.
"Marking X-rays" is defined as drawing and measuring between reference points and making
angular and linear measurements. Unlicensed individuals are not permitted to make any
diagnostic conclusions or chiropractic analytical listings,
Unlicensed individuals are NOT permitted to: - ANSdiagnose, analyze, or perform a chiropractic
adjustment.
An exemption is hereby created for student doctors participating in board approved
preceptorship
programs.
After graduation when can you practice without a license? - ANSNever
What is the cost of a License - ANSIn California, for example, an application costs $100, the
initial license costs $100, and the renewal fee costs $250 annually.
Where can a legal preceding against the California Board of Chiropractic be filled? - ANSSac,
SF, LA
What is the needed passing score for the NBCE for a CA license? - ANS75 General score with
no more than two subjects below 60%
Which techniques can you practice with a California License? - ANSThe ones taught at
chiropractic school
,Can you get a California reciprocal license if you are licensed elsewhere? - ANSYes. As long as
the qualifications are similar, you'll have to take one ethics exam, proof of licensure in other
state and proof that license was not revoked and there are no outstanding claims of
unprofessional conduct.
Causes for revoked/suspended license? - ANSFase ID
Felony
False Ad
Use of drugs that is public safety concern
Say you cure dx
Treat dx
If license is 2 years revoked/suspended - how long do you have to wait to get it re-issued? -
ANS2 years
When does a license become forfeited? - ANS60 days past renewal
How do you renew license after renewal date but before 60 days has passed? - ANSApplication
$500 (double renewal fee)
When does a license become expired? - ANSLast day of the birth month of licentiate
When do you receive a renewal notice from the board? - ANS60 DAYS prior to the due date
What is the license yearly renewal fee? - ANS$250
Who at the state board do you contact regarding your license renewal, renewal notice,
application fee and revocation? - ANSBoard Secretary
What is the proper use of the title, doctor and Dr - ANSMust have the word "Chiropractor" or DC
in the name. Ex: Dr. John Smith, D.C
Violation for use of the title doctor or Dr. improperly? - ANSMisdemeanor
Fine $100-750
up to 6 months in jail
or both
What part of the body are within the scope of chiropractic? - ANS- spine
- joints
- muscles
- connective tissue
What additional told and methods can be used with chiropractic care? - ANSair-cold-diet
, exercise- heat- light
massage-physical culture- rest- ultrasound
water- physical therapy
When is it okay to diagnose using ultrasound? - ANSWhen diagnosis NMSK (neuromuscular
skeletal)
When is it NOT okay to use ultrasound? - ANSOn a fetus, NEVER!
What can chiropractor use for diagnosis? - ANS- XRAY
- THERMOGRAPHY
- U/S (NMSK Only)
Failure To Report (FTR): Physical Abuse - ANS- Fine: $1,000
- County Jail: 6 months
- Both
Failure To Report (FTR): Physical Abuse--> Death Results - ANS- Fine: $5,000
- County Jail: 3 years
- Both
Failure To Report: Financial Abuse - ANS- Fine: <$1,000
Failure To Report: Abuse if willful - ANSFine: <$5,000
How long do you maintain Medical Records for? - ANSChiropractic Patient Records.
Each licensed chiropractor is required to maintain all active and inactive chiropractic patient
records for FIVE years from the date of the doctor's last treatment of the patient unless state or
federal laws require a longer period of retention.
What is considered to be an inactive patient? - ANS>12 months since the last treatment
How long should you maintain the medical records for a minor? - ANS>1 year after 18th
birthday
What should you do if the Board requests medical records for an active patient? - ANSMake
available immediately
What should you do if the BOARD requests an INACTIVE patient's medical records? -
ANSMake available within 10 days
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