Chiropractic Examiners, Board of

Chiropractic Examiners, Board of

Chapter 2: Application Procedures

Effective Date: 05/13/2002 to 12/18/2013

Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations

Reference Number: 030.0001.2.05132002

CHAPTER 2

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Section 1. License Types. The Board is authorized to issue one (1) type of license to those applicants who meet the educational, experiential, examination and other qualifications established by the Board and who substantiate those qualifications to the Board's satisfaction.

Section 2. Application Requirements. Every applicant for a license to practice chiropractic in the State shall submit all of the following materials at least 15 days prior to examination:

1. (a) A completed and notarized application form as provided by the Board;
2. (b) All appropriate fees paid only by cashier's check or money order;
3. (c) A passport-size colored photograph;
4. (d) Official transcripts from each college, junior college, or university attended mailed directly to the Board by the respective institution;
5. (e) A notarized copy of the diploma indicating a doctorate degree in chiropractic;
6. (f) A copy of the national board transcripts mailed directly to the Board by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners;
7. (g) A verification letter from every other jurisdiction in which the applicant has been licensed to practice chiropractic;
8. (h) Two (2) character references addressed to the Board on the form provided by the Board.

Section 3. When Eligibility is Unclear. When the Board is unable to ascertain from the documents submitted that the applicant meets the above criteria it shall request from the applicant whatever additional documentation or information is necessary to enable the Board to make that decision. The Board may also request the applicant to appear before the Board at a regularly scheduled meeting to clarify issues relating to that individual's qualifications.

a. If the Board approves the applicant's initial application, this finding will be communicated in writing to the applicant along with information and instruction for sitting for the State or S.P.E.C. examination. If the applicant is denied on the basis of initial application materials, the reasons for this rejection shall be communicated in writing. The applicant shall have the right of reconsideration based on submission of new information and/or an appearance before the Board with the opportunity to demonstrate to the Board that the licensure requirements are met.

Section 4. Issuance of License. Upon verification and acceptance by the Board of the applicant's documentation of qualifications, the applicant shall be granted licensure and the Board shall issue to each successful candidate a certificate bearing the date of issuance and the seal of the Board. The Board shall enclose a letter with each certificate stating the terms of the license and the basis on which such license may be renewed.