Wyo. Code R. 030-0001-4
Chiropractic Examiners, Board of
Chapter 4: Renewal of Licenses
Effective Date: 03/29/2018 to 07/05/2023
Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 030.0001.4.03292018
Section 1. Statement of Purpose. These Board Rules are adopted to implement the Board's authority to establish the requirements and procedures for annual license renewal.
(a) Licensure Lapse. Licenses shall lapse August 31 of each year. Licensees that fail to timely renew shall forfeit the right to practice. Failure to receive the renewal application from the Board does not excuse a licensee from the requirements for renewal under the Act or these rules.
(b) Renewal Procedure. The licensee seeking renewal shall:
Section 3.
(a) Renewal Period. CE shall be obtained September 1 to August 31 of the year of expiration.
(b) Sponsorship. The Board shall accept CE directly related to the scope of practice defined in the Act sponsored by:
(c) CE Content.
(i) Acceptable subjects shall include, but are not limited to: ethics, technique, physiotherapy, acupuncture, clinical nutrition, diagnostic imaging and interpretation of imaging, record keeping and coding classes, and other subjects as defined as the practice of chiropractic and accepted by the Board.
(ii) Unacceptable subjects shall include, but are not limited to, practice building and business management courses.
(d) Method. A minimum of eight (8) CE shall be earned at in-person conferences or hands-on training. A maximum of four (4) CE may be earned online.
(e) Waiver. The Board may grant a waiver for CE requirements to licensees who have petitioned and demonstrated just cause based on extenuating circumstances. Additionally, licensees who have graduated in the preceding twelve (12) months do not need to complete CE for their first renewal.
(a) Unlicensed Practice. Failure to timely renew may subject the licensee to disciplinary action for unlicensed practice.
(b) Eligibility. An applicant may seek restoration if the applicant’s license lapsed within twelve (12) months.
(c) Application Requirements. Applicant shall:
(i) Submit a completed restoration application and payment of fee; and
(ii) Submit evidence of completion of twelve (12) CE that complies with
Section 3.
(a) Eligibility. An applicant shall seek relicensure if the applicant has been licensed in Wyoming and did not restore his or her license within twelve (12) months after his or her license lapsed.
(b) Application Requirements. Applicant shall:
(i) Submit a completed relicensure application and payment of fee;
(ii) Demonstrate competency by:
(A) Submitting verification showing completion of twelve (12) CE that complies with Section 3 for every year the license has been lapsed, not to exceed three (3) years; or
(B) Submitting verification showing successful completion of the SPEC examination administered by NBCE within the last twelve (12) months, if not actively practicing within the last three (3) years; and (iii) Successfully pass the jurisprudence examination.
(a) Eligibility. An applicant may seek reinstatement of his or her license if that license has been revoked, surrendered, suspended, conditioned, or restricted.
(b) Application Reinstatement Requirements. The applicant shall:
(i) Submit a completed reinstatement application and payment of fee; (ii) Submit evidence of complying with the requirements of a previous Board order; (iii) Submit evidence of applicant's ability to safely and competently practice; (iv) Submit evidence demonstrating just cause for reinstatement.