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License Description Doctor of chiropractic. Fees:Initial Licensing: $137; License application $345; License certification / Out of state license verification $124; License renewal fee $313 Examination Frequency: California Law and Professional Practice Exam (CLPPE) is given on a continual basis. Exam Locations: CLPPE offered in United States, Puerto Rico, and Guam. Experience Requirement: High school diploma or equivalent; 90 semester units of pre-chiropractic college course work; graduation from a board-approved chiropractic college; passage of National Board parts I, II, III, IV, and Physiotherapy; current certification in Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or basic life support (BLS) from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or other associations approved by the Board. Average Time to Process Application: Approximately 3.5 months. Renewal Period: Annually. (Continuing education is required for renewal.) Special License Requirements: Chiropractors intending to take or supervise x-rays must obtain an X-ray Supervisor and Operator Certificate, from the Department of Health Services, Radiologic Health Section. Comments: Licentiates of other states may qualify for reciprocal licensure. Authority: Chiropractic Initiative Act; Business and Professions Code, Section 1000 et seq. California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Chapter 4.
Licensing Agency
Department of Consumer Affairs
California Board of Chiropractic Examiners
1625 N. Market Blvd., Suite N-327
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 263 5355
chiro.info@dca.ca.gov
Active Status Active
Certification Certification required
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 08/09/2023
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