Each state has an examining board which determines who shall be licensed to practice chiropractic in that state. Because some state licensing boards have unique requirements (including unique pre-chiropractic educational requirements), which may change from time to time, students are responsible for researching and complying with the requirements of the state where they wish to practice. Information on state requirements is available from the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards at www.fclb.org, or individually from each state board office.
State boards may require passing of national board examinations as part of their examining procedure. The Student Administrative Services Office can provide information on state board application procedures. However, it’s the student’s responsibility to contact the state board of those states where he/she might establish a practice to become familiar with regulations to determine the requirements for licensure.
State and national board examinations are conducted by separate agencies. Students should plan well in advance when applying for board examinations, as transcripts and other appropriate information sometimes take a great deal of time to prepare and transmit. Such information, as required by these boards, will be released only upon the written request of the student. The College does not assume responsibility for the timely completion of those elements of the application(s) that are the student’s responsibility.
Students applying to take examinations outside the United States should contact the Student Administrative Services Office for information.
