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MARYLAND
LICENSING
EXAMINATION
&
C ONTINUING
EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS
MARYLAND LICENSING EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:
All applicants must take and
pass the NBCE Parts I through IV and the Physiotherapy Examination
(Physiotherapy is required to achieve a MD License with PT privilege
endorsement). Maryland minimum qualifying scores for these parts are:
375 for Parts I, II IV and 438 for Part III and for the Physiotherapy
Examination. All applicants must also achieve a minimum passing score
of 75% on the Board Jurisprudence Examination.
THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE NON-WAIVABLE.
PHYSICAL THERAPY ENDORSEMENT:
As stated above, applicants
seeking to achieve PT privileges, must score a minimum of 438 on the NBCE
Physiotherapy Examination and must also prove successful completion of a minimum
of 270 hours of curriculum in physical therapy at a chiropractic college
or institution accredited by CCE.
EXAM DOCUMENTATION,
DEADLINES, FEES:
All documentation, fees,
applications, transcripts and supporting data MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE BOARD
AT LEAST FORTY-FIVE (45) days prior TO THE SCHEDULED EXAMINATION DATE – NO
EXCEPTIONS/NO WAIVERS. Copies of transcripts are NOT acceptable. Only
signed, sealed transcripts mailed directly from the school to the Board or from
NBCE are acceptable. A non-refundable application fee of $150.00 and an
examination fee of $300.00 must accompany each application made payable to
“MD Board of Chiropractic Examiners”. Only certified checks and money
orders are acceptable – no cash or personal checks.
JURISPRUDENCE EXAMINATION
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December 13, 2007 |
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2008 |
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February 14, 2008 |
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April 10, 2008 |
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June 12, 2008 |
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August 14, 2008 |
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October 9, 2008 |
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December 11, 2008 |
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APPROVED CHIROPRACTIC
COLLEGES/INSTITUTIONS:
Only transcripts from the
following accredited Chiropractic Colleges and Institutions of learning are
acceptable by the Board:
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Cleveland Chiropractic College |
Parker College of Chiropractic
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Life Chiropractic Colleges
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Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic |
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Logan College of Chiropractic
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Southern California University of Health
Sciences |
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National College of Chiropractic
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Texas Chiropractic College
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New York Chiropractic College
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University of Bridgeport
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Northwestern College of Chiropractic
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Western States Chiropractic College
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Palmer College of Chiropractic
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CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Licensees are required to
complete 48 hours of continuing education and hold an
updated CPR Certification in the 2-year period between renewals and are
required to submit documentation verifying compliance with this requirement upon
audit. An audit of licensees is conducted every 2 years. A minimum of 5 hours
of credits must be in Communicable Disease, including AIDS/HIV and a minimum of
3 hours in Risk Management (Of which 1 hours must be in jurisprudence-review of
laws/regs). In addition, a licensee must maintain current certification of CPR
qualification.
COURSE ACCREDITATION:
The Board accredits continuing
education programs and courses based solely on their content. The Board insures
that these programs are directed towards improvement, advancement, and extension
of professional skill and knowledge in chiropractic. The Board may ONLY approve
the credit of courses sponsored by a CCE accredited chiropractic college, the
Maryland Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Maryland Board of Physicians, National
Council on Chiropractic Education and the Maryland Chiropractic Assn.or other
recognized state chiropractic association. Independent courses conducted by
contractors not affiliated/sanctioned by any of the foregoing will NOT be
approved.
CREDIT FOR TEACHING:
A chiropractor may receive up
to 12 CEU credits over the biennial period for teaching healthcare programs,
classes or courses. The chiropractor must pro-actively present documentation to
the Board for such credit. The request must be made in writing.
COURSE APPROVAL:
Schools or individuals must
submit their request for Board approval of a particular course of instruction or
program at least THIRTY (30) days prior to the course convening date.
The request for approval must
include a full synopsis of the course, name and resume of all instructors,
sponsor of the course, number of credits requested and a complete and detailed
calendar, description and hour/credit/course breakdown. The requester will be
notified in writing whether the course is approved or disapproved.
SUBJECTS GENERALLY ACCEPTED
FOR CEU ACCREDITATION:
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Chiropractic principles and
adjusting techniques
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Ethics, laws, statutes,
regulations
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Diagnostic Imaging
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Clinical laboratory diagnosis
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Orthopedic diagnosis
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Neurological diagnosis
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Rehabilitative diagnosis
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Nutritional diagnosis
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Physical therapy
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Communicable diseases
(including AIDS/HIV)
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Any other subject determined by
the Board to have application to chiropractic
Regulations governing
continuing education are found in COMAR Subtitle 43 et seq. Continuing
education credits are NOT required for inactive status. However, when
reactivating, the licensee must prove completion of a minimum of 48 hours plus
CPR certification.
Audited licensees found to be
deficient will NOT be renewed and may also be subject to disciplinary action by
the Board.
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