Chiropractor

Exam

Third-party exam

Education

Degree

Experience

Not reported

Background check

None

<p>Chiropractors examine patients to determine the nature and extent of disorders by using physical examinations, x-rays, and standard or special laboratory procedures or tests. Prescribe a treatment plan, which usually includes manipulations or adjustments of the spinal column. May also prescribe additional treatments such as heat, light, water or nutritional therapy. Chiropractors do not perform surgery or prescribe drugs.</p> <p><strong>Legislation:</strong>&nbsp;NH RSA 316-A; Administrative Rules Chapter Ch 100-400</p> <p><strong>Licensure Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Graduate from a degree-granting accredited Chiropractic college which is accredited by an established chiropractic accrediting body approved by the US Department of Education; or</li> <li>Complete a Chiropractic program at a Chiropractic institution accredited by a regional accrediting agency approved by the US Department of Education</li> </ul> <p><strong>Examination:</strong>&nbsp;Before submitting application for licensure, an applicant shall have taken and passed parts I, II, III, and IV of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners examinations and have the scores submitted directly to the state Board. An applicant shall take and pass, with a score of at least 70 percent, a written jurisprudence examination, testing knowledge of law and rules.</p> <p><strong>Continuing Education:</strong>&nbsp;20 hours of approved continuing education are required for biennial renewal</p> <p><strong>Fees:</strong></p><ul> <li>License: $300</li> <li>Biennial renewal: $300</li> <li>Verification of good standing: $25</li> <li>Mailing list fee: $25</li></ul> <p><strong>Reciprocity:</strong>&nbsp;No, but license may be issued by endorsement pursuant to the Administrative Rules Chapter Ch 305</p> <p>revised Jan 2018</p>