| Agency |
IDFPR - Division of Professional Regulation |
| Phone |
217.782.8556 |
| URL |
www.idfpr.com |
| Job Description |
An individual who treats human ailments without the use of drugs and without operative surgery. |
| Statute |
Medical Practice Act of 1987 (Ill. Compiled Stat. 1996, pars. 60/1 - 60/63); and Rules for the Administration of the Medical Practice Act of 1987 (68 Ill. Adm. Code 1285) |
| Type of Regulation |
License |
| Number Regulated |
4,019 |
| Age |
No requirement |
| Education/Experience |
- A course of instruction, prerequisite to professional training in a liberal arts college;
- Official transcript and certification from a chiropractic college accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of the Council of Chiropractic Education for all graduates after 08/19/81.
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| Exam |
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE). Three parts: I. Basic Sciences (6 subject exams) II. Clinical Sciences (6 subject exams) III. Clinical Competency Exam, Exam given by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners; 1610 29th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado 80631; (303) 356-9100. |
| Exam Type |
Written |
| Administered |
March and September |
| Exam Fee |
Contact NBCE |
| Passing Criteria |
An equated score of 375 on each exam |
| Repeats |
Yes. Parts I and II may be taken three times within three years; after the third repeat, additional schooling is required to re-qualify for the examination. Part III has no limit on retakes. |
| Continuing Education |
The Act requires 150 hours of continuing education per license renewal cycle. |
| Citizenship |
No requirement |
| Other |
Must be of good moral character. |
| Note |
Licensure requirements, licensure fees, examination fees and exam administration are subject to change. |
| Application Fee |
$300.00 By acceptance of examination |
| License Fee |
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| Renewal Fee |
$300.00 Resident, $600.00 Non-resident (three (3) year renewal) |
| Reinstatement Fee |
$100.00 Plus all lapsed renewal fees; not to exceed $700.00 |
| License Period |
All licenses expire July 31, and every three years thereafter regardless of date of issuance. |
| Reciprocity/Endorsement |
Yes.
- Endorsement applicant must be a graduate of a chiropractic program reputable and in good standing in the judgment of DPR at the time of graduation;
- Submit certification of licensure for the state of original licensure;
- Requirements for registration in the state of original licensure were at that time substantially equivalent to the requirements then in effect in Illinois.
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