Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 481 - Inspections and Appeals Department
Board of Chiropractic
Chapter 841 - Licensure of Chiropractic Physicians
Rule 481-841.2 - Initial Licensure

Universal Citation: IA Admin Code 481-841.2

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024

(1) To apply for a license, the applicant will complete an online application packet and pay the nonrefundable application fee.

a. If licensed in another jurisdiction, the applicant will complete the licensure by endorsement application and submit a license verification document that discloses if disciplinary action was taken in the jurisdiction where the applicant was most recently licensed.

b. A person who is licensed in another jurisdiction and cannot satisfy the requirements of licensure by endorsement may apply for licensure by verification, if eligible, in accordance with rule 481-501.1(272C).

c. An application not completed according to guidelines will not be reviewed by the board.

d. The applicant will request the accredited chiropractic school submit official copies of the applicant's transcripts to the board office.

e. The applicant will submit an official certificate of completion of 120 hours of physiotherapy that includes a practicum component from a board-approved chiropractic college.

f. The applicant will pass all parts of the NBCE examination as outlined in rule 481-841.3(151).

g. The applicant will submit a copy of the chiropractic diploma.

(2) Licensees who were issued their licenses within six months prior to the renewal date are not required to renew their licenses until the renewal date two years later.

(3) Incomplete applications that have been on file in the board office for more than two years will be:

a. Considered invalid and destroyed; or

b. Maintained upon written request from the candidate.

(4) A license will be publicly displayed in the licensee's primary place of practice.

(5) Licensees are required to notify the board of chiropractic of changes in residence or place of practice within 30 days after the change of address occurs.

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