Qualifications For Licensure

(1) To qualify for licensure by examination, a chiropractic physician must: (a) Provide evidence that he is well regarded in moral character and professional ethics (Rule 0260-02-.05(1)(g)). (b) Education: 1. Provide proof of attendance at a chiropractic college for four (4) school years of not less than nine (9) months each and graduation from a chiropractic college having status with the Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Chiropractic Education, or its successor, or graduation from an international chiropractic college approved by the Board; and 2. If not included in the documentation required in part (1)(b)1., submit proof of additional parachiropractic education as follows: (i) Before licensure will be granted to an applicant matriculating in a chiropractic college prior to year 2000, the applicant must provide a transcript of grades showing a minimum of two (2) full academic years of GENERAL RULES GOVERNING CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS CHAPTER 0260-02 college or university work of at least sixty (60) semester hours or its equivalent from an accredited institution; or (ii) Before licensure will be granted to an applicant matriculating in a chiropractic college in year 2000 and beyond, the applicant must provide proof that a bachelor’s level education or its equivalent has been obtained from an accredited college or university. 3. The educational requirements of part (1)(b)2. of this rule are applicable regardless of whether that education was obtained before or after matriculating into a chiropractic college. (c) Examination. Evidence of completing the NBCE Examination pursuant to Rule 0260- 02-.08(1). (2) To qualify for licensure by criteria (reciprocity), a chiropractic physician must: (a) Provide evidence that he is well regarded in moral character and professional ethics as provided in subparagraph 0260-02-.05(1)(g). (b) Possess a valid unrestricted license to practice chiropractic in another state or other regulated jurisdiction for a period of two (2) full years. (c) Provide documentation from the state or other jurisdiction of prior practice attesting to the length of time in practice, along with any disciplinary action taken against the license while in practice. (d) Provide proof of successful completion of the Special Purposes Examination for Chiropractors (SPEC) as administered by the NBCE or its successor pursuant to Rule 0260-02-.05(2)(I). (e) Complete the educational requirements in subparagraph (1)(b) of this rule.