Send a written request to: 174 Church St. N., Concord, NC 28025 or call (704) 793-1342.
Baccalaureate degree, D.C. Degree from a CCE accredited college with completion of a minimum of 4200 hours, successful completion of parts I,II,& III (including physiotherapy), and IV (minimum score of 475) of the National Board. (GS 90-143, Administrative codeT21:10 .0203)
A North Carolina Jurisprudence test is given to all eligible candidates the fourth Saturday in January, April, July and October each year. All applications and credentials must be in the office of the secretary 15 days prior to the examination. (Administrative code,T21:10.0202(c), .0203(b) )
Part IV of National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, with a minimum score of 475 is required for eligibility for licensure.
174 Church St.
Concord, NC 28025
NC offers an application to those license holders from states whose licensing requirements are equal to or greater than those of NC A reciprocity form of verification must be completed by the chiropractic examiners office from the state from which you are applying. This may be obtained by requesting the same from the NC Board office. (GS 90-143.1), or from our Download Center
The requirement is for any baccalaureate degree not specifically a B.S. (GS 90-143 (b)(2))
No, but it must be conferred prior to being eligible for licensure. (GS 90-143 (b)(2))
The Board members change periodically, presently they are as follows:
| Dr. Steve Willen | Greensboro, NC | Member |
| Dr. Tom Brown | Charlotte, NC | President |
| Dr. Bob Stroud | Archdale, NC | Member |
| Dr. Dennis Hall | Concord, NC | Secretary |
| Dr. James Brown | Durham, NC | Treasurer |
| Dr. T.L. Bradley | Gastonia, NC | Member |
| Staten Wilcox | Charlotte, NC | Public Member |
Yes, But you may not review with an examiner. A review of the examination must be submitted within 20 days of notification Administrative codeT21:10.0203(f))
$300.00 (GS 90-149)
Yes, after receiving a timely written request. (Administrative code T21:10.0203(f))
Only if the under graduate education was received from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U. S. Department of Education and the Chiropractic education was received in a college recognized by the C.C.E. or its equivalent. (GS 90-143 (b)(2,3)).
Two (2) days, which has been defined as 24 hours, of approved education (GS 90-155, Administrative code T21:10.0205 (c)(1))
Yes, on or before the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January in each year after a license has been issued. (GS 90-155)
$150.00 (GS 90-155)
No, not as such, a doctor who is retired and does not treat any patients may keep the license without license renewal education as long as the renewal fee is paid. (GS 90-155)
By making application and successfully completing the SPEC examination of the National Board and NC Jurisprudence examination (Administrative code T21:10.0205 (e))
SPEC of the National Board & NC Jurisprudence
A license may be obtained during the scheduled dates.
Name, business address, phone number, information provided on the initial application, any final agency decision regarding individual files.
Download from the Internet or from the board office.
Yes. (GS 90-157.2)
Yes. (GS 90-145)
Yes, within the scope of chiropractic practice. (GS 58-50-30)
Yes, Parts I, II, III (including physiotherapy) and IV(T21:10.0203 (c))
Yes, if the applicant can furnish proof of graduation or exhibit a diploma within 60 days of the examination. Licensure is withheld until the DC degree is confirmed. (GS 90-143 (b)(3))
No verification of education is necessary, however, successful completion the National Board's test in physiotherapy must be submitted.
Results are submitted to candidates as quickly as possible. Usually within a thirty (30) day period following the examination.
Call the Board office at (704) 793-1342
Yes, acupuncture may be practiced under the DC license after required education and certification has been completed. However, a Doctor of Chiropractic may not hold themselves out to be acupuncturists unless they have also passed the state acupuncture exam.
Yes, however, the chiropractor may not advertise himself as a physical therapist unless they have also passed the state Physical Therapy board.
Yes, there are forms which must be executed by the Board prior to submission to the Secretary of State.
Yes. However, the advertisement must include the appropriate disclaimer as required by GS 90-154.1(b) and also the usual fee for the service being offered at a free or reduced rate. (GS 90-154 (b)(13))
Yes. Further, when these activities are billed from a chiropractic office, the massage therapists must be an employee of the chiropractic physician.
Yes, all employees of a chiropractic office who perform activities involving the production of X-rays must complete a 50-hour course approved by the Board. Further, they must pass a proficiency examination administered under the authority of the Board. (GS 90-143.2, Administrative code T21:10.0203 (d))
The SPEC exam (of the National Board) is accepted for specific candidates providing all other requirements are in order.
License are issued at scheduled times.
Yes. 21 NCAC 10.0203
As quickly as they are notified that they were successful and given a license number.
Renewal applications are mailed to the last reported address during the first two (2) weeks in December.
(704) 793-1385
Quarterly, or at other times when warranted
Applications filed with the Board and the candidate fails to appear for the examination process will be held at the Board office for a period of two (2) years after which they will be disposed of.
An individual may not practice chiropractic until a license has been issued. However, an individual may be employed by a licensed chiropractic physician. Activities such as making x-rays may be performed, but, the employee may not interpret them. Examinations may be performed, but the employee may not offer a diagnosis. The utilization of physical therapy modalities is permissible providing it is under the supervision of the licentiate. No manipulations should be performed by an unlicensed individual.
It is within the scope of chiropractic to perform physical examinations. However, statutes state that school examinations be performed and signed by a MD.
North Carolina participates in a limited preceptorship program. The school from which the preceptor is attending should submit to the NC Board the name of the chiropractic physician with whom the preceptor wishes to associate. If the proposed doctor has no record of any disciplinary action against his license, the preceptorship is approved. If there has been action taken against the license, the chiropractic college is notified.
All education must be approved. If the State in which the licentiate practices approves the seminars, NC will accept the approval. When practicing in North Carolina, education must be approved by the NC Board.
Call the state Board office at (704) 793-1342, ask for a complaint form. Complete the complaint form as requested and have it sworn and notarized.