CHIROPRACTIC QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026 COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT FULL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Can a chiropractor advertise status as a specialist from an entity
not recognized by the Board? Answer: Yes, but the advertisement
MUST contain the following statement: "The specialty recognition
identified herein has been received from a private organization not
affiliated with or recognized by the Florida Board of Chiropractic
Medicine."
◉ Disciplinary action for improper usage of laser devices? Answer:
$1,000 fine w/1-year probation up to $3,000 max fine and 2 year
suspension, followed by 2 yrs probation*
*1st offense
◉ disciplinary action for failure to comply with HIV/AIDs course
requirements Answer: $1,000 fine, letter of concern and (3) hours
laws, rules and ethics CE
◉ failure to comply with section 456.51 regarding consent for Pelvic
Exams Answer: written reprimand to $500 fine
,◉ how long is the standard probation period for offenses unless
otherwise stated? Answer: 5 years
◉ when is payment of fines (disciplinary action) due? Answer:
within (30) days of the order
◉ written notification for change of address (specific to disciplinary
orders) Answer: (10) days
◉ T/F If ordered to take CE coursework as part of a disciplinary
action, those hours can be included as part of the 40 hour biennial
requirement. Answer: False. They are in addition to standard CE
requirements.
◉ How long does a respondent have to complete CE coursework
ordered due to disciplinary action? Answer: (12) months
◉ If a respondent is on probation or indirect monitoring, how close
must the monitor practice to the chiro on probation? Answer: within
(50) miles
◉ Any fines shall be paid within how many days? Answer: (30) days
, ◉ How long does a chiropractor have to correct a violation if cited?
Answer: (60) days
◉ The penalty amt for most citations is ___ Answer: $500
◉ The penalty/fine for citations related to advertising are generally
how much? Answer: $2,500
◉ how much is the fine for failing to complete less than 20 CE
hours? Answer: $2,500
◉ how much is the fine for failing to complete 21 or more CE hours?
Answer: $5,000
◉ how much is the fine for failing to complete CE requirements
during the 24-mo initial licensure period? Answer: $1,000
◉ how long does the respondent have to dispute a citation (in
writing) before it becomes a final order? Answer: 30 days
◉ fine for license fraudulently obtained? Answer: $10,000
◉ fine for practicing w/o active license? Answer: min of $500 for
each month of practice
2026 COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT FULL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Can a chiropractor advertise status as a specialist from an entity
not recognized by the Board? Answer: Yes, but the advertisement
MUST contain the following statement: "The specialty recognition
identified herein has been received from a private organization not
affiliated with or recognized by the Florida Board of Chiropractic
Medicine."
◉ Disciplinary action for improper usage of laser devices? Answer:
$1,000 fine w/1-year probation up to $3,000 max fine and 2 year
suspension, followed by 2 yrs probation*
*1st offense
◉ disciplinary action for failure to comply with HIV/AIDs course
requirements Answer: $1,000 fine, letter of concern and (3) hours
laws, rules and ethics CE
◉ failure to comply with section 456.51 regarding consent for Pelvic
Exams Answer: written reprimand to $500 fine
,◉ how long is the standard probation period for offenses unless
otherwise stated? Answer: 5 years
◉ when is payment of fines (disciplinary action) due? Answer:
within (30) days of the order
◉ written notification for change of address (specific to disciplinary
orders) Answer: (10) days
◉ T/F If ordered to take CE coursework as part of a disciplinary
action, those hours can be included as part of the 40 hour biennial
requirement. Answer: False. They are in addition to standard CE
requirements.
◉ How long does a respondent have to complete CE coursework
ordered due to disciplinary action? Answer: (12) months
◉ If a respondent is on probation or indirect monitoring, how close
must the monitor practice to the chiro on probation? Answer: within
(50) miles
◉ Any fines shall be paid within how many days? Answer: (30) days
, ◉ How long does a chiropractor have to correct a violation if cited?
Answer: (60) days
◉ The penalty amt for most citations is ___ Answer: $500
◉ The penalty/fine for citations related to advertising are generally
how much? Answer: $2,500
◉ how much is the fine for failing to complete less than 20 CE
hours? Answer: $2,500
◉ how much is the fine for failing to complete 21 or more CE hours?
Answer: $5,000
◉ how much is the fine for failing to complete CE requirements
during the 24-mo initial licensure period? Answer: $1,000
◉ how long does the respondent have to dispute a citation (in
writing) before it becomes a final order? Answer: 30 days
◉ fine for license fraudulently obtained? Answer: $10,000
◉ fine for practicing w/o active license? Answer: min of $500 for
each month of practice
