Florida Chiropractic Laws and Rules Updated
Actual Exam Question and Answer (2026/2027) |
Final Review
• Define certified chiropractic physicians assistant? -✓✓ a persons who is a
graduate of an accredited program and is approved by the DOH to perform
chiropractic services under indirect supervision
• 4 subjects on the FCLR -✓✓ 1. License requirements
2. Office management
3. Patient care
4. Professional conduct
• 3 subcategories of License Requirements on the FCLR? -✓✓ License
renewal/status
Malpractice Insurance
Continuing Education
• 4 subcategories of Office Management on the FCLR? -✓✓ Chiropractic assistants
Patient records
Advertising
Billing/fees
• 3 subcategories of Patient Care on the FCLR? -✓✓ Scope of practice
Physiotherapy
Referrals
• 3 subcategories of Professional Conduct on the FCLR? -✓✓
Complaints/disciplinary actions
Financial responsibilities
Sexual Misconduct
• What are the 3 requirements for licensure by examination? -✓✓ 1. Pay
application fee (less than $100) and examination fee (less that $500)
2. Proof they are older than 18
3. Submitted the status that they are accredited by a DC school
, • How has undergraduate eligibility changed for DC's since pre 1990, post 2000 -
✓✓ Pre 1990- needed to have at least 2 years of undergrad completed
Post 2000- needed to have at least 3 years of undergrad completed
• Describe the criminal background check requirements of Florida? -✓✓ Must
submit fingerprints and payment for the services
• Overall checklist for Florida state licensure -✓✓ Completed Bachelors Degree
Completed DC degree
Parts 1-4 and PT passed
FCLR exam passed
Fingerprints submitted
All fees paid
• Maximum fee for licensure renewal? -✓✓ Less than $500
• Upon license renewal, after renewalfees are paid what happens? -✓✓ Fingerprint
submission and fees paid
• After license renewal, if the applicant fails to submit fingerprints, written notice
will be adminstered stating the applicant has how long to submit the fingerprints? -
✓✓ 30 days
• How much CE is required in Florida? -✓✓ Up to 40 hours annually
• T or F- CE credits must be board approved and exceptions can be made? -✓✓
True and true- exceptions can be made in case of emergency or hardship if
condition is approved
• Where can a CA perform duties at in Florida? -✓✓ Indirect supervision of the
licensed physicians office, hospital the physician works at, or calls outside the
office under the direct order of the chiropractic physician to who he or she is
assigned
• T or F- Can DC's get paid for services rendered by their CA's ? -✓✓ True
• 3 things required for a CA's approval by the board -✓✓ 1. 18 years or older
Actual Exam Question and Answer (2026/2027) |
Final Review
• Define certified chiropractic physicians assistant? -✓✓ a persons who is a
graduate of an accredited program and is approved by the DOH to perform
chiropractic services under indirect supervision
• 4 subjects on the FCLR -✓✓ 1. License requirements
2. Office management
3. Patient care
4. Professional conduct
• 3 subcategories of License Requirements on the FCLR? -✓✓ License
renewal/status
Malpractice Insurance
Continuing Education
• 4 subcategories of Office Management on the FCLR? -✓✓ Chiropractic assistants
Patient records
Advertising
Billing/fees
• 3 subcategories of Patient Care on the FCLR? -✓✓ Scope of practice
Physiotherapy
Referrals
• 3 subcategories of Professional Conduct on the FCLR? -✓✓
Complaints/disciplinary actions
Financial responsibilities
Sexual Misconduct
• What are the 3 requirements for licensure by examination? -✓✓ 1. Pay
application fee (less than $100) and examination fee (less that $500)
2. Proof they are older than 18
3. Submitted the status that they are accredited by a DC school
, • How has undergraduate eligibility changed for DC's since pre 1990, post 2000 -
✓✓ Pre 1990- needed to have at least 2 years of undergrad completed
Post 2000- needed to have at least 3 years of undergrad completed
• Describe the criminal background check requirements of Florida? -✓✓ Must
submit fingerprints and payment for the services
• Overall checklist for Florida state licensure -✓✓ Completed Bachelors Degree
Completed DC degree
Parts 1-4 and PT passed
FCLR exam passed
Fingerprints submitted
All fees paid
• Maximum fee for licensure renewal? -✓✓ Less than $500
• Upon license renewal, after renewalfees are paid what happens? -✓✓ Fingerprint
submission and fees paid
• After license renewal, if the applicant fails to submit fingerprints, written notice
will be adminstered stating the applicant has how long to submit the fingerprints? -
✓✓ 30 days
• How much CE is required in Florida? -✓✓ Up to 40 hours annually
• T or F- CE credits must be board approved and exceptions can be made? -✓✓
True and true- exceptions can be made in case of emergency or hardship if
condition is approved
• Where can a CA perform duties at in Florida? -✓✓ Indirect supervision of the
licensed physicians office, hospital the physician works at, or calls outside the
office under the direct order of the chiropractic physician to who he or she is
assigned
• T or F- Can DC's get paid for services rendered by their CA's ? -✓✓ True
• 3 things required for a CA's approval by the board -✓✓ 1. 18 years or older
