MASSACHUSETTS CHIROPRACTIC
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM 3 SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY SHEET FULL
PRACTICE SET
◉ Educational Requirements to apply for license
Answer: Application 45 days before meeting
Proof of graduation from Chiropractic school 15 days prior to
meeting
License fee not more than $100
Highschool transcript
60 prechiropractic college credits.
◉ Board of Examiners Location
Answer: Sacramento
◉ How many times per year does the board meet?
Answer: 2
◉ License is granted
,Answer: 75% general average on board exam.
Not lower than 60% in more than two subjects.
75% score on practical
◉ License to Practice Chiropractic Allows
Answer: To practice "as taught" in chiropractic school
No use of any medicine or drug in the Materia Medica
◉ blind persons
Answer: Blind people can't be denied admission to Chiropractic
school.
◉ What are the potential consequences for violation of board
regulations?
Answer: suspension, revocation, or probation
◉ Potential causes for disciplinary actions
Answer: Fraud in applying for a license
Practicing under a false name
Impersonation of another practitioner
Guilty of a felony
Use of ilicit drugs or alcohol while practicing
,Claiming treatment can regulate menses or treat venereal disease or
sexual disease
◉ Board may reissue license after ____ years following revocation.
Answer: 2
◉ When does your license expire?
Answer: License expires at 12 midnight on the last day of your birth
month. July for me
◉ How much is the renewal fee?
Answer: 250 which must be paid within 60 days of the last day of
birth month.
◉ Can Chiropractors sign death certificates?
Answer: Yes and make death reports.
◉ Impersonation of DC or other Doctor
Answer: Punishable by 100-750 dollar fine. Misdemeanor. County
jail 6 months.
◉ Chiropractic scope of practice
Answer: manipulation of spine and connective tissue.
, Use of air, cold, diet, exercise, heat, light, massage, physical culture,
rest, Ultrasound, water, physical therapy, manipulation, and
adjustments.
Can advice on supplementation as long as it isn't contained in the
Materia Medica
Can use x-ray and thermography for diagnosis but not treatment.
Can use diagnostic ultrasound for neuromuscular skeletal diagnosis
Can't use the term physical therapy in advertising unless they hold
such license.
◉ A chiropractor can use x-ray and thermography for _______________
only.
Answer: diagnosis
◉ A Chiropractor can use diagnostic ultrasound for ___________________
__________ diagnosis.
Answer: Musculoskeletal diagnosis
◉ Rules for laser use
Answer: Must be applied by duly licensed Chiropractor or CA under
supervision by one.
Must be FDA approved
Can only be used for musculoskeletal use.
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM 3 SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY SHEET FULL
PRACTICE SET
◉ Educational Requirements to apply for license
Answer: Application 45 days before meeting
Proof of graduation from Chiropractic school 15 days prior to
meeting
License fee not more than $100
Highschool transcript
60 prechiropractic college credits.
◉ Board of Examiners Location
Answer: Sacramento
◉ How many times per year does the board meet?
Answer: 2
◉ License is granted
,Answer: 75% general average on board exam.
Not lower than 60% in more than two subjects.
75% score on practical
◉ License to Practice Chiropractic Allows
Answer: To practice "as taught" in chiropractic school
No use of any medicine or drug in the Materia Medica
◉ blind persons
Answer: Blind people can't be denied admission to Chiropractic
school.
◉ What are the potential consequences for violation of board
regulations?
Answer: suspension, revocation, or probation
◉ Potential causes for disciplinary actions
Answer: Fraud in applying for a license
Practicing under a false name
Impersonation of another practitioner
Guilty of a felony
Use of ilicit drugs or alcohol while practicing
,Claiming treatment can regulate menses or treat venereal disease or
sexual disease
◉ Board may reissue license after ____ years following revocation.
Answer: 2
◉ When does your license expire?
Answer: License expires at 12 midnight on the last day of your birth
month. July for me
◉ How much is the renewal fee?
Answer: 250 which must be paid within 60 days of the last day of
birth month.
◉ Can Chiropractors sign death certificates?
Answer: Yes and make death reports.
◉ Impersonation of DC or other Doctor
Answer: Punishable by 100-750 dollar fine. Misdemeanor. County
jail 6 months.
◉ Chiropractic scope of practice
Answer: manipulation of spine and connective tissue.
, Use of air, cold, diet, exercise, heat, light, massage, physical culture,
rest, Ultrasound, water, physical therapy, manipulation, and
adjustments.
Can advice on supplementation as long as it isn't contained in the
Materia Medica
Can use x-ray and thermography for diagnosis but not treatment.
Can use diagnostic ultrasound for neuromuscular skeletal diagnosis
Can't use the term physical therapy in advertising unless they hold
such license.
◉ A chiropractor can use x-ray and thermography for _______________
only.
Answer: diagnosis
◉ A Chiropractor can use diagnostic ultrasound for ___________________
__________ diagnosis.
Answer: Musculoskeletal diagnosis
◉ Rules for laser use
Answer: Must be applied by duly licensed Chiropractor or CA under
supervision by one.
Must be FDA approved
Can only be used for musculoskeletal use.
