CALIFORNIA CHIROPRACTIC
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM CORRECT
100%
Chiropractic Initiative Act - ANSWER Effective 12/21/1922
How many board members? - ANSWER 7
Who appoints board members? - ANSWER Governor
Who comprises the board? - ANSWER 2 public members. 5 chiros licensed for at least
5 yrs.
consists of a chairman, secretary, vice chairman, and executive officer
How many votes to carry a motion? - ANSWER four
How are board members paid? - ANSWER per diem except executive officer who
receives a salary and compensated for travel costs.
How long does a board member serve? - ANSWER 4 years
Executive officer - ANSWER keeps track of proceedings and funds.
Powers of the board - ANSWER Adoption of a seal
Regulation of educational requirements, license renewal, public protection,
Examination of applicants
Suspension and revocation of licenses
Oaths and affidavits
requirements for chiropractic teachers.
Any person wishing to practice Chiropractic in this state shall make application to the
board _______ days prior to any meeting. - ANSWER 45
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
Change of Name - ANSWER Must within 10 days register name change with executive
officer with a written statement.
Replacement of License - ANSWER Can get a replacement if lost, stolen, damaged, or
change name with a written statment and 25 dollar non-refundable fee
You ________ advertise you are a DC without a license. - ANSWER Can't
Advertising False information - ANSWER Can be punishable by 1 year license
suspension, probation, or revocation
chiropractic specialties - ANSWER Board Recognizes only ACA and ICA specializations
QME - ANSWER Qualified Medical Examiner
Unlicensed can't _____________, ___________, or perform _____________. -
ANSWER diagnose, analyze, adjustments
Who can practice unlicensed - ANSWER Preceptors
The unlicensed can take ______________, perfrom ______________, ____________,
____________ and ____________ exams. - ANSWER history, neurological,
orthopedic, physical, and chiropractic
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM CORRECT
100%
Chiropractic Initiative Act - ANSWER Effective 12/21/1922
How many board members? - ANSWER 7
Who appoints board members? - ANSWER Governor
Who comprises the board? - ANSWER 2 public members. 5 chiros licensed for at least
5 yrs.
consists of a chairman, secretary, vice chairman, and executive officer
How many votes to carry a motion? - ANSWER four
How are board members paid? - ANSWER per diem except executive officer who
receives a salary and compensated for travel costs.
How long does a board member serve? - ANSWER 4 years
Executive officer - ANSWER keeps track of proceedings and funds.
Powers of the board - ANSWER Adoption of a seal
Regulation of educational requirements, license renewal, public protection,
Examination of applicants
Suspension and revocation of licenses
Oaths and affidavits
requirements for chiropractic teachers.
Any person wishing to practice Chiropractic in this state shall make application to the
board _______ days prior to any meeting. - ANSWER 45
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
Change of Name - ANSWER Must within 10 days register name change with executive
officer with a written statement.
Replacement of License - ANSWER Can get a replacement if lost, stolen, damaged, or
change name with a written statment and 25 dollar non-refundable fee
You ________ advertise you are a DC without a license. - ANSWER Can't
Advertising False information - ANSWER Can be punishable by 1 year license
suspension, probation, or revocation
chiropractic specialties - ANSWER Board Recognizes only ACA and ICA specializations
QME - ANSWER Qualified Medical Examiner
Unlicensed can't _____________, ___________, or perform _____________. -
ANSWER diagnose, analyze, adjustments
Who can practice unlicensed - ANSWER Preceptors
The unlicensed can take ______________, perfrom ______________, ____________,
____________ and ____________ exams. - ANSWER history, neurological,
orthopedic, physical, and chiropractic
