CA Board Ethics & Jurisprudence Exam
Questions with Answers Verified Correct
After graduation, when can you practice w/o a license? - Answer NEVER
Cost of license - Answer $100 Application fee
Where can a legal preceding against the California Board of Chiros be filed? - Answer Sacramento, San
Francisco, Los Angeles
What is the needed passing score for NBCE for a Ca license? - Answer 75 general score with no more
than two subjects below 60 percent
Which techniques can you practice with a Ca license? - Answer The ones as taught in Chiropractic
schools
Can you get a California reciprocal license if you are licensed elsewhere? - Answer Yes. As long as the
qualifications are similar, you'll have to take one ethics exam, proof of licensure in other state and proof
that license was not revoked and there are no outstanding claims of unprofessional conduct.
Causes for revoked/suspended license? - Answer Fase ID
Felony
False Ad
Use of drugs that is public safety concern
Say you cure dx
Treat dx
If license is revoked/suspended - how long do you have to wait to get it re-issued? - Answer 2 years
When does a license become forfeited? - Answer 60 days past renewal
,How do you renew license after renewal date but before 60 days has passed? - Answer Application
$500 (double renewal fee)
When does a license become expired? - Answer Last day of the birth month of licentiate
When do you receive a renewal notice from the board? - Answer 60 days prior to due date
What is the license yearly renewal fee? - Answer $250
Chiro can only sign death certificates - Answer Chiro can only sign death certificates
Who at the State Board do you contact regarding your license renewal, renewal notice, application feee
and revocation? - Answer Board Secretary
What is the proper use of the title "doctor" or "Dr." - Answer Must have the word "chiropractor" or D.C.
in the name Ex: Dr. John Smith, D.C. or
Violation for use of the title "doctor" or "Dr." improperly? - Answer Misdemeanor
Fine $100-$750
up to 6 months in jail
Both
What parts of the body are w/in the scope of chiropractic? - Answer Spine
Joints
Muscles
Connective tissue
What additional tools/methods can be used with chiropractic care? - Answer Air - cold - diet
,Exercise - heat - light
Massage - physical culture - rest - ultrasound
Water - physical therapy
When is it okay to diagnose using ultrasound? - Answer When diagnosing NMSK (neuromuscular
skeletal)
When is it NOT okay to use ultrasound for txt or dx? - Answer On a fetus NEVER!
What can chiropractors use for diagnosis? - Answer X-ray
Thermography
Ultrasound (NMSK ONLY)
When is it safe to use a laser as part of care plan? - Answer When the laser is approved by the FDA
When is it okay for a chiro to use/advertise "physical therapy" - Answer If they have a physical therapy
license as well as a chiropractic license
What is outside of scope for a chiropractor when using a laser? - Answer When laser is used for
Ablation
Special surgical procedures
used for Allergies**
Notification to board for change of practice address? - Answer 30 days
Provide old and new address
Notification to the board for change of name? - Answer 10 days with required proof like court order or
marriage certificate $25 fee
Jobs of the Executive Office of the California Board? - Answer Schedule hearings
, Subpoenas
file notice of defense
Mail decisions on cases
Where must a license be placed? - Answer Conspicuous (obvious) place
Can you copy your current license to place in a satellite office? - Answer No. You have to get an
approved board issued license for each satellite office.
How many days in advance of a sponsored event must the event be registered with the board? - Answer
90 days
How long does the board have to respond after the initial application for a sponsored event? - Answer
15 days - either telling you registration is complete or that things need to be fixed
For a sponsored event - how many days in advance does everything have to be corrected and
completely registered with the board? - Answer 30 days
How long must an event holder keep the records after the even has taken place? - Answer 5 years
How many days to provide the board with sponsored event records? - Answer 15 days
When must an event summary report be filed with the board? - Answer 15 calendar days after the event
What are the requirements for a sponsored event license from California? - Answer Doctor must be a
current active license holder in another state
How much is the application fee for a sponsored event participation authorization? - Answer $59
How long does board have to respond to request for sponsored event participation? - Answer 20 days
Questions with Answers Verified Correct
After graduation, when can you practice w/o a license? - Answer NEVER
Cost of license - Answer $100 Application fee
Where can a legal preceding against the California Board of Chiros be filed? - Answer Sacramento, San
Francisco, Los Angeles
What is the needed passing score for NBCE for a Ca license? - Answer 75 general score with no more
than two subjects below 60 percent
Which techniques can you practice with a Ca license? - Answer The ones as taught in Chiropractic
schools
Can you get a California reciprocal license if you are licensed elsewhere? - Answer Yes. As long as the
qualifications are similar, you'll have to take one ethics exam, proof of licensure in other state and proof
that license was not revoked and there are no outstanding claims of unprofessional conduct.
Causes for revoked/suspended license? - Answer Fase ID
Felony
False Ad
Use of drugs that is public safety concern
Say you cure dx
Treat dx
If license is revoked/suspended - how long do you have to wait to get it re-issued? - Answer 2 years
When does a license become forfeited? - Answer 60 days past renewal
,How do you renew license after renewal date but before 60 days has passed? - Answer Application
$500 (double renewal fee)
When does a license become expired? - Answer Last day of the birth month of licentiate
When do you receive a renewal notice from the board? - Answer 60 days prior to due date
What is the license yearly renewal fee? - Answer $250
Chiro can only sign death certificates - Answer Chiro can only sign death certificates
Who at the State Board do you contact regarding your license renewal, renewal notice, application feee
and revocation? - Answer Board Secretary
What is the proper use of the title "doctor" or "Dr." - Answer Must have the word "chiropractor" or D.C.
in the name Ex: Dr. John Smith, D.C. or
Violation for use of the title "doctor" or "Dr." improperly? - Answer Misdemeanor
Fine $100-$750
up to 6 months in jail
Both
What parts of the body are w/in the scope of chiropractic? - Answer Spine
Joints
Muscles
Connective tissue
What additional tools/methods can be used with chiropractic care? - Answer Air - cold - diet
,Exercise - heat - light
Massage - physical culture - rest - ultrasound
Water - physical therapy
When is it okay to diagnose using ultrasound? - Answer When diagnosing NMSK (neuromuscular
skeletal)
When is it NOT okay to use ultrasound for txt or dx? - Answer On a fetus NEVER!
What can chiropractors use for diagnosis? - Answer X-ray
Thermography
Ultrasound (NMSK ONLY)
When is it safe to use a laser as part of care plan? - Answer When the laser is approved by the FDA
When is it okay for a chiro to use/advertise "physical therapy" - Answer If they have a physical therapy
license as well as a chiropractic license
What is outside of scope for a chiropractor when using a laser? - Answer When laser is used for
Ablation
Special surgical procedures
used for Allergies**
Notification to board for change of practice address? - Answer 30 days
Provide old and new address
Notification to the board for change of name? - Answer 10 days with required proof like court order or
marriage certificate $25 fee
Jobs of the Executive Office of the California Board? - Answer Schedule hearings
, Subpoenas
file notice of defense
Mail decisions on cases
Where must a license be placed? - Answer Conspicuous (obvious) place
Can you copy your current license to place in a satellite office? - Answer No. You have to get an
approved board issued license for each satellite office.
How many days in advance of a sponsored event must the event be registered with the board? - Answer
90 days
How long does the board have to respond after the initial application for a sponsored event? - Answer
15 days - either telling you registration is complete or that things need to be fixed
For a sponsored event - how many days in advance does everything have to be corrected and
completely registered with the board? - Answer 30 days
How long must an event holder keep the records after the even has taken place? - Answer 5 years
How many days to provide the board with sponsored event records? - Answer 15 days
When must an event summary report be filed with the board? - Answer 15 calendar days after the event
What are the requirements for a sponsored event license from California? - Answer Doctor must be a
current active license holder in another state
How much is the application fee for a sponsored event participation authorization? - Answer $59
How long does board have to respond to request for sponsored event participation? - Answer 20 days
