CCLE-EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
\.What can unlicensed individuals do? - Answer- a) Unlicensed individuals may take the
history of a patient. However, this activity is separate from the consultation
b) Unlicensed individuals may conduct standard neurological, orthopedic, physical and
chiropractic examinations, except they may not perform such examinations which require
diagnostic or analytic interpretations nor may they render a conclusion either verbally or in
writing regarding the patient's physical condition As an example, unlicensed individuals may not
perform evaluations of heart or lung soundings.
c)Unlicensed individuals may administer physical therapy treatments as an adjunct to
chiropractic adjustment, provided the physical therapy treatment is conducted under the
adequate
supervision of a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic.
d) Unlicensed individuals may mark X-ray films administered by a Doctor of Chiropractic.
"Marking X-rays" is defined as drawing and measuring between reference points and making
angular and linear measurements. Unlicensed individuals are not permitted to make any
diagnostic conclusions or chiropractic analytical listings,
\.Unlicensed individuals are NOT permitted to: - Answer- diagnose, analyze, or perform a
chiropractic adjustment.
An exemption is hereby created for student doctors participating in board approved
preceptorship
,programs.
\.After graduation when can you practice without a license? - Answer- Never
\.What is the cost of a License - Answer- In California, for example, an application costs $100,
the initial license costs $100, and the renewal fee costs $250 annually.
\.Where can a legal preceding against the California Board of Chiropractic be filled? - Answer-
Sac, SF, LA
\.What is the needed passing score for the NBCE for a CA license? - Answer- 75 General score
with no more than two subjects below 60%
\.Which techniques can you practice with a California License? - Answer- The ones taught at
chiropractic school
\.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 2 years 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 the due
date
\.What is the license yearly renewal fee? - Answer- $250
\.Who at the state board do you contact regarding your license renewal, renewal notice,
application fee and revocation? - Answer- Board Secretary
\.What is the proper use of the title, doctor and Dr - Answer- Must have the word
"Chiropractor" or DC in the name. Ex: Dr. John Smith, D.C
\.Violation for use of the title doctor or Dr. improperly? - Answer- Misdemeanor
Fine $100-750
up to 6 months in jail
or both
, \.What part of the body are within the scope of chiropractic? - Answer- - spine
- joints
- muscles
- connective tissue
\.What additional told and 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 diagnosis NMSK
(neuromuscular skeletal)
\.When is it NOT okay to use ultrasound? - Answer- On a fetus, NEVER!
\.What can chiropractor use for diagnosis? - Answer- - XRAY
- THERMOGRAPHY
- U/S (NMSK Only)
\.Failure To Report (FTR): Physical Abuse - Answer- - Fine: $1,000
- County Jail: 6 months
- Both
AND ANSWERS
\.What can unlicensed individuals do? - Answer- a) Unlicensed individuals may take the
history of a patient. However, this activity is separate from the consultation
b) Unlicensed individuals may conduct standard neurological, orthopedic, physical and
chiropractic examinations, except they may not perform such examinations which require
diagnostic or analytic interpretations nor may they render a conclusion either verbally or in
writing regarding the patient's physical condition As an example, unlicensed individuals may not
perform evaluations of heart or lung soundings.
c)Unlicensed individuals may administer physical therapy treatments as an adjunct to
chiropractic adjustment, provided the physical therapy treatment is conducted under the
adequate
supervision of a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic.
d) Unlicensed individuals may mark X-ray films administered by a Doctor of Chiropractic.
"Marking X-rays" is defined as drawing and measuring between reference points and making
angular and linear measurements. Unlicensed individuals are not permitted to make any
diagnostic conclusions or chiropractic analytical listings,
\.Unlicensed individuals are NOT permitted to: - Answer- diagnose, analyze, or perform a
chiropractic adjustment.
An exemption is hereby created for student doctors participating in board approved
preceptorship
,programs.
\.After graduation when can you practice without a license? - Answer- Never
\.What is the cost of a License - Answer- In California, for example, an application costs $100,
the initial license costs $100, and the renewal fee costs $250 annually.
\.Where can a legal preceding against the California Board of Chiropractic be filled? - Answer-
Sac, SF, LA
\.What is the needed passing score for the NBCE for a CA license? - Answer- 75 General score
with no more than two subjects below 60%
\.Which techniques can you practice with a California License? - Answer- The ones taught at
chiropractic school
\.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 2 years 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 the due
date
\.What is the license yearly renewal fee? - Answer- $250
\.Who at the state board do you contact regarding your license renewal, renewal notice,
application fee and revocation? - Answer- Board Secretary
\.What is the proper use of the title, doctor and Dr - Answer- Must have the word
"Chiropractor" or DC in the name. Ex: Dr. John Smith, D.C
\.Violation for use of the title doctor or Dr. improperly? - Answer- Misdemeanor
Fine $100-750
up to 6 months in jail
or both
, \.What part of the body are within the scope of chiropractic? - Answer- - spine
- joints
- muscles
- connective tissue
\.What additional told and 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 diagnosis NMSK
(neuromuscular skeletal)
\.When is it NOT okay to use ultrasound? - Answer- On a fetus, NEVER!
\.What can chiropractor use for diagnosis? - Answer- - XRAY
- THERMOGRAPHY
- U/S (NMSK Only)
\.Failure To Report (FTR): Physical Abuse - Answer- - Fine: $1,000
- County Jail: 6 months
- Both
