CA CHIROPRACTIC LAW EXAM (CCLE)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED
AND UPDATED)
After graduation, when can you practice w/o a license? - ANS NEVER
Cost of license - ANS $371 Application fee
Where can a legal preceding against the California Board of Chiros be filed? -
ANS Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles
Can you get a California reciprocal license if you are licensed elsewhere? - ANS 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? - ANS False ID
Felony
False Ad
Use of drugs that is public safety concern
Say you cure dx
Treat dx
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,If license is revoked/suspended - how long do you have to wait to get it re-issued? - ANS 2
years
When does a license become forfeited? - ANS 60 days past renewal
How do you renew license after renewal date but before 60 days has passed? -
ANS Completed application and double renewal fee
When does a license become expired? - ANS Last day of the birth month of licentiate
When do you receive a renewal notice from the board? - ANS 60 days prior to due date
What is the license yearly renewal fee? - ANS $313
Can a DC sign death certificates? - ANS Yes, a DC can sign death certificates
Who at the State Board do you contact regarding your license renewal, renewal notice,
application fee and revocation? - ANS Board Secretary
What is the proper use of the title "doctor" as a chiropractor? - ANS Must have the word
"chiropractor" or D.C. in the name Ex: Dr. John Smith, D.C. or Dr. John Smith, chiropractor
What parts of the body are w/in the scope of chiropractic? - ANS Spine
Joints
Muscles
Connective tissue
What additional tools/methods can be used with chiropractic care? - ANS Air - cold - diet
Exercise - heat - light
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Massage - physical culture - rest - ultrasound
Water - physical therapy
When is it okay to diagnose using ultrasound? - ANS When diagnosing NMSK (neuromuscular
skeletal)
When is it NOT okay to use ultrasound for txt or dx? - ANS On a fetus (pregnant uterus)
What can chiropractors use for diagnosis? - ANS X-ray
Thermography
Ultrasound (NMSK ONLY)
When is it safe to use a laser as part of care plan? - ANS When the laser is approved by the
FDA
When is it okay for a chiro to use/advertise "physical therapy" - ANS 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? - ANS When laser is used for
Ablation
Special surgical procedures
used for Allergies**
Notification to board for change of practice address? - ANS 30 days
Provide old and new address
Notification to the board for change of name? - ANS 10 days with required proof like court
order or marriage certificate $25 fee
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED
AND UPDATED)
After graduation, when can you practice w/o a license? - ANS NEVER
Cost of license - ANS $371 Application fee
Where can a legal preceding against the California Board of Chiros be filed? -
ANS Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles
Can you get a California reciprocal license if you are licensed elsewhere? - ANS 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? - ANS False ID
Felony
False Ad
Use of drugs that is public safety concern
Say you cure dx
Treat dx
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,If license is revoked/suspended - how long do you have to wait to get it re-issued? - ANS 2
years
When does a license become forfeited? - ANS 60 days past renewal
How do you renew license after renewal date but before 60 days has passed? -
ANS Completed application and double renewal fee
When does a license become expired? - ANS Last day of the birth month of licentiate
When do you receive a renewal notice from the board? - ANS 60 days prior to due date
What is the license yearly renewal fee? - ANS $313
Can a DC sign death certificates? - ANS Yes, a DC can sign death certificates
Who at the State Board do you contact regarding your license renewal, renewal notice,
application fee and revocation? - ANS Board Secretary
What is the proper use of the title "doctor" as a chiropractor? - ANS Must have the word
"chiropractor" or D.C. in the name Ex: Dr. John Smith, D.C. or Dr. John Smith, chiropractor
What parts of the body are w/in the scope of chiropractic? - ANS Spine
Joints
Muscles
Connective tissue
What additional tools/methods can be used with chiropractic care? - ANS Air - cold - diet
Exercise - heat - light
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Massage - physical culture - rest - ultrasound
Water - physical therapy
When is it okay to diagnose using ultrasound? - ANS When diagnosing NMSK (neuromuscular
skeletal)
When is it NOT okay to use ultrasound for txt or dx? - ANS On a fetus (pregnant uterus)
What can chiropractors use for diagnosis? - ANS X-ray
Thermography
Ultrasound (NMSK ONLY)
When is it safe to use a laser as part of care plan? - ANS When the laser is approved by the
FDA
When is it okay for a chiro to use/advertise "physical therapy" - ANS 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? - ANS When laser is used for
Ablation
Special surgical procedures
used for Allergies**
Notification to board for change of practice address? - ANS 30 days
Provide old and new address
Notification to the board for change of name? - ANS 10 days with required proof like court
order or marriage certificate $25 fee
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
