CA CHIROPRACTIC CCLE ETHICS
AND JURISPRUDENCE REAL
EXAM 2026 2027 HIGH YIELD
STUDY GUIDE EXAM PREP
MATERIAL LATEST VERSION
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE
REVIEW PACK COMPLETE
EDITION GRADED A+
CERTIFICATION SUCCESS
RESOURCE
After graduation, when can you practice w/o a license? - ANSWER NEVER
Cost of license - ANSWER $371 Application fee
Where can a legal preceding against the California Board of Chiros be filed? -
ANSWER Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles
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 False 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 Completed application and 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 $313
Can a DC sign death certificates? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Board Secretary
What is the proper use of the title "doctor" as a chiropractor? - ANSWER 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? - 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 (pregnant
uterus)
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
1
5 days
When must an event summary report be filed with the board? - ANSWER
1
5 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
,
AND JURISPRUDENCE REAL
EXAM 2026 2027 HIGH YIELD
STUDY GUIDE EXAM PREP
MATERIAL LATEST VERSION
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE
REVIEW PACK COMPLETE
EDITION GRADED A+
CERTIFICATION SUCCESS
RESOURCE
After graduation, when can you practice w/o a license? - ANSWER NEVER
Cost of license - ANSWER $371 Application fee
Where can a legal preceding against the California Board of Chiros be filed? -
ANSWER Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles
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 False 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 Completed application and 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 $313
Can a DC sign death certificates? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Board Secretary
What is the proper use of the title "doctor" as a chiropractor? - ANSWER 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? - 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 (pregnant
uterus)
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
1
5 days
When must an event summary report be filed with the board? - ANSWER
1
5 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
,
