Florida Chiropractic Laws and Rules
Exam
T or F- DC students are not subject to Florida state laws independently? - answer True -
they are practicing under the preceptors license
T or F- DC's performing CE credits at a seminar in Florida are not subject to Florida
state laws? - answerTrue - so long as they are licensed in another state
Define certified chiropractic physicians assistant? - answer a persons who is a graduate
of an accredited program and is approved by the DOH to perform chiropractic services
under indirect supervision
4 subjects on the FCLR - answer1. License requirements
2. Office management
3. Patient care
4. Professional conduct
3 subcategories of License Requirements on the FCLR? - answerLicense
renewal/status
Malpractice Insurance
Continuing Education
4 subcategories of Office Management on the FCLR? - answerChiropractic assistants
Patient records
Advertising
Billing/fees
3 subcategories of Patient Care on the FCLR? - answerScope of practice
Physiotherapy
Referrals
3 subcategories of Professional Conduct on the FCLR? - answerComplaints/disciplinary
actions
Financial responsibilities
Sexual Misconduct
What are the 3 requirements for licensure by examination? - answer1. Pay application
fee (less than $100) and examination fee (less that $500)
2. Proof they are older than 18
3. Submitted the status that they are accredited by a DC school
, How has undergraduate eligibility changed for DC's since pre 1990, post 2000 -
answerPre 1990- needed to have at least 2 years of undergrad completed
Post 2000- needed to have at least 3 years of undergrad completed
Describe the criminal background check requirements of Florida? - answerMust submit
fingerprints and payment for the services
Overall checklist for Florida state licensure - answerCompleted Bachelors Degree
Completed DC degree
Parts 1-4 and PT passed
FCLR exam passed
Fingerprints submitted
All fees paid
Maximum fee for licensure renewal? - answerLess than $500
Upon license renewal, after renewalfees are paid what happens? - answerFingerprint
submission and fees paid
After license renewal, if the applicant fails to submit fingerprints, written notice will be
adminstered stating the applicant has how long to submit the fingerprints? - answer30
days
How much CE is required in Florida? - answerUp to 40 hours annually
T or F- CE credits must be board approved and exceptions can be made? - answerTrue
and true- exceptions can be made in case of emergency or hardship if condition is
approved
Where can a CA perform duties at in Florida? - answerIndirect supervision of the
licensed physicians office, hospital the physician works at, or calls outside the office
under the direct order of the chiropractic physician to who he or she is assigned
T or F- Can DC's get paid for services rendered by their CA's ? - answerTrue
3 things required for a CA's approval by the board - answer1. 18 years or older
2. Graduate of an approved program
3. Has completed application form
What 3 things are required on an application for a CA? - answer1. Certification of
training
2. Sworn statement of any prior felonies
3. Sworn statement of any prior license denials
Exam
T or F- DC students are not subject to Florida state laws independently? - answer True -
they are practicing under the preceptors license
T or F- DC's performing CE credits at a seminar in Florida are not subject to Florida
state laws? - answerTrue - so long as they are licensed in another state
Define certified chiropractic physicians assistant? - answer a persons who is a graduate
of an accredited program and is approved by the DOH to perform chiropractic services
under indirect supervision
4 subjects on the FCLR - answer1. License requirements
2. Office management
3. Patient care
4. Professional conduct
3 subcategories of License Requirements on the FCLR? - answerLicense
renewal/status
Malpractice Insurance
Continuing Education
4 subcategories of Office Management on the FCLR? - answerChiropractic assistants
Patient records
Advertising
Billing/fees
3 subcategories of Patient Care on the FCLR? - answerScope of practice
Physiotherapy
Referrals
3 subcategories of Professional Conduct on the FCLR? - answerComplaints/disciplinary
actions
Financial responsibilities
Sexual Misconduct
What are the 3 requirements for licensure by examination? - answer1. Pay application
fee (less than $100) and examination fee (less that $500)
2. Proof they are older than 18
3. Submitted the status that they are accredited by a DC school
, How has undergraduate eligibility changed for DC's since pre 1990, post 2000 -
answerPre 1990- needed to have at least 2 years of undergrad completed
Post 2000- needed to have at least 3 years of undergrad completed
Describe the criminal background check requirements of Florida? - answerMust submit
fingerprints and payment for the services
Overall checklist for Florida state licensure - answerCompleted Bachelors Degree
Completed DC degree
Parts 1-4 and PT passed
FCLR exam passed
Fingerprints submitted
All fees paid
Maximum fee for licensure renewal? - answerLess than $500
Upon license renewal, after renewalfees are paid what happens? - answerFingerprint
submission and fees paid
After license renewal, if the applicant fails to submit fingerprints, written notice will be
adminstered stating the applicant has how long to submit the fingerprints? - answer30
days
How much CE is required in Florida? - answerUp to 40 hours annually
T or F- CE credits must be board approved and exceptions can be made? - answerTrue
and true- exceptions can be made in case of emergency or hardship if condition is
approved
Where can a CA perform duties at in Florida? - answerIndirect supervision of the
licensed physicians office, hospital the physician works at, or calls outside the office
under the direct order of the chiropractic physician to who he or she is assigned
T or F- Can DC's get paid for services rendered by their CA's ? - answerTrue
3 things required for a CA's approval by the board - answer1. 18 years or older
2. Graduate of an approved program
3. Has completed application form
What 3 things are required on an application for a CA? - answer1. Certification of
training
2. Sworn statement of any prior felonies
3. Sworn statement of any prior license denials
