2024 CHIROPRACTIC LAWS,
RULES, AND REGULATIONS EXAM
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Each licensee shall provide written notification by mail or by electronic
means with confirmation to the Department of a change of address within
______ days - CORRECT-ANSWERS30
The application fee shall be _____ which shall be nonrefundable - CORRECT-
ANSWERS$100
Excuses for not getting CEs 3 - CORRECT-ANSWERS• illness, courses not
available, economic/tech/legal hardships
Who can limited licenses provide services to? 456 - CORRECT-
ANSWERSindigent, underserved or critical need populations within the state
Who can challenge the validity of the examination? 456 - CORRECT-
ANSWERSThose that score 10% below min score
Examination in another language 456 - CORRECT-ANSWERSMust pay costs of
translation and allow 6 months. 15 or more applicants must want the
translation.
Penalty for theft or reproduction of exam 456 - CORRECT-ANSWERS3rd
degree felony
Delinquent business license 456 - CORRECT-ANSWERSmust reapply within 6
months
*************Financial interest disclosure 456 - CORRECT-ANSWERS1. tell pt
about existence of financial interest
2. name and address of the entity
3. Pts right to obtain items/services
************4. 2 alternative sources
5. post copy of disclosure and terms
Violation is 1st degree misdemeanor
,Physical therapy definition - CORRECT-ANSWERSa person who is licensed and
who practices PT in accordance with the provisions of this chapter 486
Kickbacks 456 - CORRECT-ANSWERSprohibited
Legislative intent - CORRECT-ANSWERSevery PT meets min requirements for
safe practice
Practice of PT definition - CORRECT-ANSWERSperformance of assessment
and treatment of human beings or the prevention with physical, chemical or
other properties of air, electricity, exercise, massage and performance of
acupuncture when no penetration of skin occurs, radiant energy (ultraviolet,
visible and infrared rays), ultrasound, water. Implement plan of treatment.
********Grounds for denial of license - CORRECT-ANSWERS1. illness or use of
drugs
2. fraud in PT or deceit in obtaining license
3. convicted or guilty of crime related to PT
4. failure to maintain acceptable standard of practice
5. treating by other mens other than PT
6. dividing transferring assigning rebating or refunding fees received for
services
7. having license revoked or suspended in another state
8. violating order from disciplinary hearing
9. filing false report
10.practicing beyond scope
11. violating 456
Injunctive relief: - CORRECT-ANSWERSany person or the department in the
name of the state may apply for injunctive relief int he court to enjoin any
person from committing any act in violation of this chapter
Practitioner disclosure of confidential info: immunity 456 - CORRECT-
ANSWERSshall not be civilly or criminally liable for the disclosure of
confidential info to a sexual partner or needle sharing partner under the
following circumstances:1. if patient discloses the persons info2. the
practitioner recommends the pt notify the partner and the patient refuses3.
advises the partner reasonably and in good faith
****************64B2-13.004 Continuing Education.
Requirements for approval of all courses. To receive Board approval, all
continuing education courses:
1. Shall be submitted for the Board's approval at least sixty (60) days prior to
the date of the scheduled presentation;
,2. Must be offered for the purpose of keeping the licensee apprised of
advancements and new developments in at least one of the following areas,
provided that the continuing education is within the scope of chiropractic
practice as defined in Chapter 460, F.S.:
a. General or spinal anatomy,
***b. Physiology,
***c. General or neuro-muscular diagnosis,
****d. X-ray technique or interpretation,
e. Chemistry,
***f. Pathology,
g. Microbiology,
****h. Public health,
i. Principles or practice of chiropractic,
***j. Risk management,
****k. Laboratory diagnosis,
****l. Nutrition,
****m. Physiotherapy,
n. Phlebotomy,
*****o. Acupuncture,
p. AIDS,
q. Law rela - CORRECT-ANSWERS
*********How many online hours can you do continuing education? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSEach licensee may elect to obtain no more than ten (10)
general hours each biennium through online attendance continuing
education courses.
A license must be renewed every ___ years? - CORRECT-ANSWERS2
The fee for biennial renewal of a chiropractic license is _______? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS$350
The initial licensure fee is? - CORRECT-ANSWERS$350
The fee for inactive status is?
The fee for renewal of an inactive license? - CORRECT-ANSWERS$250 & $250
($500 total if you let is lapse)
You have to be over the age of ____ to apply for a license? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS18
If graduated before July 1, 2000 graduate must have completed ____ years of
college work, after July 1, 2000, graduate must have _________? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS•3 years (90 credits)
, •bachelor's degree
Must pass which NBCE boards?
What is the minimum passing score? - CORRECT-ANSWERS•I, II, III, IV, PT &
FL Laws & Rules
• 375/800
If it's 10 years since graduation before application, applicant must sit for
which exam? - CORRECT-ANSWERSNational Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Special Purposes Examination for Chiropractic
Applicant will receive notification within ______ working days to applicants
who have successfully completed the requirements. - CORRECT-ANSWERS5
(Can use written notification shall act as evidence of licensure entitling the
chiropractic physician to practice for a maximum period of 45 days or until
the licensing fee is received by the department whichever is sooner)
T/F Renewal of license requires a new set of fingerprints. - CORRECT-
ANSWERSTrue
(Unless it is the first time renewing)
If renewal applicant does not submit documentation and fingerprints after
the 30 days since non-compliance was issued, the fine is ____ per day. -
CORRECT-ANSWERS$50
What type of maintained malpractice coverage must a licensee applying for
reactivation show coverage (unless granted an exemption by the
board/dept)? - CORRECT-ANSWERSTail coverage (which provided liability
coverage as of the initial date of state licensure and incidents occurring
before the date the license became inactive)
********Medical Malpractice is known as what in the state of Florida? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSFinancial Responsibility
What amount of financial responsibility is a health care practitioner required
to carry? - CORRECT-ANSWERSAn amount sufficient to cover claims that
arise out of rendering or failure to render professional care and services
Who must maintain financial responsibility in the state of Florida? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSActively licensed chiropractors among other health care
professionals (not Certified CA's or Registered CA's)
How often must a licensee complete a 2hr CE course on domestic violence? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSEvery 3rd biennial re-licensure or recertification