For New Practitioners

Virginia Scope of Practice:

Practice of chiropractic means the adjustment of the twenty-four movable vertebrae of the spinal column and assisting nature for the purpose of normalizing the transmission of nerve energy. It does not include the use of surgery, obstetrics, osteopathy, nor the administration of any drugs, medicines, serums or vaccines.

Venipuncture is allowed.

State Board Exam Information:

Name of Board: Virginia Board of Medicine
Exam Dates: State exams are not required
Application Fees: $200 Licensure Fee is non-refundable

Official Address and Phone Numbers:

Commonwealth of Virginia
Department of Health Professions
Board of Medicine
Warren W. Knoontz, Executive Director
M. Ola Powers, Deputy Director
6606 West Broad St./ 4th Floor
Richmond, VA 23230-1717

Phone: 804-662-9908
Fax: 804-662-9943

Accompanying Documents:

Copy of diploma and transcript of grades from chiropractic college. A chronological record of all activities since graduation, giving location, dates and types of service. Business address required.

Examination:

Taking Part IV in lieu of State exam if you have graduated after January 1996.

Eligibility:

1. If the applicant matriculated in a chiropractic college on or after July 1, 1975, he shall be a graduate of a chiropractic college accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Council of Chiropractic Education or any other organization approved by the board.

2. If the applicant matriculated in a chiropractic college prior to July 1, 1975, he shall be a graduate of a chiropractic college accredited by the American Chiropractic Association or the International Chiropractic Association or any other organization approved by the board.

3. An applicant who graduated after January 31, 1996 shall document successful completion of Parts I, II, III, and IV of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners examination (NBCE).

4. An applicant who graduated from January 31, 1991 to January 31, 1996 shall document successful completion of Parts I, II, and III of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners examination (NBCE).

5. An applicant who graduated from July 1, 1965 to January 31, 1991, shall document successful completion of Parts I, II, and III of the NBCE, or Parts I and II of the NBCE and the Special Purpose Examination for Chiropractic (SPEC), and document evidence of licensure in another state for at least two years immediately preceding his application.

6. An applicant who graduated prior to July 1, 1965 shall document successful completion of the SPEC, and document evidence of licensure in another state for at least two years immediately preceding his application.

7. An applicant must be 18 years of age or more.

8. An applicant must be shown to have good moral character.