Questions and Answers
What is an Advisory Letter?
What is a Chiropractic Assistant?
An unlicensed person who assists in basic health duties under supervision but does not evaluate, interpret, design, or modify treatment programs.
What are Physical Medicine Modalities?
Any physical agent applied to produce therapeutic change to biological tissues.
Define Therapeutic Procedures in Chiropractic.
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Who are the members of the State Board?
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When does the Board hold its annual elections of officers?
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How many days must one notify the Board of a change in address or telephone number?
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What does Administratively Suspended mean?
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Which of the following is NOT a ground for disciplinary action?
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Within how many days must a licensee file a written response if they wish to attend a hearing?
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What responsibilities does a doctor of Chiropractic have?
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A doctor of Chiropractic can prescribe drugs.
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Which of the following practices is unlawful?
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What is classified as a Class 6 felony in chiropractic practice?
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How many hours of continuing education are required each calendar year for license renewal?
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Study Notes
Arizona Chiropractic Board Exam Study Notes
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Advisory Letter: A notification regarding insufficient evidence for disciplinary action; can address minor violations or technical issues that may lead to future investigation.
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Chiropractic Assistant: Unlicensed individual trained in approved programs who assists chiropractors but does not assess or modify treatment plans.
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Physical Medicine Modalities: Therapeutic agents applied to biological tissues for healing purposes.
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Therapeutic Procedures: Includes clinical skills and services such as exercises, manual therapy, and massage.
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State Board Composition: Comprises 3 licensed chiropractors (with a minimum of 3 years of practice) and 2 consumer members appointed by the governor for 5-year terms, with an annual appointment.
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Annual Elections of Officers: Conducted during July meetings of the board.
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Change Notification: Licensees must notify the board in writing of changes in residence or office address within 30 days.
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Administratively Suspended: A non-disciplinary status due to failure to renew a chiropractic license.
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Grounds for Disciplinary Action: Includes fraud in securing a license, practicing under a false name, drug or alcohol abuse, dishonorable conduct, malpractice, misrepresentation in treatment, and advertising violations.
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Hearing Attendance: Licensees must submit a written response within 21 days to attend a hearing; failure to respond results in automatic admission of charges.
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Doctor of Chiropractic Responsibilities: Diagnosis of subluxations, physical examinations, treatment through various methods including acupuncture, but not permitted to prescribe drugs, perform surgery, or practice obstetrics.
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Unlawful Chiropractic Practices: Practicing without a license, working as a chiropractic assistant without supervision, or practicing after being placed on inactive status is prohibited.
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Class 6 Felony: Defined as practicing chiropractic without a license or using fraudulent credentials.
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Continuing Education Requirement: A specific number of hours is required annually for license renewal to ensure ongoing professional development.
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