Rhode Island Occupational Information Coordinating Committee 
1995

CHIROPRACTOR
SOC 289     DOT 079.101-010

Employs a system of palpating and adjusting the articulations of
the human spinal column and its appendages by hand and electro-
mechanical appliances, and the employment of corrective
orthopedics and dietetics for the elimination of the cause of
disease.


AGE:             23 years or older

CITIZENSHIP:     Not required. If foreign born, must provide
                 proof of legal entry into the United States.

RESIDENCY:       No requirement

RECIPROCITY:     Yes, at board's discretionEDUCATION AND    Complete two years or 60 credit hours in
   EXPERIENCE:     accredited college, and graduate from a
                   chiropractic school accredited by Council
                   on Chiropractic Education.
                 Pass National Board Examination, written
                   clinical competency and practical 
                   examinations. 
                 Certificate of completion of physiotherapy
                   program from accredited physiotherapy school
                   and pass the physiotherapy section of the
                   National Board Examination.
                 Be of good moral character.

R.I. EXAM:       Required if national examination not taken.

RENEWAL:         Annual
FEES:            Application and examination:    $ 50.00
                 Renewal:                        $100.00LICENSING        Board of Examiners of Chiropractic
    AGENCY:      Division of Professional Regulation
                 R.I. Department of Health
                 3 Capitol Hill, 
                 Providence, RI  02908 (401) 277-2827
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