What does OBCE mean in UNCLASSIFIED

In order to become a chiropractor in Oregon, you must first complete an accredited chiropractic program. After completion of the program, applicants must submit an official application, valid transcripts, passing scores on all four nationally recognized board examinations, and proof of current CPR certification to the Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners. This process usually takes between 2-4 months.

To become licensed as a chiropractor in Oregon, applicants must pass all four nationally recognized board exams including The National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) Parts I-IV. Applicants should prepare to take the NBCE examination no later than six months before their expected graduation from an accredited chiropractic program in order to begin the licensing process.

Yes, Oregon is currently a part of the Interstate Licensing Compact which allows chiropractors licensed in other states to practice without having to receive a separate license in each state they would like to practice in. This includes both telemedicine services and traditional brick and mortar establishments.

All licenses issued by the Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners need to be renewed every two years and must include evidence of at least 20 hours of structured continuing education during that time. Licenses will remain valid until they are either renewed or revoked by the board.

If your license expires before you can submit your renewal application and payment, then your license will automatically go into “delinquent” status. You may reinstate your license upon payment of all renewal fees within 14 days after expiration. Any time past that will require you to reapply for licensure with late filing fees assessed.

Yes, practitioners are prohibited from advertising any false or misleading information about their qualifications or services offered as well as making any claims that cannot be substantiated by reliable and authoritative scientific data or evidence-based research accepted by peer-reviewed medical journals which evaluate different treatment methods. Additionally, practitioners must include their name and degree when advertising their practice.

Yes, OBCE has published guidelines outlining acceptable professional conduct for chiropractors practicing in Oregon entitled “Oregon Standards Of Practice For Conduct Of A Licensed Chiropractor” found online at https://www/oregon/gov/OBCE/Pages/ProfStandardsPracticeChiroprsctcDirective2020pdf . These guidelines include maintaining proper patient records; respecting patient confidentiality; conducting professionally competent care; maintaining objectivity and impartiality when offering advice; using correct language when discussing treatments; avoiding deceptive marketing practices; obeying applicable laws; responding promptly complaints against one's self; informing patients that care is limited by personal abilities; refraining from sexual misconduct with clients; listing only those services provided on websites or other forms of advertising; processing healthcare payments correctly and promptly etc.

All active chiropractors are required to maintain a minimum amount malpractice insurance coverage as outlined by OBCE regulations at https://www/oregon/gov/OBCE/pages/. Malpractice insurance policies should cover civil liability up to $500,000 per claim occurrence with $1 million aggregate per policy year which can be purchased through qualified providers listed on OBCEs website.