In the state of Alaska, Chiropractors are required to undergo chiropractic continuing education during each 2 year period in order to renew their chiropractic license. The licensing process is governed by the Alaska State Board Of Chiropractic Examiners. The Alaska State Board Of Chiropractic Examiners can be reached at (907) 465-3811. The term of each license period is biannual, with renewal due by December 31st of even-numbered years. A fee of $500 is required for license renewal.
Basic Guidelines For Chiropractic Continuing Education In Alaska
- Renewed Biannually By December 31st of even-numbered years
- Minimum Of 24 Continuing Education Hours
- At least one-third and no more than one-half of the total hours required must be devoted to radiographic safety, radiographic techniques and interpretation, or diagnostic imaging.
- Two of the hours required will be credited to each applicant for renewal for completing the jurisprudence review prepared by the board, covering the provisions of AS 08.20 and this chapter. An applicant for renewal must verify, in an affidavit, that the applicant has complied with this subsection before the applicant’s license renewal will be processed.
- May receive up to four hours of the credit required from one or more of the following subject areas:
- (1) cardiopulmonary resuscitation training (CPR);
- (2) automated external defibrillator training (AED);
- (3) basic life support training (BLS).
- Continuing Education hours must be approved by the Alaska State Board Of Chiropractic Examiners
- Individual Study Allowed For Up To 1/3 of the Hours required
Links:
Alaska State Board Of Chiropractic Examiners
Alaska Chiropractic Society
Alaska Chiropractic Statutes (PDF)
* Alaska Chiropractic Continuing Education requirements posted on this page are based upon the most up to date information available. Alaska chiropractic continuing education requirements are subject to change and therefore, Alaska Chiropractic licensee’s are ultimately responsible for being up to date with the Alaska continuing education requirements.
* Information Last Updated 11/6/11
Alaska State Board Of Chiropractic Examiners List Of Approved Continuing Education Courses
12 AAC 16.290. HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIRED.
(a) Except as provided in (c) of this section, an applicant for renewal of a chiropractic license shall obtain and document successful completion of 24 credit hours of approved continuing education during the concluding licensing period.
(b) At least one-third and no more than one-half of the total hours required in (a) of this section must be devoted to radiographic safety, radiographic techniques and interpretation, or diagnostic imaging.
(c) An applicant for renewal of a chiropractic license for the first time shall obtain and document successful completion of 12 credit hours of approved continuing education for each complete calendar year the applicant was licensed during the concluding licensing period.
(d) Two of the hours required in (a) of this section will be credited to each applicant for renewal for completing
the jurisprudence review prepared by the board, covering the provisions of AS 08.20 and this chapter. An applicant
for renewal must verify, in an affidavit, that the applicant has complied with this subsection before the applicant’s
license renewal will be processed.
(e) An applicant for renewal of a license to practice chiropractic shall submit, on a form provided by the
department, a sworn statement of the continuing education that the applicant completed during the concluding
licensing period. The statement must include the following information:
(1) sponsoring organization;
(2) title and description of the course;
(3) dates of attendance or period of correspondence;
(4) the number of continuing education hours claimed;
(5) the course approval number issued by the department.
(f) An applicant for renewal of a chiropractic license may receive up to four hours of the credit required in (a)
of this section from one or more of the following subject areas:
(1) cardiopulmonary resuscitation training (CPR);
(2) automated external defibrillator training (AED);
(3) basic life support training (BLS).
12 AAC 16.300. COMPUTATION OF NONACADEMIC CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS.
(a) For the purposes of 12 AAC 16.280 — 12 AAC 16.390, 50 minutes of instruction constitutes one hour.
(b) Credit is given only for class hours and not for hours devoted to class preparation.
12 AAC 16.310. COMPUTATION OF ACADEMIC CREDIT CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS.
(a) One quarter hour academic credit from a college or university constitutes 10 hours of continuing education.
(b) One semester hour academic credit from a college or university constitutes 15 hours of continuing education.
(c) Challenged courses are not acceptable for continuing education credit.
12 AAC 16.320. APPROVED SUBJECTS.
To be approved by the board, a subject must contribute directly to
the professional competency of a person licensed to practice as a chiropractor and be directly related to the concepts
of chiropractic principles, philosophy, and practice, including the following:
(1) treatment and adjustment technique, including physiotherapy, nutrition and dietetics;
(2) examination and diagnosis or analysis including physical, laboratory, orthopedic, neurological and
differential;
(3) radiographic technique and interpretation involving all phases of roentgenology as permitted by law;
(4) study of the methods employed in the prevention of excessive radiation and safety precautions to the
patient; and
(5) diagnostic imaging.
12 AAC 16.330. NONACADEMIC PROGRAM CRITERIA.
(a) Nonacademic continuing education programs requiring class attendance are approved by the board if
(1) the program is at least one hour in length;
(2) the program is conducted by a qualified instructor;
(3) a record of registration or attendance is maintained; and
(4) an examination or other method of assuring satisfactory completion of program by participant is incorporated.
(b) A qualified instructor or discussion leader is anyone whose background, training, education or experience
makes it appropriate for the person to lead a discussion on the subject matter of the particular program.
12 AAC 16.350. INDIVIDUAL STUDY.
The number of hours of continuing education credit awarded for completion of a formal correspondence or other individual study program that requires registration and provides evidence of satisfactory completion will be determined by the board on an individual basis. A request for board approval for credit of hours of continuing education for an individual study program must be made to the board in writing before the applicant begins the individual study program. The board will not award credit under this section that exceeds one-third of the total credit hours of continuing education required for license renewal.
12 AAC 16.360. INSTRUCTOR OR DISCUSSION LEADER.
(a) One hour of continuing education credit is awarded for each hour completed in preparation for instruction or discussion as an instructor or discussion leader of educational programs meeting the requirements of 12 AAC 16.280—12 AAC 16.390. The number of hours of credit so awarded may not exceed twice the number of hours awarded under (b) of this section.
(b) One hour of continuing education credit is awarded for each hour completed as an instructor or discussion
leader of educational programs meeting the requirements of 12 AAC 16.280—12 AAC 16.390. Credit is awarded
only for the initial course of instruction of the subject matter unless there have been substantial new developments in
the subject since the prior presentation.
(c) The total credit awarded under this section may not exceed one-third of the total hours of continuing
education reported in any licensing period.
12 AAC 16.370. PUBLICATIONS.
Continuing education credit may be awarded for publication of articles or books. The amount of credit so awarded will be determined by the board on an individual basis.
