In the state of Iowa, Chiropractors are required to undergo chiropractic continuing education for each 2 year period in order to renew their chiropractic license. The licensing process is governed by the Iowa Board Of Chiropractic. The Iowa Board Of Chiropractic can be reached at (515) 281-4287. The term of each license period is biennial, expiring June 30 of even numbered years. A fee of $120 is required for license renewal.
Basic Guidelines For Chiropractic Continuing Education In Iowa
- Renewed biannually, on June 30 of even numbered years
- Minimum Of 60 Continuing Education Hours for each 2 year period
- At least 36 hours of continuing education credit must be obtained from a program that directly relates to clinical case management of chiropractic patients.
- At least 24 of these hours shall be earned by completing a program in which an instructor conducts the class employing either a traditional in-person classroom-type presentation or a live presentation through the Iowa Communications Network (ICN)
- The remaining 12 hours may be obtained by independent study, including on-line instruction.
- A minimum of two hours per biennium in professional boundaries regarding ethical issues related to professional conduct that may include but are not limited to sexual harassment, sensitivity training and ethics
- A minimum of 12 hours per biennium of continuing education in the field of acupuncture if the chiropractic physician is engaged in the practice of acupuncture
- Credit may also be obtained by:
a.)Classes on child abuse, dependent adult abuse, and OSHA training that meet the criteria in sub-rule 44.3(1).
b.)Teaching at a Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) or board of chiropractic examiners approved institution
c.)One hour covering content areas of Iowa code and rules
d.)A licensee who is a presenter of continuing education that meets criteria may receive credit once per biennium
e.)Electronically transmitted programs/activities or home study programs/activities that have a certificate of completion and includes a post-test
f.)Completing continuing education courses/programs that are certified by the Providers of Approved Continuing Education (PACE) through the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards (FCLB)
g.)Proctoring at the NBCE examination. Fifteen hours of continuing education hours per NBCE examination event may be claimed up to a maximum of 30 hours of continuing education credit per biennium. The proctoring hours may apply toward the clinical requirement.
Links:
Iowa Board of Chiropractic
Iowa Chiropractic Society
Iowa Chiropractic Laws
* Iowa Chiropractic Continuing Education requirements posted on this page are based upon the most up to date information available. Iowa chiropractic continuing education requirements are subject to change and therefore, Iowa Chiropractic licensee’s are ultimately responsible for being up to date with the Iowa continuing education requirements.
* Information Last Updated 10/30/11
Chapter 44 Continuing Education For Chiropractic Physicians
645—44.2
(272C)
Continuing education requirements.
44.2(1)
The biennial continuing education compliance period shall extend for a two-year period beginning on July 1 of each even-numbered year and ending on June 30 of each even-numbered year two years later. Each biennium, each person who is licensed to practice as a licensee in this state shall be required to complete a minimum of 60 hours of continuing education approved by the board.
44.2(2)
Rescinded IAB 8/3/05, effective 9/7/05.
44.2(3)
Requirements of new licensees. Those persons licensed for the first time shall not be required to complete continuing education as a prerequisite for the first renewal of their licenses with the exception of two hours in the content areas of Iowa Administrative Code, 645—Chapters 40 through 46 and Iowa Code chapter 151. Continuing education hours acquired anytime from the initial licensing until the second license renewal with the exception of two hours in the content areas of Iowa Administrative Code, 645—Chapters 40 through 46 and Iowa Code chapter 151 may be used. The new licensee will be required to complete a minimum of 60 hours of continuing education per biennium for each subsequent license renewal.
44.2(4)
Hours of continuing education credit may be obtained by attending and participating in a continuing education activity. These hours must be in accordance with these rules.
44.2(5)
No hours of continuing education shall be carried over into the next biennium except as stated in 44.2(3) and 44.3(2)“a”(3). A licensee whose license is reactivated during the current renewal compliance period may use continuing education earned during the compliance period for the first renewal following reactivation.
44.2(6)
It is the responsibility of each licensee to finance the cost of continuing education.645—44.3
(151,272C)
Standards.
44.3(1)
General criteria.
A continuing education activity which meets all of the following criteria is appropriate for continuing education credit if the continuing education activity:
a.
Constitutes an organized program of learning which contributes directly to the professional competency of the licensee;
b.
Pertains to subject matters which integrally relate to the practice of the profession;
c.
Is conducted by individuals who have specialized education, training and experience by reason of which said individuals should be considered qualified concerning the subject matter of the program. At the time of audit, the board may request the qualifications of presenters;
d.
Fulfills stated program goals, objectives, or both; and
e.
Provides proof of attendance to licensees in attendance including:
(1)
Date(s), location, course title, presenter(s);
(2)
Number of program clock hours; and
(3)
Certificate of completion or evidence of successful completion of the course provided by the course sponsor.
44.3(2)
Specific criteria.
a.
Continuing education hours of credit shall be obtained by completing:
(1)
At least 36 hours of continuing education credit obtained from a program that directly relates to clinical case management of chiropractic patients. Beginning with the July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2010, renewal cycle, at least 24 of these hours shall be earned by completing a program in which an instructor conducts the class employing either a traditional in-person classroom-type presentation or a live presentation through the Iowa Communications Network (ICN). The remaining 12 hours may be obtained by independent study, including on-line instruction.
(2)
A minimum of two hours per biennium in professional boundaries regarding ethical issues related to professional conduct that may include but are not limited to sexual harassment, sensitivity training and ethics.
(3)
Starting with the 2006 renewal cycle, a minimum of 12 hours per biennium of continuing education in the field of acupuncture if the chiropractic physician is engaged in the practice of acupuncture. Continuing education hours in the field of acupuncture earned between December 31, 2003, and June 30, 2004, up to a maximum of 12 hours may be used to satisfy licensure renewal requirements for either the 2004 or 2006 renewal cycle. The licensee may use the earned continuing education credit hours only once. Credit can not be duplicated for both the 2004 and 2006 compliance periods.
(4)
Classes on child abuse and dependent adult abuse that meet the criteria in subrule 44.3(1).
(5)
Two hours of continuing education credit at the time of the first biennial renewal period and one hour every biennial renewal period after that in the content areas of Iowa Administrative Code, 645—Chapters 40 through 46 and Iowa Code chapter 151.
b.
Continuing education hours of credit may be obtained by:
(1)
Teaching at a Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE)-approved program or board of chiropractic-approved institution. A maximum of 15 hours per biennium may be obtained for each course taught.
(2)
Completing electronically transmitted programs/activities or independent study programs/activities that have a certificate of completion that meets criteria in 645—44.3(151,272C).
(3)
A licensee who is a presenter of a continuing education program that meets criteria in 645—44.3(151,272C) may receive credit once per biennium for the initial presentation of the program.
(4)
Completing continuing education that meets criteria in 645—44.3(151,272C) or a program provided by a CCE-accredited chiropractic college in the United States, the Iowa Chiropractic Society, American Chiropractic Association or International Chiropractors Association.
(5)
Completing continuing education courses/programs that are certified by the Providers of Approved Continuing Education (PACE) through the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards (FCLB).
(6)
Proctoring at the NBCE examination. Fifteen hours of continuing education hours per NBCE examination event may be claimed up to a maximum of 30 hours of continuing education credit per biennium. The proctoring hours may apply toward the clinical requirement.
c.
Continuing education may not be obtained by completing or teaching classes in basic anatomy and physiology or undergraduate level coursework.
44.3(3)
Specific criteria for presenters.
All instructors/presenters of a continuing education activity must include, as part of the continuing education activity, verbal and written statements to the participants regarding any affiliations or employment relationships with any entity promoting, developing or marketing products, services, procedures or treatment methods.
[ARC 9109B, IAB 10/6/10, effective 11/10/10]
