Verified October 8, 2026 against the practice act, board rules and sources cited below. The board decides every application. All states
What chiropractors miss in Colorado
- Colorado does not pre-approve CE courses; the DC is responsible for choosing courses that qualify.
- An application not completed within one year is void and must be started again with a new fee.
Can a chiropractor licensed in another state get a Colorado license by endorsement?
Licensure by endorsement runs through Colorado's occupational credential portability program. The board reports to FCLB that a SPEC pass within the two years before applying can stand in for its practical exam requirement.
- Endorsement route available
Citation: C.R.S. § 12-20-202(3); FCLB directory
Which exams does Colorado require?
The rule defers to board policy on which NBCE exams count; the board reports Parts I–IV and Physiotherapy as required and no state jurisprudence exam.
- NBCE Parts I–IV
- NBCE Physiotherapy exam
- No state jurisprudence exam
- SPEC for some applicants
What else does the Colorado board check?
- No fingerprint requirement
Acupuncture certification in Colorado
A DC without a separate acupuncture license needs board certification: 100 hours of study, including 12 hours of in-person supervised clinical instruction, and a passing score on an NBCE or board-recognized acupuncture exam.
Citation: 3 CCR 707-1, Rule 1.16
Electrotherapy/physiotherapy certification in Colorado
Certification is required before using electrotherapy or physiotherapy: a course of at least 120 classroom hours with a supervised clinical component from a CCE-status school or board-approved program.
Citation: 3 CCR 707-1, Rule 1.8
Does Colorado regulate chiropractic assistants?
Chiropractic assistants are unlicensed; the supervising DC must confirm and document their training. Staff who take x-rays need a board-approved 24-hour radiography course first.
- Not regulated
How often does a Colorado chiropractic license renew?
Licenses expire October 31 of odd-numbered years. Thirty CE hours per renewal period, at least four in recordkeeping and documentation, with no carryover; current healthcare-provider CPR is also required.
- Renews every 2 years
- 30 CE hours per cycle
Licensing in Colorado?
We file the application, send your NBCE scores and verifications, and carry the board correspondence. License by endorsement is $499. Not sure which route fits? The readiness review answers that for every state you want.