Oklahoma Chiropractic License

Can a chiropractor licensed in another state get a Oklahoma license by endorsement?

Oklahoma calls endorsement "relocation of practice." The board may license a DC whose current license came by state or NBCE examination in a jurisdiction with equivalent requirements, with 3 years of active practice immediately before applying, nothing pending, full disclosure of discipline and criminal history, and a 75 percent jurisprudence score. A personal interview may be required.

• Endorsement route available
• 3 years of practice required

Citation: 59 O.S. § 161.9; OAC 140:10-3-5

Which exams does Oklahoma require?

Exam-route applicants need NBCE Parts I, II, III, IV and Physiotherapy with passing scores plus a board exam at 75 percent or better, which can include jurisprudence and practical subjects.

• NBCE Parts I–IV
• NBCE Physiotherapy exam
• State jurisprudence exam

Does Oklahoma offer a temporary or travel-to-treat permit?

After a complete application and a passing exam score, the executive director may issue a temporary license good until the board acts, or 10 days after a denial. Out-of-state DCs can also register to treat at special events such as sporting events and emergencies.

• Temporary permit available

Citation: 59 O.S. §§ 161.6(18), 161.7; OAC 140:10-3-5

Injectable vitamins, minerals and nutritional supplements authorization in Oklahoma

Board authorization is required before administering injectable nutrients: at least 24 hours of board-approved training taught by postgraduate chiropractic faculty, with a certification exam given by an independent board. Authorized DCs re-register with CE documentation every three years.

Citation: OAC 140:15-5-1 to 140:15-5-4

Dry needling registration in Oklahoma

To be listed as competent in dry needling, a DC documents at least 24 hours of face-to-face dry needling study from a CCE-accredited or board-approved source, or 12 hours if already holding acupuncture registration. Online study does not count.

Citation: OAC 140:15-13-2; 140:15-13-3

Acupuncture and meridian therapy registration in Oklahoma

A DC who holds out as a specialist in acupuncture or meridian therapy must register with the board and document at least 100 hours of education in the field.

Citation: OAC 140:15-10-1; 140:15-10-2

Does Oklahoma regulate chiropractic assistants?

Board certification is voluntary for the title: only certified assistants may call themselves certified chiropractic assistants. Applicants need the supervising DC's signature, a 12-hour board-approved training course and the certification exam within 12 months.

• Certified Chiropractic Assistant

How often does a Oklahoma chiropractic license renew?

Renew by July 1 every year for $275. Sixteen CE hours a year, at least 12 clinical and no more than 4 non-clinical, with up to 8 from board-approved out-of-state programs.

• Renews every year
• 16 CE hours per cycle