Section 17-02-01-08 - Examination subjects and requirementsExaminations will be provided by the national board, or its successor, except for jurisprudence, which will be administered by the board. An applicant must satisfy the following criteria:
1. The applicant must hold a diploma from a chiropractic college fully accredited by the council on chiropractic education or its successor or equivalent as determined by the board.2. If the applicant graduated before 1966, the applicant must have been in active practice and have passed five examinations (x-ray, orthopedics, jurisprudence, nutrition, and neurology) and also five practicals (x-ray, spinal biomechanics, extremity adjusting, first aid, and case management).3. If the applicant graduated between 1966 and 1988, the applicant must have passed parts I and II of the national board examination. 4. If the applicant graduated between July 1988 and January 1997, the applicant must have passed parts I, II, and III of the national board examination. 5. If the applicant graduated after January 1997, the applicant must have passed parts I, II, III, and IV of the national board examination.6. Passing grades for part IV of the national board examination are effective for seven years after which time the applicant may be required to take and pass the SPEC.7. Graduates after January 1, 2001, must reflect a passing score on the national board's physiotherapy examination.8. All applicants must have passed the jurisprudence examination and provide an affidavit acknowledging the applicant has read and understands North Dakota statutes and administrative rules governing the practice of chiropractic.N.D. Admin Code 17-02-01-08
Amended effective February 1, 1990; April 1, 2001; July 1, 2008.Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 2016-359, January 2016, effective 1/1/2016.Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 2017-363, January 2017, effective 1/1/2017.Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 2020-379, January 2021, effective 1/1/2021.General Authority: NDCC 28-32-02, 43-06-04.1, 43-06-05
Law Implemented: NDCC 43-06-10, 43-06-10.1