CCLE 2026
Which of the following treatments is not within the scope of chiropractic practice in
California?
A) Spinal adjustments
B) Physical therapy modalities
C) Prescription of medications
D) Nutritional counseling - answerC) Prescription of medications
What is required for a chiropractor to use physical therapy modalities in their practice?
A) Additional certification
B) Approval from the State Board
C) No additional requirements
D) A prescription from a medical doctor - answerA) Additional certification
How many pre-chiropractic college credits are required before entering chiropractic
school?
A) 30 credits
B) 60 credits
C) 90 credits
D) 120 credits - answerB) 60 credits
What must chiropractors submit for license renewal in California?
A) Proof of completed continuing education
B) Renewal application
C) Payment of renewal fees
D) All of the above - answerD) All of the above
How often must a chiropractic license be renewed in California?
A) Every year
B) Every two years
C) Every three years
D) Every five years - answerA) Every year
What subjects are required in the continuing education for chiropractors?
A) Chiropractic techniques
B) Ethics and law
C) Patient safety
D) All of the above - answerD) All of the above
How many hours of continuing education must be completed annually for license
renewal?
A) 12 hours
, B) 18 hours
C) 24 hours
D) 36 hours - answerC) 24 hours
Which of the following actions is considered unprofessional conduct for a chiropractor?
A) Maintaining accurate patient records
B) Performing unauthorized procedures
C) Continuing education compliance
D) Proper referral of patients - answerB) Performing unauthorized procedures
What should a chiropractor do if they become aware of unethical behavior by a
colleague?
A) Ignore it
B) Report it to the State Board
C) Confront the colleague
D) Discuss it with patients - answerB) Report it to the State Board
What information must be included in a chiropractic patient's record?
A) Patient's name and address
B) Diagnosis and treatment plan
C) Treatment history
D) All of the above - answerD) All of the above
For how many years must patient records be retained by a chiropractor?
A) 3 years
B) 5 years
C) 7 years
D) 10 years - answerC) 7 years
What is prohibited in chiropractic advertising?
A) Listing office hours
B) Providing truthful service information
C) Making misleading claims
D) Including educational background - answerC) Making misleading claims
What must be disclosed in a chiropractor's advertisement?
A) License status
B) Personal information
C) Family details
D) Hobbies and interests - answerA) License status
Which activities are unlicensed individuals prohibited from performing in a chiropractic
office?
A) Scheduling appointments
B) Performing spinal adjustments
C) Greeting patients
Which of the following treatments is not within the scope of chiropractic practice in
California?
A) Spinal adjustments
B) Physical therapy modalities
C) Prescription of medications
D) Nutritional counseling - answerC) Prescription of medications
What is required for a chiropractor to use physical therapy modalities in their practice?
A) Additional certification
B) Approval from the State Board
C) No additional requirements
D) A prescription from a medical doctor - answerA) Additional certification
How many pre-chiropractic college credits are required before entering chiropractic
school?
A) 30 credits
B) 60 credits
C) 90 credits
D) 120 credits - answerB) 60 credits
What must chiropractors submit for license renewal in California?
A) Proof of completed continuing education
B) Renewal application
C) Payment of renewal fees
D) All of the above - answerD) All of the above
How often must a chiropractic license be renewed in California?
A) Every year
B) Every two years
C) Every three years
D) Every five years - answerA) Every year
What subjects are required in the continuing education for chiropractors?
A) Chiropractic techniques
B) Ethics and law
C) Patient safety
D) All of the above - answerD) All of the above
How many hours of continuing education must be completed annually for license
renewal?
A) 12 hours
, B) 18 hours
C) 24 hours
D) 36 hours - answerC) 24 hours
Which of the following actions is considered unprofessional conduct for a chiropractor?
A) Maintaining accurate patient records
B) Performing unauthorized procedures
C) Continuing education compliance
D) Proper referral of patients - answerB) Performing unauthorized procedures
What should a chiropractor do if they become aware of unethical behavior by a
colleague?
A) Ignore it
B) Report it to the State Board
C) Confront the colleague
D) Discuss it with patients - answerB) Report it to the State Board
What information must be included in a chiropractic patient's record?
A) Patient's name and address
B) Diagnosis and treatment plan
C) Treatment history
D) All of the above - answerD) All of the above
For how many years must patient records be retained by a chiropractor?
A) 3 years
B) 5 years
C) 7 years
D) 10 years - answerC) 7 years
What is prohibited in chiropractic advertising?
A) Listing office hours
B) Providing truthful service information
C) Making misleading claims
D) Including educational background - answerC) Making misleading claims
What must be disclosed in a chiropractor's advertisement?
A) License status
B) Personal information
C) Family details
D) Hobbies and interests - answerA) License status
Which activities are unlicensed individuals prohibited from performing in a chiropractic
office?
A) Scheduling appointments
B) Performing spinal adjustments
C) Greeting patients
