Florida Laws & Rules Chiropractic Board Study Guide
(2026/2027 Syllabus)
Domain 1: Licensure & Qualification Requirements
1. What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a chiropractic license in
Florida?
ANSWER ✓ 18 years old.
Rationale: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to meet the eligibility requirements
set by the Board of Chiropractic Medicine .
2. Which examination board administers the "Florida Laws and Rules Examination"
for chiropractors?
ANSWER ✓ The National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE).
Rationale: The Florida Department of Health no longer administers this exam internally; it
is now administered through the NBCE .
3. Before sitting for the NBCE exams, what educational standard must a post-2000
enrollee meet?
ANSWER ✓ They must have been granted a bachelor’s degree from a regionally
accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Rationale: For applicants enrolled after July 1, 2000, a bachelor's degree from a regionally
accredited agency is mandatory .
4. How often must a Florida chiropractic physician renew their license?
ANSWER ✓ Biennially (every two years).
Rationale: Florida operates on a biennial renewal cycle for chiropractic licenses .
5. True or False: A new set of fingerprints is required for every single license
renewal cycle.
ANSWER ✓ False.
Rationale: While fingerprints are required for initial licensure and periodically thereafter, it
is not required for every renewal unless specifically requested or if the licensee has not
,been fingerprinted before. (Note: HB 975 mandates electronic fingerprinting for initial
licensure) .
6. A chiropractor fails to renew their license on time but continues to treat
patients. What is this legally considered?
ANSWER ✓ Unlicensed practice of chiropractic medicine.
Rationale: Practicing with an inactive or expired license is a strict liability offense under
Chapters 456 and 460, leading to hefty fines and potential criminal charges .
7. What is the Originating Agency Identification (ORI) number for the Board of
Chiropractic Medicine for background screening?
ANSWER ✓ EDOH2016Z.
Rationale: Applicants must ensure the Livescan service provider uses this specific ORI so
results go to the correct board office .
8. If a chiropractor changes their mailing address, how many days do they have to
notify the Board in writing?
ANSWER ✓ 30 days.
Rationale: Failure to update an address can result in missed renewal notices and
administrative non-compliance .
9. Which specific felony convictions create a permanent bar to licensure under s.
456.0635, F.S., without a waiting period?
ANSWER ✓ Felonies under Chapter 409, 817, or 893 F.S. (e.g., Medicaid fraud, drug
trafficking).
*Rationale: For certain felonies, the Board must refuse to issue a license unless specific
time frames (15, 10, or 5 years) have passed since the completion of
sentence/probation .*
10. A chiropractor moves to Florida from another state. What document must the
other state send directly to the Florida Board to prove a clean record?
ANSWER ✓ Official License Verification.
Rationale: The Board requires verification of licensure sent directly from the issuing state's
licensing agency .
, Domain 2: Scope of Practice (Chapter 460)
11. According to Florida Statute, what is the primary focus of chiropractic
medicine?
ANSWER ✓ Locating and correcting vertebral subluxation complexes by manual or
mechanical means.
Rationale: This is the statutory definition of chiropractic in Florida .
12. May a Florida chiropractor prescribe legend drugs (prescription medication)?
ANSWER ✓ No.
Rationale: Florida law explicitly prohibits chiropractors from prescribing or administering
legend drugs .
13. Can a chiropractor in Florida perform dry needling?
ANSWER ✓ Yes, under specific regulations defined in s. 460.4085, F.S.
Rationale: The statute allows dry needling, but it is not considered acupuncture. The
chiropractor must meet specific continuing education requirements .
14. What is the minimum number of hours of acupuncture training required for a
chiropractor to sit for the acupuncture licensure exam in Florida?
ANSWER ✓ 100 hours.
Rationale: While chiropractors can perform dry needling, to practice acupuncture (which is
a different scope), specific training hours are required .
15. A chiropractor wants to perform venipuncture (phlebotomy) for lab testing. Is
this allowed?
ANSWER ✓ Generally, yes, as an adjunct to chiropractic analysis, but subject to
standard of practice rules (Note: specific repealed rule 64B2-17.0025 historically defined
this).
Rationale: While the specific rule was repealed in 2014, phlebotomy for diagnostic
purposes is generally allowed as an ancillary procedure .
16. Which of the following is a chiropractor prohibited from using as a
professional designation?
(2026/2027 Syllabus)
Domain 1: Licensure & Qualification Requirements
1. What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a chiropractic license in
Florida?
ANSWER ✓ 18 years old.
Rationale: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to meet the eligibility requirements
set by the Board of Chiropractic Medicine .
2. Which examination board administers the "Florida Laws and Rules Examination"
for chiropractors?
ANSWER ✓ The National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE).
Rationale: The Florida Department of Health no longer administers this exam internally; it
is now administered through the NBCE .
3. Before sitting for the NBCE exams, what educational standard must a post-2000
enrollee meet?
ANSWER ✓ They must have been granted a bachelor’s degree from a regionally
accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Rationale: For applicants enrolled after July 1, 2000, a bachelor's degree from a regionally
accredited agency is mandatory .
4. How often must a Florida chiropractic physician renew their license?
ANSWER ✓ Biennially (every two years).
Rationale: Florida operates on a biennial renewal cycle for chiropractic licenses .
5. True or False: A new set of fingerprints is required for every single license
renewal cycle.
ANSWER ✓ False.
Rationale: While fingerprints are required for initial licensure and periodically thereafter, it
is not required for every renewal unless specifically requested or if the licensee has not
,been fingerprinted before. (Note: HB 975 mandates electronic fingerprinting for initial
licensure) .
6. A chiropractor fails to renew their license on time but continues to treat
patients. What is this legally considered?
ANSWER ✓ Unlicensed practice of chiropractic medicine.
Rationale: Practicing with an inactive or expired license is a strict liability offense under
Chapters 456 and 460, leading to hefty fines and potential criminal charges .
7. What is the Originating Agency Identification (ORI) number for the Board of
Chiropractic Medicine for background screening?
ANSWER ✓ EDOH2016Z.
Rationale: Applicants must ensure the Livescan service provider uses this specific ORI so
results go to the correct board office .
8. If a chiropractor changes their mailing address, how many days do they have to
notify the Board in writing?
ANSWER ✓ 30 days.
Rationale: Failure to update an address can result in missed renewal notices and
administrative non-compliance .
9. Which specific felony convictions create a permanent bar to licensure under s.
456.0635, F.S., without a waiting period?
ANSWER ✓ Felonies under Chapter 409, 817, or 893 F.S. (e.g., Medicaid fraud, drug
trafficking).
*Rationale: For certain felonies, the Board must refuse to issue a license unless specific
time frames (15, 10, or 5 years) have passed since the completion of
sentence/probation .*
10. A chiropractor moves to Florida from another state. What document must the
other state send directly to the Florida Board to prove a clean record?
ANSWER ✓ Official License Verification.
Rationale: The Board requires verification of licensure sent directly from the issuing state's
licensing agency .
, Domain 2: Scope of Practice (Chapter 460)
11. According to Florida Statute, what is the primary focus of chiropractic
medicine?
ANSWER ✓ Locating and correcting vertebral subluxation complexes by manual or
mechanical means.
Rationale: This is the statutory definition of chiropractic in Florida .
12. May a Florida chiropractor prescribe legend drugs (prescription medication)?
ANSWER ✓ No.
Rationale: Florida law explicitly prohibits chiropractors from prescribing or administering
legend drugs .
13. Can a chiropractor in Florida perform dry needling?
ANSWER ✓ Yes, under specific regulations defined in s. 460.4085, F.S.
Rationale: The statute allows dry needling, but it is not considered acupuncture. The
chiropractor must meet specific continuing education requirements .
14. What is the minimum number of hours of acupuncture training required for a
chiropractor to sit for the acupuncture licensure exam in Florida?
ANSWER ✓ 100 hours.
Rationale: While chiropractors can perform dry needling, to practice acupuncture (which is
a different scope), specific training hours are required .
15. A chiropractor wants to perform venipuncture (phlebotomy) for lab testing. Is
this allowed?
ANSWER ✓ Generally, yes, as an adjunct to chiropractic analysis, but subject to
standard of practice rules (Note: specific repealed rule 64B2-17.0025 historically defined
this).
Rationale: While the specific rule was repealed in 2014, phlebotomy for diagnostic
purposes is generally allowed as an ancillary procedure .
16. Which of the following is a chiropractor prohibited from using as a
professional designation?
