CCLE - CALIFORNIA
CHIROPRACTIC LAW EXAM / CA
CHIROPRACTIC LAW EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(LATEST)
Who has the authority to issue a citation against an unlicensed
person acting as a licensee under the board's jurisdiction, and
what penalties may be imposed?
A) Only the Board of Chiropractic Examiners; the fine may not
exceed $10,000 per violation.
B) Only law enforcement agencies; penalties include a fine of
$2,500 per violation.
C) The Executive Officer or their designee; the fine may not
exceed $5,000 per violation, and an order of abatement may be
issued.
D) Any licensed chiropractor; penalties include license suspension
and a fine of $1,000 per violation.
C) The Executive Officer or their designee; the fine may not exceed
$5,000 per violation, and an order of abatement may be issued.
If a licensee wishes to contest a citation, how many calendar days
do they have to request a hearing?
A) 10 days from the date of issuance
B) 14 days from the date of issuance
,C) 30 days from the date of issuance
D) 60 days from the date of issuance
C) 30 days from the date of issuance
In addition to requesting a hearing, how long does a cited person
have to request an informal conference with the Executive
Officer?
A) 7 days after service of the citation
B) 14 days after service of the citation
C) 30 days after service of the citation
D) 60 days after service of the citation
B) 14 days after service of the citation
How soon must the Executive Officer or their designee hold an
informal conference after receiving a written request?
A) 7 calendar days
B) 14 calendar days
C) 30 calendar days
D) 60 calendar days
C) 30 calendar days
In a California professional medical corporation, at least
______% of the shares must be owned by a licensed physician or
surgeon, and only up to ____% of the outstanding and issued
shares may be held by a
- doctor of podiatric medicine
- psychologist
- registered nurse
- optometrist
- marriage, family, and child counselor
- clinical social worker
,- physician assistant
- chiropractor; or acupuncturist.
For a MEDICAL corporation
- 51% of shares MUST be owned by a physician or surgeon
- up to 49% by other licensed professionals (e.g. chiropractor)
In what instances can a chiropractor's license be automatically
suspended?
Upon conviction of felonies involving fraud related to worker's
compensation or Medi-Cal benefits, and may also be suspended or
revoked for other acts of unprofessional conduct as defined by
California regulations.
- moral turpitude, dishonesty, physical violence, corruption, as well as
any conduct endangering the health, welfare, or safety of the public.
What electronic safeguard storage is required to keep patient
records safe?
offsite backup storage system
Is a DC allowed to sign death certificates?
Yes
How many CE hours of ethics and law are required by a
chiropractor annually?
2
The what types of information cannot be disclosed without
specific patient authorization?
- Substance abuse treatment records (drugs & alcohol history and
usage)
- HIV/AIDS status
- Mental health treatment records
, - Certain communicable diseases, including Hepatitis and
Mononucleosis
If it has been 2 years since a chiropractor's license has been active
how many CE hours are needed, and what is the associated fine?
- 48 CE hours (24 hours of CE per year of inactivity)
- The restoration fee is double the annual renewal fee (for a fortified
license which a license that has not been paid for 60 days following
its expiration date)
Be careful of the wording this is not saying That the license is
inactive! It is saying it has been two years since it has been active!!!
(AKA fortified)
What is the punishment for a second offence of sexual
solicitation?
Revocation for 10 years
When does a chiropractor have to renew their license?
Annually by the last day of their birth month
How many months can a chiropractor be suspended for false
advertising?
6 months = 180 days
What is the proper way to handle a situation where an error
occurs in a patient's file and they want to correct it?
The patient can add a 250 word addendum to each mistake which
becomes part of their record permanently
What is considered a homeless child under California reporting
requirements?
A homeless child or unaccompanied youth is not sufficient basis for
reporting child abuse
CHIROPRACTIC LAW EXAM / CA
CHIROPRACTIC LAW EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(LATEST)
Who has the authority to issue a citation against an unlicensed
person acting as a licensee under the board's jurisdiction, and
what penalties may be imposed?
A) Only the Board of Chiropractic Examiners; the fine may not
exceed $10,000 per violation.
B) Only law enforcement agencies; penalties include a fine of
$2,500 per violation.
C) The Executive Officer or their designee; the fine may not
exceed $5,000 per violation, and an order of abatement may be
issued.
D) Any licensed chiropractor; penalties include license suspension
and a fine of $1,000 per violation.
C) The Executive Officer or their designee; the fine may not exceed
$5,000 per violation, and an order of abatement may be issued.
If a licensee wishes to contest a citation, how many calendar days
do they have to request a hearing?
A) 10 days from the date of issuance
B) 14 days from the date of issuance
,C) 30 days from the date of issuance
D) 60 days from the date of issuance
C) 30 days from the date of issuance
In addition to requesting a hearing, how long does a cited person
have to request an informal conference with the Executive
Officer?
A) 7 days after service of the citation
B) 14 days after service of the citation
C) 30 days after service of the citation
D) 60 days after service of the citation
B) 14 days after service of the citation
How soon must the Executive Officer or their designee hold an
informal conference after receiving a written request?
A) 7 calendar days
B) 14 calendar days
C) 30 calendar days
D) 60 calendar days
C) 30 calendar days
In a California professional medical corporation, at least
______% of the shares must be owned by a licensed physician or
surgeon, and only up to ____% of the outstanding and issued
shares may be held by a
- doctor of podiatric medicine
- psychologist
- registered nurse
- optometrist
- marriage, family, and child counselor
- clinical social worker
,- physician assistant
- chiropractor; or acupuncturist.
For a MEDICAL corporation
- 51% of shares MUST be owned by a physician or surgeon
- up to 49% by other licensed professionals (e.g. chiropractor)
In what instances can a chiropractor's license be automatically
suspended?
Upon conviction of felonies involving fraud related to worker's
compensation or Medi-Cal benefits, and may also be suspended or
revoked for other acts of unprofessional conduct as defined by
California regulations.
- moral turpitude, dishonesty, physical violence, corruption, as well as
any conduct endangering the health, welfare, or safety of the public.
What electronic safeguard storage is required to keep patient
records safe?
offsite backup storage system
Is a DC allowed to sign death certificates?
Yes
How many CE hours of ethics and law are required by a
chiropractor annually?
2
The what types of information cannot be disclosed without
specific patient authorization?
- Substance abuse treatment records (drugs & alcohol history and
usage)
- HIV/AIDS status
- Mental health treatment records
, - Certain communicable diseases, including Hepatitis and
Mononucleosis
If it has been 2 years since a chiropractor's license has been active
how many CE hours are needed, and what is the associated fine?
- 48 CE hours (24 hours of CE per year of inactivity)
- The restoration fee is double the annual renewal fee (for a fortified
license which a license that has not been paid for 60 days following
its expiration date)
Be careful of the wording this is not saying That the license is
inactive! It is saying it has been two years since it has been active!!!
(AKA fortified)
What is the punishment for a second offence of sexual
solicitation?
Revocation for 10 years
When does a chiropractor have to renew their license?
Annually by the last day of their birth month
How many months can a chiropractor be suspended for false
advertising?
6 months = 180 days
What is the proper way to handle a situation where an error
occurs in a patient's file and they want to correct it?
The patient can add a 250 word addendum to each mistake which
becomes part of their record permanently
What is considered a homeless child under California reporting
requirements?
A homeless child or unaccompanied youth is not sufficient basis for
reporting child abuse
