CALIFORNIA CHIROPRACTIC ETHICS EXAM
2026 STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS LEGAL STANDARDS
AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS
◉ What is the penalty for not reporting child abuse? Answer:
Misdemeanor, 1000$ fine, 6 months in jail
◉ What is child abuse? Answer: Endangering a child or the health of
a child
◉ When is a patient considered inactive? Answer: 12 months since
the date of the last patient treatment
◉ A chiropractor is charged with a DUI what action will the board
take? Answer: Charge with unprofessional conduct
◉ Is a homeless child considered child abuse? Answer: No
◉ If a patient files his care as a work-comp case, but you adjust and
charge normally what will happen? Answer: A fine of up to 3 times
the amount unlawfully collected
, ◉ In what case will a license be automatically suspended? Answer:
convicted of a felony involving Medi-Cal or workers compensation
◉ What is the order in the name for a corporation? Answer: Name,
Chiropractic, Corporation
◉ How many hours of continuing education do you need a year?
Answer: 24 hours minimum, 2 hours in Ethics and Law, 4 hours in
history taking, adjusting, or billing and code
◉ How is a citation issued? Answer: Served in person, signed by the
executive officer, and reference the law or code violated
◉ Can you advertise that you're the best DC in town? Answer: No,
the claim must be backed up by peer-reviewed objective studies,
◉ What happens if a chiropractor is found guilty of false
advertisement? Answer: Misdemeanor, 6 months in jail, 2500$ fine
◉ What happens if a chiropractor makes sensational or fabulous
statements? Answer: Suspended license up to 1 year
2026 STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS LEGAL STANDARDS
AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS
◉ What is the penalty for not reporting child abuse? Answer:
Misdemeanor, 1000$ fine, 6 months in jail
◉ What is child abuse? Answer: Endangering a child or the health of
a child
◉ When is a patient considered inactive? Answer: 12 months since
the date of the last patient treatment
◉ A chiropractor is charged with a DUI what action will the board
take? Answer: Charge with unprofessional conduct
◉ Is a homeless child considered child abuse? Answer: No
◉ If a patient files his care as a work-comp case, but you adjust and
charge normally what will happen? Answer: A fine of up to 3 times
the amount unlawfully collected
, ◉ In what case will a license be automatically suspended? Answer:
convicted of a felony involving Medi-Cal or workers compensation
◉ What is the order in the name for a corporation? Answer: Name,
Chiropractic, Corporation
◉ How many hours of continuing education do you need a year?
Answer: 24 hours minimum, 2 hours in Ethics and Law, 4 hours in
history taking, adjusting, or billing and code
◉ How is a citation issued? Answer: Served in person, signed by the
executive officer, and reference the law or code violated
◉ Can you advertise that you're the best DC in town? Answer: No,
the claim must be backed up by peer-reviewed objective studies,
◉ What happens if a chiropractor is found guilty of false
advertisement? Answer: Misdemeanor, 6 months in jail, 2500$ fine
◉ What happens if a chiropractor makes sensational or fabulous
statements? Answer: Suspended license up to 1 year
