Florida Chiropractic Laws and Rules 2023 with verified questions and answers

How long does a licensee have to provide written notice of an address change? 30 days How many days notice does the Board have to give to the public of a meeting (as well as provide an agenda)? 7 days Board members may not miss more than _ consecutive board meetings. 3 How many hours in acupuncture are required to sit for the licensure exam? 100 hours Can a non-licensed DC practice acupuncture? No What is the application fee (DC)? $100 What is the initial licensure fee? The biennial renewal fee (DC)? licensure - $300; biennial renewal $300 What is the reactivation for an inactive license? What is the inactive license fee (DC)? reactivation - $250; inactive license fee - $250 in total, fees are $500 if license needs to be reactivated What is the initial certification fee for acupuncture? $100 What is the application fee to become a CE provider? $250 What is the application fee to supervise a CA? The biennial renewal certification to supervise a CA? $100 initial fee; $100 renewal Certified Chiropractic Physician's Assistant fees: a. application fee? b. initial license fee? c. biennial renewal of an active license? d. biennial renewal of an inactive license? e. fee to change licensure status? f. reactivation of an inactive license? g. delinquent status license fee? a. $100 b. $100 c. $55 d. $27.50 e. $55 f. $50 g. $50 How much is the delinquency fee (DC, as of 4/1/22)? $300 How much is a duplicate license (DC)? $25 How much is the fee for an active or inactive licensee who chooses retired status? $50 Chiropractic Medical Faculty Certificate fees: a. application fee b. initial license fee c. biennial renewal of medical faculty cert a. $100 b. $100 c. $100 Total hours for CE Requirements (regular biennial renewals): a. DC b. CA a. 40 hours (prior to COVID, only 10 could be obtained online; all 40 hours can now be completed online) b. 24 hours Of the 40 hours of CE required each regular biennial renewal, what is the breakdown requirement for: a. risk management b. laws and rules c. record keeping/documentation/coding d. ethics and boundaries e. prevention of medical errors a. Risk management - 3 hours b. laws and rules - (2 of the hours above) c. record keeping/documentation/coding - 6 hours d. ethics and boundaries - 2 hours e. prevention of medical errors - 2 hours List the approved scope of CE topics/subjects (there are 17) a. general or spinal anatomy b. physiology c. general or neuro-muscular diagnosis d. x-ray technique or interpretation e. chemistry f. pathology g. microbiology h. public health i. principles or practice of chiropractic j. risk management k. laboratory diagnosis l. nutrition m. physiotherapy (PT) n. phlebotomy o. acupuncture p. AIDS q. law (relative to the profession) List the CE requirements prior to the first biennial renewal (DC). - Attend 1 day of disciplinary hearings in person - 3 hr course in AIDS - 6 hrs in documentation/record keeping/coding - 2 hrs in ethics - 2 hrs in prevention of medical errors (do NOT need to complete 40 CEs during initial license period) How many years can a license be in retired status before the licensee is required to take the SPEC (Special Purpose Exam) and re-take the Florida Laws and Rules exam? 5 years What is a trust fund (in chiropractic terms)? unearned fees, cash or property, received by chiropractor prior to the rendering of services How often must trust account balances be reconciled? Retained? Quarterly reconciled and retained for six (6) years T/F A chiropractor charge a third party payer a higher fee than what's advertised to his/her patients? False a chiropractic referral service with 50 members must include what in their advertisement? the name of each individual chiropractor A chiropractor can advertise diplomate status, if obtained from which institutions? (there are 4) a. AMA b. ICA c. International Academy of Clinical Neurology d. ICPA post-graduate credit requirements for Chiropractic Specialties? 300 post-graduate work and passage of written and oral exams Can a chiropractor advertise status as a specialist from an entity not recognized by the Board? Yes, but the advertisement MUST contain the following statement: "The specialty recognition identified herein has been received from a private organization not affiliated with or recognized by the Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine." Disciplinary action for improper usage of laser devices? $1,000 fine w/1-year probation up to $3,000 max fine and 2 year suspension, followed by 2 yrs probation* *1st offense disciplinary action for failure to comply with HIV/AIDs course requirements $1,000 fine, letter of concern and (3) hours laws, rules and ethics CE failure to comply with section 456.51 regarding consent for Pelvic Exams written reprimand to $500 fine how long is the standard probation period for offenses unless otherwise stated? 5 years when is payment of fines (disciplinary action) due? within (30) days of the order written notification for change of address (specific to disciplinary orders) (10) days T/F If ordered to take CE coursework as part of a disciplinary action, those hours can be included as part of the 40 hour biennial requirement. False. They are in addition to standard CE requirements. How long does a respondent have to complete CE coursework ordered due to disciplinary action? (12) months If a respondent is on probation or indirect monitoring, how close must the monitor practice to the chiro on probation? within (50) miles Any fines shall be paid within how many days? (30) days How long does a chiropractor have to correct a violation if cited? (60) days The penalty amt for most citations is ___ $500 The penalty/fine for citations related to advertising are generally how much? $2,500 how much is the fine for failing to complete less than 20 CE hours? $2,500 how much is the fine for failing to complete 21 or more CE hours? $5,000 how much is the fine for failing to complete CE requirements during the 24-mo initial licensure period? $1,000 how long does the respondent have to dispute a citation (in writing) before it becomes a final order? 30 days fine for license fraudulently obtained? $10,000 fine for practicing w/o active license? min of $500 for each month of practice fine for use/attempted use of suspended/revoked license? $10,000 fine and permanent revocation/denial fine for selling/fraudulently obtaining license? $10,000 & permanent revocation consequence of use of protected title (e.g. Doctor of Chiropractic) w/o licensure? denial of licensure what are the penalties/fine for sexual misconduct? referral for eval, (1) year suspension, follow by (2) years probation including a chaperone, up to a max $7,500 fine and permanent revocation what are the penalties for a misdemeanor? Min $1,500 fine (6) months probation NTE $3,000 fine (1) year suspension what are the penalties for a felony? Min $5,000 fine (1) year probation NTE $7,500 fine (1) year suspension followed by (2) years probation or permanent revocation what are the penalties for false/misleading advertising? Min $1,000 fine & letter of concern Max $2,500 fine 3 hours laws, rules and ethics CE disciplinary action for soliciting patients or commercial solicitation from accident report information Min $3,000 & (2) years probation Max $6,000 fine & (2) years suspension followed by (2) year probation (2) hours ethics (3) hours Laws and Rules CE disciplinary action for using acupuncture w/o certification? $3,000 fine (1) year probation letter of concern (3) hours laws, rules and ethics disciplinary actions for testing positive on drug screening? suspension of license until PRN evaluation w/recommendation of ability to practice w/reasonable skill & safety to patients Min $1,000 fine & (1) year suspension, (2) years probation Max $(1) year suspension w/(3) years probation w/monitoring T/F The Board may take licensee remorse into consideration for determining disciplinary action. True T/F Obstetrics is within the scope of Chiropractic practice in Florida. False T/F Performing minor surgery is within the scope of Chiropractic practice in Florida. False T/F Chiropractors can order store, and administer prescription medical oxygen if it is being used for emergency purposes. True T/F Chiropractors can use topical anesthetics in aerosol form under the scope of practice in Florida. True T/F Chiropractic physicians can advise and instruct patients in matters pertaining to hygiene and sanitary measures as taught and approved by recognized chiropractic colleges. True Attempting to use a fraudulently obtained license...felony or misdemeanor? Felony Attempting to sell or fraudulently obtain a license...felony or misdemeanor? Misdemeanor Using the title "chiropractic physician" or "doctor of chiropractic" w/o a license...felony or misdemeanor? Misdemeanor How long do x-rays need to be obtained? (4) years How many CA's can work under 1 chiropractor? 1 DC for every 2 CAs Which tasks cannot be performed by CA's? Choose all that apply: a. Case histories b. Physical exams c. Rendering if results/treatment advice d. taking x-rays e. Adjusting f. Diagnostic testing c. Rendering of results/treatment advice d. taking x-rays e. Adjusting What is direct supervision? Physical presence of DC on premises for consult/direction What is indirect supervision? DC must be available either in person or via other communication devices and within 30 minutes' distance How many hours is a CA specialty training program? 75 hours What subjects can a CA obtain specialty training in? (Hint: there are 4) Radiology Nutrition Orthopedics Physiotherapy How long does a student have to complete the 200 required hours to become a CA (Chiropractic Assistant)? 24 months What must a licensed chiropractor do before his/her license expires to avoid becoming delinquent? Elect active or inactive status before the license expires