Accomplishments

Delivering results for Florida's Chiropractors

Continuing Education

A 40-hour CEU education requirement for the biennium can now be completed online or in-person, based on the doctor's choice.

CCPA Supervision

Supervision for CCPAs has increased from one doctor per 2 CCPAs to one doctor per 10 CCPAs. The doctor only needs to be reachable by phone, removing the requirement to be on-site or within a certain distance, similar to medical providers.

HIV Education Requirement

The board voted to reduce the HIV education requirement for first-year DCs from three hours to one hour, aligning with other medical providers.

MRI Facility Supervision

The requirement for a doctor to be on-site to perform MRI studies has been changed to allow indirect supervision, where a doctor can be available by phone.

Attorney Referrals in MVA Cases

New guidelines make it easier to refer symbiotically to attorneys and vice versa for patient care in motor vehicle accident cases.

Patient Record Disposal

The ruling clarifies the process for patient record disposal and lightens the timeframe required for holding records.

CCPA Certification Eligibility

Eligibility for CCPAs to take the certification exam is now granted upon course completion, removing the previous two-year waiting period.

Telephone Interview Process

The process for telephone interviews prior to entering practice has been streamlined with a question-and-answer section on the application for approval.

97140 Code Clarification

Clarification was made for the 97140 procedure code, allowing it to be performed in-office by a trained employee of the practice.

First-Year Doctor Meeting Attendance

First-year doctors are no longer required to stay for the entire board meeting within their first year and can be excused after the disciplinary actions are completed.

Increased CEU Credits

CEU credits available for NBCE testers, overall-in-charge, and patient trainers have been increased.

CEU Provider Sales Restrictions

Rules were passed to prevent CEU providers from selling products or services from the stage during education classes.