Certified Chiropractic Clinical Assistant

Nonlicensed employee of a chiropractic physician whose duties include collecting general health data, such as the taking of an oral history or vital sign measurements, applying therapeutic procedures, such as thermal, sound, light and electrical modalities, and hydrotherapy, and monitoring prescribed rehabilitative activities.

Other Information

Duration of License

3 Years

Authority

GS 90-143.4

Exam: State Exam Required
License Type: Registry

Fees

Application
$20.00
New License
$0.00
Renewal
$25.00
Reciprocity:
$0.00
Miscellaneous:
$0.00

Other Requirements

Applicant is at least 18 years of age, a high school graduate or the equivalent, and possessed of good moral character. A reciprocity applicant's current certification or registration as a clinical assistant; written confirmation from the state's certifying authority or registrar that the applicant is in good standing in that state. New Applicants. A new applicant shall submit evidence that the applicant has completed an approved clinical assistant education program.

Exemptions

Certification shall not be required for employees whose duties are limited to administrative activities of a nonclinical nature. Graduates of accredited chiropractic colleges and students enrolled in accredited chiropractic colleges who are serving college-sponsored preceptorships in North Carolina are deemed by the Board to have satisfied all requirements imposed by this Rule and shall be deemed competent to perform the duties of a clinical assistant. Any person who qualifies for exemption and who works as a clinical assistant in this state for more than 180 days shall submit the application form and note the claim of exempt status. Exempt persons shall not be required to pay a certification fee.

Licensing Authority

NC Board of Chiropractic Examiners
6070 Six Forks Rd.
Ste. L
Raleigh, NC 27609-
704-793-1342 Ext: 1004

Occupational Information

Chiropractors

Occupational profile

Please check with your local City, County or Municipality for area specific license requirements they may have.