Updated: |
10/11/2007 |
Description: |
A licensed Oregon chiropractic physician may apply for additional certification to perform minor surgery and/or proctology in their chiropractic practice.
Similar Keywords: Chiropractors |
Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: |
ORS 684
OAR 811-015-030
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Duration: |
Renewal every three years |
Fees - application, exam, etc.: |
N/A |
Responsible Agency: |
Chiropractic Examiners Board |
Fee Exemptions: |
N/A |
Examination Information: |
N/A |
Continuing Ed Requirements: |
12 hours required every three years. The 12 hours may be part of the standard annual 20 hour requirement (not necessarily in addition to). |
Bonding Requirements: |
N/A |
Insurance Requirements: |
Contact carrier |
Prerequisites: |
1. 36 hours of undergraduate or postgraduate education in minor surgery/proctology (MS/Proc). 2. Make application to the Oregon Board of Chiropractic with a proposed "rotation plan" for practical experience under the guidance of one or more licensed physicians (including, but not limited to DCs, MDs, or NDs). The rotation plan must include no less than 25 MS/Proc cases. Of the 25 cases, no less than five (5) are performed solely by the applying chiropractic physician and observed by the supervising physician. The applicant will observe or assist the supervising physician in the remainder of the cases. Adequate documentation of the procedures must be maintained and provided to the licensing board. The applicant must meet an established set of minimum competencies as determined by the Board's Minor Surgery/Proctology Review Commiteee. |
Application Form: |
Informal letter of proposal |
Service Links: |
OAR 811-015-030, Sections 1-3
Agency Contact Information
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Required Documentation: |
Proof of 36 hours education (i.e. transcript);Initial request to the Board for application/rotation. Documentation of the procedures verified by the supervising physician/s. |
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Agency Information
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Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
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Agency Name: |
Chiropractic Examiners Board |
E-mail Address: |
oregon.obce@state.or.us
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Phone: |
503-378-5816
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Mail Address: |
Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners 3218 Pringle Rd SE Ste 150
Salem, OR 97302
- 6311
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Website Information: |
http://www.obce.state.or.us/ |