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KENTUCKY STATE BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS
District 2
License Date: N/A
FCLB Member: Yes
Website: https://kbce.ky.gov/
| The Federation does not provide interpretation of the scope of practice laws or rules of any chiropractic licensing authority, nor can we provide specific details regarding licensing requirements. The educational and testing requirements for each State or Province set forth in this Directory are intended as a general guide. It is strongly recommended that anyone interested in becoming licensed in a particular State or Province contact the Board office or the Secretary of the respective board to secure current and complete details before matriculating in any school. |
Scope
(Contact State for precise definition by state law)
Doctor of Chiropractic means one qualified by experience and training and licensed by the Board to diagnose his patients and to treat those of his patients diagnosed as having diseases or disorders relating to subluxations of the articulations of the human spine and its adjacent tissues by indicated adjustments or manipulation of those subluxations and by applying methods of treatments designed to augment those adjustments or manipulation. Any person licensed under this chapter may sign death certificates, and sign and execute all legal documents and certificates with the same authority as members of other schools or systems of treatment.
Board Notes
Contact Info
Board Administrator: Ms. Ashley Cotton | Administrator
Legal Advisor: |
Support Staff: |
Additional Support Staff:
Website: https://kbce.ky.gov/
Email Address: kbce@ky.gov
Phone: 502-892-4250
Phone Extension:
Fax: 502-564-4818
Fax For Application: No
Street Address: 500 Mero Street, 2SC32
Street Address Cont: PO BOX 1360
City: Frankfort
State: KY
Zipcode: 40601 (Physical) ; 40602 (Mailing)
Time Zone: Eastern Standard
Application Info
Required Licenses: Chiropractic
Application Deadline: prior to issuance of license
Application Fee: $350
Application Notes:
Term: Annual
Term Notes: Renew by March 1 annually
Jurisprudence Exam Dates: Available online only after license is issued.
Exam Fee: None
Exam Fee Notes:
Initial License Fee:
Initial License Fee Notes: Included in application fee
License Renewal Fee: $250 active ; $75 inactive
Criminal Background Check: No
Criminal Background Check Notes:
Fingerprinting: No
Fingerprinting Notes:
Education Info
Minimum Years Pre Professional Education: 0
Bachelor Degree Required: No
Accreditation For Chiropractic Programs: Council on Chiropractic Education (school must be fully accredited at the time of the applicant's graduation)
Accreditation Notes:
Special Requirements For Graduates Of Foreign Colleges: No provision for licensure at this time.
Student Practice Info
May Sit for Board Exam Prior To Graduation: No
Supervised Practice: None
Supervised Practice Required: No
Supervised Practice Notes: A student of chiropractic may engage in clinical practice under the supervision of a licensed chiropractor as part of the student's educational program.
Examinations Info
Exams Administered By State:
None
NBCE Part 1: Required
NBCE Part 2: Required
NBCE Part 3: Required
NBCE Part 4: Required
NBCE Physiotheraphy: Required
NBCE Acupuncture: Not Accepted
NBCE Spec: Not Accepted
SPEC Notes: SPEC: Required for licensees reinstating a license that has been inactive/expired more than 4 years or the licensee can submit proof acceptable to the board of active practice under a license in good standing in another state or jurisdiction
SPEC: Reciprocity / Endorsem*nt: No
Reinstatement Lapsed License: At the discretion of the board
Disciplinary Cases: Yes
Impairment Review: Not planning to use
Certifications Info
Optional Certifications:
The complete list of approved specialties can be found here: https://kbce.ky.gov/newstatic_Info.aspx?static_ID=604&menuid=215
Physiotherapy Termed: Adjunctive Treatment
Physiotherapy Certification: Included in Chiropractic License
Physiotherapy Education: Must have received training from CCE accredited chiropractic college to use.
Physiotherapy Exam: None
Physiotherapy Fee: None
Board Regulates Specialty Council Certification: Yes
License Portability Info
Condition For Reciprocity Endorsem*nt: None.
Board Permits And Authorizes Travel To Treat: No
Board Permits And Authorizes Telemedicine Practices: Yes
Additional Info
Licensees Required To Carry Malpractice Insurance: No
Malpractice Notes:
Peer Review: Yes
Legally Accepted Terms for Chiropractor: (in addition to Doctor of Chiropractic, D.C., Chiropractor, Chiropractic Doctor): Terms listed above (Dr. cannot be used without identifying type of degree)
Chiropractors Defined As Primary Care Physicians: No
Chiropractic Therapy Assistants Info
Regulated: No
Continuing Education Info
Required Hours Per Year: 12 hours per year.
Distance Hours Allowed Per Year: 6
Required Subjects: Kentucky law requires that all actively practicing chiropractors annually complete a minimum of twelve (12) hours of Board approved continuing education. Continuing education can be obtained in a live setting, online setting, or a combination of both. A maximum of eight (8) hours can completed in a day.
All first-year licensees shall successfully complete the two (2) hour Kentucky State Chiropractic Jurisprudence Course by the licensee’s first renewal. A new licensee shall not be required to complete the continuing education requirements until after the licensee's first renewal and before the licensee's second renewal.
Other specific CE training required: For Peer Review Registration ONLY -- an additional 6 hours annually in “Utilization Review”. For initial registration for Peer Review a minimum of 100 hours of Utilization Review is required.
Additional Requirements And Information For CE: Program Criteria: Sponsored by any CCE chiropractic college or any state or national chartered organization of chiropractors. Program must be of clinical benefit to Kentucky chiropractors.
Additional CE Information:
Additional Accepts PACE: Accepts PACE
Regulatory Board Members
Shannon Johnson, D.C.
President
10/2026
Chad Henderson, D.C.
Vice President
10/2026
Michael Pugh, D.C.
Board Member
12/2026
Jaclyn Kelly Cooper-Henson, D.C.
Board Member
03/2024
Rachael Kuperus, D.C.
Board Member
03/2025
Statistical Info
Current As Of Date: 2024
Active Licenses: 956
Inactive Licenses: 119
New Licenses: 6 in 2024
Resident Licenses:
Retired Licenses:
Other Status Licenses: 28 active peer review registry
Chiropractic Assistants:
Statistical Notes: Current as of 1-19-2024
