SOC Code: 29-1011

Job Description
Chiropractors use physical exams, radiography, laboratory analysis, and other standard medical methods to diagnose disorders to the spinal, musculoskeletal, neurological, and vascular systems. They utilize the inherent recuperative powers of the body and adjust the vertebral column and its immediate articulations to treat disorders.

Requirements
1.  At least two years of pre-professional chiropractic study including courses in inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, microbiology, and physics.
2.  Graduate from a recognized four-year chiropractic school.
3.  Pass the National Board of Chiropractic Examination.  Parts I, II, and III are required of all applicants who have graduated in or after 1987. Parts I and II are required of all applicants who graduated prior to 1987. Part IV is required of all candidates.
4.  Pass the State Board Jurisprudence Examination.

Restrictions
Conviction of a felony or crime involving moral turpitude.
Performed or assisted in an unlawful abortion.
Gross unprofessional conduct.
Deception or fraud in practice or advertising.
Intemperance or drug addiction.

School Located in Wyoming
There are no accredited chiropractic colleges in Wyoming.

License
Chiropractors must be licensed by the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

Examination
Testing dates and places vary; however, tests are usually held in the Spring and Fall in Wyoming’s larger cities.
 

Fees
Application	$500.00
Annual Renewal	$100.00

Licensing Agency
Debra Bridges, Occupational Licensing Administrator
Board of Chiropractic Examiners
1800 Carey Avenue, 4th Floor
Cheyenne, Wyoming  82002
Phone: (307) 777-6529

Additional Sources of Information
International Chiropractors Association
1901 L Street, NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC  20036

American Chiropractic Association
1701 Clarendon Boulevard, Suite 300
Arlington, Virginia  22209

Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards
901 54th Ave., Suite 101
Greeley, Colorado  80634

Council on Chiropractic Education
3209 Ingersol Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa  50312

Occupational Outlook Handbook:
"Chiropractors"

Wages Last Updated June 2008


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