Alaska Administrative Code

An applicant for licensure by credentials shall meet the requirements of AS 08.20.141, pass the examination required under AS 08.20.141(5), and submit the following: (1) a completed application on a form provided by the department; (2) the applicable fees established in 12 AAC 02…

Notes 12 AAC 16.035 Repealed 5/10/90. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compa…

(a) To satisfy the examination requirements of AS 08.20.120(a)(6), an applicant must successfully pass each subject of the following parts of the examination of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners and the elective physiotherapy examination: (1) if the applicant graduated…

After evaluating an applicant's academic study as required by AS 08.20.120(a)(3), it must be apparent that the course of academic study corresponds with that which is available from the University of Alaska or is acceptable to a regional accrediting agency for approved colleges o…

A chiropractic preceptor (1) may supervise not more than one chiropractic intern at a time; (2) may permit a chiropractic intern to perform the chiropractic adjustment as set out in AS 08.20.900 only under personal supervision; (3) before any chiropractic manipulative therapy per…

(a) A chiropractic intern may, under the personal supervision of a chiropractic preceptor, use chiropractic core methodologies as defined in AS 08.20.900, except that chiropractic diagnosis must be provided by the chiropractic preceptor. (b) A chiropractic intern may, under the g…

(a) For the purpose of AS 08.20.120(a)(3), an accredited school or college of chiropractic is a chiropractic program or institution that is accredited by or meets standards equivalent to those of the Council on Chiropractic Education. (b) The definition in (a) of this section app…

(a) A chiropractor licensed under AS 08.20 and this chapter applying for an initial or renewal specialty chiropractic designation shall submit (1) a completed application on a form provided by the department; (2) the specialty designation fee established in 12 AAC 02.150; (3) for…

(a) To be approved by the board, a postgraduate diplomate chiropractic specialty program must (1) be comprised of a minimum of 300 classroom hours; and (2) require passage of appropriate examinations administered by the approved specialty board. (b) To be approved by the board, a…

(a) The following postgraduate diplomate specialty programs are approved by the board, if the board determines that the program meets the requirements of 12 AAC 16.047: (1) Chiropractic Diagnostic Imaging (DACBR) program administered by the American Chiropractic Association Counc…

Notes 12 AAC 16.050 Repealed 6/3/89. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compar…

(a) A chiropractic clinical assistant may, under the general supervision of a licensed chiropractic physician, perform the following procedures: (1) diagnostic imaging studies; (2) examination procedures; (3) ancillary methodologies as defined in AS 08.20.900 (b) A chiropractic c…

Notes 12 AAC 16.060 Repealed 9/30/81. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compa…

Notes 12 AAC 16.070 Repealed 8/21/91. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compa…

Notes 12 AAC 16.080 Eff. 3/8/71, Register 37; am 6/3/89, Register 110; repealed 1/6/2002, Register 161 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More co…

Notes 12 AAC 16.090 Repealed 6/3/89. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compar…

Notes 12 AAC 16.100 Eff. 3/8/71, Register 37; am 6/3/89, Register 110; repealed 1/6/2002, Register 161 As of Register 161 (April 2002), the substance of former 12 AAC 16.100 appears in 12 AAC 16.130. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions availabl…

Notes 12 AAC 16.110 Eff. 3/8/71, Register 37; am 9/30/81, Register 79; repealed 1/6/2002, Register 161 As of Register 161 (April 2002), the substance of former 12 AAC 16.110 appears in 12 AAC 16.130. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions availabl…

Notes 12 AAC 16.120 Eff. 3/8/71, Register 37; am 9/30/81, Register 79; repealed 1/6/2002, Register 161 As of Register 161 (April 2002), the substance of former 12 AAC 16.120 appears in 12 AAC 16.130. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions availabl…

(a) The state chiropractic examination consists of a written examination, administered by the board or the board's agent, covering AS 08.01 - AS 08.03, AS 08.20, 12 AAC 02, 12 AAC 16, and 18 AAC 85, and any other subjects that the board determines are necessary to demonstrate kno…

Notes 12 AAC 16.140 Eff. 3/8/71, Register 37; am 6/3/89, Register 110; repealed 5/10/98, Register 146 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More com…

An applicant who has failed the state chiropractic examination may submit an application for reexamination to the board not sooner than seven days after the date the applicant failed the examination. The application for reexamination must include (1) a written request for reexami…

Notes 12 AAC 16.160 Repealed 9/30/81. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compa…

Notes 12 AAC 16.170 Eff. 3/8/71, Register 37; am 1/6/2002, Register 161; am 5/27/2006, Register 178; repealed 6/28/2024, Register 250, July 2024 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent versio…

Notes 12 AAC 16.180 Repealed 6/3/89. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compar…

Notes 12 AAC 16.185 Eff. 8/21/91, Register 119; repealed 5/10/98, Register 146 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will b…

Notes 12 AAC 16.190 Eff. 3/8/71, Register 37; am 9/30/81, Register 79; repealed 1/29/2009, Register 189 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More c…

(a) The board may issue a temporary permit to an applicant for licensure by examination or credentials who is scheduled to sit for the next state chiropractic examination and who otherwise (1) meets the requirements of 12 AAC 16.030 or 12 AAC 16.033, as applicable; (2) furnishes …

(a) The board will issue a courtesy license to an applicant who meets the requirements of this section. A courtesy license authorizes the licensee to practice chiropractic for a special event only. A courtesy license does not authorize the licensee to conduct a general chiropract…

(a) The board will issue a temporary military courtesy license to an active duty military member or spouse of an active duty military member of the armed forces of the United States to practice as a chiropractic physician who meets the requirements of AS 08.01.063 and this sectio…

Notes 12 AAC 16.210 Repealed 9/30/81. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compa…

Notes 12 AAC 16.211 Repealed 6/29/84. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compa…

Notes 12 AAC 16.220 Repealed 6/3/89. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compar…

Notes 12 AAC 16.230 Repealed 6/29/84. The substance of repealed 12 AAC 16.230 is contained in 12 AAC 16.980 effective 6/29/84, Register 90. The history note of the repealed section is not reflected in the history note of the new 12 AAC 16.980. State regulations are updated quarte…

Notes 12 AAC 16.240 Repealed 6/29/84. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compa…

Notes 12 AAC 16.250 Repealed 6/29/84. The substance of repealed 12 AAC 16.250 is contained in 12 AAC 16.900 effective 6/29/84, Register 90. The history note of the repealed section is not reflected in the history note of the new 12 AAC 16.900. State regulations are updated quarte…

Notes 12 AAC 16.260 Repealed 9/30/81. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compa…

Notes 12 AAC 16.270 Repealed 6/29/84. The substance of repealed 12 AAC 16.270 is contained in 12 AAC 16.990 effective 6/29/84, Register 90. The history note of the repealed section is not reflected in the history note of the new 12 AAC 16.990. State regulations are updated quarte…

The purpose of continuing chiropractic education is to insure that the renewal of licenses is contingent upon proof of continued competency and to assure the consumer of an optimum quality of chiropractic health care by requiring licensed chiropractors to pursue education designe…

(a) An applicant for renewal of a chiropractic license who has been licensed at least two years must complete 32 credit hours of approved continuing education that was earned during the concluding licensing period including at least (1) eight hours in radiographic safety radiogra…

(a) For the purposes of 12 AAC 16.280 - 12 AAC 16.390, 50 minutes of instruction constitutes one hour. (b) Credit is given only for class hours and not for hours devoted to class preparation. Notes 12 AAC 16.300 Eff. 6/29/84, Register 90 Authority:AS 08.20.055 AS 08.20.170(d) Sta…

(a) One quarter hour academic credit from a college or university constitutes 10 hours of continuing education. (b) One semester hour academic credit from a college or university constitutes 15 hours of continuing education. (c) Challenged courses are not acceptable for continuin…

To be approved by the board, a subject must contribute directly to the professional competency of a person licensed to practice as a chiropractor and be directly related to the concepts of chiropractic principles, philosophy, and practice, including the following: (1) treatment a…

(a) Nonacademic continuing education programs requiring class attendance are approved by the board if(1) the program is at least one hour in length; (2) the program is conducted by a qualified instructor; (3) a record of registration or attendance is maintained; and (4) an examin…

(a) The following programs are approved by the board: (1) educational meetings of the following associations if the documentation required under 12 AAC 16.290 demonstrates that the meeting meets the requirements set out under 12 AAC 16.320 and 12 AAC 16.330: (A) American Chiropra…

(a) Except as provided in 12 AAC 16.340(a), to be approved by the board to meet the continuing education requirements of 12 AAC 16.290, 12 AAC 16.320, and 12 AAC 16.330, an applicant for continuing education course approval shall submit to the board, not less than 90 days before …

The number of hours of continuing education credit awarded for completion of a formal correspondence or other individual study program that requires registration and provides evidence of satisfactory completion will be determined by the board on an individual basis. A request for…