Mission Statement: The licensing division of the South Dakota Board of Chiropractic Examiners has the responsibility for licensing qualified chiropractors wishing to practice in South Dakota as well as maintaining status of active practicing chiropractors as well as those chiropractors licensed but not practicing (inactive) in South Dakota.
Examination Dates: See application for examination dates
Application/Transcript Deadline: |
15 days prior to exam date |
Exam Fee: |
$100.00 |
Initial License Fee: |
$200.00 Active, $50.00 Inactive |
License Renewal Fee: |
$200.00 |
Term: |
Annual |
Students: May complete board exam requirements up to 90 days prior to graduating. License approval will be given following receipt of Part IV transcripts to the Board in late January or late July.
License(s) Required for Practice: |
Chiropractic |
Optional Licenses or Certification: |
Acupuncture |
National Board Examinations:
- PART I |
required |
- PART II |
required |
- PART III (WCCE) |
required |
- PART IV |
required |
- PHYSIOTHERAPY |
required |
Physiotherapy: Termed Physiotherapy
Education Requirements
Min # years pre-professional education required for licensure 2 years, however, the minimum requirements for licensure in the state of South Dakota for licensees graduating on or after January 1, 2011 will include a baccalaureate degree in addition to a doctor of chiropractic degree. The Bachelor’s degree may be granted by an accredited undergraduate program or by the chiropractic college or university that can offer a dual degree.
Accreditation for Chiropractic Colleges: Council on Chiropractic Education, or the equivalent; Must be fully accredited
Statistical Information
| Total # of licensees as of 1/07: | 424 |
| Of these licensees, how many are: | |
| Active licenses: | 323 |
| Inactive licenses: | 101 |
| New licenses: | 28 |
| Resident licenses: | 323 |
| Non-resident licenses: | 101 |
Marcia Walter, Executive Director
407 Belmont Ave.
Yankton, SD 57078
Telephone: 605-668-9017
FAX: 605-668-9017
Email Address: sdbce@iw.net
South Dakota Board of Chiropractic Examiners forms are available in ADOBE .PDF format (Portable Document Format) which is both device and resolution independent. The printed version of these PDF documents will be similar regardless of the device used to print. In order to view or print the Adobe Acrobat forms, you must download the free ADOBE Acrobat Reader for Windows, DOS or for Macintosh.
