Licensing
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.
| Application Fee: | $100.00 |
| Initial License Fee: | $200.00 Active, $50.00 Inactive |
| License Renewal Fee: | $100.00 Active, $50.00 Inactive |
| Term: | Annual |
Students: May complete board application requirements up to 90 days prior to graduating. License approval will be issued administratively upon receipt of all requirements.
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
- Certification: Included in chiropractic license
- Additional Education: Must be obtained in a CCE approved college
- Additional Examination: Must have NBCE Physiotherapy exam
- Additional Fee: None
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 March 2023: | 885 |
| Of these licensees, how many are: | |
| Active licenses: | 499 |
| Inactive licenses: | 59 |
| Chiropractic assistants: | 256 |
| X-ray techs: | 71 |
For Information Contact
Marcia Walter, Executive Director
407 Belmont Ave.
Yankton, SD 57078
Telephone: 605-668-9017
FAX: 605-668-9017
Email Address: sdbce@iw.net
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