“Chiropractic Passport” Maggie Colucci, D.C., FCLB Vice President Kirk Shilts, D.C., FCLB Treasurer May 4, 2017
“Chiropractic Passport” is an informational registry provided by the FCLB
Who could this registry benefit? FCLB Members that provide temporary licensure Organizations that host chiropractic providers who provide care to their participants (e.g. sporting events, exhibitions) Aid organizations that send chiropractic providers to provide short-term care (e.g. humanitarian missions, disaster relief) Chiropractic specialty councils & certificate programs Individual chiropractors in unlicensed jurisdictions The public at large
What information do we check? Chiropractor holds a license in good standing from an FCLB jurisdiction Specialist status issued by the jurisdiction (e.g. animal chiropractic, chiropractor acupuncturist, physiotherapy endorsement) Disciplinary history (CIN-BAD) Criminal background (national or international) Membership in a specialty council (Diplomat or Certified)
Online Passport Application www.fclb.org/Passport
Chiropractic Model Practice Act (pg. 13 & 25) Temporary Licensure Only 14 FCLB jurisdictions have temporary licensure for chiropractic For those that don’t, here’s the language… Chiropractic Model Practice Act (pg. 13 & 25) Most jurisdictions use an abbreviated process in reviewing temporary licensure applications vs. full licensure FCLB “Passport” can save your jurisdiction time & money with temporary licensure applications
sample Passport ID (front)
sample Passport ID (back)
Practical Benefits Enhances public protection through professional accountability Facilitates license mobility & portability Simple, one-stop credentialing Inexpensive: $150 initial application*, $75 renewal Offers ‘something’ within unlicensed jurisdictions Identifies doctors with post-graduate specialty training Information searchable via FCLB website
more information: www.FCLB.org/passport questions …. more information: www.FCLB.org/passport