1. “Chiropractic Passport”
Maggie Colucci, D.C., FCLB Vice President
Kirk Shilts, D.C., FCLB Treasurer
May 4, 2017

2. “Chiropractic Passport” is an informational registry provided by the FCLB

3. 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

4. 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)

5. Online Passport Application

6. 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

7. sample Passport ID (front)

8. sample Passport ID (back)

9. 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

10. more information: www.FCLB.org/passport
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