OAR 811-010-0112: Recognized Chiropractic Specialty Program

(1) The Board adopts by reference the recognized standards of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards’ Recognized Chiropractic Specialty Program (FCLB-RCSP) as part of its review criteria of board approved specialty programs. (2) The Board retains sole authority to approve or deny any specialty program based on its relevance to professional development, alignment with recognized standards of chiropractic care, and the Board’s responsibility to protect the public. (3) A chiropractic physician may not advertise, represent, or otherwise hold themselves out to the public as a specialist in any area of chiropractic practice unless the physician is registered with the Board as having completed a Board-approved specialty program. (4) The Board shall review and may approve post-doctorate specialty programs that meet standards and criteria established by the Board by rule. (5) OBCE recognizes the requirements adopted from time to time of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards' Recognized Chiropractic Specialty Program (FCLB RCSP) as requirements of the Board. The Board, however, reserves the approval authority for all programs based on furtherance of professional development and related areas, and in the interest of the public protection objectives of the Act. The Board shall maintain a registry listing all chiropractic physicians who are approved by the Board.