Practical Examination

Overview

 

NBCE Part IV Examination

The NBCE practical examination is administered twice each year, in May and November at chiropractic college test sites throughout the United States.

The NBCE Part IV Examination tests individuals in three major areas:

Results of the Part IV Examination may be used by state licensing authorities in lieu of other practical examinations for licensure. The NBCE Part IV Examination is administered in May and November of each year.

To request a transcript of your examination scores, click here (PDF file).

The following states currently accept or require the NBCE Part IV Examination at the NBCE recommended passing score:

 

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Dist of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky

Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina *
North Dakota

Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia *
Wisconsin
Wyoming

* Accepts/requires score other than NBCE recommend passing score.

Last updated July 1, 2009

 

At this time, additional states are either considering or are in the process of finalizing necessary state procedures to accept or require the NBCE Part IV examination in their licensure requirements. Candidates should contact the licensing board of the state(s) in which they plan to practice for the most current status and regulations concerning Part IV.