Iowa Admin. Code r. 645-41.5 - Temporary certificate

(1) The board may issue a temporary certificate to practice chiropractic at its discretion if the issuance is in the public interest and the applicant demonstrates a need for the temporary certificate and meets the professional qualifications for licensure.

(2) Demonstrated need. An applicant must submit information explaining the demonstrated need, how the issuance would serve the public interest, the scope of practice requested, and why a temporary certificate should be granted. To meet the demonstrated need requirement, the applicant will show the need meets one of the following conditions:

a. The applicant will provide chiropractic services in connection with a special activity, event or program conducted in this state;

b. The applicant will provide chiropractic services in connection with a state emergency as proclaimed by the governor;

c. The applicant previously held an unrestricted license to practice chiropractic in this state and will provide gratuitous chiropractic services as a voluntary public service; or

d. The applicant will provide chiropractic services in connection with an urgent need.

(3) Qualifications for licensure include the following:

a. Complete an online application packet on the Iowa board of chiropractic website and pay the nonrefundable application fee.

b. If licensed in another jurisdiction, submit a license verification document that discloses if disciplinary action was taken in the jurisdiction where the applicant was most recently licensed.

c. Provide a copy of a chiropractic diploma.

(4) A temporary certificate will be issued for one year to fulfill the demonstrated need as described in subrule 41.5(2).

(5) An applicant or temporary certificate holder who has been denied a temporary certificate may appeal the denial pursuant to rule 645-4.10 (17A,147,272C). A temporary certificate holder is subject to discipline for any grounds for which licensee discipline may be imposed.

(6) A temporary certificate holder who meets all licensure conditions as specified in rule 645-41.2 (151) may obtain a permanent license in lieu of the temporary certificate. To obtain a permanent license, the applicant will submit any additional documentation required for permanent licensure that was not submitted as a part of the temporary certificate application. The applicant may receive fee credit toward the permanent licensure fee equivalent to the fee paid for the temporary certificate if the application for the permanent license and all required documentation are received by the board prior to the expiration of the temporary certificate.

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Iowa Admin. Code r. 645-41.5

Amended by IAB February 15, 2017/Volume XXXIX, Number 17, effective 3/22/2017 Adopted by IAB May 15, 2024/Volume XLVI, Number 24, effective 6/19/2024