The bill amends the Public Health Code, specifically section 16431, to update the requirements for license renewal for chiropractic practitioners. It stipulates that applicants must provide evidence of attending a minimum of five 2-day educational conferences approved by the board, focusing on subjects related to chiropractic practice. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department, in consultation with the board, will establish rules requiring applicants to complete a specified number of hours or courses in pain and symptom management as well as courses related to the provisions of section 16401(1) added by 2009 PA 221.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a provision that allows the board to recognize courses or programs offered by the Providers of Approved Continuing Education of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, or equivalent programs, as fulfilling the educational requirements for license renewal. The board will also determine the equivalent number of courses or programs that meet the conference attendance requirement. This amendment aims to enhance the educational standards for chiropractic practitioners in Michigan.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 333.16431