Chiropractic
The practice of chiropractic means one or a combination of the following, without the use of drugs or surgery: (description continued below table of contents)
The diagnosis and analysis of the living human body for the purpose of detecting ailments, disorders, and disease by the use of diagnostic x-ray, physical and clinical examination, and routine procedures including urine analysis; or
The science and art of treating human ailments, disorders, and disease by locating and removing any interference with the transmission and expression of nerve energy in the human body by chiropractic adjustment, chiropractic physiotherapy, and the use of exercise, nutrition, dietary evidence, and colonic irrigation. The use of x-rays beyond the axial skeleton shall be solely for diagnostic purposes and shall not expand the practice of chiropractic to include the treatment of human ailments, disorders, and disease not permitted when the use of x-rays was limited to the axial skeleton.
Chiropractic Practitioner
Chiropractic practitioners shall observe and be subject to all state and municipal laws and regulations relative to the control of contagious and infectious diseases, and all matters pertaining to public health. They shall report to the proper health officers the same as other practitioners. Chiropractic practitioners may sign death certificates. When performing acupuncture, a chiropractor licensed under the Uniform Credentialing Act shall provide the same standard of care to patients as that provided by a person licensed under the Uniform Credentialing Act to practice medicine and surgery, osteopathy, or osteopathic medicine and surgery when such person performs acupuncture.
Requirements for Licensure
To receive a credential to practice chiropractic, an individual must meet the following qualifications:
Age and Good Character: Be at least 19 years old and of good character
Citizenship/Lawful Presence Information: Be a citizen of the United States, an alien lawfully admitted into the United States who is eligible for a credential under the Uniform Credentialing Act, or a nonimmigrant lawfully present in the United States who is eligible for a credential under the Uniform Credentialing Act.
Education: Have graduated from a Board approved accredited college of chiropractic as defined by 172 NAC 29-002 and accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education - United States (CCE-US).
Examination and Other Proof of Competency: Pass an examination as set out below:
A. Passed Licensure Examination no more than three years prior to application:
An applicant who applies for licensure no more than three years after passing the examination MUST have
met the requirements for licensure by passing parts I, II, III, IV, and physiotherapy of the examination
given by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) with a scaled score of at least 375 in each
part.
B. Passed Licensure Examination more than three years prior to application and is not currently practicing:
An applicant who applies more than three years after passing the examination and is not practicing in
another jurisdiction at the time of application MUST have met the requirements for licensure by passing
Parts I, II, III, IV and physiotherapy of the examination given by the National Board of Chiropractic
Examiners (NBCE) with a scaled score of at least 375 in each part and MUST successfully pass the Special
Purposes Examination for Chiropractic (SPEC) with a scaled score of at least 375 within 3 years of
applying for licensure.
C. Licensed in Another Jurisdiction and is not currently practicing:
An applicant who is applying for licensure based on a license in another jurisdiction and is not practicing
at the time of application for licensure MUST have met the requirements for licensure by passing Parts I,
II, III, IV, and physiotherapy of the examination given by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
(NBCE) with a scaled score of at least 375 in each part and MUST have completed 36 hours of continuing
education pursuant to 172 NAC 29-006.02 within the 24 months prior to making application, OR
i. Passed Parts I, II and physiotherapy of the examination given by the National Board of Chiropractic
Examiners with a scaled score of at least 375 in each part; and
ii. Passed the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners' Special Purposes Examination
for Chiropractic (SPEC) with a scaled score of at least 375 within the two years
immediately preceding the application; and
iii. Completed 36 hours of continuing education pursuant to 172 NAC 29-006.02 within
24 months prior to making application. (Attachment A3)
D. Licensed in Another Jurisdiction and is currently practicing
An applicant who is applying for licensure based on a license in another jurisdiction and is practicing at
the time of application for licensure MUST have met the requirements for licensure by passing Parts I,
II, III, IV, and physiotherapy of the examination given by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
(NBCE) with a scaled score of at least 375 in each part; OR
The applicant must submit the following documentation with the application:
A. Evidence of age, such as:
- Driver's license
- Birth certificate
- Marriage license that provides date of birth
- Transcript that provides date of birth
- U.S. State identification card
- Military identification; or
- Other similar documentation
B. Evidence of good character, including:
- Other credential information: If the applicant holds a credential to provide health services, health-related
services, or environmental services in Nebraska or in another jurisdiction, the applicant must submit the name
of the state, credential number, type of credential, date issued, and expiration date of each credential where
the applicant has been or is currently credentialed. The applicant must have the licensing agency submit to the
Department a certification of his/her credential.
- Disciplinary action: A list of any disciplinary actions taken against the applicant's credential and a copy of the
disciplinary action(s), including charges and disposition.
- Denial: If the applicant was denied a credential or denied the right to take an examination, an explanation of
the basis for the denial.
- Conviction information: If the applicant has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, the applicant must
submit to the Department:
A list of any misdemeanor or felony convictions
A copy of the court record, which includes charges and disposition
Explanation from the applicant of the events leading to the conviction (what, when, where, why) and a summary of actions the applicant has taken to address the behaviors/actions related to the convictions
All addiction/mental health evaluations and proof of treatment, if the conviction involved a drug and/or alcohol related offense and if treatment was obtained and/or required
A letter from the probation officer addressing probationary conditions and current status, if the applicant is currently on probation; and
Any other information as requested by the Board/Department
C. For purposes of complying with Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-129, evidence that the applicant is:
- A citizen of the United States
- An alien lawfully admitted into the United States who is eligible for a credential under the Uniform Credentialing
Act; or
- A nonimmigrant lawfully present in the United States who is eligible for a credential under the Uniform
Credentialing Act
D. Evidence of citizenship, lawful presence or imigration status may include a copy of:
- A U.S. Passport (unexpired or expired)
- A birth certificate issued by a state, county, municipal authority or outlying posession of the United States
bearing an official seal
- An American Indian Card (I-872)
- A Certificate of Naturalization (N-550 or N-570)
- A Certificate of Citizenship (N-560 or N-561)
- A Certification of Report of Birth (DS-1350)
- A Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America (FS-240)
- A Certification of Birth Abroad (FS-545 or DS-1350)
- A United States Citizen Identification Card (I-197 or I-179)
- A Northern Mariana Card (I-873)
- A Green Card, otherwise known as a Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551), both front and back of the card
- An unexpired foreign passport with an unexpired Temporary I-551 stamp bearing the same name as the
passport
- A document showing an Alien Registration Number ("A#"). An Employment Authorization Card/Document is
not acceptable.
- A form I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record)
E. Documentation of education: an official transcript sent directly from the accrediting body to the Department
F. Documentation of examination: The examination scores sent directly to the Department from the National Board
of Chiropractic Examiners
G. Documentation of licensure in another jurisiction, including:
i. Certification from the other jurisdiction(s) verifying licensure, including:
- Date of initial licensure
- Name of the examination on which licensure was based
- Score attained on the examination
- Date of the examination
- Name of accredited program that the applicant presents a transcript from
- Nature of disciplinary actions, if any, taken against the applicant's credential; and
ii. Dates and locations of practice prior to the date of the application
H. Document of continuing competency if licensed in another jurisdiction but not practicing: Submit certificates of
attendance verifying the 36 hours of continuing education pursuant to 172 NAC 29-006; and
2. Fee: The applicant must submit the required license fee of $144 along with the application and all
required documents.
Prorated Fee: When a credential will expire within 180 days after its initial issuance date and the initial credentialing fee is $25 or more, the Department will collect $25 or one-fourth of the initial credentialing fee, whichever is greater, for the initial credential, and the credential will be valid until the next subsequent renewal date.
Examination Requirements
The qualifying examination for chiropractic licensure is administered through the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE). Please contact the NBCE for information regarding the examination:
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
901 54th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80634
Phone: (970) 356-9100
Fax: 1-800-450-0519
e-mail Address: processing@nbce.org
www.nbce.org
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Jurisprudence Examination
The 
jurisprudence examination is not a requirement for licensure in Nebraska. The Board of Chiropractors feels that if you do not participate in this test, you may not have the knowledge of what is needed to practice Chiropractic in Nebraska.
The following open book jurisprudence examination is provided for your benefit to assist you in gaining further knowledge about the practice of chiropractic in the state of Nebraska in order to protect your license.
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Fees
Fee Schedule
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Applications
These forms may be completed online; however, they cannot be submitted via e-mail due to the fact that all applications and forms require original signatures. If you complete the form online, you must print the form and mail it to the address below.
Fees (if applicable) are payable to DHHS/Licensure Unit
Licensure Unit
PO Box 94986
Lincoln, NE 68509-4986
Chiropractic Application
Duplicates/Reissue Form
Name Change Form
Reinstatement
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Renewal Information
All chiropractic licenses expire August 1 of each even-numbered year. The Department will send all active license holders a renewal notice at least 30 days before August 1 of each even-numbered year to the license holder’s last address of record. The licensee must choose one of the following options during the renewal period:
Active Status: Submit the renewal notice, the renewal fees of $ 144, and, attestation of completing 36 hours of continuing education during the preceding 24 month period; or
Inactive Status: Submit the renewal notice with a check in the box marked inactive. No fee is required for inactive status
All renewal must be postmarked on or before August 1 to avoid expiration. If you continue to practice you will be subject to an administrative penalty of $10 per day up to a maximum of $1,000.
Inactive means that you cannot practice but may represent yourself as having an inactive license. To change from inactive to active status you must meet renewal requirements which are in effect at the time status change is requested.
Persons who placed their credentials on inactive or lapsed status during the last renewal period or during prior renewal periods will not be sent a renewal notice.
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Continuing Education
Chiropractors in Nebraska must complete thirty-six (36) hours of continuing education which include eight (8) mandatory hours, biennially as a condition for license renewal. The time period for accruing the continuing education hours is August 2, 2012 through August 1, 2014. The eight hours of mandatory continuing education for the August 1, 2014 renewal must include:
The 36 hours, including eight mandatory hours which are:
AND
Four hours related to practice issues in one or a combination of the following categories:
Continuing education pertaining to HIV/AIDS, infectious diseases and related conditions as they relate to chiropractic
Continuing education designed to enhance the practitioner's awareness of gender sensitivity and sexual harassment issues. These programs are commonly referred to as boundary training
Continuing education related to the chiropractic scope of practice in the State of Nebraska. The programs must include adopted practice guidelines and practice law specific to Nebraska only
Continuing education designed to enhance the practitioner's skill related to ordering laboratory tests and interpreting information from laboratory tests
Continuing education designed to enhance the practitioner's skill in performing physical, neurological, and orthopedic examination procedures as they relate to chiropractic practice
Continuing education related to prevention of fraud, system set-ups, coding, quality control, and standards of practice
Continuing education pertaining to the provision of rehabilitative care as it relates to chiropractic practice
Continuing education related to practice ethics as recognized by state or national associations
Continuing education related to the use of unlicensed personnel
Documentation of the 36 hours of continuing education must include:
1. Signed certificate; and
2. Course brochure or course outline; and/or
3. Other requested documentation pursuant to 172 NAC 23-006.02B.
If you presented the program, documentation must include:
1. Course outline; and
2. Course brochure;
3. Statement of instructor's qualifications to teach the course, unless the qualifications are
included in the brochure
1. Four hours related to technical skills in one or a combination of the following categories:
A. Continuing education designed to enhance the practitioner’s technical and clinical skill related to
x-ray physics, quality control, x-ray production, and interpretation of diagnostic imaging; and
B. Continuing education designed to enhance the practitioner’s skill in utilizing chiropractic adjustive
techniques.
AND
2. Four hours related to practice issues in one or a combination of the following categories:
A. Continuing education pertaining to HIV/AIDS, infectious diseases and related conditions as they relate to chiropractic
B. Continuing education designed to enhance the practitioner's awareness of gender sensitivity and sexual
harrassment issues. These programs are commonly referred to as boundary training.
C. Continuing education related to the chiropractic scope of practice in the State of Nebraska. The programs must
include adopted practice guidelines and practice law specific to Nebraska only.
D. Continuing education designed to enhance the practitioner's skill related to ordering laboratory tests and
interpreting information from laboratory tests
E. Continuing education designed to enhance the practitioner's skill in performing physical, neurological, and
orthopedic examination procedures as they relate to chiropractic practice
F. Continuing education related to prevention of fraud, system set-ups, coding, quality control, and standards of
practice
G. Continuing education pertaining to the provision of rehabilitative care as it relates to chiropractic practice
H. Continuing education related to practice ethics as recognized by state or national associations; and
I. Continuing education related to the use of unlicensed personnel
The remainder of the hours must be in other acceptable continuing education. In order for a continuing education
activity to be accepted for renewal or reinstatement of a license, the continuing education activity must relate to the practice of chiropractic. A continuing education activity will be acceptable when:
1. It constitutes a formally organized and planned program of learning which directly contributes to the professional
competency of the licensee
2. The objectives of the continuing education activity relate to the practice of chiropractic
3. It has a date, location, course title, number of contact hours, signed certificate of attendance and is open to all
licensees
4. The instructor has specialized experience or training to meet the objectives of the course
A. The presenter of any course on interpreting diagnostic imaging must be:
a. A Diplomat of the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology or its equivalent; or
b. Have five year's experience in teaching diagnostic imaging
5. It is no more than eight hours in length per day
Licensees may complete a maximum of 6 hours of continuing education by self-study each 24 month renewal period. The self-study program must have a testing mechanism scored by the provider of the self-study activity. The mandatory continuing education hours may not be obtained by completing formal self-study activities.
Each licensee must be responsible for maintaining in his/her personal file documentation of attendance received from continuing education programs. A licensee selected for audit is required to produce satisfactory documentation of his/her attendance at the continuing education programs attested to on his/her renewal application. Documentation of attendance must include the following:
1. Signed certificate of completion; and
2. Program outline and/or program objective
3. Copy of transcripts from educational institutions
The remainder of the hours must be in other acceptable continuing education. In order for a continuing education activity to be accepted for renewal or reinstatement of a license, the continuing education activity must relate to the practice of chiropractic. A continuing education activity will be acceptable when:
It constitutes a formally organized and planned program of learning which directly contributes to the professional competency of the licensee;
The objectives of the continuing education activity relate to the practice of chiropractic;
It has a date, location, course title, number of contact hours, signed certificate of attendance and is open to all licensees;
The instructor has specialized experience or training to meet the objectives of the course;
The presenter of any course on interpreting diagnostic imaging must be;
A Diplomat of the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology or its equivalent; or
Have five year’s experience in teaching diagnostic imaging.
It is no more than eight hours in length. Licensees may complete a maximum of 6 hours of continuing education by self-study each 24 month renewal period. The self-study program must have a testing mechanism scored by the provider of the self-study activity. The mandatory continuing education hours pursuant to 172 NAC 29-008.01, item 2 may not be obtained by completing formal self-study activities,
The Board does not pre-approve continuing education programs but will accept as continuing education for renewal of a license or reinstatement of a license the following continuing education activities.
Programs at State and National Association meetings e.g., a meeting of the Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association or other state chiropractic associations and/or the American Chiropractic Association or the International Chiropractic Association (ICA) or similar organizations. A licensee’s documentation must include a certificate of attendance and a program outline and/or objectives;
One hour credit of hour of attendance, and only the portion of the meeting which meets the definition of continuing education, can be approved for credit.
Workshops, seminars, and/or conferences where the content of the continuing education activity relates to the practice of chiropractic. A licensee’s documentation must include a certificate of attendance, and a program outline and/or objectives.
Formal education courses given at accredited institutions of higher education which relate directly to the practice of chiropractic. No more than 15 hours of continuing education credit will be awarded by the Board for each semester hour earned.
Programs approved by Providers of Approved Continuing Education (PACE) sponsored by the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards (FCLB);
Formal self study where the self study activity content relates to the practice of chiropractic, e.g. videotapes, Internet courses, CDs and correspondence courses. Licensees may complete a maximum of 6 hours of continuing education by self-study each 24 month renewal period. The self-study program must have a testing mechanism scored by the provider of the self-study activity. The mandatory continuing education hours pursuant to 172 NAC29-008.01, item 2 may not be obtained by completing formal self- study activities.
Subject matter acceptable for continuing education credit hours includes, but is not limited to i.e. acupuncture, philosophy, nutrition.
Documentation and Audit:
Audit of Continuing Competency Requirements: The Board may biennially select, in a random manner, a sample of the license renewal applications for audit of continuing competency requirements. A minimum of 5% and a maximum of 20% of licensees will be randomly selected for audit. Each licensee must be responsible for maintaining in his/ her personal file documentation of attendance received from continuing education programs. Licensees selected for audit are required to produce satisfactory documentation of his/her attendance at those continuing education programs attested to on his/her renewal application.
The Department will notify each selected credential holder by mail. Failure to notify the Department of a current mailing address will not absolve the credential holder from the requirement for audit.
Within 30 days, each selected credential holder must respond by submitting documentation that s/he has met the requirements for continuing competency. An extension beyond 30 days for submission of the documentation may be granted at the discretion of the Department. Documentation submitted by the credential holder will not be returned.
Acceptable documentation that the credential holder has met the continuing competency requirements includes those documents outlined in 172 NAC 29-008. Examples are:
Copies of certificates; and
Course outlines; or
Letters documenting attendance from providers; or
Copies of transcripts from educational institutions.
Reinstatement
An individual whose credential has expired, been placed on inactive status, voluntarily surrendered unrelated to discipline, been placed on lapsed status or non-disciplinary revocation may apply for reinstatement at any time. The applicant must:
Submit a completed reinstatement application;
Obtain 36 hours of continuing education according to 172 NAC 29-008; and
Pay the fee(s);
An individual whose credential was suspended or limited may apply for reinstatement at any time. An individual whose credential has been revoked may apply for reinstatement after a period of two years has elapsed from the date of revocation. An individual whose credential was voluntarily surrendered may apply for reinstatement according to the order entered by the Director. To apply for reinstatement, the individual must contact the Licensure Unit for further direction. (402-471-2299).
Name and Address Change
To request an address change, you can contact any staff member at (402) 471-2299 or e-mail Sue Kopera-Crumb at susan.kopera-crumb@nebraska.gov.
When the request is to return to a name that is already on the registry record (e.g., maiden name or previous married name), written proof of the legal basis for the name change is not required.
If you wish to change your name on your Licensing & Regulatory Affairs record, you must complete the Affidavit of Name Change form and submit it along with a copy of the legal document verifying name change to:
Licensure Unit
Chiropractic
P.O. Box 94986
Lincoln, NE 68509-4986
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Duplicates/Reissue
Duplicates: A duplicate large license or small license card may be requested at the time of initial licensure. A $10.00 fee, per document, is required.
Reissue: A large license and/or small license card may be reissued when the licensee requests: additional documents; replacement of original document(s) due to loss, mutilation or destruction; or replacement of document(s) due to a name change.
To request a reissued license, you must submit a request for reissuance, and include a fee in the amount of $10.00 per document. Submit said request to:
Licensure Unit
Chiropractic
PO Box 94986
Lincoln, NE 68509-4986
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Rules and Regulations/Statutes
Regulations Governing the Practice of Chiropractic - 172 NAC 29 Updated August 2012
Regulations Defining and Governing the use of Routine Procedures by Chiropractors - 172 NAC 30
Rules and Regulations concerning the Reporting and Control of Communicable Diseases and Poisonings - 173 NAC 1
Statutes Relating to Chiropractic
Statutes relating to the Uniform Credentialing Act
Regulations relating to Mandatory Reporting
Mandatory Reporting Forms
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Board Information
The Board of Chiropractic advises the Department of Health and Human Services Regulation and Licensure on all issues related to the regulation of chiropractic. The composition of the board is three Doctors of Chiropractors and one consumer/public member.
Membership: |
3 Doctors of Chiropractors
1 Public Member |
Length of Term: |
5 years, no more than 2 consecutive full 5-year terms. |
Professional Requirements: |
Been actively engaged in the practice of chiropractic in the State of Nebraska, under a license issued in this state, for a period of 5 years just preceding his/her appointment. |
Public Member: |
- Be a resident of this state who has attained the age of majority;
- Represent the interests and viewpoints of consumers; and
- Not be a present or former member of a credentialed profession, an employee of a member of a credentialed profession, or an immediate family or household member of any person presently regulated by such board.
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The Board of Chiropractic meets at least 1 time per year - see Board meeting Schedule for meeting dates and times. Meetings are open to the public, with the exception of investigational matters. Minutes of meeting are available here or by contacting Bill Wisell at (402) 471-2299 or by e-mail at bill.wisell@nebraska.gov.
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Contact Us
Office Address:
Mailing Address |
Physical Address |
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health
Licensure Unit
PO Box 94986
Lincoln, NE 68509-4986 |
Nebraska State OfficeBuilding
301 Centennial Mall South
14th and M Streets
3rd Floor
Lincoln, Nebraska |
Phone: (402) 471-2115
Fax: (402) 471-3577
Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (central time)
Monday through Friday
Chiropractic Licensing & Continuing Education Questions:
Sue Kopera-Crumb
Health Licensing Specialist
Phone: (402) 471-2299
e-mail: susan.kopera-crumb@nebraska.gov
Chiropractic Scope of Practice & Board Related Questions:
Bill Wisell
Health Licensing Coordinator
Phone: (402) 471-2299
e-mail: Bill.wisell@nebraska.gov
Chiropractic Scope of Practice Questions
Rene Tiedt, Office Administrator
Phone: (402) 471-2299
e-mail: rene.tiedt@nebraska.gov
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Other Related Contacts
Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association
Lou Andersen, CEO
13215 Birch Street, Suite 200
Omaha, NE 68164
Phone: (402) 934-4744
e-mail: lwortman@ncpa.net
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
901 54th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80634
Phone: (970) 356-9100
Fax: (970) 356-6134
www.nbce.org
Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards
5401 W. 10th Street, Suite 101
Greeley, Co 80634-4400
Phone: (303) 356-3500
Fax: (970) 356-3599
e-mail: fclb@fclb.org
www.fclb.org
American Chiropractic Association
1701 Clarendon Blvd
Arlington, VA 22209
Phone: (703) 276-8800 or (800) 986-4636
Fax: (703) 243-2593
www.acatoday.org
Chiropractic Educational Organization
104 West 7th St
Lexington NE 68850
308-324-5948
ceochiro@atcjet.net
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Brochures
Chemical Dependency in Health Care Professionals
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Certification/Verification
Certification and Verification information can be obtained by checking the website.
OR
To request either a certification or verification or your license to be sent to another Licensing & Regulatory Affairs/state licensing agency, send your request in writing along with the proper fee to the our office. Checks should be made payable to DHHS/Licensure UnitCertification:
Fee - $25.00
Certification includes:
Name
Profession
License number
Issuance date
Expiration date
School and date of graduation
Whether the license was granted by examination or reciprocity
Examination information, if available
Whether disciplinary action has been taken against the license. If so, the type(s) and date(s) of the action will be included.
Administrator signature
SEAL of the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services
Verification:
1. Fee - $5.00
2. Verification includes written conformation as to whether a license or registration was valid at the time the request was made:
a. Name
b. Profession
c. License Number
d. Expiration Date
e. Department Staff Signature
A verification does not include the SEAL of the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services nor information relating to discipline, school, or examination.
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Licensee Assistance Program
The Licensee Assistance Program (LAP) is an assessment, education, referral, case management, and monitoring service designed to help licensees, certificate holders, and registrants of the State of Nebraska work through substance abuse/addiction problems.
The LAP services are free. However, in some cases treatment from a community resource agency may be needed. If further assistance is needed, the LAP Coordinator will help refer the Licensee to the most appropriate agency. When a treatment referral is made, those expenses become the responsibility of the Licensee.
This program was authorized by Neb. Rev. Stat. §38-175 and is funded by license fees.
LAP telephone number: (800) 851-2336 or (402) 354-8055. You may also visit their website at www.lapne.org
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Complaints
How do I file a complaint? To file a complaint, see the Investigations Division web site: http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/reg_invest-p.aspx
What activities must be reported by a licensee, certificate holder, or registrant? Every credentialed person who has first-hand knowledge of unlicensed, illegal or unethical activities is required to report (includes self-reporting) within 30 days of the occurrence. Failure to report may result in discipline. To view additional information relating to mandatory reporting, click on the options below:
Mandatory Reporting Forms
Mandatory Reporting Summary (chart showing who is to report and what is to be reported)
Mandatory Reporting Regulations
Mandatory Reporting shall not apply:
to the spouse of the person,
to a practitioner who is providing treatment to such person in a practitioner-patient relationship concerning information obtained or discovered in the course of treatment unless the treating practitioner determines that the condition of the person may be of a nature which constitutes a danger to the public health and safety by the person's continued practice, or
when a credentialed person who is chemically impaired enters the Licensee Assistance Program authorized by Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-175 except as provided in such section.
How is a complaint reviewed, and what is the disciplinary process? The following provides information relating to the complaint, investigative, and disciplinary process.
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