Because they have yet to pass national legislation protecting the chiropractic profession, Japanese DCs are in a similar situation that U.S. DCs faced. We were fortunate enough to be able to pass chiropractic licensure state by state. The DCs in Japan must accomplish this nationally, which has proved to be an extremely difficult task. And in spite of their efforts, Japanese DCs are currently faced with two chiropractic professions.
Nat'l Board Offers Online Sample Tests
The National Board of Chiropractic Examiners has developed sample tests to assist chiropractic candidates to prepare for the national boards. Sample tests are available on line (www.nbce.org) for Part I, Part II, Part III, and Physiotherapy.
The sample tests, according to the NBCE, are "representative of the style and quality of actual NBCE examination questions."
The Part I, Part II, and Physiotherapy tests contain 50 questions and cost $15 each. The NBCE suggests that candidates replicate testing conditions by allowing 40 minutes for each of these tests. Part III has 75 questions, costs $20, and should be timed for 90 minutes.
The NBCE specifies: "Once you start a sample test, you must provide an answer to each question before proceeding. When you complete a sample test, you will receive a list of the questions that you answered incorrectly along with the correct answer."
For further information, contact Joanne Monath, director of professional relations and communications at the NBCE: (970) 356-9100 ext. 119.