FL S1474

Expands the definition of "practice of chiropractic medicine" in Florida to include monofilament intramuscular stimulation treatment (dry needling) for trigger points or myofascial pain

Requires the Board of Chiropractic Medicine to establish minimum standards for dry needling, including 40 hours of in-person continuing education for non-acupuncture-certified chiropractic physicians and 24 hours for those certified in chiropractic acupuncture, plus passage of written and practical examinations

Mandates completion of at least 10 supervised patient dry needling sessions under a licensed chiropractic physician, allopathic/osteopathic physician, or physical therapist with a DPT degree and at least 1 year of active dry needling experience

Requires patient consent and education on risks before dry needling may be performed, prohibits delegation of dry needling to unauthorized persons, and directs the board to issue a certification letter upon completion of all requirements

Allows applicants for chiropractic licensure to satisfy the bachelor's degree requirement by submitting a credentials evaluation report from a board-approved organization deeming their education equivalent to a bachelor's degree