Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(a) A
chiropractic physician seeking to perform electrodiagnostic tests and special
examinations shall:
1. Be trained and skilled
in the knowledge of:
i. The physiology and
topographical anatomy of the peripheral and trunk musculature and of the
peripheral and central nervous systems;
ii. Pathology as contrasted with normal
presentation of peripheral nerve and muscle tissue;
iii. Clinical presentation of various
neurological disorders and of neuropathological dysfunction of central and
peripheral pathways and in the treatment protocols of tests pertinent to such
conditions;
iv. Electrodiagnosis as
pertinent to an understanding of instrumentation and laboratory parameters for
the testing and interpretation of the test in question;
v. Laboratory hygiene and aseptic technique
to prevent transmission of infectious diseases;
vi. Technical procedures necessary to ensure
proficiency in performance of the test to be utilized; and
vii. The precepts of ethical practice so as
to limit test utilization to the patient's best interests;
2.Successfully complete (and retain
certification of completion of) a Board-approved course consisting of course
work and practical, hands-on instruction, and an examination that demonstrates
that the chiropractic physician is capable of recognizing scientifically
supportable and practical indications for the test; has knowledge in the proper
administration of the test; possesses skill at proper interpretation of the
test; and has obtained training in how to integrate the test results into
management of the patients condition. The course shall be:
i. Provided on the premises of an accredited
college recognized by the New Jersey State Board of Chiropractic
Examiners;
ii. Received in a
postgraduate program sponsored by a college of chiropractic recognized by
Council of Chiropractic Education; or
iii. Provided at an accredited medical school
or licensed health care facility; and
3. Within 60 days of completion of a course
referred to in (a)2 above, submit to the Board a completed application form for
certification to perform the test or examination sought, together with the
one-time certification fee set forth in
13:44E-2.5, which the Board shall
act upon within 90 days of its receipt.
(b) A chiropractic physician performing or
offering to perform electrodiagnostic tests or special examinations shall
comply with the applicable standards of accepted practice for practitioners
engaged in like professional conduct. A chiropractic physician performing or
offering to perform electrodiagnostic testing who does not fully comply with
all requirements set forth in this section may be found to be engaging in
misrepresentation, deception, gross or repeated malpractice or negligence or
incompetence, professional misconduct, and/or any other disciplinary ground
authorized by applicable law or rules.
(c) A chiropractic physician seeking to
utilize experimental equipment or procedures for research purposes shall:
1. Secure the prior written approval of the
Board;
2. Obtain the informed
consent of the patient; and
3. Not
charge or bill the patient or third party payor for the service.
(d) A chiropractic physician
performing electrodiagnostic tests or special examinations shall familiarize
himself or herself with contemporary professional journals and with scholarly
texts to maintain current accepted standards of practice in the profession and
in the specialty.
