Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0260 - Chiropractic Examiners
Chapter 0260-02 - General Rules Governing Chiropractic Examiners
Section 0260-02-.21 - CHIROPRACTIC PRECEPTOR PROGRAM
Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 0260-02-.21
Current through April 3, 2024
(1) Applications for Preceptor Program
An application will be considered by the board or its designee, based upon;
(a) If the preceptor named
in the application is in good standing with the board.
(b) If the application for the chiropractic
preceptor program includes an intern who is serving his/her internship with a
chiropractic college accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE),
registered with the Commission on Accreditation of the U.S. Department of
Education.
(2) Conditions for Practicing Under an Preceptor Program
(a) An intern must have approval from the
chiropractor preceptor of the findings/diagnosis and case management plan of
all patients assigned for examination and care before commencing treatment.
With the approval, an intern will be allowed to perform all diagnostic tests
and therapeutic interventions as provided in T.C.A. §
63-4-101.
(b) The preceptor program will be
discontinued upon graduation of the intern.
(c) In the event of a vacation or a prolonged
illness the chiropractor preceptor must make arrangements for continued
supervision by a licensed chiropractic physician. These arrangements must
include obtaining a letter from the new chiropractor preceptor addressed to the
previous preceptor stating that he/she will take the responsibility for the
supervision as set out in subparagraph (2)(a) above. The previous preceptor
must also forward a copy of the letter to the Board Administrative
Office.
(d) Collection of fees for
services and filing claims to third-party-payers must be in the name of the
chiropractor preceptor (attending physician).
(3) Supervision - An intern must be supervised by a chiropractic physician licensed in Tennessee. The preceptor shall be on the facility premises while the intern is conducting patient care.
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-4-106, 63-4-107, 63-4-108, 63-4-120, and 63-4-121.
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