Texas Administrative Code
Title 22 - EXAMINING BOARDS
Part 3 - TEXAS BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS
Chapter 78 - SCOPE OF PRACTICE AND DELEGATION
Section 78.4 - Delegation to Chiropractic Students

Universal Citation: 22 TX Admin Code ยง 78.4

Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024

(a) A licensee may delegate responsibility to a chiropractic student under this section if:

(1) the licensee has held an active chiropractic license in good standing in Texas or another jurisdiction for five years; and

(2) the licensee has been licensed by the Board for at least one year.

(b) A licensee may delegate to a student currently enrolled in an accredited chiropractic college the performance of adjustments or manipulations if the student has qualified for admission to the college's outpatient clinic.

(c) A licensee shall be physically on-site, but need not be present, when a student performs an adjustment or manipulation.

(d) A chiropractic student performing adjustments or manipulations under this section may not represent to the public that the student is a licensed chiropractor.

(e) A licensee may not delegate responsibility to render a diagnosis or prescribe a treatment plan to a chiropractic student under this section.

(f) A licensee or chiropractic student who violates this section is subject to disciplinary action.

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