Rule-making notices
Notice of Hearing
Chiropractic Examining Board
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to authority vested in the Chiropractic Examining Board in ss.
115.08 (5) (b),
227.11 (2),
446.02, and s.
446.04, Stats., and interpreting ch.
446, Stats. the Chiropractic Examining Board will hold a public hearing at the time and place indicated below to consider the minor changes to conform the rules to current practices and to correct oversights and problematic language in the current rules, especially related to the board's adoption of Part IV of the national exam in lieu of a state-administered exam to demonstrate clinical competence.
Hearing Date, Time and Location
Date: October 16, 2003
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: 1400 East Washington Avenue
Room 179A
Madison, Wisconsin
Appearances at the Hearing
Interested persons are invited to present information at the hearing. Persons appearing may make an oral presentation but are urged to submit facts, opinions and argument in writing as well. Facts, opinions and argument may also be submitted in writing without a personal appearance by mail addressed to the Department of Regulation and Licensing, Office of Administrative Rules, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708. Written comments must be received by November 30, 2003, to be included in the record of rule-making proceedings.
Analysis prepared by the Department of Regulation and Licensing
Statutes interpreted: Chapter
446, Stats.
This proposed rule-making order makes numerous minor changes to the existing rules regulating the practice of chiropractic, mainly to conform the rules to current practices but also to correct oversights and problematic language in the current rules,
SECTION 1 moves text from two other locations in the rules, Chir 2.02 (7) and Chir 3.03 (2) (k) to a more logical location.
SECTION 2 changes the advance time required for consideration of applications based on the change to accept Part IV of the national examination and changes the address for requesting applications.
SECTION 3 updates the name of the U.S. Office of Education, allows for future changes in the name, and creates a mechanism for the board to be able to consider applicants with foreign degrees.
SECTION 4 removes a never-used option for direct board approval of a college or university and transfers that responsibility to the U.S. Office of Education or its successor, and creates a mechanism for the board to be able to consider applicants with foreign degrees.
SECTION 5 updates the name of the U.S. Office of Education, allows for future changes in the name, and creates a mechanism for the board to be able to consider applicants with foreign degrees.
SECTION 6 deletes language that is moved to a more logical location by SECTION 1.
SECTION 7 removes language that has been rendered obsolete by the acceptance of Part IV of the national examination.
SECTION 8 removes language that has been rendered obsolete by the acceptance of Part IV of the national examination.
SECTION 9 removes two sections that have been rendered obsolete by the acceptance of Part IV of the national examination.
SECTION 10 removes language that has been rendered obsolete by the acceptance of Part IV of the national examination.
SECTION 11 removes three sections that have been rendered obsolete by the acceptance of Part IV of the national examination.
SECTION 12 removes language that has been rendered obsolete by the acceptance of Part IV of the national examination.
SECTION 13 removes language that has been rendered obsolete by the acceptance of Part IV of the national examination.
SECTION 14 removes language that has been rendered obsolete by the acceptance of Part IV of the national examination.
SECTION 15 removes language related to a credentialing distinction that is not observed.
SECTION 16 removes a section related to a credentialing distinction that is not observed.
SECTION 17 removes obsolete language related to a credentialing distinction that is not observed; change "evidence" to "verification" to avoid licensees sending in CE certificates; clarifies that the certificates need to be kept and sent in only on request; allows the CPR requirement to be waived; clarifies that a person may return to practice once requirements are met; removes obsolete language related to a credentialing distinction that is not observed; and clarifies that CE must be up-to-date for reinstatement.
SECTION 18 clarifies the meaning of "jurisdiction"; create a means by which a foreign degree may be recognized; changes language to conform to language in another section,
Chir 2.02 (3); removes obsolete language related to a state practical exam; changes language to conform to language in Chir 3.03(1)(e); permits a chiropractic college to be accredited by an agency other than the CCE; acknowledges another source of practical exam scores; and deletes language which is moved to a more logical location, Chir 2.01(3).
SECTION 19 changes the address for requesting applications and makes the temporary permit less restrictive.
SECTION 20 removes obsolete language related to a credentialing distinction that is not observed.
SECTION 21 clarifies a current and common use of titles.
SECTION 22 changes a mandate to audit insurance to a discretionary decision.
SECTION 23 grants the board the discretion to waive the CPR requirement.
SECTION 24 removes a reference to an approval process that is not active.
SECTION 25 clarifies a current practice question .
SECTION 26 changes the address for requesting lists of courses of instruction.
SECTION 27 grants the board the discretion to waive or postpone the CE requirement.
SECTION 28 grants the board the discretion to approve a provider of continuing education not listed in the rule and clarifies that CE credit will not be granted for instruction in techniques or practices that the board has determined are unsafe or ineffective.
SECTION 29 adds a requirement that an instructor of continuing education be qualified.
SECTION 30 changes the address for requesting applications.
SECTION 31 adds the United States Office of Education or its successor as an accrediting organization.
SECTION 32 changes the address for requesting applications.
SECTION 33 adds specific instances to the general rule against fraud to make it easier to enforce.
SECTION 34 clarifies the source of forms.
SECTION 35 clarifies the source of forms.
SECTION 36 clarifies the source of forms.
SECTION 37 expands and clarifies the scope of disciplinary actions and malpractice claims that the board may consider in approving a preceptor.
SECTION 38 renumbers the section and allows the board to consider a replacement preceptor.
SECTION 39 changes a reference to "preliminary patient history" to a more logical place and conform the language of the definition of "adjunctive services to the statute, sec. 446.02 (7) (b).
SECTION 40 moves a description of "preliminary patient history" to a more logical spot by combining a note with the preceding line.
