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.
SECTION 41 deletes the note combined above.
SECTION 42 moves language from section
Chir 10.06 to a more logical spot.
SECTION 43 removes language related to an annual review of programs that is not performed.
SECTION 44 moves language to a more logical spot.
SECTION 45 moves language to a more logical spot.
SECTION 46 creates a note in the chapter on patient records to remind chiropractors of the responsibility to observe federal rules and regulations regarding the privacy of such records.
TEXT OF RULE
(3) An otherwise qualified applicant with a disability shall be provided with reasonable accommodations.
Chir 2.02 Applications. An applicant for the practical examination demonstrating clinical competence for license licensure as a chiropractor shall make application on a form prescribed by the board at least 30 days prior to the date of the next scheduled examination board meeting and shall also submit:
Note: Applications are available upon request to the board office, 1400 East Washington Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin 53702. from the Department of Regulation and Licensing, Chiropractic Examining Board, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708.
(3) An official certified transcript sent directly to the board from a college or university
or post-secondary technical college accredited by
an accrediting body listed as nationally recognized by the secretary of the federal department of education an agency approved by the United States Office of Education or its successor, or from a foreign school determined to be equivalent to an accredited college or post-secondary technical college by an approved accrediting agency, or a post-secondary technical college showing completion by the applicant of a minimum of 60 credits in post-secondary academic education as specified in s.
446.02 (2), Stats.
Note: Accrediting bodies nationally recognized by the secretary of the federal department of education
United States Office of Education include the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
(4) An official certified transcript sent directly to the board from a chiropractic college accredited by the commission on accreditation of the council on chiropractic education, or approved by the board. (CCE) or by an agency approved by the United States Office of Education or its successor, or from a foreign school determined to be equivalent to an accredited college of chiropractic by the CCE or another approved accrediting agency.
(6) Applications for an initial license to practice chiropractic in this state received on or after July 1, 1998, shall include all of the following:
(a) An official certified transcript sent directly to the board from a college or university accredited by an accrediting body listed as nationally recognized by the secretary of the federal department of education, or from a foreign school determined to be equivalent to an accredited college or university by an approved accrediting agency, stating that the applicant has graduated from that college or university with a bachelor's degree.
(b) An official certified transcript sent directly to the board from a college of chiropractic accredited by the council on chiropractic education (CCE) or by an agency approved by the United States Office of Education or its successor, or from a foreign school determined to be equivalent to an accredited college of chiropractic by the CCE or another approved accrediting agency, stating that the applicant has graduated from the college with the degree of doctor of chiropractic.
SECTION 6. Section Chir 2.02 (7) is repealed.
(2) PRACTICAL EXAMINATION DEMONSTRATING CLINICAL COMPETENCE. An applicant shall pass each part of a practical examination demonstrating clinical competence which includes the following parts:
SECTION 8: Section
Chir 2.04 is amended to read:
Chir 2.04 Unauthorized assistance or cheating on examinations. The board may withhold the grade, deny release of grades or deny issuance of a credential of an applicant who gives or receives unauthorized assistance during the state law or practical examination
demonstrating clinical competence, violates rules of conduct of an examination, or otherwise cheats or acts dishonestly respecting an examination. The board may consider this applicant for retesting at a future time.
SECTION 9: Sections Chir 2.05 and Chir 2.06 are repealed.
(3) PRACTICAL EXAMINATION DEMONSTRATING CLINICAL COMPETENCE. To pass the practical examination demonstrating clinical competence, an applicant shall receive a grade determined by the board to represent minimum competence to practice on each part of the examination.
SECTION 11: Sections Chir 2.08, Chir 2.09 and Chir 2.10 are repealed.
(2) PRACTICAL EXAMINATION DEMONSTRATING CLINICAL COMPETENCE. An applicant who fails the practical examination demonstrating clinical competence due to the failure of one part of the examination may retake the failed part only. An applicant who fails the practical examination demonstrating clinical competence due to the failure of 2 or more parts of the practical examination shall be required to retake the entire practical examination demonstrating clinical competence.
SECTION 13: The Note following Chir 2.11 (2) is repealed.
(3) LIMITATION ON REEXAMINATION. If an applicant does not pass all parts of the examinations under subs. (1) and (2) within 2 years of the first attempt, the applicant shall retake and pass the entire practical examination demonstrating clinical competence and state law examination in order to be licensed.
SECTION 15: The Title of Chapter
Chir 3 is amended to read:
Chapter
Chir 3 LICENSE
REGISTRATION AND RENEWAL
SECTION 16: Section Chir 3.01 is repealed.
SECTION 17: Section
Chir 3.02 is amended to read:
Chir 3.02 Biennial registration License renewal. (1) REQUIREMENTS FOR RENEWAL. To renew and obtain a new certificate of registration license a licensee shall, by December 31 of the even-numbered year following initial licensure and every 2 years thereafter, file with the department:
(a) An application for renewal on a form prescribed by the department.
(c)
Evidence Verification that the licensee has, during the biennial period immediately preceding application, completed the continuing education requirement specified in s.
446.02 (1) (b), Stats., except that the requirement may be waived if the licensee was not practicing in Wisconsin during that period.
Licensees shall retain original documents showing attendance at programs for at least 4 years from the time that credit is claimed for the continuing education program. Licensees shall deliver their original documents or copies to the board upon request.
(d) Evidence that the licensee is certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation or has been granted a waiver of the requirement by the board.
(2) REQUIREMENTS FOR LATE RENEWAL. A licensee who fails to meet the requirements in sub. (1) by the renewal date shall cease and desist from practice as a chiropractor
until all requirements for renewal are met. Within 5 years following the renewal date, a licensee may renew and obtain a new
certificate of registration
license by filing with the department the materials specified in sub. (1) and a late renewal fee specified in s.
440.08 (3) (a), Stats.
(3) REQUIREMENTS FOR REINSTATEMENT. (a) Reinstatement following failure to renew. A licensee who fails to renew within 5 years of the renewal date may be reinstated by meeting requirements in sub. (2), completing continuing education requirements for the previous biennium, and may be required to take an examination prescribed by the board.
(b) Reinstatement following disciplinary action. An applicant for reinstatement of license following disciplinary action shall meet requirements in sub. (1) and may be required to successfully complete an examination as the board prescribes.
SECTION 18: Section
Chir 3.03 is amended to read:
Chir 3.03 Licensure by endorsement. (1) QUALIFICATIONS. The board shall grant a license to a chiropractor who holds a valid license by the proper authorities of any other jurisdiction state or country provided the applicant:
(b) Has graduated from a college of chiropractic accredited by the council on chiropractic education and approved by the board (CCE) or by an agency approved by the United States Office of Education or its successor, or from a foreign school determined to be equivalent to an accredited college of chiropractic by the CCE or another approved accrediting agency.
(c) 1. Has If the applicant first applied for a license to practice chiropractic in any state or country before July 1, 1960, the applicant must have graduated from a reputable college of chiropractic. if the applicant first applied for any license to practice chiropractic in any jurisdiction before July 1, 1960.
2. Has If the applicant first applied for a license to practice chiropractic in any state or country between July 1, 1960 and June 30, 1998, the applicant must have completed at least the first 2 years of a baccalaureate degree program a minimum of 60 credits in post-secondary academic education at a college or university accredited by an accrediting body nationally recognized by the secretary of the United States department of education, the council on chiropractic education (CCE) or by an agency approved by the United States Office of Education or its successor, or from a foreign school determined to be equivalent to an accredited college of chiropractic by the CCE or another approved accrediting agency.
if the applicant first applied for any license to practice chiropractic in any jurisdiction on or after July 1, 1960.
3. Has If the applicant first applied for a license to practice chiropractic in any state or country on or after July 1, 1998, the applicant must have graduated with a baccalaureate degree from a college or university accredited by an accrediting body nationally recognized by the secretary of the United States department of education, the council on chiropractic education (CCE) or by an agency approved by the United States Office of Education or its successor, or from a foreign school determined to be equivalent to an accredited college of chiropractic by the CCE or another approved accrediting agency
if the applicant first applied for any license to practice chiropractic in any jurisdiction on or after July 1, 1998.
Note: Accrediting bodies nationally recognized by the secretary of the federal Department of Education include the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
(d) Has been engaged in clinical chiropractic case management at least 24 hours per week in one or more jurisdictions in which the applicant has a current license for at least 3 of the 5 years immediately preceding application in Wisconsin.
(e) Has successfully completed a practical examination demonstrating clinical competence which, in the board's judgment, is substantially equivalent to the practical examination demonstrating clinical competence administered accepted by the board.
