Rule-Making Notices (Hearing Notices)

SECTION 9 adds the title “Chiropractors" to s. Chir 5.01 (1) (b).

SECTION 10 creates s. Chir 5.02 (1) (bm), requiring that the subject matter of continuing education programs for chiropractic radiological technicians and chiropractic technicians relate to improving the clinical skills of such practitioners, as applicable.

SECTION 11 amends s. Chir 5.02 (1) (c) to include chiropractic radiological technicians and chiropractic technicians within its scope.

SECTION 12 amends s. Chir 5.02 (1) (e) to require that sponsors of continuing education programs for chiropractic radiological technicians and chiropractic technicians ensure their programs' compliance with the requirements of s. Chir 5.02 (1) (bm).

SECTION 13 creates s. Chir 5.02 (2) (am), providing that continuing education programs for chiropractic radiological technicians and chiropractic technicians may include subjects other than the clinical skills of such practitioners, but that only those parts of a program related to improving clinical skills, as applicable, will be eligible for credit.

SECTION 14 creates s. Chir 5.02 (4) (a) 5m., requiring applicants for approval of continuing education programs for chiropractic radiological technicians and chiropractic technicians to include evidence of a program sponsor's verification to the board's satisfaction that the program's subject matter relates to improving the clinical skills of such practitioners. This section also requires such applicants to attach detailed course outlines or syllabi to an application for program approval.

SECTION 15 amends s. Chir 5.03 (2) to include continuing education programs for chiropractic radiological technicians and chiropractic technicians within its scope.

Comparison with existing or proposed federal regulations

There is no existing or proposed federal regulation addressing the subject matter of this proposed rule-making.

Comparison with similar rules in adjacent states

Illinois:

Illinois does not regulate chiropractic radiological technicians or chiropractic technicians.

Iowa:

Iowa does not regulate chiropractic radiological technicians or chiropractic technicians.

Michigan:

Michigan does not regulate chiropractic radiological technicians or chiropractic technicians.

Minnesota:

Minnesota does not regulate chiropractic radiological technicians or chiropractic technicians.

Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies

The Chiropractic Examining Board used the current continuing education rules governing Chiropractors as the basis for the continuing education rules to govern Chiropractic Radiological Technicians and Chiropractic Technicians.

The comparison information with the rules in adjacent states was obtained directly from contact with those states and/or a review of their laws. Because Wisconsin is the only jurisdiction regulating Chiropractic Radiological Technicians and Chiropractic Technicians, the comparison to adjacent states provides no insight.

Analysis and supporting documents used to determine effect on small business or in preparation of an economic impact report

Section 227.137, Stats., requires an “agency" to prepare an economic impact report before submitting the proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council. The Department of Regulation and Licensing is not included as an “agency" in this section.

Effect on Small Business

These proposed rules have been reviewed by the department's Small Business Review Advisory Committee to determine whether the rules will have any significant economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1), Stats.

Small business regulatory coordinator

The Department's Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by email at [e-mail], or by calling [phone].

Fiscal Estimate

The department estimates that this rule will require staff time in the Office of Exams, Division of Board Services and Division of Professional Credentialing. The total one-time salary and fringe costs are estimated at $10,960. The total on-going salary and fringe costs are estimated at $9,260.

Private sector fiscal analysis

The department finds that these proposed rules will have no significant fiscal effect on the private sector.

Agency Contact Person

Kristine Anderson, Paralegal, Department of Regulation and Licensing, Division of Board Services, 1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 151, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708; telephone [phone]; email at [e-mail].