Iowa: Iowa does not have a license classification for chiropractic radiological technicians or chiropractic technicians.
Michigan: Michigan does not have a license classification for chiropractic radiological technicians or chiropractic technicians.
Minnesota: Minnesota issues a registration for chiropractic radiologic technologist after the applicant has passed the radiography examination of the American Chiropractic Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ACRRT) [Minn. R. 4732.0585].
Minnesota does not have a license classification for chiropractic technicians.
Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies:
The proposed rules were developed by reviewing the provisions of ch. Chir 10 related to the required course of study for certification as a chiropractic technician, the required course of study for certification as a chiropractic radiological technician, and the requirements for delegation of adjunctive and x-ray services to these technicians, and obtaining input and feedback from the Chiropractic Examining Board and instructors of courses of study for chiropractic technicians and chiropractic radiological technicians. Analysis and supporting documents used to determine effect on small business or in preparation of economic impact report:
The proposed rules were posted for a period of 14 days to solicit public comment on economic impact, including how the proposed rules may affect businesses, local government units, and individuals. No comments were received.
Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis:
The Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis is attached.
Effect on small business:
These proposed rules do not have an economic impact on small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1), Stats. The Department’s Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by email at Daniel.Hereth@wisconsin.gov, or by calling (608) 267-2435. Agency contact person:
Nilajah Hardin, Administrative Rules Coordinator, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, 4822 Madison Yards Way, P.O. Box 8366, Madison, Wisconsin 53708; telephone (608) 267-7139; email at DSPSAdminRules@wisconsin.gov.
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TEXT OF RULE
Section 1. Chir 10.02 (3) (g) 6. is amended to read:
Chir 10.02 (3) (g) 6. Instruction in the performance of mechanical therapy and decompression shall comprise 4 3 hours and may not include instruction in manual traction or manipulation.
Section 2. Effective date. The rules adopted in this order shall take effect on the first day of the month following publication in the Wisconsin Administrative Register, pursuant to s. 227.22 (2) (intro.), Stats. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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