Section 12 AAC 16.052 - Chiropractic clinical assistant scope of practice(a) A chiropractic clinical assistant may, under the general supervision of a licensed chiropractic physician, perform the following procedures: (1) diagnostic imaging studies;(2) examination procedures;(3) ancillary methodologies as defined in AS 08.20.900(b) A chiropractic clinical assistant may not provide chiropractic diagnosis, chiropractic adjustment as in AS 08.20.900 or formulation or alteration of treatment plans.(c) A chiropractic clinical assistant must maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification from a nationally recognized provider.(d) In order to meet the initial certification requirements of AS 08.20.168 and practice as a chiropractic clinical assistant in this state, a currently employed chiropractic clinical assistant with 2,000 hours or more of experience must complete the requirements as set out by the Certified Chiropractic Clinical Assistant Program (CCCA) administered by the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards (FCLB), the Chiropractic Therapy Assistant (CTA) Program administered by the Tennessee Chiropractic Association, or an equivalent nationally recognized program as determined by the board in accordance with AS 08.20.055(4), not later than 8/23/2020.{fill in date, six months from the regulations effective date}(e) In order to meet the initial certification requirements of AS 08.20.168 and practice as a chiropractic clinical assistant in this state, a currently employed chiropractic clinical assistant with less than 2,000 hours of experience must complete the requirements as set out by the Certified Chiropractic Clinical Assistant Program (CCCA) administered by the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards (FCLB), the Chiropractic Therapy Assistant (CTA) Program administered by the Tennessee Chiropractic Association or an equivalent nationally recognized program as determined by the board in accordance with AS 08.20.055(4) is not later than 2/23/2021 {fill in date, one year from the regulations effective date}(f) In order to meet the certification requirements of AS 08.20.168 and practice as a chiropractic clinical assistant in this state, a newly hired chiropractic clinical assistant must complete the requirements asset out by the Certified Chiropractic Clinical Assistant Program (CCCA) administered by the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards (FCLB), the Chiropractic Therapy Assistant (CTA) Program administered by the Tennessee Chiropractic Association or an equivalent nationally recognized program as determined by the board in accordance with AS 08.20.055(4) not later than 12 months after hire date.(g) A person enrolled in an educational program recognized by the board that leads to certification as a chiropractic clinical assistant is allowed to provide clinical services under the general supervision of a chiropractic physician to gain the necessary practical clinical experience.(h) A person may not use the title "Certified Chiropractic Clinical Assistant" or another designation indicating status, including abbreviations, or hold oneself out directly or indirectly as a certified chiropractic clinical assistant, unless that person has met the requirements under (d), (e), or (f) of this section.(i) After completing the initial certification requirements under (d), (e), or (f) of this section, a chiropractic clinical assistant must maintain current certification in accordance with the requirements of the Certified Chiropractic Clinical Assistant Program (CCCA) administered by the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards (FCLB), the chiropractic Therapy Assistant (CTA) Program administered by the Tennessee Chiropractic Association or an equivalent nationally recognized program as determined by the board in accordance with AS 08.20.055(4)Eff. 2/23/2020, Register 233, April 2020Authority:AS 08.20.055
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