N.J. Admin. Code § 13:44E-4.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:44E-4.3 - Scope of practice

(a) The scope of practice of a licensed chiropractic assistant includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Collection of general health data including:

i. Taking of an oral history or vital sign measurement;

ii. Performing manual muscle tests, general orthopedic and neurologic tests, and functionality and outcome assessment tests; and

iii. Other testing that qualifies as part of chiropractic assistance;

2. Application of thermal, sound, light, mechanical, and electrical modalities and hydrotherapy including, but not limited to, the following:

i. Ultraviolet (B and C bands) or electromagnetic rays including, but not limited to, deep heating agents, microwave diathermy, short-wave diathermy, and ultrasound;

ii. Electro-therapy devices powered by an alternating current or any interferential devices, as set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:44E-2.7A(a); and

iii. Decompression therapy devices or mechanical traction, including non-fulcrum mechanical traction without restraint;

3. Instructing and monitoring prescribed rehabilitative activities, including:

i. Recording a patient's response to treatment based on subjective and objective findings; and

ii. Reporting to the licensed chiropractor who developed the plan of care for treatment of the patient on:

A. Any response to or lack of progress with treatment; and

B. The need for program change, reassessment of treatment, or discontinuation of treatment.

(b) A licensed chiropractic assistant's work shall not include:

1. Non-clinical administrative work;

2. Chiropractic adjustment;

3. Manual therapy;

4. Nutritional instruction;

5. Counseling; and

6. Other therapeutic services or procedures requiring additional licensure.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:44E-4.3

Adopted by 50 N.J.R. 1212(b), effective 5/7/2018