Section R156-71-102 - DefinitionsThe following definitions supplement the definitions in Title 58, Chapter 1, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing Act, and Title 58, Chapter 71, Naturopathic Physician Practice Act:
(1) "Approved clinical experience program" or "residency program" as used in Subsections 58-71-302(1)(d) and 58-71-304.2(1)(b), mean a residency program that is:(a) at least one year in length; and(b) approved by the Council of Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME), meaning it is under the auspices of a CNME-accredited or CNME candidate Naturopathic Doctor program that is recognized by the CNME as a residency program sponsor.(2) "Direct supervision" as used in Subsection 58-71-304.2(1)(b), means the supervising naturopathic physician, physician and surgeon, or osteopathic physician is:(a) responsible for the naturopathic activities and services performed by the naturopathic physician intern; and(b) normally present in the facility, and when not present in the facility is available by voice communication to direct and control the naturopathic activities and services performed by the naturopathic physician intern.(3) "Direct and immediate supervision" of a medical naturopathic assistant as used in Subsections 58-71-102(7) and 58-71-305(7), means that the licensed naturopathic physician is: (a) responsible for the activities and services performed by the medical naturopathic assistant; and(b) present in the facility and immediately available for advice, direction, and consultation.(4) "Distance learning" means the acquisition of knowledge and skills through information and instruction encompassing technologies and other forms of learning at a distance, including internet, audio-visual recordings, mail, or other correspondence.(5) "Naturopathic physician intern" or "intern" means an individual who qualifies for a temporary license under Section 58-71-304.2 to engage in a naturopathic physician residency program recognized by the Division, under the direct supervision of an approved naturopathic physician, physician and surgeon, or osteopathic physician.(6) "NPLEX" means the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations.(7) "Primary health care" as referenced in Subsection 58-71-102(13), means basic or general health care provided at the patient's first contact with the naturopathic physician.(8) "Qualified continuing education" means continuing education that meets the standards in Section R156-71-304.(9) "Unprofessional conduct" as defined in Subsection 58-71-102(18), is further defined in Section R156-71-502.Utah Admin. Code R156-71-102
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-13, effective 6/7/2018Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-23, effective 11/23/2021Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-21, effective 10/20/2022