1.A person may not practice as a certified chiropractic clinical assistant or claim to be a
chiropractic assistant without certification from the board. The fee for initial certification
may not exceed one hundred dollars per year and must be set by the board from time
to time. The board may grant a temporary certification to an initial applicant who is
waiting for a criminal history background check to be completed. This temporary
certification expires automatically upon the applicant receiving a regular certification or
being notified the application has been denied.
2.To be certified to practice as a certified chiropractic clinical assistant, an applicant shall
provide evidence satisfactory to the board the applicant:
a.Graduated from high school, or holds a graduate equivalency degr
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1. A person may not practice as a certified chiropractic clinical assistant or claim to be a
chiropractic assistant without certification from the board. The fee for initial certification
may not exceed one hundred dollars per year and must be set by the board from time
to time. The board may grant a temporary certification to an initial applicant who is
waiting for a criminal history background check to be completed. This temporary
certification expires automatically upon the applicant receiving a regular certification or
being notified the application has been denied.
2. To be certified to practice as a certified chiropractic clinical assistant, an applicant shall
provide evidence satisfactory to the board the applicant:
a. Graduated from high school, or holds a graduate equivalency degree.
b. Is at least eighteen years of age.
c. Successfully completed the certified chiropractic clinical assistant program and
examination by the federation of chiropractic licensing boards.
d. Successfully completed a criminal history record check as authorized by section
43-06-11.1.
e. Completed an application in a manner and form provided by the board.
f. Paid all applicable fees relative to the application process as determined by the
board.
g. Received practical experience to the extent required to demonstrate competency
to safely provide patient care pertinent to the chiropractic office at which the
certified chiropractic clinical assistant is employed.
3. A certified chiropractic clinical assistant who is certified in another jurisdiction may
apply for certification. The applicant shall provide evidence satisfactory to the board
the applicant:
a. Has current practice privilege in good standing as a certified chiropractic clinical
assistant or equivalent granted by at least one jurisdiction with requirements
similar to or greater than the requirements of this board; and
b. Presented to the board current documentation that any practice privilege granted
by another jurisdiction as a certified chiropractic clinical assistant or equivalent
has not been suspended, revoked, or otherwise restricted for any reason except
nonrenewal.
4. A minimum passing examination result is required to obtain certification. The board
may accept a chiropractic clinical assistant program examination such as the
federation of chiropractic licensing board-certified chiropractic clinical assistant
program examination or its board-approved successor or equivalent.
5. The fee for renewal of the certification may not exceed one hundred dollars per year
and must be set by the board from time to time. A certificate in this state is valid for
one year and must be renewed on or before March first of every year.
a. A certified chiropractic clinical assistant shall obtain three hours of continuing
education every year after the initial certification to renew certification. These
hours must be a program or seminar approved by providers of approved
continuing education, a seminar approved for continuing education by another
state's board of chiropractic examiners or equivalent, or a seminar otherwise
approved by the board. Proof of meeting continuing education requirements must
be submitted with the certified chiropractic clinical assistant's renewal application.
b. For an applicant who first receives initial certification between December first of
the year immediately before renewal and March first, the certification is deemed
to be automatically renewed on March first for an additional year without payment
of an additional renewal fee.
6. A certified chiropractic clinical assistant must be under the direct supervision of a North
Dakota licensed chiropractor in good standing with the board. Direct supervision
means the oversight provided by the chiropractor over the clinical services performed
by a certified chiropractic clinical assistant, and requires the chiropractor to be on the
premises at all times and readily available to instruct the certified chiropractic clinical
assistant throughout the performance of the clinical services.
7. The certified chiropractic clinical assistant may assist the chiropractor in patient care
involving physiotherapy, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, chiropractic rehabilitative
therapy, administrative processes, and other activities as needed to assist in the
practice of chiropractic. The certified chiropractic clinical assistant may perform
delegated duties commensurate with the certified chiropractic clinical assistant's
education and training, but may not evaluate, interpret, design, or modify established
treatment programs of chiropractic care or violate any statute. Certified chiropractic
clinical assistants may not participate in clinical decisionmaking, render manipulative
chiropractic care, create or change the course of a chiropractic treatment plan, or
represent themselves as independent health care providers. A certified chiropractic
clinical assistant may not perform medical imaging unless also licensed under chapter
43-62.
8. The board may deny certification of an applicant, or may revoke, suspend, or take
other appropriate disciplinary or corrective action regarding the certification of any
certified chiropractic clinical assistant who:
a. Has a mental or physical condition that renders the individual unable to safely
engage in patient care.
b. Has been declared incompetent by a court.
c. Is suffering from alcoholism or drug addiction that endangers the public by
impairing the certified chiropractic clinical assistant's ability to practice safely.
d. Procured the certification to practice by fraud or mistake.
e. Has engaged in unprofessional or dishonorable conduct.
f. Has been convicted of a crime involving sexual misconduct, infliction or physical
harm or bodily injury to another individual, corruption, or dishonesty which would
affect the certified chiropractic clinical assistant's ability to safely engage in
patient care.
g. Has aided or assisted a noncertified individual to practice as a certified
chiropractic clinical assistant.
h. Has made advertising statements that are deceiving or misleading to the public.
i. Has had disciplinary action taken in another jurisdiction.
j. Has committed any violation of regulations regarding chiropractic found in this
chapter or rules adopted by the board.
k. Has practiced as a certified chiropractic clinical assistant while the certification
was suspended or revoked.
l. Is found to have committed unprofessional conduct, which includes:
(1) Willfully harassing, abusing, or intimidating a patient either physically or
verbally.
(2) Any conduct that has endangered or is likely to endanger the health or
safety of the public.
(3) Conviction of a crime related to the qualification of a certified chiropractic
clinical assistant.
(4) Conviction of a felony or any offense involving sexual misconduct, infliction
of physical harm or bodily injury to another individual, dishonesty, or
corruption.
(5) Conviction of violating any law or regulation concerning the dispensing or
administration of narcotics, dangerous drugs, or controlled substances.
(6) Knowingly making or signing any false certificates related to the chiropractic
care administered.
(7) Participation in any act of fraud.
(8) Except as required by law, the unauthorized disclosure of any information
about a patient revealed or discovered during the course of examination or
treatment.
(9) Delegating professional responsibilities to a person that is not certified to
provide the services.
(10) Initiating or engaging in any sexual conduct, sexual activities, or sexualizing
behavior involving a current patient even if the patient attempts to sexualize
the relationship, except when the patient is the certified chiropractic clinical
assistant's spouse or significant other.
9. Disciplinary procedures will be conducted in accordance with chapter 28-32, with the
following provisions:
a. Complaints must be filed and signed in written form or may be considered by the
board on the board's own motion.
b. The board shall notify the certified chiropractic clinical assistant and the employer
regarding any complaints filed. Full and timely cooperation is required in the
investigation.
c. The board may appoint a peer review committee at the board's discretion. The
peer review committee has the same authority as a peer review committee
appointed under section 43-06-14.1.
d. If the board finds probable cause to impose disciplinary action, the board shall
prepare a complaint and serve the complaint to the certified chiropractic clinical
assistant and employer.
10. Certification is not required for individuals who solely perform administrative activities
of a nonclinical nature.