R156-73-502. Chiropractic Assistant

In accordance with Subsection 58-73-102(3), a chiropractic assistant may perform activities related to the practice of chiropractic in accordance with the following:

(1) The supervising chiropractic physician shall:

(a) be currently licensed in Utah;

(b) be responsible for the chiropractic activities and services performed by the assistant; and

(c) always be available to provide advice, instruction and consultation.

(2) The supervising chiropractic physician shall never delegate the following to a chiropractic assistant:

(a) adjustment of the articulation of the spinal column;

(b) diagnosis of the articulation of the spinal column;

(c) manipulation of the articulation of the spinal column;

(d) therapeutic positioning of the articulation of the spinal column; and

(e) administration of injections per Subsection R156-73-501(14).