R156-71-102. Definitions

  In addition to the definitions in Title 58, Chapters 1 and 71, as used in Title 58, Chapters 1 and 71, or this rule:

  (1) "Approved clinical experience program" or "residency program" as used in Subsections 58-71-302(1)(e) and 58-71-304.2(1)(b), means a Council of Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME) approved residency program (i.e. a residency program under the auspices of a CNME-accredietd or CNME candidate Naturopathic Doctorate (ND) program that is recognized by the CNME as a residency program sponsor), that is at a minimum one year in length.

  (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 responsible for the naturopathic activities and services performed by the naturopathic physician intern and is 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 ("assistant") as used in Subsections 58-71-102(6) and 58-71-305(7), means that the licensed naturopathic physician is responsible for the activities and services performed by the assistant and will be 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 all 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(12), means basic or general health care provided at the patient's first contact with the naturopathic physician.

  (8) "Qualified continuing education," as used in this rule, means continuing education that meets the standards set forth in Subsection R156-71-304.

  (9) "Unprofessional conduct," as defined in Title 58, Chapters 1 and 71, is further defined, in accordance with Subsection 58-1-203(5), in Section R156-71-502.