Chapter 100-15 CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANTS
Chiropractors duly licensed in this state may utilize persons
to assist them in those practices and procedures authorized by Title 43,
Chapter 9 of the O.C.G.A. subject to the following limitations:
| (a) |
Only licensed doctors of chiropractic
shall be authorized to perform adjustments of the articulations of the human
body. |
| (b) |
A person assisting a
licensed doctor of chiropractic shall do so only under the direct order and
directs supervision of a licensed doctor of chiropractic.
| 1. |
For purposes of this Rule,"direct order"
shall mean a written or verbal instruction or direction to perform practices or
procedures authorized by Title 43, Chapter 9 of the O.C.G.A. |
| 2. |
For purposes of this Rule,"direct
supervision" shall mean that a licensed doctor of chiropracticis physically
present in the facility or office and is responsible for all practices and
procedures performed under his or her direct order. |
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| (c) |
A chiropractic assistant may administer
modalities, in accordance with O.C.G.A § 43-9-16(b),
to patients only in those instances in which the assistant is acting under the
direct order and direct supervision of a licensed chiropractor certified by the
Board to utilize these modalities. |
