N.J. Admin. Code § 13:44E-4.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:44E-4.6 - Education requirements

(a) An applicant for licensure as a chiropractic assistant shall satisfy the following educational requirements earned from a chiropractic institution accredited pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:9-41.6:

1. 120 hours of didactic education, obtained through live and recorded webinars and live classroom instruction, to include the following:

i. Chiropractic philosophy and terminology;

ii. Functional anatomy of the spine, extremities, muscles, nerves, and landmarks;

iii. Management of common disorders;

iv. Rehabilitation;

v. Physiotherapy modalities including indications and contraindications;

vi. Professional behavior related to ethics, boundaries, and risk management;

vii. Documentation and recordkeeping; and

viii. Hygiene;

2. 380 hours of clinical training consisting of the following monitored activities:

i. Health data collection;

ii. Examination and testing procedures;

iii. Passive and active therapeutic interventions;

iv. Documentation and recordkeeping; and

v. Patient safety and office policies regarding emergency procedures; and

3. A Board-administered examination on New Jersey jurisprudence.

(b) The completion of the clinical training in (a)2 above shall be accompanied by documented attestation and notarization to demonstrate the satisfactory completion of clinical requirements under supervision of the licensed chiropractor.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:44E-4.6

Adopted by 50 N.J.R. 1212(b), effective 5/7/2018