Carolina Chiropractic Law / 2026 Update |
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Respondeat Superior - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 Let the master answer
Board of Examiners - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 6 doctors of chiropractic
2 citizen members
Clinical Assistant - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 1. Collecting general health
data, such as or histories or vital signs
2. Applying therapeutic modalities
3. monitoring prescribed rehabilitative activities
What are clinical assistants not allowed to do? - SELECTED ANSWER 👀
Chiropractic adjustments
Manual therapy
Nutritional counseling
Any other therapeutic service that requires a license
Clinical Assistants vs. Clerical Assistants - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 Clerical
assistants do not provide any form of treatment to patients; they only do
, paperwork such as scheduling appointments, filing insurance claims or
transcribing records. They do not have to obtain certification from the Board of
Examiners.
Who can be a clinical assistant? - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 At least 18
years old
High School graduate or equivalant
Good moral character
Job skills: Demonstrate proficiency in five subject areas
Five Subject Areas of Proficiency - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 Basic anatomy
Chiropractic philosophy and terminology
Utilization of standard therapeutic modalities
Contraindications and response to emergencies
Jurisprudence and patient privacy protection
Educational Requirements - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 24 hour course, 6
hours in-person
Pass proficiency exam OR
Be certified in another state with requirements equal to NC's
Complete education/certificate within 120 days of starting work
Lapsed Certificates - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 If you don't renew, but less
than 12 months, you can renew by catching up on your continuing education.