Wisconsin Administrative Code Chiropractic Examining Board
Here’s a refined overview of the Wisconsin Administrative Code for the Chiropractic Examining Board (Chir chapters 1–13):
📋 Board Structure & Authority
The Chiropractic Examining Board (Chir) is established under Wis. Stat. § 15.405(5) and governed by Chapters 440 & 446 of the Wisconsin Statutes for chiropractic regulation and licensure (dsps.wi.gov).
Membership comprises four licensed chiropractors and two public members, appointed by the Governor to 4-year terms (dsps.wi.gov).
🔑 Code Chapters & Key Provisions
Chir 1 – Authority & Definitions
Jurisdictional definitions including “practice of chiropractic,” “chiropractic technician,” “adjunctive services,” etc. (codes.findlaw.com).
Chir 2 – Examinations
Licensing applicants must apply at least 30 days before the board meeting. Required documentation: fees, transcripts (bachelor’s degree, chiropractic doctorate), and proof of N.B.C.E. exam passage. AED proficiency is also required (law.cornell.edu).
Chir 3 – License Renewal
Licensed practitioners must prominently display their license . (Renewal periods, fees, and CE requirements are detailed in code.)
Chir 4 – Practice
Defines the scope of practice—spinal adjustments, extremity manipulations, and adjunctive procedures; prohibits surgery and drug prescription (chirosecure.com, docs.legis.wisconsin.gov).
Chir 5 – Continuing Education
Sets the required CE hours and outlines board-approved content areas (e.g., ethics, patient safety).
Chir 6 – Standards of Conduct
Establishes professional behavior standards (confidentiality, informed consent, etc.).
Chir 9 – Preceptorship
Rules allowing supervision of chiropractic students and new graduates in approved clinical settings.
Chir 10 – Delegation
Chiropractors may delegate adjunctive services under direct, on-premises supervision, but may not delegate diagnosis, adjustments, or diagnostic interpretation (law.justia.com, law.cornell.edu).
Chir 11 – Patient Records
Requires comprehensive patient records, retained for at least 3 years .
Chir 12 – Nutritional Counseling Certification
Defines nutritional supplement protocols; chiropractic professionals may only counsel, dispense, or administer supplements with certification, and only in prepackaged, labeled form (law.cornell.edu).
Chir 13 – Informed Consent
Specifies requirements for obtaining clear informed consent before procedures.
📜 Statutory & Licensing Highlights
Wis. Stat. § 446.02 covers regulated chiropractic scope, supervision, record-keeping, liability insurance, referrals, and delegation rules (law.justia.com).
Additional statutes define misconduct, disciplinary actions, hearings, injunctions, and penalties .
✅ Summary Table
Code / Statute
Key Requirement
Chir 1
Defines terms: chiropractic practice, technicians, adjunctive services
Chir 2
Licensing: application timeline, transcripts, exam, AED
Chir 3
Display of license; renewal requirements
Chir 4
Permitted practices; prohibits surgery/drugs
Chir 5
CE hours and approved curriculum
Chir 6
Professional conduct standards
Chir 9
Student preceptorship guidelines
Chir 10
Delegation rules for adjunctive services
Chir 11
Retain detailed patient records ≥ 3 years
Chir 12
Nutritional counseling certification & rules
Chir 13
Informed consent protocols
§ 446.02 Wis. Stats.
Insurance, record retention, referrals, supervision, delegation
🛠 Where to Dive Deeper
For the full text and latest updates: Wisconsin’s Legislative Documents (docs.legis.wisconsin.gov).
For board updates, upcoming rule changes, meeting agendas: Department of Safety & Professional Services (DSPS) website under “Chiropractors – Administrative Rules” (dsps.wi.gov, docs.legis.wisconsin.gov, docs.legis.wisconsin.gov).
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