A student enrolled in a preceptorship or residency training program may perform chiropractic procedures only if:

(a) the student has met all academic requirements for graduation from an accredited chiropractic college approved by the board; and

Terms Used In South Carolina Code 40-9-25

  • Chiropractic preceptor: means a person licensed under this chapter who is approved by the board to supervise chiropractic students in the performance of chiropractic at a location other than the premises of a chiropractic college in which the student is enrolled. See South Carolina Code 40-9-10
  • Direct supervision: means the chiropractic preceptor must be within the immediate patient treatment area and available to the student at all times. See South Carolina Code 40-9-10
  • residency training program: means a clinical program of an approved college of chiropractic in which a chiropractic intern or resident practices chiropractic under the direct supervision of a licensed chiropractor. See South Carolina Code 40-9-10

(b) the chiropractic procedures are performed only under the direct supervision of the student’s chiropractic preceptor.

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