Chapter Chir 10

Chir 10.02(3)(g)1. 1. Instruction in the performance of thermotherapy and cryotherapy shall comprise one hour.

Chir 10.02(3)(g)2. 2. Instruction in the performance of electrotherapy shall comprise 3 hours.

Chir 10.02(3)(g)3. 3. Instruction in the performance of therapeutic ultrasound shall comprise 3 hours.

Chir 10.02(3)(g)4. 4. Instruction in the performance of light therapy shall comprise 3 hours.

Chir 10.02(3)(g)5. 5. Instruction in the performance of surface electromyography shall comprise 3 hours.

Chir 10.02(3)(g)6. 6. Instruction in the performance of mechanical therapy and decompression shall comprise 3 hours and may not include instruction in manual traction or manipulation.

Chir 10.02(3)(g)7. 7. Instruction in exercise and rehabilitation shall comprise 24 hours and include all of the following topics:

Chir 10.02(3)(g)7.a. a. Basic functional anatomy.

Chir 10.02(3)(g)7.b. b. Kinesiology and joint movement.

Chir 10.02(3)(g)7.c. c. Indications and contraindications.

Chir 10.02(3)(g)7.d. d. Recordkeeping and reporting.

Chir 10.02(3)(g)7.e. e. Scope of practice.

Chir 10.02(3)(g)7.f. f. Baselines assessment, outcomes, and goals.

Chir 10.02(4) (4) The chiropractor exercises direct, on-premises supervision of the chiropractic technician performing the delegated service.

Chir 10.02(5) (5) The chiropractor retains ultimate responsibility for the manner and quality of the service.

Chir 10.02 History History: Cr. Register, January, 1995, No. 469, eff. 2-1-95; CR 03-082: cr. (3) Register July 2004 No. 583, eff. 8-1-04; CR 17-010: r. and recr. Register July 2018 No. 751, eff. 8-1-18; CR 18-105: am. (intro.), (4) Register May 2020 No. 773, eff. 6-1-20; CR 20-084: am. (3) (g) 6. Register September 2021 No. 789, eff. 10-1-21.

Chir 10.023 Chir 10.023 Delegation of adjunctive services to a health care professional. A chiropractor may delegate the performance of an adjunctive service to a health care professional if all of the following conditions are met:

Chir 10.023(1) (1) The performance of the adjunctive service is within the scope of the health care professional’s license, registration, or certification.

Chir 10.023(2) (2) The chiropractor maintains records or ensures the chiropractor’s employer maintains records that verify the health care professional’s license, registration, or certification is current.

Chir 10.023(3) (3) The chiropractor exercises direct, on-premises supervision of the health care professional performing the delegated adjunctive service.

Chir 10.023(4) (4) The chiropractor retains ultimate responsibility for the manner and quality of the service.

Chir 10.023 History History: CR 18-105: cr. Register May 2020 No. 773, eff. 6-1-20.

Chir 10.024 Chir 10.024 Delegation of adjunctive services to individuals trained as medical assistants. A chiropractor may delegate the performance of an adjunctive service to an individual described under s. 446.02 (7) (a) 3., Stats., if all of the following conditions are met:

Chir 10.024(1) (1) The individual is qualified, through education, training, or experience, to perform the adjunctive service.

Chir 10.024(2) (2) The chiropractor maintains records or ensures the chiropractor’s employer maintains records that verify the individual’s training is current.

Chir 10.024(3) (3) The chiropractor exercises direct, on-premises supervision of the individual performing the delegated adjunctive service.

Chir 10.024(4) (4) The chiropractor retains ultimate responsibility for the manner and quality of the service.

Chir 10.024 History History: 2023 Wis. Act 168: cr. Register April 2024 No. 820, eff. 5-1-24.

Chir 10.025 Chir 10.025 Chiropractic radiological technician course of study. The board shall grant certification as a chiropractic radiological technician to an applicant who satisfies the requirements under s. 446.025 (2) (a), Stats. The course of study required under s. 446.025 (2) (a) 3., Stats., shall be one of the following:

Chir 10.025(1) (1) A course of study meeting all of the following requirements:

Chir 10.025(1)(a) (a) The course of study shall comprise 48 hours, including all of the following topics:

Chir 10.025(1)(a)1. 1. Introduction to x-ray examination.

Chir 10.025(1)(a)2. 2. Physics of x-ray examination.

Chir 10.025(1)(a)3. 3. Anatomy.

Chir 10.025(1)(a)4. 4. Patient position.

Chir 10.025(1)(a)5. 5. Safety measures.

Chir 10.025(1)(a)6. 6. Machine operation.

Chir 10.025(1)(a)7. 7. Exposure techniques and accessories.

Chir 10.025(1)(a)8. 8. Processing and dark room techniques.

Chir 10.025(1)(a)9. 9. Film critique and quality assurance.

Chir 10.025(1)(a)10. 10. Professionalism.

Chir 10.025(1)(a)11. 11. Recordkeeping.

Chir 10.025(1)(a)12. 12. Emergency procedures summary.

Chir 10.025(1)(b) (b) The course of study shall include a final assessment of competency of the didactic and clinical components of the program.

Chir 10.025(1)(c) (c) The certification program shall have a chiropractor licensed under ch. 446, Stats., present in the facility and available to the students of the course of study.

Chir 10.025(2) (2) A course of study the board determines is reasonably equivalent to the course of study under sub. (1).

Chir 10.025 History History: CR 17-010: cr. Register July 2018 No. 751, eff. 8-1-18.

Chir 10.03 Chir 10.03 X-ray services. As provided under s. 446.02 (7) (d), Stats., a chiropractor may delegate x-ray services only to a chiropractic radiological technician or a health care professional acting within the scope of the health care professional’s license, registration, or certification. A chiropractor shall comply with s. Chir 4.04 before delegating the performance of x-ray services to a chiropractic radiological technician or a health care professional.

Chir 10.03 History History: Cr. Register, January, 1995, No. 469, eff. 2-1-95; CR 17-010: am. Register July 2018 No. 751, eff. 8-1-18; CR 18-105: am. Register May 2020 No. 773, eff.6-1-20.