Chapter Chir 3

Chir 3.03(2)(g) (g) Proof of successful completion of the special purpose examination in chiropractic or Parts I, II, III, and IV of the examination of the national board of chiropractic examiners. The proof of completion shall be forwarded directly to the board from the institution that administered the examination.

Chir 3.03(2)(h) (h) Proof of successful completion of the state law examination.

Chir 3.03(2)(i) (i) Verification of licensure status in all states in which the applicant is or has been licensed to practice chiropractic.

Chir 3.03(2)(j) (j) Information requested by the board relating to any convictions or pending charges for criminal offenses.

Chir 3.03 Note Note: Applications are available upon request from the Department of Safety and Professional Services, 1400 East Washington Avenue, P. O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708.

Chir 3.03 History History: Cr. Register, December, 1984, No. 348, eff. 1-1-85; r. and recr., Register, September, 1995, No. 477, eff. 10-1-95; am. (1) (e), (f), (2) (intro.), (b), (e) to (h), r. (2) (c), cr. (2) (k), Register, September, 1999, No. 525, eff. 10-1-99; CR 03-082: am. (1) (intro.), (b), (c), (e), (h) and (2) (d) to (g), r. (2) (k) Register July 2004 No. 583, eff. 8-1-04; CR 08-093: cr. (1) (i) Register October 2009 No. 646, eff. 11-1-09; CR 14-068: am. (1) (e), r. and recr. (1) (f), am. (2) (f) and (g) Register July 2015 No. 715, eff. 8-1-15; correction in (1) (e) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register July 2015 No. 715.

Chir 3.035 Chir 3.035 Temporary chiropractic permits.

Chir 3.035(1) (1) The board may grant a temporary permit to practice chiropractic to any chiropractor who files an application prescribed by the board, pays the fee required under s. 440.05 (6), Stats., and meets all of the following conditions:

Chir 3.035(1)(a) (a) The applicant has a chiropractic license in good standing in another jurisdiction and has no disciplinary action pending in connection with any chiropractic license the applicant holds.

Chir 3.035(1)(b) (b) The applicant will be practicing chiropractic only as a chiropractor for participants in an athletic or performing arts event, or as an instructor in a specific chiropractic education seminar approved for continuing education by the board.

Chir 3.035(1)(c) (c) The applicant has current proficiency in the use of an automated external defibrillator.

Chir 3.035 Note Note: Applications are available upon request from the Department of Safety and Professional Services, 1400 East Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708.

Chir 3.035(2) (2) The board may issue a temporary permit to practice chiropractic to an individual who is licensed to practice chiropractic in another state or country. The applicant for a temporary permit shall inform the board, in writing, of the locations at which and the dates on which the applicant or holder of the temporary permit requests to practice under the temporary permit and shall request the issuance of a temporary permit. The board may issue a temporary permit for a reasonable time period based on the activity.

Chir 3.035(3) (3) A chiropractor holding a temporary permit to practice chiropractic may not use the temporary permit to provide relief services or practice coverage for the practice of any chiropractor licensed in this state. All temporary permits issued by the board shall bear the legend “limited to sporting or performing arts events and approved educational purposes.”

Chir 3.035(4) (4) A temporary permit may be denied or revoked for any of the following reasons:

Chir 3.035(4)(a) (a) Violation of any provision of ch. 446, Stats., or ch. Chir 6.

Chir 3.035(4)(b) (b) Failure to pay the fees required under s. 440.05 (6), Stats.

Chir 3.035(4)(c) (c) Provision of fraudulent or misrepresented information on the application for a temporary permit.

Chir 3.035 History History: Cr. Register, September, 1994, No. 465, eff. 10-1-94; am (1) (intro.), (b) and (3), Register, September, 1999, No. 525, eff. 10-1-99; CR 03-082: am. (2) Register July 2004 No. 583, eff. 8-1-04; CR 08-093: cr. (1) (c) Register October 2009 No. 646, eff. 11-1-09.

Chir 3.04 Chir 3.04 Display of license. The license shall be displayed in a prominent place by every person licensed and currently registered by the board.

Chir 3.04 History History: Cr. Register, December, 1984, No. 348, eff. 1-1-85; CR 03-082: am. Register July 2004 No. 583, eff. 8-1-04.

Chir 3.05 Chir 3.05 Change of name and address. Every licensee shall report his or her address to the department and shall notify the board of a change of name or address within 30 days of the change.

Chir 3.05 History History: Cr. Register, December, 1984, No. 348, eff. 1-1-85; am. Register, October, 1988, No. 394, eff. 11-1-88.

Chir 3.06 Chir 3.06 Professional title. A licensee shall use the suffix “D.C.” or “Chiropractor” immediately following his or her surname for proper identification. The title “Doctor” or “Dr.” may be used if “Chiropractor” is used following the name.

Chir 3.06 History History: Cr. Register, December, 1984, No. 348, eff. 1-1-85; am. Register, June, 1993, No. 450, eff. 7-1-93; CR 03-082: am. Register July 2004 No. 583, eff. 8-1-04.

Chir 3.07 Chir 3.07 Professional liability insurance. Every chiropractor practicing in the state of Wisconsin shall have professional liability insurance coverage in effect at all times in the amount of at least $100,000 for each occurrence and $300,000 for all occurrences in one year. The board may conduct random audits of chiropractors licensed and practicing in this state, and institute disciplinary proceedings against any chiropractor who fails to submit proof that he or she has insurance coverage meeting the minimum limits required by this section.

Chir 3.07 History History: Cr. Register, May, 1994, No. 461, eff. 6-1-94; CR 03-082: am. Register July 2004 No. 583, eff. 8-1-04.

Chir 3.08 Chir 3.08 Limited liability entities.

Chir 3.08(1) (1) A chiropractor may practice with or in a business that is organized as a limited liability organization under the laws of this state, including a limited liability partnership, a service corporation, and limited liability company.

Chir 3.08(2) (2) A chiropractor may not practice with or in a business organized so that a person other than a chiropractor has the right to direct or control the professional judgment of the chiropractor. This restriction does not prohibit a chiropractor from working with or in a business organized so that someone other than the patient pays the chiropractor’s fee or salary, provided the fee or salary arrangements do not modify the chiropractor’s obligation to his or her patient.

Chir 3.08(3) (3) Nothing in this section shall relieve a chiropractor from personal liability for any acts, errors or omissions of the chiropractor arising out of the performance of professional services.

Chir 3.08(4) (4) Nothing in this section shall relieve a chiropractor from the requirement that every practicing chiropractor shall have in effect professional liability insurance in the amounts required by the board in s. Chir 3.07.

Chir 3.08 History History: Cr. Register, February, 2000, No. 530, eff. 3-1-00.

Chir 3.09 Chir 3.09 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification. Every chiropractor shall obtain certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation at least every 2 years. The board may grant a waiver of this requirement in cases of hardship or retirement from practice.

Chir 3.09 History History: Cr. Register, June, 2001, No. 546, eff. 7-1-01; CR 03-082: am. Register July 2004 No. 583, eff. 8-1-04.