South Carolina § 40-9-10 - Definitions.

§ 40-9-10. Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

(a) "Chiropractic" is defined as that science and art which utilizes the inherent recuperative powers of the body and deals with the relationship between the nervous system and the spinal column, including its immediate articulations and the role of this relationship in the restoration and maintenance of health.

(b) "Chiropractic practice" is defined as the spinal analysis of any interference with normal nerve transmission and expression, and by adjustment to the articulations of the vertebral column and its immediate articulations for the restoration and maintenance of health and the normal regimen and rehabilitation of the patient without the use of drugs or surgery.

(c) "Analysis" is defined as physical examination, the use of x-ray and procedures generally used in the practice of chiropractic.

(d) Any machine used in "chiropractic practice" or "analysis" must first be approved by the South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

(e) "Preceptorship" or "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.

(f) "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. A chiropractic preceptor must:

(1) have been licensed to practice chiropractic in South Carolina for not less than five years;

(2) not have been publicly or privately sanctioned by a chiropractic licensure board in any state;

(3) sign a sworn statement that he or she has not knowingly violated state or federal rules or regulations including, but not limited to, those pertaining to the repayment of guaranteed federally funded student loans;

(4) receive written approval of the chiropractic college to serve as an adjunct faculty member for the purpose of an individual student's preceptorship or residency training program;

(5) supervise no more than one chiropractic student at a time at a location other than the premises of the chiropractic college in which the student is enrolled.

(g) "Direct supervision" means the chiropractic preceptor must be within the immediate patient treatment area and available to the student at all times.

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 56-351; 1952 Code SECTION 56-351; 1942 Code SECTION 5250-6; 1932 (37) 1552; 1976 Act No. 745 SECTION 2; 2010 Act No. 230, SECTION 1, eff June 7, 2010.

Effect of Amendment

The 2010 amendment added the definitions for "preceptorship or residency training program", "chiropractic preceptor", and "direct supervision".