Practice Standards

01. Code of Ethics. Chiropractic physicians are responsible for maintaining and promoting ethical practice in accordance with the ethical principles set forth in Appendix A in these rules. (7-1-25) 02. Chiropractic Assistants. The chiropractic physician is responsible and liable for: (7-1-25) a. Direct personal supervision; (7-1-25) b. Any acts of the assistant in the performance of chiropractic practice; (7-1-25) c. Proper training and capabilities of the chiropractic assistant before authorization is given to perform any chiropractic practice or patient education. (7-1-25) 03. Chiropractic Assistant Limitations. A chiropractic assistant must not: (7-1-25) a. Manipulate articulations; (7-1-25) b. Interpret diagnostic results for the patient; (7-1-25) c. Provide treatment advice to any patient. (7-1-25) 04. Chiropractic Interns. The chiropractic physician is responsible and liable for: (7-1-25) a. Direct personal supervision of the intern; (7-1-25) b. Any acts of the intern in the performance of chiropractic practice; (7-1-25) c. Determining that the intern possesses sufficient training and capabilities before authorization is given to perform any chiropractic practice. (7-1-25) 05. Chiropractic Intern Limitations. A chiropractic intern must not: (7-1-25) IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 24.03.01 Div. of Occupational & Professional Licenses Board of Chiropractic Physicians Section 400 Page 6 a. Perform any chiropractic practice independently, but must perform all such practice under the direct personal supervision of a licensed Chiropractic Physician; (7-1-25) b. Provide diagnostic results or interpretations to the patient prior to consultation with the supervising Chiropractic Physician; (7-1-25) c. Provide treatment advice to any patient without instructions from the supervising Chiropractic Physician. (7-1-25) 201. -- 399. (RESERVED)