Chiropractic Preceptor Program

(1) Applications for Preceptor Program - An application will be considered by the Board or its designee, based upon: (a) If the preceptor named in the application is in good standing with the Board. (b) If the application for the chiropractic preceptor program includes an intern who is serving his internship with a chiropractic college accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE), or its successor, registered with the Commission on Accreditation of the U.S. Department of Education. (2) Conditions for Practicing Under Preceptor Program (a) An intern must have approval from the chiropractor preceptor of the findings/diagnosis and case management plan of all patients assigned for examination and care before commencing treatment. With the approval, an intern will be allowed to perform all diagnostic tests and therapeutic interventions as provided in T.C.A. § 63-4-101. (b) The preceptor program will be discontinued upon graduation of the intern. (c) In the event of a vacation or a prolonged illness the chiropractor preceptor must make arrangements for continued supervision by a licensed chiropractic physician. These arrangements must include obtaining a letter from the new chiropractor preceptor addressed to the previous preceptor stating that he/she will take the responsibility for the supervision as set out in subparagraph (2)(a) above. The previous preceptor must also forward a copy of the letter to the Board Administrative Office. (d) Collection of fees for services and filing claims to third-party payers must be in the name of the chiropractor preceptor (attending physician). (3) Preceptor - An intern must be supervised by a chiropractic physician licensed in Tennessee in good standing for at least four (4) years. The preceptor shall be on the facility premises while the intern is conducting patient care.