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LU Policy Number: AS.015
Effective Date: NR
Approval Date: NR
Revised Date: 7/28/2014| 10/1/2022
RevisionApprovalDate: 01/15/2023
Purpose: States and clarifies guidelines and requirements regarding chiropractic adjustments by DC students
Additional Authority: State law of Georgia
Scope: All students of COC, Life University
Approval Authority: President
Responsible Authority: Academic Affairs – Student, Academic Affairs – Faculty and Administration
Recipients: Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, faculty and students
Publications: University Academic Catalog, Student Handbook
Definitions: N/A
Policy Title
Adjusting Without Proper Supervision Policy
Policy Statement
Georgia law provides that all students who perform chiropractic tasks shall be under supervision as follows:
“…Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to prohibit the performance of any chiropractic task by a student enrolled in an approved chiropractic college which such student has successfully completed at least one academic year of schooling therein and when such task is performed under the supervision and direction of an authorized instructor duly licensed to practice chiropractic in this state.: OFFICIAL CODE OF GEORGIA ANNOTATED Section 43-9-17.
Performance of chiropractic tasks, on- or off-campus, shall be done only under the supervision and with the proper approval of Life University’s licensed clinical faculty, or other licensed Doctors of Chiropractic specifically designated by an appropriate Life University official to supervise student intern care.
Adjusting without proper supervision: Any faculty member who observes students performing chiropractic adjustments while not in a scheduled classroom or clinical setting and not under the supervision and direction of a Doctor of Chiropractic, licensed in Georgia and designated by Life University to supervise care, should secure the names of the students involved, reduce all relevant data to writing, and deliver copies of the letter to the Executive Director of Clinics, Dean of the College of Chiropractic, and the Dean of Students for appropriate actions. Such prohibited activity may also lead to prosecution, litigation and/or dismissal form school.
The casual “observation” by a faculty member of a student engaging in chiropractic tasks when carried out in an informal or social setting is not approved supervision or direction. Any faculty member who aids, abets or conducts such informal activity will be subject to disciplinary action, including termination.
Procedure(s)
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Other Notes
NR = No records
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