Ohio Admin. Code 4734-5-01 - Board approved doctor of chiropractic degree programs
(A) It shall be the objective of doctor of
chiropractic degree programs approved by the state chiropractic board to
prepare the graduate doctor of chiropractic as a primary health care provider,
as a portal of entry into the health delivery system, trained to examine,
diagnose, and assume responsibility for the care of patients
of all ages and genders and to care for the human
body in both health and disease. The graduate doctor of chiropractic shall be
qualified to consult with, refer to, and/or receive referrals from, other
health care providers.
(B) The
curriculum of doctor of chiropractic degree programs shall include, but not be
limited to, the following subjects
subject matter : anatomy;
biochemistry; physiology; microbiology; pathology; public health; physical,
clinical, and laboratory diagnosis; gynecology; obstetrics; pediatrics;
geriatrics; dermatology; otolaryngology; diagnostic imaging procedures;
psychology; nutrition/dietetics; biomechanics; orthopedics; neurology; first
aid and emergency procedures; spinal analysis; principles and practice of
chiropractic; adjustive techniques; rehabilitative procedures, including
physiological therapeutics and/or ancillary therapeutics; clinical decision
making; research methods and procedures; and professional practice
ethics.
Foundations: principles, practices,
philosophy and history of chiropractic. Basic sciences: anatomy; physiology;
biochemistry; microbiology and pathology. Clinical sciences: physical, clinical
and laboratory diagnosis; diagnostic imaging; spinal analysis; orthopedics;
biomechanics; neurology; spinal adjustment/manipulation; extremities
manipulation; rehabilitation and therapeutic modalities/procedures (active and
passive care); toxicology/pharmacology; patient management; nutrition; organ
systems; special populations; first aid and emergency procedures; wellness and
public health; and clinical decision-making. Professional practice: ethics and
integrity; jurisprudence; business and practice management and professional
communications.
(C) The board
adopts the "CCE Accreditation Standards; Principles, Processes &
Requirements for Accreditation, January 2013
2018"
(hereinafter "Standards") issued by the council on chiropractic education
(hereinafter "CCE" or "council").
(D) In considering whether to approve a
doctor of chiropractic degree program, or to continue approval of a doctor of
chiropractic degree program, the board shall utilize the "Standards" of the
council in making its decision.
(E)
Doctor of chiropractic degree programs with board approval prior to the
effective date of this rule shall continue to have approval for its doctor of
chiropractic graduates to be eligible for licensure in Ohio. This approval
continues until it is removed in accordance with this chapter. Board approval
of programs and institutions runs concurrently with council
accreditation.
Notes
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4734.10
Rule Amplifies: 4734.21
Prior Effective Dates: 04/09/2004, 08/01/2007, 06/01/2013, 07/28/2014
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