Administrative Rule 20:41:15 | South Dakota Legislature

20:41:15:01. Minimum training requirements. An applicant for registration as a chiropractic assistant shall meet the following minimum requirements:

(1) Attainment of 18 years of age;

(2) Passage of an approved program or course of study consisting of at least 20 hours in chiropractic assisting that includes coursework in basic chiropractic assistant duties, introduction to physiotherapy, use of modalities, rehabilitation and exercise programs as designed by the chiropractor, evaluations, and other programs as designated by the board; and

(3) Certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Source: 35 SDR 47, effective September 8, 2008; 47 SDR 41, effective October 12, 2020.

General Authority: SDCL 36-5-25.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-5-25.

Rule 20:41:15:02 Exemptions to requirements.

20:41:15:02. Exemptions to requirements. An applicant may apply for certification based on verification of at least two years employment as a chiropractic assistant and evidence of having passed an examination approved by the board.

Source: 35 SDR 47, effective September 8, 2008.

General Authority: SDCL 36-5-25, 36-5-27.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-5-25, 36-5-27.

Rule 20:41:15:03 Qualification by endorsement.

20:41:15:03. Qualification by endorsement. A person who has a current certificate as a chiropractic assistant issued by another state, jurisdiction, agency, or nationally recognized professional registry or board may, upon presentation of the certificate to the board, be considered to meet the requirements of this chapter if the board finds that the standards and procedures for qualification in the state, jurisdiction, agency, or nationally recognized professional registry or board which issued the certificate are equivalent to the standards in this chapter.

Source: 35 SDR 47, effective September 8, 2008.

General Authority: SDCL 36-5-25, 36-5-27.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-5-25, 36-5-27.

Rule 20:41:15:04 Information required for course approval.

20:41:15:04. Information required for course approval. A chiropractic assistant education course may be considered for approval based on the following information:

(1) Name, outline, and objective(s) of the chiropractic assistant course;

(2) Sponsor's name;

(3) Hours of study;

(4) Names, educational background, and experience of instructors;

(5) Name of certifying officer and method used;

(6) Textbooks and equipment used or required;

(7) Whether the course is approved by any accrediting agency; and

(8) A chiropractic assistant course outline.

Source: 35 SDR 47, effective September 8, 2008.

General Authority: SDCL 36-5-25, 36-5-27.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-5-25, 36-5-27.

Rule 20:41:15:05 Approval of courses.

20:41:15:05. Approval of courses. The board shall review the information concerning a chiropractic assistant education course provided under § 20:41:15:04 and may grant or deny approval based on the following:

(1) Sponsorship of the course;

(2) The qualifications and experience of the instructor; and

(3) The applicability of the subject matter to the practice of chiropractic assisting.

Source: 35 SDR 47, effective September 8, 2008.

General Authority: SDCL 36-5-25, 36-5-27.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-5-25, 36-5-27.

Rule 20:41:15:06 Application for chiropractic assistant certification.

20:41:15:06. Application for chiropractic assistant certification. An application for certification as a chiropractic assistant shall be made on a form furnished by the board and shall be filled out completely. The application shall contain a statement that the requirements of this chapter of rules have been read and understood by the applicant and shall document the training, experience, and education that qualify the applicant to become a chiropractic assistant.

Source: 35 SDR 47, effective September 8, 2008.

General Authority: SDCL 36-5-24.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-5-24.

Rule 20:41:15:06.01 Lapse and reinstatement of certificate.

20:41:15:06.01. Lapse and reinstatement of certificate. If a chiropractic assistant fails to maintain an active certification as provided in chapter 20:41:15, the certification lapses on the date immediately following the final date of the period for which it was last renewed. No person may practice as a chiropractic assistant in South Dakota with a lapsed certificate. If a certificate has been in lapse status for less than two years, applicant may convert to an active South Dakota certification by paying the license fee, submitting a renewal application, and providing continuing education as required by § 20:41:15:09. If a certificate has been in lapse status two years or more, the applicant must retake and successfully pass a board approved chiropractic assistant examination and reapply for certification.

Source: 41 SDR 109, effective January 12, 2015.

General Authority: SDCL 36-5-24.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-5-24.

Rule 20:41:15:07 Examination and proficiency evaluation.

20:41:15:07. Examination and proficiency evaluation. An applicant for certification as a chiropractic assistant shall present evidence of having passed an examination approved by the board with a score of at least 75 percent. If the chiropractic assistant does not achieve a score of 75 percent, the examiner shall advise the chiropractic assistant of the areas failed. The assistant may have two additional opportunities to pass the evaluation, not to exceed a total of three attempts in any two-year period.

Source: 35 SDR 47, effective September 8, 2008; 47 SDR 41, effective October 12, 2020.

General Authority: SDCL 36-5-25, 36-5-27.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-5-25, 36-5-27.

Rule 20:41:15:08 Fee for certificate of registration -- Renewal.

20:41:15:08. Fee for certificate of registration -- Renewal. The board shall issue a certificate of registration upon payment of a fee of $50 for initial registration upon completion of all requirements outlined in § 20:41:15:06. After the initial registration, each person registered as a chiropractic assistant shall submit an annual renewal fee of $25. The registrant shall display a current certificate in each office in which they work.

Source: 35 SDR 47, effective September 8, 2008.

General Authority: SDCL 36-5-24.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-5-24.

Rule 20:41:15:09 Continuing education.

20:41:15:09. Continuing education. As a condition to renewing a certificate, a chiropractic assistant must complete a minimum of four hours of continuing education approved by the board as set forth in § 20:41:15:06 every two years ending on the odd years. CPR certification may count for only two hours of continuing education in each two-year period. Continuing education hours must be submitted to the executive director of the board for approval before a certificate will be renewed.

Source: 35 SDR 47, effective September 8, 2008; 41 SDR 109, effective January 12, 2015; 47 SDR 41, effective October 12, 2020.

General Authority: SDCL 36-5-25.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-5-25.

Rule 20:41:15:10 Supervision by chiropractors.

20:41:15:10. Supervision by chiropractor. A certified chiropractic assistant shall be under the direct supervision of a South Dakota licensed chiropractor at all times. Direct supervision means the personal presence and availability of the supervising chiropractor at the place where chiropractic healthcare services are rendered.

Source: 35 SDR 47, effective September 8, 2008.

General Authority: SDCL 36-5-27.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-5-27.

Rule 20:41:15:11 Repealed.

20:41:15:11. Board action in general. Repealed.

Source: 35 SDR 47, effective September 8, 2008; 47 SDR 41, effective October 12, 2020.

Rule 20:41:15:12 Repealed.

20:41:15:12. Grounds for denial, revocation, or suspension of license, certification, or application. Repealed.

Source: 35 SDR 47, effective September 8, 2008; 47 SDR 41, effective October 12, 2020.

Rule 20:41:15:13 Repealed.

20:41:15:13. Disciplinary procedures. Repealed.

Source: 35 SDR 47, effective September 8, 2008; 47 SDR 41, effective October 12, 2020.

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