1. (1) Definition: This preceptor program is designed to provide experience and practice for unlicensed or student doctors under the direct on-premises supervision of a sponsor licensed to practice chiropractic in this state, the Preceptor, before or after graduation as further qualified by this section in cooperation with sponsoring licensed doctors and participating chiropractic colleges.

2. (2) All preceptor doctors must:

   1. (a) Be approved by the Alabama State Board of Chiropractic Examiners for each participation.
   2. (b) Have an active Alabama license.
   3. (c) Be in active practice in Alabama for three (3) years or more.
   4. (d) Provide evidence of malpractice insurance for themselves and provide the location and submit a schedule showing when the extern will working be under direct on premises supervision for the program.
   5. (e) Contribute a fee as established in Rule 190-X-1-.18 (payable the first quarter with the preceptor application and thereafter quarterly in advance) to the Alabama State Board of Chiropractic Examiners to defray expense of administration of this program only when the Preceptor actually has an extern in the office. Recent graduate compensation is between the parties involved.
   6. (f) Have no Class A or B violations of Board rules for two (2) years and have no present investigations for possible Board violations.
   7. (g) Complete application which states that he or she has read and understands Code of Ala. 1975, §34-24-145, and Board rules and regulations pertaining to this program.
3. (3) Violations of this program by the Preceptor is considered Unprofessional Conduct.
4. (4) In cases where more than one licensed doctor is in the clinic, each one who will direct the unlicensed student must be approved as outlined above. A sponsor may not supervise more than one student or graduate at one time.
5. (5) The board shall notify the preceptor doctor when the applicant is approved for each tier.
6. (6) The Preceptor shall notify the board when the extern departs his or her oversight.

Author: Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-24-145.

History: Filed February 16, 1984. Amended: Filed January 29, 1990. Amended: Filed November 25, 1997; effective December 30, 1997. Amended: Filed June 13, 2008; effective July 18, 2008. Amended: Filed July 3, 2013; effective August 7, 2013. Amended: Filed February 22, 2016; effective April 7, 2016. Amended: Filed June 29, 2018; effective August 13, 2018. Amended: Published March 31, 2021; effective May 15, 2021. Amended: Published August 29, 2025; effective October 13, 2025.