The following words and terms, when used in this Chapter, shall have the following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Accredited chiropractic college" or "college" means a chiropractic educational institution which:

1. (A) is accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of the Council on Chiropractic Education, a national, independent accreditation body recognized and approved by the U.S. Department of Education; and
2. (B) participates in the program.

"Act" means the Oklahoma Chiropractic Practice Act, 59 O.S. §§ 161.1, et seq..

"Board" means the Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

"Chiropractic physician" or "licensee" means a person who holds an original license to practice chiropractic in this state.

"Experience" or "practicum education experience" means the specific education program developed for an intern under the on-site supervision of a preceptor.

"Intern" means a student at an accredited chiropractic college who participates in the program.

"Preceptor" means a chiropractic physician who participates in the program and provides on-site supervision and evaluation of an intern in a clinical setting for hands-on training.

"Program" means the Chiropractic Undergraduate Preceptorship Program.

Added at 11 Ok Reg 4577, eff 8-25-94