The following are minimum requirements for a chiropractor to become a chiropractor physician preceptor:

1. (1) The chiropractor is licensed to practice chiropractic in this state;
2. (2) The chiropractor has a minimum of five years of practical experience in the state of South Dakota immediately preceding the submission of the application;
3. (3) Practice conditions include radiographic access, access to lab facilities sufficient for blood chemistries and urinalysis, and physical diagnostic equipment;
4. (4) The chiropractor is in good standing with the board of chiropractic examiners and has no board infractions in the last two years; and

5. (5) Assumes personal professional responsibility for the conduct of the intern and has malpractice insurance.

   The chiropractor shall apply to the board for approval prior to becoming a chiropractic physician preceptor and shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the board of having met the minimum requirements of this section.

Source: 7 SDR 95, effective April 13, 1981; 12 SDR 117, effective January 19, 1986; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 32 SDR 32, effective August 31, 2005.

General Authority: SDCL 36-5-4 , 36-5-15.1.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-5-15.1.