1. (1) The supervising chiropractic physician shall:

   1. (a) be currently licensed in Utah;
   2. (b) be responsible for the chiropractic activities and services performed by the assistant; and
   3. (c) always be available to provide advice, instruction and consultation.

2. (2) The supervising chiropractic physician shall never delegate the following to a chiropractic assistant:

   1. (a) adjustment of the articulation of the spinal column;
   2. (b) diagnosis of the articulation of the spinal column;
   3. (c) manipulation of the articulation of the spinal column;
   4. (d) therapeutic positioning of the articulation of the spinal column; and
   5. (e) administration of injections per Subsection R156-73-501(14).

In accordance with Subsection 58-73-102(3), a chiropractic assistant may perform activities related to the practice of chiropractic in accordance with the following:

KEY: chiropractors, licensing, chiropractic physician

Date of Last Change: August 24, 2009

Notice of Continuation: January 7, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 58-73-101; 58-1-106(1)(a); 58-1-202(1)(a)