A chiropractic assistant may perform the duties of a chiropractic assistant with X-ray privileges only as directed by a supervising chiropractor.
A chiropractic assistant, with or without X-ray privileges, may not:
Provide oral or written diagnosis; or
Work independently.
A chiropractic assistant may perform X-rays only after the completion of:
60 hours of didactic training in a Board-approved course of instruction that includes:
Radiation physics;
Radiation biology;
Radiation protection;
Imaging principles in radiation exposure;
Patient preparation and positioning;
Human anatomy and physiology; and
Emergency procedures; and
46 X-ray studies under the direct supervision of a supervising chiropractor that include:
10 cervical series which include at least one of each of the following views:
Anterior to posterior;
Lateral;
Anterior to posterior open mouth;
Flexion;
Extension; and
Oblique;
6 thoracic series which include at least one of each of the following views:
Anterior to posterior;
Lateral;
Flexion; and
Extension;
10 lumbar series which include at least one of each of the following views:
Anterior to posterior;
Lateral;
Flexion;
Extension; and
Oblique; and
20 extremity views which include at least one of each of the following:
Shoulder;
Elbow;
Wrist;
Hand;
Ribs;
Hip;
Knee;
Ankle; and
Foot.