Iowa Administrative Code

841.2(1) To apply for a license, the applicant will complete an online application packet and pay the nonrefundable application fee. a. If licensed in another jurisdiction, the applicant will complete the licensure by endorsement application and submit a license verification docu…

841.3(1) Applicants will submit the application for the NBCE examination and the fee directly to the NBCE. 841.3(2) The following criteria will apply for the NBCE: a. Prior to July 1, 1973, applicants will provide proof of being issued a basic science certificate. b. After July 1…

841.4(1) An applicant will present an official transcript verifying graduation from a CCE-accredited and board-approved college of chiropractic. 841.4(2) Foreign-trained chiropractic physicians will: a. Provide an equivalency evaluation of their educational credentials processed …

841.5(1) The board may issue a temporary certificate to practice chiropractic at its discretion if the issuance is in the public interest and the applicant demonstrates a need for the temporary certificate and meets the professional qualifications for licensure. 841.5(2) Demonstr…

841.6(1) The license renewal period for a license to practice begins on July 1 of an even numbered year and ends on June 30 of the next even numbered year. 841.6(2) An individual who was issued a license within six months of the license renewal date will not be required to renew …

841.7(1) Complete an online reactivation application on the Iowa board of chiropractic website and pay the nonrefundable reactivation fee. 841.7(2) Provide verification of current competence to practice as a chiropractic physician by satisfying one of the following criteria: a. I…

suspended, or voluntarily surrendered must apply for and receive board-approved reinstatement of the license and must apply for and be granted reactivation prior to practicing in the state. [ARC 7966C, IAB 5/15/24, effective 6/19/24; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 9/18/24] Thes…

“Chiropractic intern” means a chiropractic student of an approved college of chiropractic in the student’s last academic quarter, semester, or trimester of study, who is eligible for graduation from the college of chiropractic and is eligible to complete a preceptorship program, …

granted if the program submits proof to the board of chiropractic that the chiropractic program meets the following requirements: 842.2(1) The chiropractic college is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Chiropractic Education (CACCE), as recogniz…

board-approved chiropractic preceptorship program in the state of Iowa may treat patients without obtaining an Iowa license, provided the requirements of these rules are met. [ARC 7967C, IAB 5/15/24, effective 6/19/24; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 9/18/24]

college’s preceptorship program if the program meets the following requirements: 842.4(1) The preceptorship program meets current CCE standards for consumer protection. 842.4(2) The preceptorship program is an established component of the curriculum offered by a board-approved ch…

842.5(1) A chiropractic physician will be approved to be a chiropractic physician preceptor if the following criteria are met: a. The chiropractic physician holds a current Iowa chiropractic license and has continuously held licensure in the United States for the previous five ye…

one of the following events: 842.6(1) Interns. The intern graduates from a board-approved college of chiropractic. 842.6(2) Residents. Twelve months have passed since the resident graduated from a board-approved college of chiropractic. 842.6(3) Formal disciplinary action is take…

chiropractic. “Active chiropractic physiotherapy” means therapeutic treatment performed by the patient, including but not limited to exercises and functional activities that promote strength, endurance, flexibility, and coordination. “Acupuncture” means the same as defined in Iow…

843.10(1) Supervisory responsibilities of the chiropractic physician. a. The supervising chiropractic physician will ensure at all times that the certified chiropractic assistant has the necessary training and skills as required by these rules to competently perform the delegated…

are adopted by the board for the practice of chiropractic in this state. 843.2(1) These principles are intended to aid chiropractic physicians individually and collectively in maintaining a high level of ethical conduct. These are standards by which a chiropractic physician may d…

843.4(1) A chiropractic insurance consultant advises insurance companies, third-party administrators and other similar entities of Iowa standards of: a. Recognized and accepted chiropractic services and procedures permitted by the Iowa Code and administrative rules, and b. The pr…

maintain documentation that shows the chiropractic physician has successfully completed a course in acupuncture consisting of at least 100 hours of traditional, in-person classroom instruction with the instructor on site. The licensee will maintain a transcript or certification o…

843.6(1) Adjunctive procedures are defined as procedures related to differential diagnosis. 843.6(2) For any applicant for licensure to practice chiropractic in the state of Iowa who chooses to be tested in limited adjunctive procedures, those limited procedures must be adequate …

determine human ailments, or the absence thereof, utilizing principles taught by chiropractic colleges. Physical examination procedures will not include prescription drugs or operative surgery. [ARC 7968C, IAB 5/15/24, effective 6/19/24; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 9/18/24]

843.8(1) Chiropractic physicians will maintain clinical records in a manner consistent with the protection of the welfare of the patient. Records will be timely, dated, chronological, accurate, signed or initialed, legible, and easily understandable. Recordkeeping rules apply to …

843.9(1) Chiropractic physicians will maintain accurate billing records for each patient. Records may be stored on paper or electronically. The records will contain all of the following: a. Name, date of birth and address. b. Diagnosis indicated with description or ICD code. c. S…

“Active license” means a license that is current and has not expired. “Audit” means the selection of licensees for verification of satisfactory completion of continuing education requirements during a specified time period. “Board” means the Iowa board of chiropractic. “Clinical …

844.2(1) The biennial continuing education compliance period extends for a two-year period beginning on July 1 of each even-numbered year and ending on June 30 of each even-numbered year two years later. 844.2(2) Requirements of new licensees. Continuing education is not required…

844.3(1) General criteria. A continuing education activity must meet the following criteria: a. Constitute an organized program of learning that contributes directly to the professional competency of the licensee; b. Pertain to subject matters that integrally relate to the practi…

provided in rule 481—504.3(272C) when the board determines that the licensee is guilty of any of the following acts or offenses or those listed in 481—Chapter 504: 845.1(1) Knowingly making misleading, deceptive, untrue or fraudulent representations in the practice of the profess…

adopts by reference the following: 846.1(1) to 846.1(9) Reserved. 846.1(10) Model rules for licensee review committee, 481—Chapter 505. This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 272C. [ARC 8148C, IAB 7/24/24, effective 8/28/24; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 9/18/24]…

following definitions shall apply: “Active license” means a license that is current and has not expired. “Board” means the board of athletic training created under Iowa Code chapter 147. “BOC” means the Board of Certification or its successor organization. “Directing physician” m…

861.2(1) Requirements for licensure. The applicant shall: a. Submit a complete online application and pay the nonrefundable fee specified in rule 481—507.1(147,152D). If the application is not completed according to the instructions, the application will not be reviewed by the bo…

861.3(1) An applicant for licensure to practice as an athletic trainer shall possess a baccalaureate degree or postbaccalaureate degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university. 861.3(2) Foreign-trained athletic trainers shall: a. Provide an equivalency evaluation …

861.4(1) The examination required by the board shall be the BOC examination. Application and information may be obtained from the BOC Offices, 1411 Harney Street, Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68102; telephone 402.559.0091; website www.bocatc.org or email at BOC@bocatc.org. 861.4(2) The a…

physician direction. It is the responsibility of the licensee to ensure that documentation of physician direction is obtained and maintained, including the following: 1. Athletic training service plan as set out in rule 481—861.6(152D); 2. Dates and names of physician and physici…

shall be composed of the following components as taken from the Board of Certification Standards of Professional Practice (January 2018): 861.6(1) Practice Standards. 861.6(2) Code of Professional Responsibility. [ARC 7928C, IAB 5/1/24, effective 6/5/24; Editorial change: IAC Sup…

861.7(1) The biennial license renewal period for a license to practice athletic training shall begin on March 1 of each odd-numbered year and end on February 28 of the next odd-numbered year. The licensee is responsible for renewing the license prior to its expiration. Failure of…

licensee shall: 861.8(1) Submit a reactivation application on a form provided by the board. 861.8(2) Pay the reactivation fee that is due as specified in 481—Chapter 507. 861.8(3) Provide verification of current competence to practice as an athletic trainer by satisfying one of t…

suspended, or voluntarily surrendered must apply for and receive reinstatement of the license in accordance with rule 481—506.31(272C) and must apply for and be granted reactivation of the license in accordance with rule 481—861.15(17A,147,272C) prior to practicing as an athletic…

“Audit” means the selection of licensees for verification of satisfactory completion of continuing education requirements during a specified time period. “Board” means the board of athletic training created under Iowa Code chapter 147. “BOC” means the Board of Certification or it…

862.2(1) The biennial continuing education compliance period shall extend for a two-year period beginning on March 1 of each odd-numbered year and ending on February 28 of the next odd-numbered year. Each biennium, each person who is licensed to practice as an athletic trainer in…

862.3(1) General criteria. A continuing education activity that meets all of the following criteria is appropriate for continuing education credit if the continuing education activity: a. Constitutes an organized program of learning that contributes directly to the professional c…

“Board” means the board of athletic training. “Discipline” means any sanction the board may impose upon licensees. “Licensee” means a person licensed to practice as an athletic trainer in Iowa pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 152D and 481—Chapters 861 through 864. [ARC 7930C, IAB 5/…

provided in 481—Chapter 504 when the board determines that any of the following acts or offenses listed in such chapter or in Iowa Code section 147.55 have occurred: 863.2(1) Professional incompetency. Professional incompetency includes, but is not limited to: a. A substantial la…

hereby adopts by reference the following: 864.1(1) to 864.1(9) Reserved. 864.1(10) Model rules for licensee review committee, 481—Chapter 505. This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 272C. [ARC 8148C, IAB 7/24/24, effective 8/28/24; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 9…

“Active license” means a license that is current and has not expired. “AMFTRB” means the Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards. “ASPPB” means the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards. “ASWB” means the Association of Social Work Boards. “BACB…

880.10(1) The biennial license renewal period for a license to practice marital and family therapy or mental health counseling shall begin on October 1 of an even-numbered year and end on September 30 of the next even-numbered year. The licensee is responsible for renewing the li…

assistant behavior analysts. 880.11(1) An initial license for a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst shall be issued with the same expiration date as the applicant’s current certification issued by BACB. 880.11(2) The biennial license renewal period for a behavior analy…

880.12(1) The biennial license renewal period for a license to practice psychology shall begin on July 1 of even-numbered years and end on June 30 of the next even-numbered year. The licensee is responsible for renewing the license prior to its expiration. Failure of the licensee…

880.13(1) The biennial license renewal period for a license to practice social work will begin on January 1 of odd-numbered years and end on December 31 of the next even-numbered year. Every licensee will renew on a biennial basis. The licensee is responsible for renewing the lic…

“Reinstatement” means the process as outlined in rule 481—506.31(272C) by which a licensee who has had a license suspended or revoked or who has voluntarily surrendered a license may apply to have the license reinstated, with or without conditions. Once the license is reinstated,…

suspended, or voluntarily surrendered must apply for and receive reinstatement of the license in accordance with rule 481—506.31(272C) and must apply for and be granted reactivation of the license in accordance with rule 481—880.14(17A,147,272C) prior to practicing in this state.…