Maryland Administrative Code

.13 Inactive Status. A. The Board shall place a registration holder on inactive status if the registration holder submits to the Board the: (1) Completed application for inactive status on the form provided by the Board; and (2) Biennial fee for inactive status as specified in CO…

.14 Nonrenewed Status. A. The Board shall place a registration holder in a nonrenewed status if the registration holder fails to complete an application for: (1) Registration renewal during the biennial cycle; or (2) Inactive status during the renewal cycle. B. The registration h…

.15 Practicing Without Registration. A. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice as a chiropractic assistant in this State unless registered by the Board. B. A person may not serve as a chiropractic applica…

.16 Penalties for Violations of This Chapter. A. Violations of these regulations may result in disciplinary action against the supervising chiropractor as set forth in Health Occupations Article, §3-313, Annotated Code of Maryland. B. A person practicing as a chiropractic assista…

.17 Display of Registration. A chiropractic assistant shall display the registration and any current renewal registration conspicuously in the space where the license holder is engaged in practice, including in any temporary space, or in any exhibit location.

.18 Notification of Change of Address. A registered chiropractic assistant shall notify the Board of any change in the name or address of the chiropractic assistant, in writing, within 60 days after the change occurs.

.01 Scope. These regulations establish the procedures to be followed by examination applicants who have special needs because of a handicap or religious convictions.

.02 Eligibility Requirements. A. An applicant with a disability may request modifications in examination materials or procedures by making a written request to the Board that includes: (1) The applicant's name; (2) The date of the examination to be modified; (3) A letter from the…

.01 Scope. This chapter establishes standards for the imposition of penalties not exceeding $5,000 against any chiropractor in the State if, after a hearing, the Board finds that there are grounds under Health Occupations Article, §3-313, Annotated Code of Maryland, to suspend or…

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Board” means the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners. (2) “License” means a license issued by the Board to practice chiropractic or to practice chiropractic with the rig…

.03 Imposition of a Penalty — General. A. Imposition of a Penalty After a Hearing. If, after a hearing under Health Occupations Article, §3-315, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Board finds that there are grounds under Health Occupations Article, §3-313, to suspend or revoke a lic…

.04 Imposition of a Penalty on a Chiropractor. A. The Board may impose a penalty of not less than $100 or more than $2,000 on a chiropractor found guilty of any of the following, if the chiropractor: (1) Willfully fails to file or record a report as required by law; or (2) Refuse…

.05 Factors to be Considered in the Assessment of a Penalty. In those cases in which the Board determines that the imposition of a penalty is appropriate, the Board shall take into consideration the following factors, without limitations, in determining the amount of penalty: A. …

.06 Payment of a Penalty. A. A chiropractor shall pay to the Board a penalty imposed under these regulations as of the date the Board's order is issued, unless the Board's order specifies otherwise. B. Filing an appeal under State Government Article, §10-215, Annotated Code of Ma…

.01 Scope. This chapter governs continuing education for all individuals licensed to practice chiropractic or registered to practice as a chiropractic assistant in Maryland.

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Board” means the Maryland Board of Chiropractic Examiners. (2) “Credit hour” means 1 course or program hour. (3) “Licensee” means a chiropractor licensed by the Board. (4)…

.03 Renewal Requirements. A. License Renewal. (1) A licensee shall satisfactorily complete 48 hours of continuing education in the 2-year period before each renewal and provide verification to the Board if requested. (2) The licensee shall: (a) Obtain a minimum of: (i) 3 hours in…

.04 Accreditation and Approval of Continuing Education. A. The Board shall: (1) Base accreditation and approval of continuing education courses and programs on their content and instructor qualifications; and (2) Ensure that continuing education courses and programs are directed …

.05 Substantiation of Credits. A. The licensee or registrant shall keep accurate records of attendance at approved continuing education courses or programs and be able to substantiate those records upon request. B. The Board shall conduct a random audit before or during the licen…

.06 Reinstatement Requirements. A. A licensee shall satisfactorily complete a minimum of 48 continuing education hours as set forth under Regulation .03A(2)(a) of this chapter in the 2-year period immediately preceding reinstatement. B. A registrant shall satisfactorily complete …

.01 Scope. This chapter establishes the requirements for licensure by examination for all applicants, except applicants who qualify for licensure under Health Occupations Article, §3-305, Annotated Code of Maryland.

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Accredited college” means a chiropractic school approved by the Council on Chiropractic Education, or its successor, and approved by the Board. (2) “Board” means the State…

.03 Application for Examination and Licensure. A. An individual is eligible to take the Maryland Board examination for licensure if the individual submits documentation, postmarked at least 45 days before the examination, verifying that the individual has: (1) Been awarded a bach…

.04 Physical Therapy Privileges. An applicant seeking physical therapy privileges shall have obtained: A. Clinical and didactic education in PT modalities from an accredited institution of higher education; and B. A minimum score of 75 percent on the National Board Physiotherapy …

.05 Examination Misconduct. After a hearing, the Board may permanently deny licensure to an applicant found to have cheated on or subverted an examination taken to qualify for Maryland licensure.

.01 Scope. This chapter governs all chiropractic clinical demonstrations in public places by licensed chiropractors in Maryland.

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Chiropractic display facility” means an area where chiropractic procedures are demonstrated. (2) “Chiropractic procedure” means examinations, mensurations, analyses, evalu…

.03 Chiropractic Demonstrations in Public Places. A. When performing chiropractic procedures in a public place, the chiropractor shall: (1) Prominently display the chiropractor's current license; (2) Provide adequate facilities for patients to disrobe in privacy; (3) Ensure that …

.04 Chiropractic Display Facilities in Public Places. For procedures that require partial or complete disrobing of the patient, the chiropractor shall ensure that the chiropractic display facility provides sufficient patient privacy.

.05 Prohibitions. An unlicensed individual may not perform chiropractic procedures in public places.

.06 Exceptions. This chapter does not preclude a salesperson from demonstrating chiropractic equipment during a convention or educational seminar.

.07 Penalty. The Board may initiate disciplinary proceedings, pursuant to Health Occupations Article, §3-313, Annotated Code of Maryland, against a chiropractor found in violation of this chapter.

.01 Scope. This chapter applies to licensed chiropractors and registered chiropractic assistants.

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Chiropractic assistant” means an individual who is registered by the Board to perform the duties authorized under COMAR 10.43.07. (2) “Chiropractor” means an individual li…

.03 Standards of Practice. A. A chiropractor and chiropractic assistant shall concern themselves primarily with the welfare of the patient. B. A chiropractor or chiropractic assistant who suffers from a physical, mental, or emotional impairment, including chemical abuse, that imp…

.04 Relationship with Patient. A. A chiropractor shall: (1) Use professional judgment in the use of evaluation and treatment procedures; (2) Decline to administer treatment if the chiropractor believes that a treatment is contraindicated or unjustified; (3) Terminate a profession…

.05 Professional Boundaries. A. A chiropractor and chiropractic assistant shall: (1) Maintain professional boundaries, even when the patient initiates crossing the boundaries of the professional relationship; and (2) Respect and maintain professional boundaries and respect the pa…

.06 Records, Confidentiality, and Informed Consent. A chiropractor shall: A. Respect and maintain the privacy and confidentiality of the patient; B. Disclose the patient’s records or information about the patient only: (1) In accordance with the consent to treatment form signed b…

.07 Education and Training. A. A chiropractor or chiropractic assistant shall: (1) Obtain additional training, information, and supervision as needed to perform a new technique or service in a new specialty area or when employing a new treatment modality; and (2) Be current in th…

.08 Advertising. A. A chiropractor may advertise services subject to COMAR 10.43.03. B. A chiropractor is accountable under this regulation if the chiropractor uses an agent, partnership, professional association, or health maintenance organization to implement an action prohibit…

.09 Ethical, Legal, and Professional Responsibilities. A chiropractor and chiropractic assistant may not construe any failure to specify a particular ethical, legal, or professional duty in this chapter as a denial of the existence of other ethical, legal, or professional duties …

.10 Penalties. Violation of a regulation in this chapter may result in the Board taking action pursuant to Health Occupations Article, §3-313, Annotated Code of Maryland.

.01 Scope. This chapter establishes the minimum standards for the documentation of patient care by the chiropractor.

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Board” means the Maryland Board of Chiropractic Examiners. (2) “Diagnosis” means the determination by the chiropractor of the nature and cause of a disease or injury throu…

.03 Record Keeping. A. The chiropractor shall maintain accurate, detailed, legible, and organized records, documenting all data collected pertaining to the patient's health status. B. The chiropractor may not erase, alter, or conceal patient records but shall initial and date any…

.04 Supervisory Responsibilities. A. The chiropractor is responsible for record keeping, consent to treatment forms, billing, and other patient-related documentation handled, maintained, or managed by the chiropractor’s staff. B. The chiropractor shall ensure that employees invol…

.05 Patient History. The chiropractor shall include the following in the patient history: A. Personal data, including: (1) Name, (2) Address, (3) Telephone number, (4) Date of birth, (5) Race, (6) Sex, and (7) Current occupation; B. Complaint or complaints, including: (1) Descrip…