4734-7-03 Continuing education offered outside the state of Ohio and via supervised self instruction.

(A) This rule applies to CE programs held outside the state of Ohio and to programs offered via supervised self instruction. Such programs shall be provided by a board-approved chiropractic educational institution, non-profit association, accredited academic health institution or hospital and comply with the requirements outlined in this rule. Ohio licensees may earn CE credit outside the state of Ohio or via supervised self instruction in accordance with the provisions outlined in rule 4734-7-01 of the Administrative Code.

(B) Chiropractic continuing education is defined as programs comprised of one or more of the following subjects: Clinical diagnosis and examination procedures; diagnostic imaging; neurology; nutrition; public health, hygiene, sanitation; manipulation and adjusting procedures; physiological therapeutics; orthopedics; emergency procedures; principles and practice; philosophy; laboratory procedures; anatomy; physiology; rehabilitative procedures/exercise; ethics/boundaries; staff development and training; documentation; risk management; ethics/professionalism; laws and rules of the board; and other subjects related to the practice of chiropractic as deemed appropriate by the Board. Programs shall be based upon scientific evidence generally accepted by the profession and be of academic and ethical quality to enhance professional knowledge, skills and ability.

(C) Acupuncture continuing education is defined as programs comprised of topics to enhance acupuncture professional competency.

(D) Supervised self instruction is defined as audio/video or internet programs that offer participant feedback and interaction with instructors and a mechanism for assessing participant mastery of the subject matter of the program.

(E) Programs offered outside the state of Ohio and via supervised self instruction do not require approval or registration with the board.

(F) The approval of a program by the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards or other contracted agency shall be considered prima facie evidence that the program satisfies the standards for CE programs as set forth in this Chapter but shall not be considered conclusive.

Replaces: 4734-7-03

Effective: 04/01/2010

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 04/01/2015

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 4734.10

Rule Amplifies: 4734.25, 4734.284

Prior Effective Dates: 1/10/2003, 11/15/2007, 12/17/2009