SB441 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mark Slade Blackwell

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Chiropractors, chiropractors authorized to prescribe and administer certain drugs and natural compounds, education requirements, schools teaching chiropractic required to be accredited by Council on Chiropractic Education, Sec. 34-24-120 am'd.

Summary

The bill would require chiropractic schools to be accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education and would allow chiropractors with specialized training to prescribe and administer certain natural compounds and over-the-counter medicines.

What This Bill Does

It adds an accreditation requirement for schools teaching chiropractic, requiring accreditation by the Council on Chiropractic Education or its successor. It additionally allows chiropractors who complete specified educational training to prescribe and administer legend drugs that are considered natural compounds and OTC medicines. The bill also requires a State Board of Chiropractic Examiners registry to track chiropractors who meet the proficiency standards.

Who It Affects

• Chiropractic schools and colleges in Alabama: must obtain accreditation from the Council on Chiropractic Education or its successor to be recognized by the State Board.
• Licensed chiropractors who pursue the 90-hour proficiency program: may prescribe and administer certain natural-compound legend drugs and OTC medicines, and must be registered with the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

Key Provisions

• Accreditation requirement: all chiropractic schools/colleges must be accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education or its successor to teach chiropractic in Alabama.
• Proficiency-based prescribing and administration: chiropractors who complete 90 hours of approved education (including clinical nutrition, pharmacotherapy, and related topics) may prescribe and administer legend drugs considered natural compounds and OTC medicines, with the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners maintaining a registry of qualified practitioners.

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Subjects

Chiropractic Examiners, State Board of