Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee Title 0260 - Chiropractic Examiners
Here’s an improved overview of Title 0260 – Chiropractic Examiners, Rules & Regulations of Tennessee (current through March 23, 2025):
📘 Organization of Title 0260
Title 0260 is organized into five main chapters under the Board of Chiropractic Examiners:
Chapter 0260‑01 – Rules of Procedure for Hearing Contested Cases
Chapter 0260‑02 – General Rules Governing Chiropractic Examiners (§ 0260‑02‑.01 to .26) (law.cornell.edu)
Chapter 0260‑03 – Rules Governing Chiropractic X‑Ray Technologists
Chapter 0260‑04‑01 and 04‑02 – Rules Governing Chiropractic Professional Corporations and Limited Liability Companies
Chapter 0260‑05 – Rules Governing Chiropractic Therapy Assistants (law.cornell.edu)
🧾 Chapter 0260‑02 – Key Provisions
This comprehensive chapter outlines the core rules for chiropractors in Tennessee, including:
1. Definitions (§ 0260‑02‑.01)
Defines critical terms such as Adjustment, Manipulation, Advertising, Board, License, Subluxation, etc. (regulations.justia.com)
2. Scope of Practice (§ 0260‑02‑.02)
Clarifies what chiropractors are authorized to do, including manual/mechanical adjustments and use of physical therapeutics. (casetext.com)
3. Licensure Requirements (§ .03–.10)
Covers certification necessity, qualifications, application procedures, fees, examinations, renewals, and peer assistance.
4. Continuing Education (§ 0260‑02‑.12)
Licensees must complete 24 hours annually. Courses must be approved by recognized chiropractic associations (ICA, ACA, TCA, FCLB/PACE). Chiropractic x-ray techs and therapy assistants require six hours per year. (law.cornell.edu, tn.gov)
5. Professional Ethics (§ 0260‑02‑.13)
Sets standards for ethical behavior, including advertising rules, record-keeping, confidentiality, and consumer disclosures.
6. Disciplinary Actions (§ .15)
Outlines potential penalties—civil and administrative—for violations, including screening panels and subpoenas.
7. Advertising (§ .20)
Strictly regulates advertising methods and content to maintain professionalism and truthfulness.
8. Patient Records (§ .26)
Mandates maintaining thorough documentation and release protocols for patient records.
🪡 Acupuncture-Specific Rules
Chiropractic physicians practicing acupuncture must:
Complete 250 classroom hours of accredited practical training and pass the NBCE acupuncture exam (no online hours permitted) (law.cornell.edu, sos.tn.gov, regulations.justia.com, tn.gov)
Submit transcripts and official NBCE scores to the Board before practicing
Include 6 of the 24 continuing education hours annually in acupuncture-related topics
Be properly titled—only certified practitioners may use the title “Chiropractic Acupuncturist” (tn.gov)
✅ Summary Table
| Topic | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Definitions | Terms like “adjustment,” “advertising,” and “subluxation” defined. |
| Scope of Practice | Manual adjustments, therapeutic modalities under authorized limits. |
| Licensure | Covering application, exams, renewals, retirement/reactivation. |
| Continuing Ed | 24 hrs/year; specific rules for acupuncture and assistants. |
| Acupuncture Rules | 250 hrs classroom + exam; certification; 6 hrs CE annually. |
| Ethics/Advertising | Standards for ethics, truthful ads, good record-keeping. |
| Discipline | Board's enforcement authority, penalties, procedures. |
| Records | Detailed documentation and patient access protocols. |
👣 What You Can Do Next
Review individual sections (e.g., definitions, scope, CE, disciplinary) in full.
Ask for official PDF links from tnsosfiles.com for any chapter or rule.
Get clarifications on licensure steps, fee schedules, or renewal deadlines.
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