Bill > A3099

This bill establishes a formal preceptorship program for students in their final year or last two semesters of chiropractic school, allowing them to gain practical clinical experience under the direct supervision of a licensed New Jersey chiropractor. The bill defines key terms such as "direct supervision," which means the preceptor provides initial guidance, ongoing procedural oversight, observation, and evaluation of the student on-premises. To participate, students must apply to the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners for a limited license, which requires being in good academic standing, paying a fee, and passing a criminal background check. The board will establish comprehensive requirements for the preceptorship, including training standards for preceptors, the scope of practice for students, and specific supervisory guidelines. The limited license will automatically expire upon the student's graduation or withdrawal from their chiropractic program. The goal of this legislation is to provide chiropractic students with hands-on, supervised clinical training that bridges the gap between academic education and professional practice, while maintaining patient safety through strict oversight and qualification requirements.

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