Under TBCE supervision requirements, can chiropractors supervise support staff in a clinic?

• A. Yes, as long as it is within TBCE scope and supervision requirements.
• B. No, chiropractors cannot supervise staff.
• C. Only if the staff are licensed chiropractors.
• D. Supervision is optional.

Answer: (A)

Chiropractors may supervise support staff in a clinic, as long as the tasks delegated to the staff stay within the TBCE-defined scope of practice and meet the board’s supervision requirements. The supervising chiropractor is responsible for the care and safety of patients and for ensuring staff work only under the appropriate level of guidance. This often covers routine preparation, equipment setup, documentation, and assisting with procedures under direct supervision, while not extending to activities outside the chiropractor’s authorized scope. Supervision is a required part of the clinic’s operation, and staff do not need to be licensed chiropractors to be supervised.