Existing law requires the Chiropractic Physicians' Board of Nevada to adopt regulations establishing the qualifications a chiropractic physician must obtain before he or she is authorized to perform dry needling. (NRS 634.035) Section 1 of this bill also requires the Board to adopt regulations establishing the qualifications a chiropractic physician must obtain before he or she is authorized to: (1) evaluate and treat a person who has sustained an injury to the head; and (2) clear a person who has sustained such an injury to return to physical activity and competition. Existing law authorizes a physician, advanced practice registered nurse, physical therapist or athletic trainer to clear a pupil or youth, as applicable, for participation in certain sports and activities after sustaining an injury to the head. (NRS 385B.080, 392.452, 455A.200) Sections 2-4 of this bill additionally authorize a chiropractic physician to clear such a pupil or youth, as applicable, for participation in such a sport or activity if the chiropractic physician is qualified to do so pursuant to section 1.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 634.035, 385B.080, 392.452, 455A.200
BDR: 634.035, 385B.080, 392.452, 455A.200