Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-161.2
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Scope of practice of chiropractic
Official statutory text
A. Chiropractic is the science and art that teaches health in
anatomic relation and disease or abnormality in anatomic
disrelation, and includes hygienic, sanitary and therapeutic
measures incident thereto in humans. The scope of practice of
chiropractic shall include those diagnostic and treatment services
and procedures which have been taught by an accredited chiropractic
college and have been approved by the Board of Chiropractic
Examiners.
B. A chiropractic physician may engage in the practice of
animal chiropractic diagnosis and treatment if certified to do so by
the Board. A licensed chiropractic physician may provide
chiropractic treatment to an animal without being certified in
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations Page 156
animal chiropractic diagnosis and treatment by the Board if an
animal has been referred to the chiropractic physician by a licensed
veterinarian in writing.
anatomic relation and disease or abnormality in anatomic
disrelation, and includes hygienic, sanitary and therapeutic
measures incident thereto in humans. The scope of practice of
chiropractic shall include those diagnostic and treatment services
and procedures which have been taught by an accredited chiropractic
college and have been approved by the Board of Chiropractic
Examiners.
B. A chiropractic physician may engage in the practice of
animal chiropractic diagnosis and treatment if certified to do so by
the Board. A licensed chiropractic physician may provide
chiropractic treatment to an animal without being certified in
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations Page 156
animal chiropractic diagnosis and treatment by the Board if an
animal has been referred to the chiropractic physician by a licensed
veterinarian in writing.
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