Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634B.010
Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 634B.020 to 634B.060, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 634B — Naprapaths
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Provisions
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634B.020
“Advisory Board” defined
“Advisory Board” means the Naprapathic Practice Advisory Board created by NRS 634B.100.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634B.030
“Board” defined
“Board” means the State Board of Health.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634B.040
“Division” defined
“Division” means the Health Care Purchasing and Compliance Division of the Nevada Health Authority.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634B.050
“Naprapath” defined
“Naprapath” means a person who is a graduate of a program of education in naprapathy approved by the Division or who, by general education, practical training and experience determined to be satisfactory by the Division, is qualified to practice naprapathy and who has been issued a license by the Division.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634B.060
“Naprapathy” defined
1. “Naprapathy” means the diagnosis and treatment of contractures, muscle spasms, inflammation, scars, adhesions, lesions, laxity, hypotonicity, rigidity, structural imbalances, bruises, contusions, muscular atrophy, partial separation of connective tissue fibers and other connective tissue disorders through the use of…
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634B.070
Applicability of chapter: Federal employees; person permitted to practice other healing arts
This chapter does not apply to: 1. A naprapath of any division or department of the United States in the discharge of his or her official duties unless licensure by a state is required by the division or department of the United States. 2. Any person permitted to practice any other healing art under this title who does…
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634B.080
Applicability of chapter: Conditions under which person authorized to practice naprapathy without license or hold self out as doctor of naprapathy; registration required for teacher, advisor or supervisor in certain education programs
1. A person who is enrolled in a program of education in naprapathy that is approved by the Division pursuant to the regulations adopted pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 634B.120 and who is not licensed to practice naprapathy may engage in the practice of naprapathy while under the supervision of a licensed naprapath. 2…
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634B.100
Creation; number, appointment and qualifications of members; terms; vacancies; removal; per diem allowance and travel expenses
1. The Naprapathic Practice Advisory Board is hereby created. 2. The Governor shall appoint to the Advisory Board: (a) Three members who are licensed as naprapaths in this State or any other state; and (b) Two members who are representatives of the public. 3. Each member of the Advisory Board: (a) Must be a resident of…
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634B.110
Officers; meetings; duty to advise Board on regulations; quorum
1. The Advisory Board shall: (a) Elect from its members a Chair and any other officers determined necessary by the members of the Advisory Board at the first meeting of each year; (b) Meet at least two times each year at the call of the Chair of the Advisory Board, or upon the written request of at least three members…
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634B.120
Regulations
The Board, with the advice of the Advisory Board, shall adopt regulations: 1. Governing the licensure of naprapaths and the practice of naprapathy, including, without limitation: (a) The minimum hours of clinical experience and other minimum qualifications for licensure as a naprapath, in addition to the qualifications…
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634B.200
Requirements for applying for license
Except as otherwise provided in NRS 634B.210 and 634B.220, an applicant for a license to practice naprapathy must: 1. Be at least 21 years of age; 2. Have a bachelor’s degree; 3. Have graduated from a program of education in naprapathy approved by the Division pursuant to the regulations adopted pursuant to subsection…
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634B.210
Expedited license by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance
1. The Division may issue a license by endorsement to practice naprapathy to an applicant who meets the requirements set forth in this section. An applicant may submit to the Division an application for such a license if the applicant holds a corresponding valid and unrestricted license to practice naprapathy in the Di…
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634B.220
Expedited license by endorsement to practice as naprapath for active member of Armed Forces, member’s spouse, veteran or veteran’s surviving spouse: Requirements; procedure for issuance; provisional license pending action on application
1. The Division may issue a license by endorsement to practice naprapathy to an applicant who meets the requirements set forth in this section. An applicant may submit to the Division an application for such a license if the applicant: (a) Holds a corresponding valid and unrestricted license to practice naprapathy in t…
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634B.230
Submission of fingerprints
In addition to any other requirements set forth in this chapter, each applicant for a license, including, without limitation, an expedited license pursuant to NRS 634B.210 or 634B.220, must submit to the Division a complete set of fingerprints and written permission authorizing the Division to forward the fingerprints…
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634B.240
Payment of child support: Submission of certain information by applicant; grounds for denial of license; duty of Division. [Effective until 2 years after the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]
1. In addition to any other requirements set forth in this chapter, an applicant for the issuance or renewal of a license as a naprapath shall: (a) Include the social security number of the applicant in the application submitted to the Division. (b) Submit to the Division the statement prescribed by the Division of Soc…
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634B.250
Examinations
The Board shall: 1. Prepare or cause to be prepared a test on the practice of naprapathy which must be passed by an applicant for a license pursuant to NRS 634B.200; or 2. Designate a national examination for that purpose.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634B.260
Expiration and renewal of license: Application; continuing education; fee
Each license to practice naprapathy issued pursuant to this chapter expires on January 1 of each year and may be renewed if, before the license expires, the licensee submits to the Division: 1. An application on a form prescribed by the Division; 2. Proof of completion of the requirements for continuing education presc…
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634B.270
Inquiry into and documentation of veteran status of new adult patients; provision of contact information for Department of Veterans Services; authority of Division to ask applicant for renewal of license regarding performance of such actions
1. A naprapath may: (a) Ask each new patient who is 18 years of age or older if he or she is a veteran and document the response in the medical record of the patient; and (b) Provide the contact information for the Department of Veterans Services to any such patient who indicates that he or she is a veteran. 2. The Div…
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634B.280
Display of license and diploma
Each person licensed to practice naprapathy shall display his or her license and a copy of his or her diploma from a program of education in naprapathy conspicuously at each place where the person engages in the practice of naprapathy.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634B.290
Duty to refer patient to provider of health care when diagnosis or treatment exceeds ability of naprapath
1. If a naprapath determines that the diagnosis or treatment of a patient is beyond the scope of practice or the skill, training and competence of the naprapath, the naprapath shall refer the patient to an appropriate provider of health care. 2. As used in this section, “provider of health care” has the meaning ascribe…
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634B.700
Grounds for disciplinary action against licensee; regulations governing procedure for imposing and types of disciplinary action
1. A naprapath is subject to disciplinary action if the naprapath: (a) Violates any provision of this chapter or any regulation adopted pursuant thereto; (b) Makes any misrepresentation in obtaining a license; (c) Has been convicted of a felony relating to the practice of naprapathy; (d) Has been convicted of violating…
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634B.710
Suspension of license for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license. [Effective until 2 years after the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]
1. If the Division receives a copy of a court order issued pursuant to NRS 425.540 that provides for the suspension of all professional, occupational and recreational licenses, certificates and permits issued to a person who is the holder of a license issued pursuant to this chapter, the Division shall deem the license…
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634B.720
Commencement of disciplinary proceedings required for certain violations of Industrial Insurance Act; regulations
1. If the Division receives a report pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 228.420, a hearing must be held pursuant to regulations adopted by the Board, with the advice of the Advisory Board, to consider the contents of the report. 2. The Board, with the advice of the Advisory Board, shall adopt such regulations as are neces…
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634B.730
Confidentiality of certain records of Division; exceptions
1. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 239.0115, a complaint filed with the Division, all documents and other information filed with the complaint and all documents and other information compiled as a result of an investigation conducted to determine whether to initiate disciplinary action are confiden…
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