Certification for manipulation under anesthesia is prohibited.

Certification for manipulation under anesthesia is prohibited.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not addressed
• D. Only with special license

Answer: (A)

The key idea is the scope of chiropractic practice in Texas and what counts as practicing medicine. Manipulation under anesthesia involves anesthesia and a more medical-level procedure, not just a chiropractic adjustment. The Board does not authorize chiropractors to administer or supervise anesthesia or to perform procedures that require medical or surgical oversight. Because of that, there is no license or certification that the Board would grant to allow a chiropractor to perform manipulation under anesthesia. In short, such certification is outside the permissible scope for chiropractors, so the statement is true.

The key idea is the scope of chiropractic practice in Texas and what counts as practicing medicine. Manipulation under anesthesia involves anesthesia and a more medical-level procedure, not just a chiropractic adjustment. The Board does not authorize chiropractors to administer or supervise anesthesia or to perform procedures that require medical or surgical oversight. Because of that, there is no license or certification that the Board would grant to allow a chiropractor to perform manipulation under anesthesia. In short, such certification is outside the permissible scope for chiropractors, so the statement is true.