Life West Preceptor Program
Life West Preceptorships
Welcome
Thank you for your interest in the Life Chiropractic College West Pre-graduate and Post-graduate Internship Program.
Please review the following materials carefully. If you are interested in participating in this program, please complete the necessary forms and submit all required documentation.
Once the College receives all necessary materials, and the application for the Pre-graduate and Post-graduate Internship Program is processed and approved, you will receive a confirmation letter outlining the terms of your acceptance in the program
Life West Preceptorships
Program overview
The program is designed to offer the senior student or a person who has earned a D.C. within the last calendar year an opportunity for increased clinical experience prior to private practice, the opportunity to experience additional practice settings and to increase one’s exposure to various techniques and clinical practices.
For the Supervising Doctor, the program offers the opportunity to assist in the development of a new practitioner and be reinvigorated by the enthusiasm and excitement of a new practitioner.
In California, there are two means by which a person can practice chiropractic within the law. The first is as the holder of a chiropractic license issued by the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners and the second is as a student, through a Board-approved chiropractic program, school or college. The Pre-graduate and Post-graduate Internship program allows the Intern to function without being in violation of the California Code of Regulations, Sections 312 (illegal practice) and 313 (inducing a student to practice chiropractic).
Preceptorship
Definitions
Preceptorship
Details & Participation Requirements
Status of a Supervising Doctor
The Supervising Doctor is an Extension Faculty member of the Life Chiropractic College West (LCCW). As such, he/she must meet all of the requirements for faculty status as would any other faculty member. The Supervising Doctor’s office is considered a satellite clinic of the College. The Supervising Doctor is expected to observe all matters of law as they relate to the practice of chiropractic and all laws related to the conduct of a private practice (labor laws, etc.). In addition, the Supervising Doctor must observe and respect the College’s policies with respect to honesty, non-discrimination and general faculty responsibilities.
Status of an Intern
An Intern (a person enrolled in HC 889 or HC890) is a student of the College. Interns enrolled in HC889 are degree-seeking students whose ultimate goal is the attainment of a D.C. degree from Life Chiropractic College West. Interns enrolled in HC890 have received their diploma and have registered for a specific course to increase their knowledge, skills and experience in a given area.
All Interns are bound by the College Catalog, the Student Handbook and the Health Center Manual. In addition, Interns have agreed to accept the authority and judgment of a Supervising Doctor in clinical matters related to either HC 889 or HC890. The judgment of the Supervising Doctor is final. If the Intern cannot abide by the judgment in question, he/she should contact the Program Coordinator immediately for guidance. If the Intern believes an inappropriate request has been made of him/her, he/she is expected to professionally and politely refuse to perform the task requested and to contact the Program Coordinator immediately.
Status of a Supervising Doctor's Office
The physical location in which a Pre-graduate and Post-graduate Internship relationship is being conducted is considered a satellite clinic of the College. If the Intern becomes aware of unsafe working conditions of any kind, he/she is expected to bring this matter to the attention of the Supervising Doctor as well as to the attention of the Program Coordinator. Examples of such situations would include such circumstances as faulty equipment and inadequate environmental control of hazardous chemicals such as x-ray related products.
The practice in which the Pre-graduate and Post-graduate Internship relationship is served must meet the following requirements:
- The office must be of professional standard and appearance.
- The office shall enjoy a patient load that is sufficiently large to afford the Intern many opportunities to learn and expand his/her knowledge.
- The office shall utilize standard professional procedures as defined by law or local practice in the absence of a law.
- All chiropractic functions performed by the Intern shall be personally approved, supervised and directed by the Supervising Doctor. It is the Intern’s responsibility not to proceed with any questionable activity. It is the Supervising Doctor’s responsibility to not make inappropriate or illegal requests of the Intern.
Professional Liability
Students registered in HC 889 or HC890 are covered under the College’s master professional liability policy. This coverage extends to the Supervising Doctor in those cases and situations in which the Intern has had a role in the evaluation or care of any patient. The Supervising Doctor is also covered under the College’s master professional liability policy.
The College requires the Supervising Doctor to carry a minimum level of professional liability coverage as a criteria for participation in the program.
Tuition
If a person has registered for HC889 (as a degree-seeking student) and is carrying a full load (12 or more units) at LCCW, then there is no additional cost for HC889. If the student is a part-time Life West student (with a load of less than 12 units), then the student will be charged $400.00 for HC889.
If a person is a graduate and has registered for HC890 (non-degree seeking student), then the fee for the course is $400.00.
There is no financial aid opportunity associated with HC889 or HC890. Registration for a maximum of four (4) terms will be available.
