DC Boundaries, Ethics & Jurisprudence (June 2026 - TCA Headquarters)

The Tennessee Board of Chiropractic Examiners mandates a one-time, six-hour board-approved course for all newly-licensed Tennessee chiropractors. This essential training covers critical topics such as risk management, sexual and professional boundaries, and Tennessee statutory and regulatory chiropractic jurisprudence.

• -Understand and apply professional boundaries in patient-practitioner relationships, including recognition of boundary violations and prevention strategies
• -Identify ethical principles governing chiropractic practice and apply them to real-world clinical scenarios
• -Explain Tennessee statutory and regulatory requirements for chiropractic licensure, scope of practice, and continuing education
• -Recognize risk management strategies to minimize liability and protect patient safety in clinical settings
• -Demonstrate knowledge of sexual misconduct prevention, reporting obligations, and consequences of violations
• -Interpret Tennessee Board of Chiropractic Examiners rules and disciplinary procedures
• -Apply jurisprudence principles to navigate legal and ethical challenges in chiropractic practice