OCAP General Information
Effective July 1, 2001, all unlicensed complementary and alternative health care providers (CAP) must comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 146A. Chapter 146A does the following:
- sets out a statutory
definition of complementary and alternative health care practice;
- requires all CAP providers to provide each client with a client
bill of rights;
- sets out prohibited
acts for CAP providers;
- authorizes the Minnesota Department of Health to investigate
alleged misconduct by CAP providers; **
- authorizes the Minnesota Department of Health to restrict a CAP provider's right to practice to protect the public. **
For Practitioners
Review Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 146AIf you are providing unlicensed complementary or alternative health care services, you must comply with Review Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 146A. You should obtain a copy of the whole chapter.
If you are licensed by the Boards of Medical Practice, Dentistry, Chiropractic Examiners, or Podiatric Medicine, and you are providing unlicensed complementary or alternative health care as part of your licensed scope of practice, then contact your licensing board for its requirements of you in this area.
For Employers or Other Interested Persons
Reporting Requirements
There are reporting requirements contained in the new law. Please review reporting obligations.Related Topical Links:
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Diet
Dietary Guidelines
Dietary Supplements
Herbal Medicine
Massage Therapy
Medical Devices
Naturopathy
Over the counter drugs
Pain Management
Pain
Traditional Healing
Vitamins
Related Regulatory Agencies Links:
Federal Food and Drug Administration
Federal Trade Commission
Minnesota
Department of Human Services
Minnesota Department of Health; Audiology Licensing
Minnesota
Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Minnesota Board of Dentistry
Minnesota Board of
Dietetics and Nutritionists
Minnesota
Board of Medical Practice
Minnesota
Board of Nursing
Minnesota Department of Health; Occupational Therapy Licensing
Minnesota Board of Optometry
Minnesota Board of Pharmacy
Minnesota Board of Physical
Therapy
Minnesota Board of Podiatric Medicine
Minnesota Department of Health; Speech-Language Pathology Licensing
Minnesota Department
of Health; Health Technology Advisory Committee
