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STANDING RULES OF THE INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF ELECTRODIAGNOSIS
CREATION OF STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
Standing Committees of the Board will be created by a majority rule of the Executive Board. These
Standing Committees provide ongoing functions vital to the International Board of Electrodiagnosis.
The President of the IBE on the advice of the Executive Board shall establish the scope of responsibility
of each Standing Committee.
The number of examining board members shall be set by the Chairman of the Board, but will not be
less than three (3) or greater than eight (8) who serve two (2) year terms. The Board shall include a
Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer. The Vice Chairman will proceed at the end of the
Chairman’s term to become the Chairman. Each term on the Board will consist of two (2) years for a
maximum of three (3) separate terms, if applicable. The nomination process to become a board
member shall include a written application by a Diplomate of the International Board of
Electrodiagnosis. On completion of each new board, Standing Committees will be reviewed and
members of those Standing Committees shall be subject to re-approval as each new President of the
Board takes office. Members of the Standing Committees shall serve a maximum of six (6) years (three
two-year terms). The members of the Committee and the Board shall be staggered so that normally no
more than one third of the Committees have terms ending in the same year.
The members on the Board shall vote on the Chairman of the Board every two years. In addition, the
same is true for the Vice Chairman.
With the exception of the first seven (7) years following the Board’s inception, no member of the
International Board of Electrodiagnosis may teach classes that lead to a Diplomate status as an
electrodiagnostic physician or hold administrative or policy-making decisions with the International
Board of Electrodiagnosis or regulating, governing, or examining organization, agency, or body.
The International Board of Electrodiagnosis shall conduct a minimum of one certification examination
each year, with the exception of the first five (5) years following the filing of the Articles of Incorporation
during which time at least three (3) certification examinations will be held.
STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF ELECTRODIAGNOSIS
A. INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF ELECTRODIAGNOSIS
The International Board of Electrodiagnosis shall establish and maintain board certification and
diplomate status in electrodiagnosis to be known as the International Board of Electrodiagnosis. The
board certification provided shall serve to identify those qualified in the application of electrodiagnosis.
These specialists shall be known as Diplomates of the International Board of Electrodiagnosis. It
should also be known that
Diplomates of the International Board of Electrodiagnosis who are also board certified in chiropractic
neurology shall qualify for a Fellowship of the International Board of Electrodiagnosis.
The International Board of Electrodiagnosis shall conduct a minimum of
one certification examination each year, with the exception of the first
five (5) years.
OBJECTIVES OF THE IBE
DUTIES OF THE IBE
"Requirements of Board Certification/Diplomate Examination" listed below.
REQUIREMENTS FOR BOARD CERTIFICATION/DIPLOMATE EXAMINATION
All applicants for board certification as Diplomate of the International Board of Electrodiagnosis must
meet the following minimal standards:
CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT FOR MAINTENANCE OF "ACTIVE" BOARD CERTIFICATION
Effective January 1, 2007, Twelve (12) hours of annual Continuing Postgraduate Education in the area of
electrodiagnosis sponsored by an institution having status with the Council on Chiropractic Education
(CCE), or the accreditation agency appropriate to the Diplomates area of training is required to maintain
an "Active" Diplomate status. Non-CCE approved continuing education programs in the area of
electrodiagnosis may be reviewed by the IBE and considered for acceptance of credit if approved by the
board. It is the responsibility of the individual obtaining the credits to supply a course description,
syllabus and hourly breakdown of topics to the board for review. It is the responsibility of each
Diplomate to maintain documentation of their continuing education requirements and log each hour that
is completed. Random audits by the IBE will be performed.
STANDING RULES OF INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF ELECTRODIAGNOSIS
GRIEVANCES
Grievances regarding the action of the International Board of Electrodiagnosis shall be handled in the
following manner:
The Examining Board shall be notified of the activation of this section of the bylaws.
ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION OF A COMPLAINT/DISPUTE:
The complainant shall specifically state his or her complaint in writing for response by the Examining
Board. The Examining Board shall respond within thirty- (30) days to the submitted complaint. The
complainant shall then have thirty- (30) days to respond to the report of the Examining Board, and
submit additional information supportive of his or her complaint. The Examining Board shall then have
thirty- (30) days to respond to the complaint and additional information being submitted.
If the administrative adjudication is unsuccessful, then a Review Board shall be formed consisting of
the following:
The Chairman of the Review Board shall be the person designated by the Examining Board. The
Examining Board shall remain neutral, and shall act as a judicial tribunal to hear the dispute. The
Review Board shall set the date for a hearing and conduct a hearing at which time members or
representative of the Examining Board shall make a presentation concerning the dispute and the
complainant or representative thereof shall make a presentation concerning the dispute. Witnesses,
testimony and other evidence shall be presented to the Review Board for its consideration. The Review
Board shall make a finding fact and conclusions, binding on all parties, within sixty- (60) days of the
hearing. All costs for the Review Board proceeding shall be borne and paid by the non-prevailing party,
including but not limited to attorneys’ fees and per diem expenses and remuneration of Review Board
Members and witnesses. In order to initiate the proceeding, the complaining party shall post with the
Examining Board a bond in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00), unless, upon a
showing of good cause, the Examining Board determines that a lesser amount is appropriate. If the
complaining party does not prevail, the bond amount shall be applied to the Examining Board’s costs
and attorney’s fees, and any balance shall be returned. Any and attorneys fees exceeding the bond
amount shall be paid by, and may be recovered against, the complaining party.
CREATION OF COMMITTEES OF THE INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF ELECTRODIAGNOSIS
Committees may be appointed as the need arises by the Chairman of the Board to carry out a specific
task that is not the assigned function of the Examining Board. The Chairman of the Examining Board
may assemble a Committee charged with the responsibility at hand. The Chairman of that Committee
shall be appointed at the discretion of the Chairman of the Board. Committees shall submit to the
Chairman of the Board reports as deemed appropriate by the Chairman. The Chairman of each
appointed Committee shall be responsible for submitting all reports to the Board.
I. COMMITTEE LONGEVITY
Those Committees appointed by the Chairman of the Board shall exist indefinitely at the discretion of
the Chairman of the Board. When, in the judgment of the Board, the Committee is no longer necessary,
it may discharge a Committee by a majority vote of the Board.
II. REPRESENTATIVES AND LIAISON’S TO CIVIC, PROFESSIONAL, AND
GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS FROM THE IBE
The Vice Chairman shall serve as the liaison to civic, professional, and governmental organizations.
These organizations include, but are not limited to:
Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research
The American Chiropractic Colleges
Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards
Council on Chiropractic Education
American Chiropractic Association
The Neurology Board of the American Chiropractic Association
American Chiropractic Association - Council on Neurology
local neurological societies as appropriate
others as appropriate
A position taken or expressed by a representative shall not be deemed the position of the Board unless
and until it is adopted, ratified, or approved by the Board. Representatives shall submit to the Examining
Board an annual report and special reports as deemed appropriate by the representatives or as
requested by the Chairman of the Board.
III. ANNUAL AND SPECIAL REPORTS OF THE BOARD, SPECIAL COMMITTEES
APPOINTED BY THE BOARD, AND REPRESENTATIVE AND/OR LIAISON’S TO OTHER
ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTING THE BOARD
Appointed Committees and liaisons shall submit to the Chairman of the Examining Board an annual
report and/or any special reports at other times as deemed appropriate by the Examining Board or
representatives or as requested by the Examining Board. The Chairman of the Examining Board and
their representatives/liaisons to each organization shall be responsible for submitting all reports to the
Board. All reports shall be in writing.
IV. AMENDMENTS AND REVISIONS
These standing rules may be amended or revised by a two-thirds majority vote of the Examining Board
at any properly noticed meeting.
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CREATION OF STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
Standing Committees of the Board will be created by a majority rule of the Executive Board. These
Standing Committees provide ongoing functions vital to the International Board of Electrodiagnosis.
The President of the IBE on the advice of the Executive Board shall establish the scope of responsibility
of each Standing Committee.
The number of examining board members shall be set by the Chairman of the Board, but will not be
less than three (3) or greater than eight (8) who serve two (2) year terms. The Board shall include a
Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer. The Vice Chairman will proceed at the end of the
Chairman’s term to become the Chairman. Each term on the Board will consist of two (2) years for a
maximum of three (3) separate terms, if applicable. The nomination process to become a board
member shall include a written application by a Diplomate of the International Board of
Electrodiagnosis. On completion of each new board, Standing Committees will be reviewed and
members of those Standing Committees shall be subject to re-approval as each new President of the
Board takes office. Members of the Standing Committees shall serve a maximum of six (6) years (three
two-year terms). The members of the Committee and the Board shall be staggered so that normally no
more than one third of the Committees have terms ending in the same year.
The members on the Board shall vote on the Chairman of the Board every two years. In addition, the
same is true for the Vice Chairman.
With the exception of the first seven (7) years following the Board’s inception, no member of the
International Board of Electrodiagnosis may teach classes that lead to a Diplomate status as an
electrodiagnostic physician or hold administrative or policy-making decisions with the International
Board of Electrodiagnosis or regulating, governing, or examining organization, agency, or body.
The International Board of Electrodiagnosis shall conduct a minimum of one certification examination
each year, with the exception of the first five (5) years following the filing of the Articles of Incorporation
during which time at least three (3) certification examinations will be held.
STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF ELECTRODIAGNOSIS
A. INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF ELECTRODIAGNOSIS
The International Board of Electrodiagnosis shall establish and maintain board certification and
diplomate status in electrodiagnosis to be known as the International Board of Electrodiagnosis. The
board certification provided shall serve to identify those qualified in the application of electrodiagnosis.
These specialists shall be known as Diplomates of the International Board of Electrodiagnosis. It
should also be known that
Diplomates of the International Board of Electrodiagnosis who are also board certified in chiropractic
neurology shall qualify for a Fellowship of the International Board of Electrodiagnosis.
The International Board of Electrodiagnosis shall conduct a minimum of
one certification examination each year, with the exception of the first
five (5) years.
OBJECTIVES OF THE IBE
- To set the standards for knowledge and skills required for board certification.
- To construct, supervise and administer comprehensive, psychometrically valid, unbiased
examinations designed to evaluate those skills and knowledge. - To monitor, evaluate and improve the standards and procedures of the board certification
process. - To act as the final authority on grading and certifying the electrodiagnostic physician.
- To set standards for the quality and scope of post-graduate training programs to ensure that
their graduates will obtain necessary training credit toward board certification. - To inform the public, other professions, and other chiropractic organizations of the purposes,
activities, and responsibilities of the IBE.
DUTIES OF THE IBE
- Establish the fee for applications for all examinations.
- To compose and conduct examinations.
- To keep records of all examinations administered by the IBE.
- To issue board certificates and other forms of recognition to successful candidates.
- To make available lists of Diplomates who have fulfilled the requirements for board certification.
- To submit proper and necessary reports as required by the Board.
- To assure through due diligence that only qualified physicians with sufficient post graduate
training and skills in electrodiagnosis are board certified as electrodiagnostic physicians.
"Requirements of Board Certification/Diplomate Examination" listed below.
REQUIREMENTS FOR BOARD CERTIFICATION/DIPLOMATE EXAMINATION
All applicants for board certification as Diplomate of the International Board of Electrodiagnosis must
meet the following minimal standards:
- Must hold a primary health care degree in osteopathy, allopathy, or chiropractic. These degrees
must be granted by an institution having status with an accrediting agency recognized under the
Department of Health or an agency having reciprocal agreements. - Must have a valid license or certificate to legally practice as a primary health care physician in
their country, state, province, etc. as appropriate. - Must complete a minimum of 300 hours of postgraduate studies sponsored by an institution
having academic status of HEW, the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE), or an agency
having a reciprocal agreement with the CCE, directed toward qualification to become board
certified in electrodiagnosis by the International Board of Electrodiagnosis. - Must submit an application on a form specified by the IBE and pay a fee as set by the Executive
Board. - Must conform to other specifications recommended by the IBE from time to time, and approved
by a majority of the Executive Board. - Effective January 1, 2008 ALL candidates will be required to have completed a minimum of 300
hours of postgraduate studies sponsored by an institution having academic status of HEW, the
Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE), or an agency having a reciprocal agreement with the
CCE, directed toward qualification to become board certified in electrodiagnosis by the
International Board of Electrodiagnosis. These hours must include a minimum of 150 hours of
post graduate hours in an IBE approved course in electrodiagnosis and a minimum of 150
hours of IBE approved (CCE) electrodiagnosis/neurology totaling 300 hours. - Effective January 1, 2008 ALL current Diplomates of the International Board of Diagnosis with
less than 300 hours of IBE approved electrodiagnosis will be required to complete a total of 300
hours of electrodiagnosis in an IBE approved program between January 1, 2008 and December
31, 2012. Failure to meet this criteria will result in an inactive Diplomate status until such
requirements are fulfilled and the Diplomate will be required to sit for the current board
examination in order to re-establish an "Active" Diplomate Status.
CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT FOR MAINTENANCE OF "ACTIVE" BOARD CERTIFICATION
Effective January 1, 2007, Twelve (12) hours of annual Continuing Postgraduate Education in the area of
electrodiagnosis sponsored by an institution having status with the Council on Chiropractic Education
(CCE), or the accreditation agency appropriate to the Diplomates area of training is required to maintain
an "Active" Diplomate status. Non-CCE approved continuing education programs in the area of
electrodiagnosis may be reviewed by the IBE and considered for acceptance of credit if approved by the
board. It is the responsibility of the individual obtaining the credits to supply a course description,
syllabus and hourly breakdown of topics to the board for review. It is the responsibility of each
Diplomate to maintain documentation of their continuing education requirements and log each hour that
is completed. Random audits by the IBE will be performed.
STANDING RULES OF INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF ELECTRODIAGNOSIS
GRIEVANCES
Grievances regarding the action of the International Board of Electrodiagnosis shall be handled in the
following manner:
The Examining Board shall be notified of the activation of this section of the bylaws.
ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION OF A COMPLAINT/DISPUTE:
The complainant shall specifically state his or her complaint in writing for response by the Examining
Board. The Examining Board shall respond within thirty- (30) days to the submitted complaint. The
complainant shall then have thirty- (30) days to respond to the report of the Examining Board, and
submit additional information supportive of his or her complaint. The Examining Board shall then have
thirty- (30) days to respond to the complaint and additional information being submitted.
If the administrative adjudication is unsuccessful, then a Review Board shall be formed consisting of
the following:
- A Fellow of the IBE who holds no office with the Examining Board designated by the Board.
- An individual who is either an attorney or trained in the law, such as an arbitrator or hearing
officer, designated by the Examining Board of the IBE. - An individual designated by the complainant.
The Chairman of the Review Board shall be the person designated by the Examining Board. The
Examining Board shall remain neutral, and shall act as a judicial tribunal to hear the dispute. The
Review Board shall set the date for a hearing and conduct a hearing at which time members or
representative of the Examining Board shall make a presentation concerning the dispute and the
complainant or representative thereof shall make a presentation concerning the dispute. Witnesses,
testimony and other evidence shall be presented to the Review Board for its consideration. The Review
Board shall make a finding fact and conclusions, binding on all parties, within sixty- (60) days of the
hearing. All costs for the Review Board proceeding shall be borne and paid by the non-prevailing party,
including but not limited to attorneys’ fees and per diem expenses and remuneration of Review Board
Members and witnesses. In order to initiate the proceeding, the complaining party shall post with the
Examining Board a bond in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00), unless, upon a
showing of good cause, the Examining Board determines that a lesser amount is appropriate. If the
complaining party does not prevail, the bond amount shall be applied to the Examining Board’s costs
and attorney’s fees, and any balance shall be returned. Any and attorneys fees exceeding the bond
amount shall be paid by, and may be recovered against, the complaining party.
CREATION OF COMMITTEES OF THE INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF ELECTRODIAGNOSIS
Committees may be appointed as the need arises by the Chairman of the Board to carry out a specific
task that is not the assigned function of the Examining Board. The Chairman of the Examining Board
may assemble a Committee charged with the responsibility at hand. The Chairman of that Committee
shall be appointed at the discretion of the Chairman of the Board. Committees shall submit to the
Chairman of the Board reports as deemed appropriate by the Chairman. The Chairman of each
appointed Committee shall be responsible for submitting all reports to the Board.
I. COMMITTEE LONGEVITY
Those Committees appointed by the Chairman of the Board shall exist indefinitely at the discretion of
the Chairman of the Board. When, in the judgment of the Board, the Committee is no longer necessary,
it may discharge a Committee by a majority vote of the Board.
II. REPRESENTATIVES AND LIAISON’S TO CIVIC, PROFESSIONAL, AND
GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS FROM THE IBE
The Vice Chairman shall serve as the liaison to civic, professional, and governmental organizations.
These organizations include, but are not limited to:
Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research
The American Chiropractic Colleges
Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards
Council on Chiropractic Education
American Chiropractic Association
The Neurology Board of the American Chiropractic Association
American Chiropractic Association - Council on Neurology
local neurological societies as appropriate
others as appropriate
A position taken or expressed by a representative shall not be deemed the position of the Board unless
and until it is adopted, ratified, or approved by the Board. Representatives shall submit to the Examining
Board an annual report and special reports as deemed appropriate by the representatives or as
requested by the Chairman of the Board.
III. ANNUAL AND SPECIAL REPORTS OF THE BOARD, SPECIAL COMMITTEES
APPOINTED BY THE BOARD, AND REPRESENTATIVE AND/OR LIAISON’S TO OTHER
ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTING THE BOARD
Appointed Committees and liaisons shall submit to the Chairman of the Examining Board an annual
report and/or any special reports at other times as deemed appropriate by the Examining Board or
representatives or as requested by the Examining Board. The Chairman of the Examining Board and
their representatives/liaisons to each organization shall be responsible for submitting all reports to the
Board. All reports shall be in writing.
IV. AMENDMENTS AND REVISIONS
These standing rules may be amended or revised by a two-thirds majority vote of the Examining Board
at any properly noticed meeting.
IBE standing rules v.3.0
10/18/07
All Rights Reserved
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