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ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE: A NUTRITIONAL APPROACH - Credit Hours: 1
This course will provide Chiropractors with information on the nutritional aspects of managing patients with Alzheimer’s Disease .
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE: BASIC OVERVIEW - Credit Hours: 1
This course will provide Chiropractors with the basic principles about trends in the diagnosis and management of Alzheimer’s It will include discussion on the latest diagnosis and management options available to patient’s suffering with Alzheimer’s Disease.
ALZHEIMER'S PATIENT SUPPORT - Credit Hours: 1
This course will provide doctors with information on how to support people living with Alzheimer's disease.
BASIC MRI PART 1 - Credit Hours: 1
Although a detailed understanding of nuclear physics is not necessary to interpret MRI studies, chiropractors should have a solid understanding of the basic principles involved in producing MRI images. This course describes the basic fundamental principles shared by all MRI scanners.
BASIC MRI PART 2 - Credit Hours: 1
The second part to this series will begin with a discussion regarding the multiplanar images of MRI, the shades of gray and the differences between T1 and T2 weighted images. We will then explore the special MRI studies that have been created to help identify different pathologies. This will include discussions on Fat Suppression, Contrast Enhanced and Functional MRI studies.
BASIC MRI PART 3 - Credit Hours: 1
In the third part of this series we will discuss the Contraindications to MRI, how to read an MRI report, the MRI appearance of DDD, Ligamentum Flavum Hypertrophy, Disc Herniations, Annular Tears and Post-disc Surgical cases.
CERVICOGENIC HEADACHES - Credit Hours: 2
This course reviews the clinical presentation of cervicogenic headache, proposed diagnostic criteria, pathophysiologic mechanisms, and methods of diagnostic evaluation. Guidelines for developing a successful multidisciplinary pain management program using medication, physical therapy, osteopathic manipulative treatment, other non pharmacologic modes of treatment, and anesthetic interventions are also presented.
CHIROPRACTIC ETHICS - Credit Hours: 2
This course will discuss personal, business, and professional ethics as they relate to chiropractic. We will review the ACA and ICA Code of Ethics. The course will also discuss, in detail the Informed Consent Doctrine and the difference between an independent contractor and an employee.
CHIROPRACTIC RISK MANAGEMENT RECORDKEEPING AND DOCUMENTATION - Credit Hours: 3
Hour 1 •Chiropractic evaluation and management •The new evaluation and management guidelines •Clinical decision-making vs time components Hour 2 •The most common chiropractic ICD-10 codes •Chiropractic manipulative therapy •Supervised & constant attendance modalities •Therapeutic procedures Hour 3 •Medicare chiropractic guidelines •P.A.R.T. examination •The new Medicare ABN form •OIG recommended policies and procedures •The basics of HIPAA for chiropractic •Chiropractic S.O.A.P. notes •Re-examinations Learning Objectives: 1) Identify the principal components of chiropractic compliance as it relates to recordkeeping, risk management, Medicare, and HIPAA. 2) Correlate the importance of medical necessity and how to identify potential errors in chiropractic patient records. 3) Understand the ICD-10 documentation requirements as it relates to chiropractic recordkeeping and risk management.
CONDITIONS OF THE DISC PART 1 - Credit Hours: 1
This course will begin with a detailed discussion on the functional anatomy of the disc. This will include disc innervation, disc nutrition and structural composition. The course will continue with a discussion on the basic interpretation of MRI.
CONDITIONS OF THE DISC PART 2 - Credit Hours: 1
This course will begin with a short review of the basic aspects of MRI. The discussion will then continue with a detailed analysis of disc herniations and normal disc aging.
CONDITIONS OF THE DISC PART 3 - Credit Hours: 1
This is the last installment of a three part series. It will include a review of normal disc aging, a discussion on the differences between normal disc aging and degenerative disc disease, internal disc disruptions, and nerve in growth.
DOCUMENTATION - Credit Hours: 2
This course will provide you with the basic principles of documentation to establish medical necessity for the treatments you provide for your patients. In today's healthcare environment more and more chiropractors are experiencing post payment audits. If an audit reveals that the medical necessity for the treatment was not supported in the notes, then the provider is required to refund the insurance company. This course will give you all the necessary forms and concepts to protect you from these audits.
FLORIDA LAW AND RULES - Credit Hours: 2
The objectives of this course include: To comprehend Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine Rules Chapter 64B2 and statutes 456 and 460 Employ Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine Rules and Statute to your chiropractic practice Lessen possible risk exposures that may result in complaints by the public and/or actions being taken against you by the Chiropractic Board Engage in practice by per the Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine Rules
FUNCTION BASED CARE PART 1 - Credit Hours: 1
This course is designed to instruct physicians on the basic principles of function based care. It will include a discussion on how to demonstrate medical necessity for function based care, how to perform physical capacity tests, and how to prescribe specific exercises related to the patient's ability to perform those tests.
FUNCTION BASED CARE PART 2 - Credit Hours: 1
Part 2 of Function Based Care picks up with Neuromuscular Re-education. In this course we will discuss the theory of this treatment as well as how to demonstrate medical necessity for these exercises. This course will also discuss stretching exercises and postural correction exercises.
HEALTHCARE COMPLIANCE - Credit Hours: 2
This course will introduce you to the concept of Healthcare Compliance. We will begin with a discussion on implementing a healthcare compliance program in your office including the seven basic elements of a compliance program. The course will then provide a detailed summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule formulating all the components to help you formulate your own HIPAA compliance program for your office.
HOW TO OPTIMIZE MEMORY AND FOCUS - Credit Hours: 1
The objective of this course is to provide chiropractors with an understanding of the physiology and neurology of memory and focus, as well as a description of techniques that may help patients optimize cognitive functions.
HOW TO WRITE A NEXUS LETTER FOR A VETERAN - Credit Hours: 1
COURSE GOALS: Know the purpose and process How do you make this service available and get referrals? What questions should I ask the Veteran? How do I write the report? What happens afterward? PROCESS: How you will get a referral, screening and acceptance, review of records, reporting writing, delivery of report and follow-up. REFERALS: How to generate referrals and build relationships MONEY: Discussion on how to determine what to charge and when to ask for funds QUESTIONS TO ASK THE VETERAN/ATTORNEY How to gather relevant information and stay focused. REPORT How to write the report efficiently and effectively. IMPAIRMENT RATING Don’t make a military impairment rating REFERANCES What makes a good reference and where to look. DELIVERY Putting the report all-together and how to follow up afterward. REVIEW Review of actual Nexus letter.
INSURANCE CODING - Credit Hours: 2
This is a 2-hour course designed to provide chiropractors with basic vital coding information for compliant billing. This course will focus on coding and documentation of Evaluation/Management, Chiropractic Manipulative Technique, Modalities, and Therapeutic procedures.
MEDICAL ERRORS - Credit Hours: 2
To educate chiropractors and other healthcare providers with the information about Medical Errors. A medical error is defined as “the failure of a planned action to be completed as intended or the use of a wrong plan to achieve an aim”.
NEUROPLASTICITY PART 1: A BASIC OVERVIEW - Credit Hours: 1
The purpose of this course is to aid the Chiropractic Profession by providing Chiropractors with an evidence based review of the theory of neuroplasticity and how its effect on our nervous system. This course will provide Chiropractors with information on the theory of neuroplasticity.
NEUROPLASTICITY PART 2: BRAINWAVES ARE A WINDOW TO THE BRAIN - Credit Hours: 1
The purpose of this course is to aid the Chiropractic Profession by providing Chiropractors with an evidence based review of the role of brain wave patterns in the process of creating neoplastic changes. This course will provide Chiropractors with information on brain wave patterns and neuroplasticity.
NEUROPLASTICITY PART 3: THE IMPORTANCE OF SLEEP - Credit Hours: 1
The purpose of this course is to aid the Chiropractic Profession by providing Chiropractors with an evidence-based review of the role of role of sleep in the process of creating neuroplastic changes. This course will provide Chiropractors with information on role of sleep and neuroplasticity.
NEUROPLASTICITY PART 4: THE EFFECTS OF SUBLUXATION AND STRESS ON THE BRAIN - Credit Hours: 1
The purpose of this course is to aid the Chiropractic Profession by providing Chiropractors with an evidence-based review of the role of role of subluxation and stress on the process of creating neuroplastic changes. This course will provide Chiropractors with information on the effect of subluxation and stress on neuroplasticity.
OSHA STANDARDS FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES - Credit Hours: 1
This one hour course is designed to introduce doctors to the OSHA Standards and guidelines regarding bloodborne pathogens. This course falls under the topic of communicable diseases.
PASSIVE CARE MODALITIES PART 1 - Credit Hours: 1
Passive Care Modalities Part 1 will provide you with detailed instruction on symptom based care. This will include a discussion regarding thermal therapies and electric stimulation and TENS unit integration as an effective pain management tool.
PASSIVE CARE MODALITIES PART 2 - Credit Hours: 1
Passive Care Modalities Part 2 will provide you with detailed instruction on Ultrasound, Trigger Point Therapy and Spinal Traction.
RADICULOPATHY: PATIENT ASSESSMENT - Credit Hours: 1
This course is designed to provide you with the necessary tools to effectively evaluate radiculopathies. It will include a discussion on neuropathic pain syndromes, orthopedic evaluation, neurological work up and MRI.
SEXUAL BOUNDARIES - Credit Hours: 2
This course will include discussions regarding Professional Boundaries Defined, The Basis for the Doctor / Patient Relationship, Transference / Counter-transference, Terminology Associated with Sexual Misconduct, Boundary Violation vs. Boundary Crossing Case studies Doctor Profiles Caution Signs Guidelines for Prevention