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12 Steps to Radiographic Analysis - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until N/A
A rational, easy-to-follow, sequential 12-step approach to film interpretation is presented, with emphasis on the CATBITES categories of bone disease, illustrated with appropriate examples. Proper construction of an x-ray report is discussed, sample cases from the various categories are discussed in a rounds-type setting.
Basic MRI Part 1 - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until N/A
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 Approval Valid Until N/A
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 Approval Valid Until N/A
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 Approval Valid Until N/A
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 Management and Treatment of Headaches - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until N/A
Hour 1 Introduce the fact that headaches are a common health problem experienced by most people at some time. Discuss factors that lead to headaches such as: stress, depression and anxiety, high blood pressure, injury just to name a few. How to diagnose the basic types of Headaches and their characteristics such as: 1. Migraine headaches 2. Cluster headaches 3. Tension headaches 4. Sinus headaches Hour 2 Discuss natural headache remedies including diet, vitamins and minerals and herbals as they have also become a part in their management. Looking at lifestyle modification such as exercise, yoga, meditation may also be helpful. Discuss hands on therapy treatment such as massage, trigger point and others as a part of a treatment program.
Chiropractic Risk Management Recordkeeping and Compliance - Credit Hours: 3 Approval Valid Until N/A
THIS COURSE IS 1-HOUR IN RISK MANAGEMENT AND 2-HOURS IN RECORD KEEPING/DOCUMENTATION & CODING 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.
Documentation - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until N/A
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.
Radiology of Arthritis - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until N/A
HOUR 1: a review of degenerative arthritides, concentrating on osteoarthritis, and including DISH, neurotrophic joints, and synoviochondrometaplasia. HOUR 2: the comparison is made with the inflammatory arthritides, including rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile RA, and major rheumatoid variants, including ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, and Reiter’s syndrome. As time permits, gout and pseudogout will be presented as well.
Radiology of Benign Bone Tumors - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until N/A
HOUR 1: A review of radiographic signs distinguishing benign from aggressive bone lesions is presented. HOUR 2: Discussion of a variety of benign conditions encountered in a chiropractic office, concentrating on clinical relevance.
Radiology of Malignant Bone Tumor - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until N/A
1st hour: An assortment of primary malignant tumors affecting bone are presented. 2nd hour: Metastasis to bone is discussed, along with key radiographic differentials distinguishing primary from secondary malignancy.
Radiology of Scoliosis and Spondylolisthesis - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until N/A
TITLE: RADIOLOGY OF SCOLIOSIS AND SPONDYLOLISTHESIS SYLLABUS: 1st hour: The categorization and various etiologies of scoliosis are presented. This is followed by a discussion of the radiological evaluation and measurement of scoliotic curves. The concluding section of the session describes a variety of therapeutic options, including observation, bracing and surgery. 2nd hour: a review of spondylolisthesis, aetiologies, radiographic presentations and assessment.
Radiology of Skeletal Trauma - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until N/A
Presentation of types of fractures (eg. open, compound, greenstick, pathological, stress, Salter-Harris etc.) with examples; various mechanisms of trauma causing these types of fractures.