DC
vs. PT Outcomes, Chiropractic Physiology, MRI Basics & Making Documentation
Easy
*PLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE IS ONLY APPROVED FOR CREDIT IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
12
CE Credits
Course Description: This
course reviews the outcomes in spine care for chiropractic and physical
therapy. It then discusses the physiology of why a chiropractic spinal
adjustment renders better outcomes than physical therapy or medicine for
mechanical spine diagnosis. This course also covers the basics of MRI spine
interpretation, from sequence acquisition to disc pathologies.
Syllabus
Introduction - 2 Hours - Ethical Billing & Coding
Evidence-based trends in spinal care that deliver
consistently superior outcomes vs. non-chiropractic specialty for mechanical
spine pain. The triage of mechanical spine pain and dispelling the non-specific
back pain myth.
MRI Spine Interpretation - 2 Hours - Diagnostic Testing &
Differential Diagnosis
MRI Slice sequence overview. Disc pathology definitions
and visualization of herniation, bulge, protrusion, extrusion, and
fragmentation.
Connective Tissue Pathology and Diagnosis – 2 Hours - Diagnostic
Testing & Differential Diagnosis
Physiology and pathology of connective tissue as sequala
from trauma. This covers microanatomy to gross pathology.
The Evidence for Primary Spine Care – 2 hours - History Taking &
Examination
Chiropractic as the best-positioned expert for
first-line diagnosis and treatment of mechanical spine care. The evidence in
the literature shows outcomes of chiropractic vs. physical therapy vs. medicine
and debunking the non-specific back pain myth based on the evidence in the
literature.
Making Documentation Easy & Compliant – 2 Hours - Ethical Billing
& Coding
Reviewing 99202-99203-99204-99205 parameters and
ensuring compliant documentation to match CPT coding. Streamlining
documentation without cutting corners.
Ethical Documentation in Collaborative Cases – 2 Hours - History
Taking & Examination
Demonstrative documentation of each pain generator to
ensure an accurate diagnosis. The collaboration of cases with medical cases
when clinically indicated.
Objective: For
the student to be able to formulate a care plan and triage the injured and
chronic pain patient based on clinical and imaging results.
FEE: $199
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Instructors
The doctors' CV's can be found by clicking on
"Faculty" on the top toolbar.
Mark Studin DC,
FASBE(C), DAAPM, Chiropractor
Note:
There is no financial relationship with any outside vendor for services, goods
or supplies.
Troubleshooting Suggestions:
This course is
supported by PC's and Mac's, however if it won't open a PC is more stable
1. Minimum 20mbs download
speed
2. Firefox Browser
preferrable
3. Do NOT to use a mobile
device. It is not allowable and not ideal for learning.
*Due to the
amount of information being downloaded, a computer manufactured in 2014 or
beyond is strongly recommended.
