Virginia Chiropractic Continuing Education

• Discover how to conduct the required ISAR (information system activity review) that leads to maximum fines if not completed.
• Aid you and/or your staff in conducting the required risk analysis that leads to maximum fines, if not completed.
• Prepare an electronic device maintenance schedule to protect yourself relative to data breaches.
• Examine how to reduce your exposure to HIPAA fines.

• Discover illegal fee structures and the legal options that do exist.
• Prepare the four requirements relative to the notice of patient privacy policy.
• Generate a legally required BAA process for every individual or company with whom you share or provide access to your patient data.
• Discuss the requirements for data recover and emergency mode operations under HIPAA.

• Prepare a protocol for creating required policies under HIPAA.
• Assess the risks of seeing Medicare patients with inadequate use of the ABN form.
• Operate proper procedures to appropriately use the ABN form in a Medicare practice.
• Summarize the Ohio workers’ compensation requirements that elevate chiropractic and put restrictions upon spinal surgeons.

• Generate proper staff training to meet HIPAA requirements.
• Examine the pitfalls around a physical plant audit and what you must do to avoid them.
• Completing a required disciplinary policy that will pass an investigation.
• Classify the little-known training requirements above and beyond the ‘annual HIPAA training’.

• Identify ePHI assets within the clinic and assess exposure to threats and vulnerabilities
• Understand how to create an action plan and implement Security Safeguards
• Recognize the components of the Risk Assessment that must be considered when developing policies and procedures

• Manage Risk Assignments and assign Target Dates to comply with federal requirements
• Audit Risk Factors that may be present
• Manage Security Events that may come up during the course of everyday workflow
• Set up Workforce Security Standards to be complied with by all team members
• Ongoingly Monitor Security Safeguards to ensure the integrity of your data and minimize risk

• Recognize PHI Identifiers- Know what you are looking for
• Identify important components of the Notice of Privacy Practices and how it puts the patient in the driver seat
• Execute, track and audit Business Associate Agreements
• Apply the rules of Patient Authorizations regarding when TPO applies

• Summarize some of the key components of HIPAA Privacy Rule.
• Breakdown what a compliant Notice of Privacy Practice should look like.
• Summarize HIPAA Use & Disclosure- the often-overlooked portion of Notice of Privacy Practice
• Demonstrate how to respond to a patient’s request for a copy of their medical record.
• Determine how to avoid a Right of Access violation.

• Discuss the history of HIPAA and its application to the Chiropractic office
• Interpret the terminology of HIPAA i.e.: PHI, IIHI, NPP, TPO, NPI, EIN, EDI, etc.
• Contrast covered entities vs. non-covered entities
• Create a HIPAA compliant practice
• Utilize appropriate Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), code sets, identifiers, security and privacy
• Apply the Privacy Rule, Patient Consent Form, Notice of Privacy Practices, Patient Authorization, Business Associate Agreements, Appointments of Privacy Officers and Staff training
• Provide patient their proper rights as it pertains to access of their medical information, records and your practice etc

• Recognize acute situations for which homeopathic remedies are appropriate and effective
• Apply limited homeopathic remedies to acute care situations that arise in practice and day- to-day life
• Evaluate methods of application of homeopathic remedies to fit the situation at hand
• Distinguish between the available homeopathic remedies for a specific situation in order to select the most appropriate remedy for the individual
• Use homeopathic remedies in concert with existing therapeutic training

• Cite the statistics on the prevalence of human trafficking
• Define Human Trafficking
• Describe the personal and social behaviors, work conditions and immigration status that can indicate human trafficking
• Give examples of interview questions that can help determine if a person is a victim of trafficking
• Explain the special considerations necessary during the patient interview
• List medical indicators of trafficking victims
• List steps to be taken in reporting adult victims of human trafficking
• Cite the reporting requirements for minor victims

Hour 1

• List 3 factors which impact the mechanical properties of fascia
• Recall 3 important functions of fascia
• Cite 3 negative biological effects of fibrosis
• Describe 3 proposed neurophysiological effects of IASTM
• Itemize three biological effects of IASTM

Hour 2

• Cite 8 indications for using IASTM for upper/lower quarter musculoskeletal conditions
• Provide 8 indications for using IASTM for upper/lower quarter musculoskeletal conditions
• Enumerate 8 indications for using IASTM for upper/lower quarter musculoskeletal conditions
• when using IASTM for musculoskeletal disorders.
• List 2 features of IASTM tools and the effect that these features have on the treatment effect (tissue penetration)
• Summarize 5 IASTM basic stroke techniques
• Apply IASTM techniques for over 30 common upper quarter musculoskeletal conditions

Hour 3

• Outline 3 general purposes for using instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilizations (IASTM) for lower quarter musculoskeletal disorders.
• Recall 3 clinical indications for using IASTM to the hip
• State 3 clinical indications for providing IASTM to the lumbar spine
• Present 3 clinical indications for using IASTM for knee-related musculoskeletal disorders
• Itemize 3 clinical conditions of the lower leg and foot for which IASTM would be appropriate

• Acquire additional skill sets in impairment and disability rating
• Develop cognitive interpretive thinking in addressing impairment and disability issues
• Expand the current knowledge base required by the AMA Guides 5th edition

• Develop a level of knowledge, comprehension, and understanding of the medicolegal system as it relates to apportionment
• Minimize risks and failure risks when addressing the apportionment issue
• Encourage development and nurturing of skill sets risks when addressing the apportionment issue based on evidence-based literature and science
• Identify action steps for minimizing risks when addressing the apportionment issue

• Identify some of the criteria used by formally trained forensic examiners
• Identify certain practices that lead forensic examiners to question the credibility of reports or "IME providers"
• Develop a level of knowledge, comprehension, and understanding of the criteria used by impairment rating reviewers
• Identify certain practices that lead impairment rating reviewers/auditors to question the credibility of reports or raters
• Encourage development and nurturing of skill sets when formulating an impairment rating based on evidence-based literature, science and AMA Guides 5th edition criteria
• Identify action steps for minimizing risks when submitting an impairment rating report

• Identify some of the criteria used by formally trained forensic examiners
• Identify certain practices that lead forensic examiners to question the credibility of reports or "IME providers"
• Develop a level of knowledge, comprehension, and understanding of the criteria used by impairment rating reviewers
• Identify certain practices that lead impairment rating reviewers/auditors to question the credibility of reports or raters
• Encourage development and nurturing of skill sets when formulating an impairment rating based on evidence-based literature, science and AMA Guides 4th edition criteria
• Identify action steps for minimizing risks when submitting an impairment rating report

• Produce accurate impairment rating reports.
• Identify AMA Guides the criteria for CTS
• Develop a level of knowledge, comprehension, and understanding of the criteria used for rating CTS
• Identify certain practices that lead impairment rating reviewers/auditors to question the credibility of reports or raters
• Identify the commonly occurring errors seen in rating impairment due to CTS.

• Develop a level of understanding of the evaluation criteria as it relates to the AMA Guides 5th edition
• Apply skill sets in impairment evaluation
• Interpolate aspects of the AMA Guides to report writing
• Identify the certification available through the American Board of Forensic Professionals

• Define an IME and identify key concepts
• Comment on ideal qualifications of the examiner
• Discuss IME methodology and procedures
• Suggest a generalized report format and quality assurance
• Discuss the job task analysis (ABFP) for the IME process

• Develop an instructional basis for performing IMEs
• Expand current knowledge database pertaining to IMEs
• Identify risks and liabilities that may be encountered by examiners

• Expand the current knowledge base relating to documentation required by the Social Security Administration
• Develop documentation requirements for writing an appeal
• Review regulations of the Social Security Administration

• Define the terminology of decontamination, disinfection and sterilization in a clinical setting.
• Explain the basis of universal precautions and its implementation
• Discuss the latest research and evidence for risk of treatment table contamination in chiropractic and manual therapy offices.
• Learn the recommended evidence based disinfection methods of clinician hands, tables and equipment for manual providers.
• Identify the Spaulding Classification System for disinfection and sterilization of patient care items and equipment.

• Describe the symptoms of COVID-19 and differences between it and influenza
• Explain the chiropractic response to COVID-19
• Propose workflow changes to staff, space and treatment in response to the current pandemic
• Demonstrate proper mask use and instruct others in the process of wearing and removing masks
• Categorize the types of equipment necessary for cleaning and disinfecting your space and equipment and recall methods to do so

• Recall and integrate the function of the individual endocrine organs and all hormones into the diagnosis and treatment plan
• Identify the causative factors present in the patient that led to a hormonal imbalance
• Discuss Estrogen Dominance and thus educate the patient
• Diagnose Metabolic Syndrome
• Differentiate Adrenal Fatigue from menopause and perimenopause
• Explain lifestyle modifications to the patient
• Prepare for the intricacies of treating the hormonally imbalanced patient

• Summarize the advantages and disadvantages of salivary hormone testing, its interfering factors and hormones
• Illustrate hormone metabolism and biochemistry, and identify diseases that are associated with hormonal imbalances
• Outline the biochemistry of tryptophan and its metabolites
• Discover salivary adrenal functional assessments and the measurement of cortisol, DHEA and DHEAS
• Discuss nutritional support for women's health and define the action of phytoestrogens, saw palmetto and zinc on hormone balance

• Utilize reproducible, implementable protocols in your practice
• Apply neurodynamic tests and corrective laser protocols
• Assess and understand traumatic brain injuries (concussion, neurodegenerative diseases)
• Summarize strategies to initiate the positive impact of gut health on the musculoskeletal system
• Elucidate the science of the different types of fasting
• Discuss the breakthrough technique for non-invasive fat reduction
• Apply clinical breakthroughs in the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries
• Appreciate new laser research and its clinical applicability
• Assess intestinal and blood-brain dysfunctions
• Perform laser applications

• Integrate infection, evolution, immunity, inflammation, fibrosis, blood flow, mitochondria, ATP, oxidative stress, and DNA.
• Integrate mechanical integrity in gravity, weight, load, levers, posture, mechanoreception, mechanotransduction, mechanobiology, tensegrity, neurology, blood flow, and DNA.
• Justify high vegetable, low lectin, low glycemic dietary habits, and their influence on physiology.
• Summarize problems with refined carbohydrates, monosodium glutamate, aspartame, and chemical toxins.
• Support high intensity interval training, weight lifting, brain derived neurotrophic factor, human growth hormone, and interleukin-10.
• Explain the biphasic nature of laser photon therapy, wavelength, frequency, speed of light, fluence, penetration, secondary and primary physiological influences.
• Develop the relationship between mitochondria, free radicals, ATP, cytochrome c oxidase enzyme, and laser photon therapy
• Justify why all people need between 5-8 different supplements and explain why.
• Diagram a protocol for influencing immunology and the brain through the intestinal tract; integrating the vagus nerve and the nucleus tractus solitarius.
• Integrate a protocol for brain function that discusses trauma, degenerative, and vascular compromise.
• Demonstrate a protocol for chronic low back pain that integrates the intervertebral disc, posture, mechanics, exercise, and laser therapy.
• Support a protocol for acute whiplash that includes applying controlled motion and anti-inflammation strategies.
• Apply a protocol for remodeling scar tissue and the fibrosis of repair.

• Review common conditions and how low-level laser affects treatment outcome
• Describe the Opioid Epidemic
• Discuss Low Level Laser Therapy FDA Clearances
• Analyze FDA Study details and research validation
• Perform myotome Testing - Neck and Shoulder 
• Utilize 635 nm red correction
• Perform Myotome Testing - Neck and Shoulder
• Utilitze 405 nm FDA Clearance correction
• Utilize 405 nm identifying hidden weaknesses
• Demonstrate Soft tissue/percussion - Neck and Shoulder
• Explain laser physics at a cellular level
• Perform myotome Testing - Low Back 
• Utilize 635 nm red correction
• Demonstrate Soft tissue/percussion - Lower back
• Discuss Low Level Laser Therapy FDA Clearance Plantar Fasciitis
• Utilize rehabilitation - Slant Board / Calf Master
• Identify normal vs abnormal length and strengthen the low physical capacity related to foot/knee symptoms of the patient
• Recite PubMed studies in regard to the health benefits of scoring and improving structure and soft tissue
• Examine how your physical capacity score predicts Activities of Daily Living and health outcomes
• Discuss a neuro-mechanical treatment approach
• Provide nutritional support for your patients