Australia Chiropractic Continuing Education

• Identify safety measures involved with essential oils
• Understand the various possible reactions if safety measures are not followed properly 
• Outline common methods of applications of various essential oils
• Identify the essential oils commonly used during pregnancy and labor and the uses of each
• Further identify essential oils that are contraindicated during pregnancy and labor

• Discuss the role of chiropractic manipulation and the evidence surrounding reduced back pain in pregnant women.
• Discuss the role of chiropractic manipulation and the evidence surrounding musculoskeletal conditions related to pregnancy
• Describe the somatovisceral reflex
• Review options for conservative pain management for musculoskeletal conditions related to pregnancy
• Interpret evidence-based data for safety of spinal manipulation of pregnant women.
• Describe presentation of musculoskeletal conditions seen in postpartum patients
• Perform evaluation of musculoskeletal conditions seen in postpartum patients
• Discuss treatment options for musculoskeletal conditions seen in postpartum patients
• Formulate a nutritional plan for women

• Evaluate the evidence for chiropractic care for pregnancy-related low back pain and pelvic girdle pain
• Assess the effectiveness of treatments within the chiropractic scope of practice for low back pain, pelvic girdle pain, or combination pain during the postpartum period
• Summarize best-practice recommendations for chiropractic care of pregnant and postpartum patients

• Evaluate the evidence for chiropractic care for pregnancy-related low back pain and pelvic girdle pain
• Assess the effectiveness of treatments within the chiropractic scope of practice for low back pain, pelvic girdle pain, or combination pain during the postpartum period
• Summarize best-practice recommendations for chiropractic care of pregnant and postpartum patients

• Summarize the three stages of pregnancy.
• Recognize common pregnancy abbreviations.
• List the benefits of exercise during pregnancy.
• Explain how the hormones, relaxin and hCG, can impact physical activity.
• Design a subjective and history taking examination for a pregnant patient.
• Complete a physical examination on a pregnant patient including common complaints such as pelvic girdle pain and low back pain.
• Assess patient positions to ensure comfort and safety during physical assessments and/or rehabilitation.
• Recognize when to refer a pregnant patient to another specialty for evaluation and treatment.
• Identify pelvic health dysfunction and determine appropriate referral.

• Evaluation of post-partum patients
• Common complaints and assessment – LBP/SI, pelvic floor dysfunction, DRA
• Impact of birth type/healing time frame
• Biomechanics of lifting and carrying baby
• Sleep, activity, and nutritional considerations

• Interpret compliance advice and regulations directly from the Federal Office of Inspector General (OIG)
• Identify and become compliant with other requirements from the state level through third-party payer contractual obligations
• Review existing policy and procedure for compliance, including OIG compliance, HIPAA compliance, and other federal and state programs

• Apply guidelines for accurate coding and compliant billing practices
• Install monitoring to ensure standards are met
• Self-audit for compliance purposes
• Create internal policy and procedure to improve compliance

• Identify risk areas in the claim adjudication process and apply learned knowledge to prevent missteps
• Discuss federal, state, and payer guidelines that govern billing activities
• Avoid behaviors that violate the carrier contract and ensure compliance with regulations
• Evaluate provider contracts and payer policy for complete clarification on claim process

• Utilize self-auditing methods to identify high risk areas of patient finance in the office
• Develop systems for accountability and transparency in patient accounting
• Apply appropriate fee schedule measures to ensure validity in account posting
• Address federal and state guidelines for discounting to ensure compliance

• Apply the process for setting your fees legally and compliantly and according to Federal regulation
• Know the policies of ALL your carriers to be compliant
• Properly administer desired discounts without running afoul of the Federal and State regulations
• Implement legal hardship discounts, if desired, using the Federal guidelines to appropriately verify hardship

• Identify regulatory authorities that impact compliance
• Review federal, state and payer’s compliance related requirements and regulations
• Recognize types of self-audits that can keep your compliance program healthy
• Update important annual requirements related to carrier contractual agreements
• Execute appropriate EOB, coding, documentation, and billing audits for year end

• Identify the OIG regulations and oversight that apply to chiropractic and their teams
• Recognize the risk factors that regulators look for in an audit
• Apply the seven elements of a compliance program to your practice
• Develop an action list to begin implementing an OIG Compliance Program for your clinic

Hour 1

• Discuss the Inflammatory Cascade
• Identify the mechanics of concussion that results in inflammation
• Describe the neuro-chemical cascade of concussion

Hour 2

• Perform physical exam protocols in inflammation as it relates to concussion
• Perform Neurological exam protocols in inflammation as it relates to concussion
• Perform Chiropractic exam protocols including incorporating AK exam
• Apply Chiropractic exam protocols in inflammation
• Utilize advanced examination protocols in inflammation

Hour 3

• Perform structural treatment protocols to treat inflammation related to concussion
• Utilize phytonutrient protocols to treat inflammation related to concussion
• Use specific therapeutic protocols to resolve inflammation with literature citations

• This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed from Concussion 201 through 202

Hour 1

• Discuss the Selye Stress Response
• Discuss the mechanics of concussion that results in the inflammatory response
• Describe the cortisol cascade response associated with concussion

Hour 2

• Perform physical exam protocols in the stress response
• Perform Neurological exam protocols in the cortisol cascade
• Apply Chiropractic exam protocols in the cortisol cascade
• Utilize advanced examination protocols in evaluating the stress response

Hour 3

• Perform chiropractic treatment protocols to treat the stress response
• Utilize nutritional protocols to treat inflammation related to the stress response and concussion
• Use evidenced based therapeutic protocols to address the cortisol cascade associated with concussion with literature citations

Hour 1

• Recognize signs and symptoms of concussion and make appropriate referral.
• Realize the pathophysiology of symptoms related to concussions. 
• Identify red flags and potential dangers of manipulation.
• Realize concussion diagnostic testing efficacy.

 Hour 2

• Define binaural beats history and development.
• Explore binaural beat frequencies.
• Describe binaural beats impact
• Distinguish binaural beats for sleep, vertigo, pain and  memory.
• Integrate binaural beats protocols

 Hour 3

• Combine binaural beat frequencies to enhance therapy results.
• Monitor results of binaural beat therapy.
• Review current research studies on binaural beats.
• Discuss future utilization and research of binaural beats.

Hour 1 and 2

• Describe the components of the core and the function of the core.
• Describe the function of the diaphragm as it relates to posture, muscular relationships and stability of the spine.
• Describe the function and structure of the superficial muscle system of the body.
• Describe two concepts of spinal stability. 

Hour 3

• Demonstrate how to determine the length of quadratus lumborum and erector spinae. 
• Demonstrate how to evaluate Transversus abdominus function
• Demonstrate how to facilitate the core and initiate a core training program

Hour 4

• List three pathologies related to less than optimal core function.
• Describe three postural strategies that the patient may develop when the core is in dysfunction.
• Describe how weakness of the abdominals can alter diaphragm contractions.
• Explain how respiratory fatigue can alter core control.

• Develop an appreciation of the impact of culture group, minority group and racial group on the health care relationship
• Increase sensitivity, knowledge and skills to promote effective intercultural interactions
• Identify the professional's own cultural identity/judgments /biases and their impact on their behavior and how they are perceived by clients and patients
• Recognize cultural variables that appear in verbal and non-verbal communication
• Examine the influence of culture in our patient population
• Differentiate the provider's culture

• Examine the historical background of the various Latino/Hispanic groups in the U.S.
• Develop the skills needed to care for people from Spanish speaking parts of the world
• Increase our understanding of the cultural traits of Latino/Hispanic groups in the U.S.
• Summarize specific traits of various Latino/Hispanic groups
• Recognize how we can narrow the gap between us

• Develop an appreciation of the impact of culture group, minority group and racial group on the health care relationship.
• Increase sensitivity, knowledge and skills to promote effective intercultural interactions.
• Identify our own provider culture/judgments /biases and their impact.
• Examine characteristics of Asians, Blacks and Middle Easterners.
• Summarize how to care for patients of these three ethnic/racial groups and how to narrow the gap between us
• Develop an understanding/plan of how to reach out to these populations.

• Describe cultural diversity
• Recognize the need for cultural competence in health care
• Explain the concept of health disparity
• Define culture and cultural competence
• Differentiate between the concepts of culture, race, ethnicity, diversity, and minority
• Describe the Cultural Competence Continuum
• Discuss the interdependency between the levels of cultural competence

• Discuss the evolution of multicultural policy
• Describe the phases of multiculturalism
• Discuss three major perspectives on culture and diversity that have influenced healthcare literature and practice
• Identify the common myths and misconceptions associated with culture
• Recognize the paradoxical dilemmas associated with cultural competence

• Identify the need for cultural competence in health care and in medical literature.
• Examine and Research the historical perspectives
• Examine your world view or cultural beliefs about diversity and explain how you can develop an attitude of cultural competence.
• Analyze the five aspects of ethnicity used to describe cultural differences in the health care environment. 

• Review and explain the racial and ethnic disparities in health care.
• Explain the role of health care providers and organizations as mechanisms to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in health care. 
• Explain how language and communication of the health care provider can be a barrier to establishing relationships.
• Identify tools that can foster empathy for differing cultures.

• Explain the need for improving cultural awareness in the workplace to build cultural competency.
• Identify five practices that can be implemented to increase cultural awareness in the workplace.
• List the benefits of building an organization's cultural competence
• Explain how to deliver culturally competent care.

• Demonstrate The ability to communicate clearly and concisely with current and future patients 
• Describe ways to establish and maintain relationships and facilitate constructive interactions with individuals and diverse groups.
• List strategies to align personal and organizational conduct with ethical and professional standards that include a responsibility to the patient and health care community. 
• Demonstrate an understanding of the healthcare system and the environment in which healthcare managers and providers function.

• Discuss the theories of why aging is now seen as a disease, characterized by chronic inflammation, which could potentially be stopped or even reversed. 
• Share how persistent, low-level inflammation (inflammaging) contributes to the deterioration of cellular and systemic functions, driving the aging process and the development of age-related chronic diseases.
• Examine the role of mitochondrial dysfunction in aging, exploring how improving mitochondrial health can promote longevity and reduce age-related decline.
• Identify clinical strategies to integrate mitochondrial health and anti-inflammatory practices into patient care to enhance healthy aging and mitigate the impact of chronic diseases.
• Introduction to low-level laser therapy, its core principles, and its mechanism of action for healing and optimizing cellular function.
• Explain the role of the mitochondria in cellular energy production and overall health.
• Review evidence-based applications of low-level laser therapy in promoting mitochondrial health via evidence-based research findings and data.
• Discuss practical approaches for integrating low-level laser therapy into clinical practice to enhance patient outcomes in managing mitochondrial dysfunction and promoting cellular rejuvenation.
• Share the global impact of metabolic dysfunction and discuss the effects of obesity driving chronic inflammation and its link to chronic health conditions.
• Discuss the mechanisms through which excess body fat and underlying metabolic dysfunction contributes to inflammatory processes and hormonal/endocrine dysfunction.
• Elaborate on clinical insights into effective interventions for combating obesity, improving metabolic health, and reducing inflammation, including dietary changes, physical activity, and sleep.
• Explore emerging therapies and technologies aimed at improving metabolic function and reducing inflammation, focusing on their potential applications in clinical practice.
• Discuss mechanisms of aging and how the aging process is being challenged by both conventional and alternative medical communities. 
• Provide a comprehensive analysis of nutritional, dietary, and lifestyle-based interventions that have shown promising outcomes for improving longevity and quality of life outcomes. 
• Overview of major concepts, themes, and discussions about the importance of diet, nutrition, and controlling blood sugar to optimize metabolic capacity to maximize aging. 
• Examine emerging research on cellular regeneration and mitochondrial function as critical components in slowing the aging process and enhancing longevity.

• Develop the skills for medical documentation record keeping for proper patient care and adherence to insurance protocols
• Summarize informed consent, Evidenced-based care, Medicare guidelines and NCQA guidelines
• Identify common treatment procedures and modalities used in a chiropractic practice And recognize contraindications to them
• designate specific items to consider when interpreting and/or taking plain film X-rays
• Summarize the value of laboratory and diagnostic testing.
• Recognize the importance of patient communication skills in order to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients
• Modify procedures and forms to prevent the possibility of a legal malpractice action against the doctor