M A N D A T O R Y B O E R E Q U I R E M E N T S
For every two-year license period, Doctors of Chiropractic must obtain six hours of approved continuing education in Coding, Compliance & Documentation and six hours in Ethics, Sexual Boundaries & N.C. Jurisprudence. The NCCA will be offering opportunities throughout 2010 for DCs to obtain these hours. The current seminars are listed below, but please check back frequently for additional educational opportunities.
January 23, 2010 | Advanced Insurance Seminar | Greensboro, N.C.
3 Mandatory Hours Available in Coding, Compliance & Documentation
March 27, 2010 | Clinical Documentation, Medicare & Audits | Greensboro, N.C.
4 Mandatory Hours Available in Coding, Compliance & Documentation
April 23-25, 2010 | NCCA Spring Conference | Asheville, N.C.
6 Mandatory Hours Available in Coding, Compliance & Documentation
September 24-26, 2010 | NCCA Fall Convention | Concord, N.C.
6 Mandatory Hours Available in Sexual Boundaries, Ethics & N.C. Jurisprudence
A N N U A L C O N V E N T I O N S
2010 Spring Conference 2010 Fall Convention
April 23-25, 2010 September 24-26, 2010
Asheville, N.C. Concord, N.C.
Grove Park Inn Embassy Suites
2011 Spring Conference 2011 Fall Convention
April 15-17, 2011 October 21-23, 2011
Wilmington, N.C. Winston-Salem, N.C.
Hilton Wilmington Riverside Twin City Quarter
S O U T H E R N W E L L N E S S S Y M P O S I U M
Mark Your Calendars!
August 14, 2010
Atlantic Beach, N.C.
Sheraton Hotel
The North Carolina Chiropractic Association will introduce a new program in 2010 - the Southern Wellness Symposium. Come enjoy a weekend at the North Carolina coast, chiropractic fellowship, and educational opportunities directed towards a number of wellness based professions.
F O R D O C T O R S
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Everyday Nutritional Applications
Dates: March 6, 2010
Instructor: Dr. John Brimhall
Location: Charlotte, N.C. | Holiday Inn Billy Graham
CE Credits: 8 Hours
Learn about the importance of using nutrition in healthcare. Dr. Brimhall will outline basic nutritional needs by teaching a very simple, specific approach and by reviewing symptoms and the need for related nutrition. You will be able to implement this into your practice on Monday morning.
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Clinical Documentation, Medicare & Avoiding Audits
Dates: March 27, 2010
Instructor: Dr. Tony Hamm & Dr. Ricky Sides
Location: Greensboro, N.C. | Clarion Hotel Airport
CE Credits: 8 Hours (Including 4 Mandatory Hours in Coding,
Compliance & Documentation)
Do You Know How to Handle an Audit? Dr. Hamm will disucss the
current trends dealing with chiropractic practice audits. Topics will include
the different types of audits, both in private payer and federally funded plans such as Medicare and Medicaid.
Dr. Hamm and Dr. Sides will discuss current documentation requirements in the chiropractic practice. Topics include compilation of the patient record, intake forms, history, examination, radiology, physical medicine and rehabilitation and discharge. They will also update the attendees on current Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services' rules and regulations with respect to the practice of chiropractic.
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Acupuncture: Mental and Emotional Conditions
Dates: March 6-7, 2010
Instructor: Dr. Bonnie Walker
Location: Durham, N.C. | Homewood Suites
CE Credits: 14 Hours
CEU
This session will cover the source of and variations in emotional energy. We will discuss common emotional disorders, including clinical presentation, biomedical and energetic pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Acupuncture: Gynecology and Reproductive System Conditions
Dates: March 27-28, 2010
Instructor: Dr. Bonnie
Walker
Location: Durham, N.C. | Homewood Suites
CE Credits: 14 Hours
CEU
This class will cover female reproductive under normal and abnormal conditions. We will discuss common reproductive system problems, including clinical presentation, biomedical and energetic pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment.
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Acupuncture: Infertility, Pregnancy, Childbirth & Postpartum
Instructor: Dr. Bonnie Walker
Location: Durham, N.C. | Homewood Suites
CE Credits: 14 Hours CEU
This class will explore the entire process of fetal development, pregnancy, labor & and delivery, including pathologies that prevent conception & full term completion. We will discuss these common conditions including clinical presentation, biomedical and energetic pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment.
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Acupuncture: Neurological Conditions
Dates: April 17-18, 2010
Instructor: Dr. Bonnie Walker
Location: Durham, N.C. | Homewood Suites
CE Credits: 14 Hours CEU
This session will begin to explore the complex area of neurological disorders. We will discuss the pertinent energetics and biomedical considerations, with clinical presentation, biomedical and energetic pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment.
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Dry Needling
Dates: May 1-2, 2010
Instructor: David Fishkin, D.C., MPH
Location: Greensboro, N.C. | Sheraton Four Seasons
CE Credits: 12 Hours
Myofascial Trigger Point/Tender Point Dry Needling is the clinical tool of choice to treat the peripheral subluxation and its soft tissue manifestations of pain and dysfunction. This hands-on, small group, intensive training workshop will prepare you to use dry needling as a diagnostic and treatment modality and increase your practice profile.
For more information and to register, please visit www.dryneedlinginstitute.com
Contemporary Breakthroughs in Homeopathy
Dates: June 5-6, 2010
Instructor: Dr. Frank King, Jr.
Location: Asheville, N.C. | The Crowne Plaza
CE Credits: 12 Hours
This turn-key program can be successfully implemented into your practice Monday morning! Seminar topics include: Integrate Homeopathy, chiropractic & naturopathic principles/methodologies; Homeopathic case managment of degenerative diseases, detoxification, miasms; New mind & body protocols; New allergy protocols; New toxicity protocols; Bio-Response testing; CHESS system; Hands-on practical applications.
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Pediatrics PracTice 2010
Location: Raleigh, N.C.
Learn to care for your littlest patients! 3 weekends, 36 hours. Perfect for those doctors who desire specialty training from top experts in Pediatrics. All full-program attendees will receive a Recognition of Achievement.
October 16-17, 2010: Pre-pregnancy, Pregnancy, Birth and Neonatal Conditions
November 6-7, 2010: Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Considerations
November 20-21, 2010: School Age, Adolescence, and the Pediatric Practice
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F O R C H I R O P R A C T I C A S S I S T A N T S
50-Hour Basic X-ray Program
MODULE 56
Dates: Session 1: January 23-24, 2010
Session 2: February 20-21, 2010
Session 3: March 13-14, 2010
Session 4: April 10-11, 2010
Instructor: Dr. Kathy Thorn
Location: Wilmington, N.C. | Holiday Inn Express
MODULE 57
Dates: Session 1: May 15-16, 2010
Session 2: June 12-13, 2010
Session 3: July 17-18, 2010
Session 4: August 14-15, 2010
Instructor: Dr. Gene Lewis
Location: Raleigh, N.C. | NCCA Headquarters
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The NCCA sponsors 50-Hour Basic X-Ray training programs for CAs. The classes meet the minimum requirements for basic X-ray proficiency as directed by the N.C. State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, effective July 1, 1990. Exams will be given under the auspices of the NCBOE. Each module provides the attendee with the required knowledge and training to assist the doctor of chiropractic in taking and processing X-Rays of the appendicular and axial skeleton.
6-Hour X-ray Recertification Program
ASHEVILLE CLASS
Date: April 24, 2010
Instructor: Dr. Gene Lewis
Location: Asheville, N.C.
WILMINGTON CLASS
Date: June 26, 2010
Instructor: Dr. Kathy Thorn
Location: Wilmington, N.C.
CONCORD CLASS
Date: September 25, 2010
Instructor: Dr. Norbert Dombrowsky
Location: Concord, N.C.
RALEIGH CLASS
Date: December 4, 2010
Instructor: Dr. Gene Lewis
Location: Raleigh, N.C.
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The NCCA offers 6-Hour X-ray Recertification classes for CAs who have already completed the 50-Hour Basic X-ray Certification Program. Once you are certified, you must attend one 6-Hour Recertification class every calendar year after your certification year. The classes will review physics, positioning and methods of improving radiographic quality.
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