By Michael Dorausch, D.C.

Dr. James Chestnut’s Science of Chiropractic and Lifestyle Seminars are coming to Las Vegas starting in April 2019. Each module is a stand alone 12 hour Continuing Education approved seminar. The Evidence-based Chiropractic and Wellness Lifestyle Certification Program (C.C.W.P.) Module One begins April 6 – 7, 2019 in Las Vegas, NV.

In these seminars, you will learn how to communicate and educate patients and potential patients about the importance of chiropractic and lifestyle in an easy, systematic and effective way that increases compliance and results and practice success.

Do you want to have total understanding and confidence regarding the evidence-based clinical benefits and neurophysiological effects of:

• Chiropractic adjustment / SMT.
• Healthy nutrition and essential nutrient supplementation.
• Spinal and overall exercise and fitness.
• Healthy thoughts and attitudes and social environments.

Module 1 – The Science, Paradigm, and Clinical Application of Evidence-Based/Informed Chiropractic – The relationship between chiropractic, movement, NMS function, autonomic function, allostasis, and health. Implementing Evidence-Based/Informed patient assessment, reports, intervention, and education for Recovery, Wellness, and Prevention. Chiropractic made easy and systematic for doctors, staff, and patients.

“The information in these seminars not only provided scientific certainty regarding the need and value of chiropractic, it also provided evidence-based and practical nutrition, physical fitness, and psychological fitness advice that my patients love and actually follow! This program made me, my family, and my patients healthier. Best of all the info and implementation strategies are systematized, efficient, and super easy to implement, have grown my practice, and significantly improved my bottom line! As Dr. Chestnut says, what is more evidence-based and effective than chiropractic and lifestyle – NOTHING!” – Dr. Cory Webb, St. Louis, MO

Dr. James L. Chestnut has been studying human wellness and prevention for over 30 years. He holds a Bachelor of Physical Education degree, a Master of Science degree in exercise physiology with a specialization in neuromuscular adaptation, is a Doctor of Chiropractic, and holds a post-graduate Certification in Wellness Lifestyle. He is a peer-review published scientist and author, and an award-winning book author and lecturer. Dr. Chestnut is recognized as one of the world’s leading authorities on evidence-based chiropractic and lifestyle intervention and has been featured as a chiropractic and lifestyle expert in several documentaries.

Visit The Wellness Practice to get registered.

I received a postcard yesterday from the postgraduate and continuing education department at Life Chiropractic College West regarding a Dan Murphy Spinal Trauma seminar taking place in San Diego in January. I’ve been attending Dan Murphy seminars since I was a chiropractic student at CCCLA and I’d recommend his courses for any chiropractor.

Here’s information from the postcard as well a link to Whiplash and Spinal Trauma San Diego information posted on the chiropractic seminars pages.

Whiplash and Spinal Trauma with Dan Murphy, DC

Increase your expertise and improve clinical outcomes with more thorough, confident case management and enhanced clinical records and communication skills with this special, integrative program!

January 19-20, 2013 – San Diego, CA

California Chiropractic Board Approved for 12 Hours Credit
6 hours mandatory (adjusting technique) CA-12-09-6905
6 hours general CA-12-09-6906

The Accident

• What is injured in a motor vehicle collision?
• Can spinal injury occur where there is little or no vehicle damage?

The Injury

• What tissues are the source of chronic pain?
• How does pain travel from the injured tissues to the brain?
• How do you document whiplash posttraumatic articular stability?

Effects on the Body

• What are the 5 principles for chronic pain syndrome?
• How does whiplash injury affect the immune system, vision, dizziness, emotions, cognition?

Healing and Nutrition

• How do injured soft-tissues heal?
• What is the best treatment to heal injured spinal tissues?
• How do we nutritionally manage pain and tissue healing?

Chiropractic’s Role

• How do chiropractic adjustments inhibit whiplash trauma pain?
• How can chiropractors minimize adverse post-traumatic fibrosis?
• How does chiropractic affect the neurobiology of chronic spinal pain?

CBCE approved for 12 hours credit

Date/Time: January 19-20, 2013
Sat 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sun 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Location: DoubleTree San Diego
1515 Hotel Circle South, San Diego, CA 92108
619-881-6900

Cost: $299 (price increases by $30 after Jan 11) cancellation policy applies – ask for details before registering

Register Today!
Telephone 800.788.4476 Ext 4508

Life Chiropractic College West
Postgraduate and Continuing Education
25001 Industrial Blvd, Hayward, CA 94545

Here’s a list of Advanced Chiropractic Insurance Seminars being provided for California Chiropractors from January to March 2013. Check the Chiropractic Seminars pages for dates beyond March 2013. Search HJ ROSS.

New workers compensation laws and regulations affecting chiropractors in 2013

• How to be authorized for care when not in the MPN
• New lien filing regulations
• Independent Medical Review will now determine medical necessity – know what they are requiring to use and what we need to provide authorized care
• Updated language to the 24 visit rule in chiropractic
• Late payment laws updated and shortened
• New QME regulations

Coding 2013

• ICD9 and ICD10 for today and for the future
• CPT 2013 updates and specific physical medicine definitions
• HCPCS 2013 (supplies and supports)

Medicare – New Carrier, Noridian is taking over

• Updated secondary diagnosis & Noridian Chiropractic Policy
• 2013 Fee and deductible updates
• New addresses and phone numbers

Health Care Reform and Essential Health Benefits

• California updates and where chiropractic fits

Updated coding and policy payments for chiropractic and physical medicine

• Blue Shield/Blue Cross
• United Health Care / Optum Health
• Aetna
• Cigna
• ASH
• Chiropractic Health Plan California

Audit Compliance

• HIPAA – Are you up-to-date and compliant in managing social networking and Groupon
• Insure your documentation meets minimum standards and avoid medical necessity denials and post payment refunds

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

• Acute, Chronic, Passive & Active care – follow the guides reviewers use
• Functional assessments – What it means and how to demonstrate it
• Documentation – SOAP and Outcome assessments
• New and updated outcome assessment forms that justify and document the success of your treatment

Personal Injury Updates

• Personal injury checklist to evaluate strength of claim
• Constructing a claim from diagnosis to prognosis
• 3 factors you must address for settlement
• What to do regarding common denials for treatment
• Steps you must do to insure full payment
• Step-by-step protocol for dealing with an attorney who requests a reduction

Discounts

• Cash and time of service discounts
• Pre-Payment Plans
• What is legal and allowable in California

Pricing: First Person
$199 – Super Early Bird (30 days advance registration)
$245 – Early Bird (10 days advance registration)
$275 – Advance Registration
$310 – At the door

Additional Staff (no-ceus) $150

*All Seminars are approved for 8 CA CEUs
100% refund 30 days before the seminar start date.
Credit only after 30 days of the seminar start date.

San Diego – January 17, 2013 – HJ Ross Advanced Insurance Seminar For San Diego California
Los Angeles – January 19, 2013 – HJ Ross Advanced Insurance Seminar For Los Angeles California
San Jose – January 24, 2013 – HJ Ross Advanced Insurance Seminar For San Jose California
San Francisco – January 26, 2013 – HJ Ross Advanced Insurance Seminar For San Francisco California
Sacramento – February 2, 2013 – HJ Ross Advanced Insurance Seminar For Sacramento California
Pasadena – March 28, 2013 – HJ Ross Advanced Insurance Seminar For Pasadena California
Fresno – March 28, 2013 – HJ Ross Advanced Insurance Seminar For Fresno California

Please join us at any H.J. Ross Seminar for a Free “Lunch & Learn” Session (ask about details when calling to register).

Here’s a calendar of events for Chiropractors in California during the month of January 2013. Don’t forget that CE hours requirements increase this year. I prefer to get my continuing Education hours done long before my Birthday, I’m planning to attend the 2013 CCA Annual Convention in San Diego for most (if not all) of this years hours.

January 16 – Santa Rosa
CCA – North Bay District Presents Medicare Update
Submitted for 2 CE hrs. Speaker: Cheryl Bradley, Palmetto Representative
Iron Stone Restaurant, 308 Wilson Street, Santa Rosa
To register, contact Dr. Douglas Toth at (707) 526-1390.

January 22 – Sacramento
CCA – Sacramento Valley District Presents Ethics, Law & Chiropractic
Submitted for 2 CE hrs. Speaker: Shawn Steel, Esq.
Hilton Arden West, 2200 Harvard Street, Sacramento
To register, contact Dr. Andrea Aldrich at (916) 691-9500.

January 23 – Fountain Valley
CCA – Orange County District Presents Foundations and Principles of Functional Correction and Scoliosis
Submitted for 2 hrs CE. Speaker: Roger Elmer, DC, FICSB
Claim Jumper Restaurant, 18050 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley
To register, contact Aria Hanson at (949) 793-5309

January 26 – La Quinta
CCA Chiropractic Continuing Education La Quinta Resort
Submitted for 12 hours of CE (see related post here)
La Quinta Resort & Club – 49-499 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta, California 92253
To register, contact Mary Witcraft at (916) 648-2727

Sailboat in San Diego

Last years CCA Annual Event (2012 Photos) was also at the Paradise Point Resort & Spa, a relaxing property that is great for a chiropractic conference. See you there!

CCA has developed a new series of seminars for the Spring of 2013 and continues to offer FREE continuing education seminars for CCA members (and reasonable rates for non-members). All seminars offer 12 hours of CE with a variety of classes, and will be submitted for CE to the CA Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

Chiropractic Continuing Education in La Quinta California

SATURDAY Classes
Funtional Movement Systems – Robert George, D.C. 4 Hours (7:30am – 12:00pm)
Introduction of the Functional Movement Systems and it’s relevance to a progressive evidence based practice in a changing healthcare environment. Learn how to integrate a low tech rehab that is effective. The Functional Movement Screen, a predictive system providing a reliable seven-step screening system with three clearing tests, is designed to rank movement patterns basic to the normal function of active people.

Chiropractic Approach to Myofascial Pain – Anthony Morovati, D.C. (4 hrs) 1:00pm – 5:30pm
Learn a new approach to diagnosis, treatment and management of the most commonly seen conditions in your practice. Dr. Morovati will present a scientific, holistic, result-oriented and ethical approach for diagnosis and management of the chiropractic patient. Learn the seven steps in achieving clinical excellence and outcomes.

SUNDAY Class
Adjustive Technique # – David Benevento, D.C. 4 Hours (8:00am-12noon)
Join Dr. David Benevento, a CCA past president, for an informative presentation on integrating functional evaluation testing with diversified adjustive technique. Lower and upper back and lower and upper extremities will be reviewed.

# Applicable towards CA BCE mandated CE hours for license renewals beginning June 1, 2013

Questions: Contact the CCA Conventions & Seminars Dept. – Mary Witcraft (916) 648-2727, ext 141 or [email protected]

How to Register: Call (916) 648-2727 ext 141 or 120

Non-Member Rate: Early-Bird $205 / $235 After

FREE for CCA Members: $81 deposit is required to hold your seat if you are a CCA member. Your credit card will not be charged nor your check cashed unless you are a no-show and fail to notify CCA within scheduled timeline.

Dates: Saturday/Sunday, January 26-27, 2013

La Quinta Resort & Club
49-499 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta, California 92253
1-800-598-3828

View this CCA California Continuing Education Event on the Chiropractic Seminars Pages.

For Chiropractors, getting continuing education (CE) credits should be an easy process, but many (myself included) have had times when they’ve jumped through quite a few hoops while at a CE seminar. Doctors want to be sure they get properly credited for CE hours attended. A large part of getting credited is knowing in advance what states are covered, what classes are covered, and how many hours are available.

At the recent Parker – CCA Seminar in San Diego, I was pleased to see how smoothly the continuing education process went. I saved notes from the event and am sharing as a way for others to get ideas as to what works. I’ll include comments afterwards.

Lumbar Leg Check During Chiropractic Seminar

CE Instructions – MUST READ – It is very important that you follow the process below to receive attendance credit for the chiropractic sessions you attend.

AR, HI, MA, NC, NY, OK, PA, TN, WI, WY and Canada license holders – View the Exception List for specific information relating to the CE classes and your Board.

Specialty categories submitted are:

• Ethics: Ethics in the Chiropractic Office, Anna Allen, RN (1.5 hours) NOTE: TX did NOT approve this class for the mandatory Ethics hours.
• Risk Management: Informed Consent and the Chiropractor, Gerald Clum, DC (1.5 hours)
• Technique: Low Back, Leg Length Part I & II, Mitch Mally, DC; The “Noisy Joint” and Adjusting the Typical Foot, Wrist, Elbow, and Shoulder, Mark Charrelte, DC (8 hours)
• Diagnostic Imaging: Things DC’s Get Confused About Regarding X-Ray, James Carter, DC, DACBR (5 hours)

1. Complete the information requested on the Attendance form. Please do so legibly as this is the information we will use to process and mail your continuing education verification to you.
2. Attend the classes marked CE on the program (avoiding any your board may have denied or do not fit within your state rules and regulations).
3. We are using manual stamps to track attendance. You MUST have your Attendance Form stamped as you enter and exit from the CE class period for your attendance to be recorded. Not doing so will negate hours.
4. At the conclusion of the last CE class, once it is stamped, leave your Attendance Form with the CE Attendance Monitor.
5. Once the seminar is over, the Parker University CE department will process your hours based on the attendance data marked for all states other than California. You will receive a copy of your attendance verification via mail following the seminar. The CCA will process verification for all California licensed doctors.

CE STATE BOARD APPROVAL STATUS SHEET
Note regarding states that do not require an application: Because of Parker’s accreditation status, some state boards do not require Parker to submit their CE programs for pre-approval. Therefore, Parker cannot guarantee that the classes we offer will automatically be approved by your board. We strongly recommend doctors from these states to be aware of your state rules and regulations regarding continuing education requirements. Specific questions should always be directed to your state board.

The above information was included in the attendee packets for chiropractors. It also included a detailed list of continuing education status for all US States as well as Providences in Canada. I really appreciated how thorough Parker Seminars and the CCA both were in relationship to providing continuing education hours for chiropractors.

Working for Planet Chiropractic I’ve traveled throughout the US and Canada to more seminars than I can remember. There’s been times I’ve been in states such as Florida or New Jersey, and discovered the classes I was sitting in on, would not be applicable towards continuing education in my state of California. Since I practice in Los Angeles, getting CE hours in my case (and others that practice in LA) is typically easiest done within the state of California. There’s quite a few chiropractic seminars in Nevada, Arizona, and other nearby states, that I like to attend. My advice is to always find out advance the following…

• Does your seminar provide continuing education hours for my state of practice?
• How many hours of continuing education are available for my state of practice?
• Do you mail a certificate of completion of continuing education hours after the seminar?

In the case of CCA and Parker Seminars, I’ve never had an issue, and I’ve gotten continuing ed from both several times during the past decade. I recently received my CE completion certification letter which prompted me to post this information. It may seem like a lot of trouble to have gone through, but trust me, if you’ve ever traveled and discovered the classroom hours you attended could not be applied towards your states CE requirements, you’ll pay closer attention the next time. You may also find yourself sitting in on a one-day seminar just before your birthday when you should be out celebrating.

Cheers!