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Chiropractic Assistant

Certified Chiropractic Clinical Assistant CourseCredit Hours(s)

24.0

Education Objectives

Summarize the history of Chiropractic
Describe the basics of Chiropractic Philosophy
Explain Chiropractic, Adaptation and Innate Intelligence
Describe how Chiropractic is built upon the basic sciences of anatomy (structure), physiology (function) and the clinical sciences (patient application).
Explain how Chiropractic affects specific conditions
Describe the four procedures that constitute vital signs
Identify normal values for pulse, blood pressure, temperature and respiratory rate in the adult
Define common terminology used in the Chiropractic office
Identify terminology associated with specific conditions and their treatment
Describe locations on the body using appropriate anatomical terminology
List the major muscle and muscle groups of the body
Name the regions of the human spine and the parts of the vertebral motion unit
Explain the interview of a patient using the skills of the patient-centered interview
Outline the need to obtain from patients their stories of illness, while pursuing the broader life setting in which symptoms occur
Recognize the importance of eliciting from patients’ key information in their medical, family, and psychosocial histories
Define the elements of history taking with a focus on musculoskeletal conditions
Describe the elements of proper note taking during the patient history
Demonstrate a basic understanding of ICD-10 codes and CPT codes
Outline the skills for medical documentation record keeping for proper patient care and adherence to insurance protocols
Discuss the History of HIPAA
Define the terminology of HIPAA i.e.: PHI, IIHI, NPP, TPO, NPI, EIN, EDI, etc.
Contrast covered entities vs. non-covered entities
Define the Problem Oriented Medical Record (POMR).
Demonstrate taking a complete patient history.
Define the Evaluation and Management examination for the musculoskeletal system.
Define Outcome Assessment.
Illustrate the P.A.R.T. format of documentation.
Define proper assessment for SOAP notes.
Discuss proper documentation of treatment performed on each visit.
Discuss proper documentation of treatment plans.
Define the Physician Quality Reporting System for Medicare.
Illustrate the Pain Assessment and Follow-Up requirements.
Illustrate the Functional Outcome Assessment and Treatment Plan requirements.
Discuss practical methods for chiropractors to efficiently perform the PQRS reporting.
Demonstrate the importance of communicating in an ethical manner and what that entails
Develop an understanding of what 'spin' is, why it is unethical and how to monitor and minimize/stop it
Evaluate the barriers to effective and ethical communication
Develop an understanding of exactly what takes place/needs to take place during the provider/client interaction
Discover what it is that patients want from their visits to a provider
Appraise how to deal with challenging clients and situations
Define the terms confidential information and confidentiality.
Identify the relationship of a patient's legal right to privacy with his reasonable expectations regarding confidential information.
Describe how the telling and keeping of secrets is relevant to understanding the importance of confidentiality.
Discuss the ethical norms involved in keeping and breaking professional confidences.
Explain the six - step process in confidentiality situations
Name five general legal exceptions to the professional standard of practice that confidences should not be broken.
Consider practical options that a professional can take when faced with the possibility of breaking a confidence.
Discuss some important aspects of documentation that affect confidentiality.
Describe how trust and trustworthiness give shape to the idea of respect between patient and health professional
Assess the roles of competence and reassurance in strengthening the necessary connections between you and the patient
Explain the phenomena of transference and countertransference in the health professional and patient relationship
Contrast courteous behaviors with casualness and how each is perceived by the patient to bridge the gap of estrangement between you when you fi rst meet and as the relationship develops
Give some examples of what it means to focus on caring behaviors
Distinguish contractual characteristics of the health professional and patient relationship from covenantal characteristics and evaluate the role of each
Perform an exercise to identify personal concepts of touch
Create practical applications for healthcare practitioners with regard to gender, touch, and sexuality
Define sexual misconduct
Recognize the difference between sexual misconduct and sexual harassment
Critique different models of misconduct
Develop guidelines of dealing with a patient who is attracted to you
Develop guidelines of dealing with feeling an attraction
Discuss the six factors for a safe practice
Describe the new partnership between healthcare providers and patients
Describe the preparations for a medical emergency
Review four emergency medical conditions: Stroke, Heart Attack, Difficulty Breathing, Diabetic Emergencies
Recognize the causes, symptoms and signs for these emergencies
Summarize how to provide the appropriate emergency treatments
Describe the general rules for the application of physical therapy modalities/procedures
Develop an understanding of the use of cryotherapy and hot moist packs
Explain the principals of therapeutic ultrasound
Summarize the types of electrical therapy modalities
List the contraindications and precautions to the use of electrical therapy
Recognize the appropriate application of low level laser therapy
Explain the therapeutic benefits of spinal traction
List the effects of soft tissue and cross friction massage
Indicate how to apply stretching programs to patients
Discuss spinal exercise programs with the treating doctor
Identify common treatment procedures and modalities used in a chiropractic practice and recognize contraindications to them
Prepare a patient to have an x-ray examination
Recognize basic x-ray terminology
Discuss safety measures when taking x-rays
List the common safety measures when taking x-rays
Dissect the elbow as it relates to lateral epicondylitis
Develop a diagnostic and treatment approach for adhesive capsulitis
Review possible causes of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Create a list of differential diagnoses of foot pain
Identify common causes of patellofemoral syndrome
Understand knee mechanics relative to patellofemoral syndrome
Differentially diagnose patellofemoral syndrome from other knee conditions
Define an appropriate treatment program for patellofemoral syndrome
Identify common causes of shoulder syndrome
Understand functional mechanics of the shoulder relative to impingement syndrome
Differentially diagnose shoulder impingement from other shoulder conditions
Define an appropriate treatment program for impingement syndrome.
Identify common risk factors and causes for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Define tests and examination procedures to diagnose Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
List the common conditions important in the differential diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Develop a chiropractic treatment plan for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Outline the definition and components of health and wellness
Review the dimensions of wellness
Discuss various models of health and the need for wellness lifestyles
Outline the publication and goals of Healthy People 2010

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