Description
This class is designed to provide the necessary integrative tools in the modern acupuncture practice. This class explores the differences between X-Ray, MRI, MRA, PET, CT, Ultrasound, and Thermography. Students will learn how imaging is used for head and neck disorders in acupuncture, based on the differentiation of TCM patterns. It will review common disorders in acupuncture practice that require imaging tests. The course emphasizes red flag referrals and recording imaging results in the SOAP note. Additionally, it introduces how imaging results influence medical decisions and billing codes.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES Through the successful completion of this course, each student will be able to:
- Navigate Imaging ordering logistics,
- Apply legal aspects of imaging ordering,
- Understand the difference between X-Ray, MRI, MRA, PET, CT, Ultrasound, Thermography,
- Understand the application of imaging in diagnostics of head and neck disorders,
- Identify TCM patterns manifestation in the imaging tests,
- Review acupuncture action confirmed by Imaging research,
- How to translate Imaging findings into TCM Theory.
- Investigate most common disorders in acupuncturist practice imaging tests case studies,
- Review red flag referrals,
- Clarify imaging test ordering,
- Understand imaging tests interpretation,
- Reinforce imaging tests records in the SOAP note,
- Introduction into imaging effects on medical decision making/billing codes,
