Description
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Module 1 of the Traditional Medicine Clinical Practice Standards Certificate (TMCPSC) Program will develop the competencies in ETHICS and CASE MANAGEMENT. It covers standards and guidelines for traditional medicine/acupuncture practice in the U.S. It emphasizes the importance of understanding world and United States healthcare standards, including documentation, provider duties, and patient rights. It highlights the most essential competencies for acupuncturists, including documentation guidelines and effective communication. The module discusses the scope of practice, professional ethics, grounds for discipline, and the concept of negligence. It outlines referral guidelines to other healthcare providers. Credentialing package for hospital/integrative practice employment will be discussed in detail.
Care pathways, including medical necessity, will be discussed in detail. Students will master professional correspondence writing (e.g., Letter of Medical Necessity) relevant to patient care. Templates of the associated forms and office policies will be reviewed. Provider duties and patient rights & responsibilities will be addressed. Students will be able to describe the role of the patient in successful treatment outcomes. Overall, it aims to ensure that practitioners understand their responsibilities, legal requirements, and how to provide quality care within their scope of practice.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES, GOALS & OBJECTIVES
- Understand Traditional Chinese Medicine Education Standards
- Describe Provision for Acupuncturist Practice in the United States
- Understand Hospital Outpatient/ Integrative Practice and Private Practice – Credentialing, Privileging, Expectations, Rights, and Responsibilities
- Review of the Employment Credentialing Package
- Reinforce Professional Ethics
- Identify Standards of Care in Traditional Medicine
- Describe Clinical Practice Guidelines in Traditional Medicine
- Demonstrate Knowledge of the Care Pathways, Including Medical Necessity
- Master Professional Correspondence, Including Writing of the Letter of Medical Necessity
- Review Traditional Medicine Clinical Care Practice Standards
- Understand the Guidelines for Medical Record Documentation
- Describe Negligence
- Demonstrate Knowledge of Healthcare Provider Duties to the Patient
- Demonstrate Knowledge of Patient Rights and Responsibilities
- Navigate the Business Plan for the Start of the Acupuncture Program at a Hospital
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS & EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
- The Traditional Medicine Clinical Practice Manual Textbook (is printed on demand, and ships directly from the publisher. Please allow at least 2 weeks for delivery.)
- The Traditional Medicine Clinical Practice EMPLOYEE and CLINIC Policies & Procedures Downloadable Manual
A discount for educational materials is available upon purchase of the class: to get your coupon, please email: GR@AsianTherapies.org
TESTIMONIALS:
I give to Galina V. Roofener for her teaching performance the highest degree. 5 stars are not enough. I give her 10 stars appreciation., with all my respect and admiration for her hard and excellent work. A special thank you to the instructor for the 6 months of access to the lecture, because this info is so important that it needs to be listened to several times. I.C.Z. (New York)
I learned I have much to improve in order to achieve the highest level of medical documentation in order to thrive in our current medical system. Also, the necessity of high level charting and documentation and coding are crucial for the future of TCM. Excellent instruction. This course should be a mandatory part of our education. It would raise the bar in our field. R.A. (Florida)
This was an awesome presentation of many things never taught in school. It was information that can improve and protect my practice and improve my insurance claims and income. Thank You! D.W. (Florida)
Thank you again for putting this together! The Business plan is priceless! K. C. (Maryland)
