TCM CEU – Asian Therapies

Head & Neck Imaging in the TCM Practice

Galina Roofener — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 17:54:27 +0000

This class is designed to provide necessary integrative tools in the modern acupuncture practice

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,

Principles of Combining TCHM with Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

Supprt Staff — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 21:54:45 +0000

The practice of Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine (TCHM) may appear archaic to those that misunderstand the theories and principals that guide it. In fact TCHM continues to evolve and new systems are consistently being discovered and applied within the tradition. Never the less the biggest challenge of great unknown of herb-drug interaction faced by TCM practitioner in the world today remains.

Though modern scientific analyses have been utilized to look at herbs from a chemical perspective, it is unrealistic to perform double-blind study of every drug-herb/formula combination. This class will introduce principles of drug-herb combination according to TCM philosophy.

Select western pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals are described in the tradition of TCM Materia Medica, including flavors, temperature, meridians entered, actions, indications and modifications. Interactions with Chinese herbs are discussed. Principles of Drug-Herb combination and possible interactions are demystified and discussed in details.

Drug induced mortality became a serious thread in modern times, accordingly ability to anticipate and avoid drug-herb interaction is a matter of a paramount importance. This class provides an advance understanding of safe drug-herb compatibility.

Click here to see example of a drug description.

Modern Pulse Diagnosis: Mobile ECG Based

Supprt Staff — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 21:51:44 +0000

This class is intended for individuals familiar with the theory and clinical practice of East Asian medicine and illustrates a modern perspective on describing the TCM pulse through the interpretation of mobile ECG data.

Palpation of the pulse is one of the important diagnostic signs used by East Asian medicine practitioners to determine the state of Qi in the body. Reading a pulse traditionally relies upon developing refined palpation skills through extensive practice guided by a skilled teacher, which can be challenging to attain and master, and impossible to collect virtually. During this class you will learn how to obtain the pulse remotely in the telemedicine era.

Recent developments in mobile electrocardiogram (ECG) devices provide an excellent resource for practitioners to have a convenient and affordable tool for an objective pulse measure. Qi is an electric impulse that commands the heart chambers to contract that subsequently generates the pulse.

An ECG is an accepted scientific test to detect the electrical activity of the heart. It can also be used to measure and interpret the state of Qi in the human body. We can determine the strength of Qi by measuring the strength of the electric impulse that is clearly visible as the height of the R wave spike on an ECG. We can also determine TCM heat or cold conditions by the pulse rate, which is automatically registered on an ECG. The ECG can be read through a TCM perspective to determine a pulse diagnosis.

Traditional Medicine Standard Terminology: Bridge to the ICD-11 Billing Practice

Supprt Staff — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 21:49:05 +0000

The purpose of this course is to provide practitioners with the knowledge and skills to perform in the approaching era of ICD-11 Chapter 26 (TM1) Traditional Medicine Billing Codes. Students will be able to navigate a Medical-decision making and implement it in the Traditional Medicine SOAP notes in compliance with the Medicaid/Medicare reimbursement requirement standards.

What to expect: 7 hours classroom (add 1-hour lunch) + 14 hours home study

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Through the successful completion of this course, each student will be able to:

1. Understand the importance of standard terminology.  

2. Identify resources for standard terminology reference.  

3. Understand the purpose of ICD-11 Chapter 26 (TM1).

4. Diversify the WHO International Standard Terminology pertaining to a specific style of Traditional Medicine, including but not limited to Japanese, Korean, Five Element, Famous Masters, Scalp, etc.  

5. Parallel current ICD-10 and future ICD-11 billable diagnosis to NON-billable Traditional Medicine (TM1) pattern diagnosis.

6. Formulate treatment principles adapted to a specific style of Traditional Medicine using WHO International  Standard Terminology.

7. Write a SOAP note adapted to a specific style of Traditional Medicine using WHO International Standard Terminology in the standardized format to fulfill billing requirements.

8. Implement general principles & rules reflecting a coding level of Traditional Medicine decision-making in compliance with USA insurance billing requirements revised for 2021.

Safety & Regulations of TCM Herbal Telemedicine

Supprt Staff — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 21:41:18 +0000

Telemedicine offers a lot of promise for both physicians and patients. This class explores how Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine can be safely and legally practiced in the realms of modern telemedicine. Most states now have laws regulating the practice of telemedicine. Safety is of primary concern. The laws only get more complicated and more uncertain when telemedicine is practiced across state lines. This class is based on Cleveland Clinic TCHM virtual visits experience and will explore safety concerns, legalities of informed consent, initial and follow up visit, gathering of objective signs, herbal prescribing, billing requirements and required EMR records keeping.

Through the successful completion of this course, each student will be able to:

The student will learn law governing telemedicine by state
Gain an understanding of potential medical errors in Telemedicine
Understand technology compliance with HIPPA for Telemedicine
Develop a deep understanding of the ethics involved in Telemedicine
Learn techniques to collect objective signs including pulse & tongue remotely
Have a working knowledge of Telemedicine record keeping and billing