Profession & Care Standards – Module 1. TMCP Certification Program

Description

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Module 1 of the Traditional Medicine Clinical Practice Certification (TMCPC) 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, medical necessity, record-keeping, and the concept of negligence. It outlines when to involve other healthcare providers.

Care pathways and evaluation of appropriate actions when administering treatment will be discussed in detail. Students will learn how to create professional correspondence (e.g., Letter of Medical Necessity) relevant to the care of patients. Templates of the associated forms and office policies will be reviewed. Provider duties, patient responsibilities, and the management of inappropriate patient behavior 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

1. Understand Traditional Chinese Medicine Education Standards
2. Describe Provision for Acupuncturist Practice in the United States
3. Understand Hospital Outpatient/ Integrative Practice and Private Practice – Expectations, Rights, and Responsibilities
4. Reinforce Professional Ethics
5. Identify Standards of Care in Traditional Medicine
6. Describe Clinical Practice Guidelines in Traditional Medicine
7. Demonstrate Knowledge of the Care Pathways
8. Review Traditional Medicine Clinical Care Practice Standards
9. Understand the Guidelines for Medical Record Documentation
10. Describe Negligence
11. Demonstrate Knowledge of Healthcare Provider Duties to the Patient
12. Demonstrate Knowledge of Patient Rights and Responsibilities

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS & EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:

1. 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.)
2. The Traditional Medicine Clinical Practice EMPLOYEE and CLINIC Policies & Procedures Downloadable Manual