Traditional Medicine Clinical Practice Certification Program

Description

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Traditional Medicine Clinical Practice Certification (TMCPC) program bridges the gap between outstanding clinicians and successful business owners. You will learn the standards of traditional medicine practice that comply with the rules and regulations of the healthcare industry in the United States. Recent changes in CMS documentation guidelines will be discussed in detail. The application of the ICD-11 Chapter 26 Traditional Medicine standardized terminology pattern differentiation in current clinical practice for both TCM and non-TCM styles of acupuncture will be explained. You will discover how to determine appropriate care pathways, support medical necessity, and quantify the number of acupuncture units utilized, as well as how to identify and code both conventional and TCM diagnoses accurately. Navigate the process of identifying, reporting, and mitigating adverse events. Understand when and how to order lab tests and imaging studies. Master the art of writing medical necessity and appeal letters.

This certification program thoroughly describes FDA and HIPAA guidelines for clinical practice and communication with patients. It also discusses in detail the ADA, the Fraud Act, the Kickback Statute, and other rules and regulations that impact your practice. You will learn how to establish usual and customary fees, identify which discounts are legal, bill and get paid by insurance. You will gain insights into EHR documentation and other technological advances in traditional medicine. You will also explore how to operate a telehealth practice, demystify customer service, and navigate clinic and TCHM dispensary logistics. The program provides acupuncturists with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to obtain and maintain gainful employment within the United States healthcare system or to establish and expand a private practice. This program paves the way for your success.

The TMCPC program continually evolves and adapts to emerging laws, regulations, and best practices. Graduates of the whole program will have continued access to updates on regulations and documentation.

PROGRAM FORMAT

The Traditional Medicine Clinical Practice Certification (TMCPC) program is designed as an intensive curriculum comprising ten modules, totaling 100 hours, and is offered exclusively in an online format. You have ONE year to complete all required classes if you are pursuing the certification track. Modules are suggested to be taken in sequence. However, they may be taken as separate CEU/PDA classes. Each module consists of eight didactic in-class hours and two hours of homework. Licensed acupuncturists or acupuncture college students can enroll in any TMCPC continuing education class without committing to the entire program.

Please click on the module name below to see a description of the respective module of the Traditional Medicine Clinical Practice Certification (TMCPC) Program:

• MODULE 1 – Profession & Care Standards 
• MODULE 2 – Coding Basics & Billing to Patient Standards
• MODULE 3 – Insurance Billing Standards
• MODULE 4 – Evaluation and Management Standards
• MODULE 5 – Acupuncture & Labs/Tests Standards
• MODULE 6 – Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine Standards
• MODULE 7 – ICD-11 Terminology & Diagnosing Standards
• MODULE 8 – Legal Standards
• MODULE 9 – Telehealth & Customer Care Standards
• MODULE 10 – Clinic Standards

PROGRAM COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS

1. Track: Participants pursuing select CEU classes must complete both the online exam and class evaluation to receive CEU/PDA.
2. Track: Participants pursuing the TMCPC certification must complete all classes within the program, pass the online examinations, and submit the additional assignments below:

• Write the Re-evaluation Follow-up E/M + Acupuncture Note accompanied by a Superbill reflecting the usual and customary fees of the location where you intend to practice.
• Complete the audit of the pear’s Re-evaluation Follow-up E/M + Acupuncture Note accompanied by a Superbill.
• Write the Letter of Medical Necessity for the audited SOAP note
• Write the Initial TCHM E/M Note, including planned labs
• Write the Follow-Up Re-Evaluation TCHM E/M note containing Adverse Event, accompanied by EA investigation and AE Report.
• Identify your state law regarding the practice of TCHM and telehealth
• Identify your state law and regulation regarding reportable diseases
• Identify your state law and regulation regarding discounts

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS & EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:

1. The Traditional Medicine Clinical Practice Manual Textbook (this paper textbook is printed on demand, and shipped directly from the publisher, please allow at least 2 weeks for delivery)
2. The Traditional Medicine Clinical Practice Policies & Procedures Downloadable Manual (Downloadable and Customizable in Word Format, $180 value ) – FREE,  when the certification program is purchased as a package of all 10 modules.