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  • Over 100 on-demand courses covering the chiropractic essentials
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CE Credits

ACA offers 12 new CE-eligible webinars annually. ACA is an approved provider of CE credits through the FCLB’s Providers of Approved Continuing Education (PACE) program. As a PACE-approved provider, ACA offers CE credits that are acceptable in 35 states or jurisdictions, as allowed by state. View the CE information page for state-specific credit approval information.

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  • Treatment Regimes in Gait Faults to Enhance Performance
    Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 01/12/2021

    This course by Dr. Christine Foss, DC, will dive into human movement and the EBP analysis of facilitated patterns of movement. The lecture will then walk through the biomechanics that predispose the athlete to injury and patterns that drive optimal performance. Lastly, as the seminar continues, it will then progress to demonstrate treatment regimes that unwind faulty movement patterns in the corrective phase of care. The lectures overarching goals is to walk through the process of evaluation and then safely returning the athlete to play with improved biomechanics and enhanced performance.

    This course by Dr. Christine Foss, DC, will dive into human movement and the EBP analysis of facilitated patterns of movement.  The lecture will then walk through the biomechanics that predispose the athlete to injury and patterns that drive optimal performance.   Lastly, as the seminar continues, it will then progress to demonstrate treatment regimes that unwind faulty movement patterns in the corrective phase of care. The lectures overarching goals is to walk through the process of evaluation and then safely returning the athlete to play with improved biomechanics and enhanced performance.

    Learning Objectives: 
    1. Identify normal movement patterns
    2. Assess perspective on movement patterns that drive injury
    3. Describe factors that drive faulty movement in the process of correction and return to sport.

    PACE ID: 9443

    Christine Foss

    DC

    Owner- ​Advance Sports Medical and PT Center​

    Dr. Christine A. Foss has a master’s degree in Sports Medicine from Old Dominion University, a Doctorate in Chiropractic from New York Chiropractic College, and a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Health Sciences. She is a Certified Athletic Trainer, Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, Diplomate American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board, and an Internationally Certified Sports Chiropractor.

    She was named the 2020 American Chiropractic Association Sports Council Chiropractor of the Year.     Dr. Foss is passionate about her work at Advanced Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy Center and Kid’s Therapy Center, both of which she established and co-owns. She has worked the World Games in Poland and the bobsleigh World Championships, both for FICS. She traveled with TEAMUSATF as medical staff and has also worked alongside prominent surgeons in the care and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Dr. Foss finds special interest in difficult cases and those patients that have had little success with conventional care, as well as lecturing on a variety of aspects of sports injuries.

    Dr. Foss is director and lead instructor for the Northeast College of Health Sciences Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP) continuing education program. 

  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Update Your Knowledge on the Latest Evidence
    Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 01/21/2021

    This course by Dr. William Morgan, DC will uncover the subjective presentation, physical findings, and appearance on MRI of a patient with lumbar central canal stenosis. After completing this course of instruction, the attendee will understand the nuances of lumbar central canal stenosis and should feel confident in identifying and offering conservative care to patients with this malady. This course will attempt to present the most up-to-date research regarding lumbar stenosis.

    This course by Dr. William Morgan, DC will uncover the subjective presentation, physical findings, and appearance on MRI of a patient with lumbar central canal stenosis. After completing this course of instruction, the attendee will understand the nuances of lumbar central canal stenosis and should feel confident in identifying and offering conservative care to patients with this malady.  This course will attempt to present the most up-to-date research regarding lumbar stenosis.

    Learning Objectives: 

    - Identify the signs and symptoms of lumbar stenosis

    - Identify the contributing factors which result in central canal lumbar stenosis

    - Discern the three most common spinal central canal shapes

    - Discuss the effects of a central canal stenosis on the vasculature within the canal

    - Identify and manage lumbar stenosis patients

    This course is worth 1 CE credit is all PACE-accepted states 

    PACE ID: 012121

    William E. Morgan

    DC

    President, Parker University

    A pioneer in integrating chiropractic into hospitals, William E. Morgan, D.C., has been credentialed in five hospitals, including the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. In 2015, Walter Reed recognized him with the Master Clinician’s Award. Dr. Morgan has cared for Congress and the Supreme Court as the Capitol Chiropractor for the past 16 years and served the White House as a visiting consultant since 2007.  Dr. Morgan worked briefly in Liberia, West Africa, followed by 13 years of private practice in California, then 18 years in Washington, DC, in military hospitals and clinics at the White House, the United States Capitol, and on the sidelines of the Naval Academy Football team. Dr. Morgan has completed a 2,000-hour fellowship in integrated healthcare and is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Pain Management. He has held adjunct faculty positions at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and New York Chiropractic College and served as a consultant for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. In 2011, Dr. Morgan was appointed to the United States Navy Musculoskeletal Continuum of Care Advisory Board and served on the Spine Subcommittee. A past member of the Board of Trustees for Palmer College of Chiropractic, Dr. Morgan is also a veteran of military service.

    William E. Morgan is currently the president of Parker University.

  • Treating Neck Pain Doesn’t Have to Be a Pain in the Neck: Using Guidelines and Best Practices to Inform Your Treatment of Patients with Neck Pain
    Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 02/16/2021

    Neck pain is one of the most common reasons for a chiropractic visit. With the rise of an office-based culture and the predominance of screens, millions of people around the world are finding themselves with life affecting neck pain and symptoms. Chiropractors have been successfully treating neck pain for over a century, but how do we KNOW what we have been doing is supported by evidence? Are we doing the right things? How do we handle complicated patients? How long do we treat them before we seek collaboration? What exactly ARE the best practices? This webinar will explore the nature of clinical evidence, the differences between best practices and clinical practice guidelines, and how the Chiropractic profession, through the Clinical Compass, is bridging the gap between evidence and everyday practice.

    Neck pain is one of the most common reasons for a chiropractic visit. With the rise of an office-based culture and the predominance of screens, millions of people around the world are finding themselves with life affecting neck pain and symptoms. Chiropractors have been successfully treating neck pain for over a century, but how do we KNOW what we have been doing is supported by evidence? Are we doing the right things? How do we handle complicated patients? How long do we treat them before we seek collaboration? What exactly ARE the best practices? This webinar will explore the nature of clinical evidence, the differences between best practices and clinical practice guidelines, and how the Chiropractic profession, through the Clinical Compass, is bridging the gap between evidence and everyday practice.  

    Learning objectives – after attending this webinar, attendees will be able to:
    - Recognize differences between a Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) and a Best Practices Document
    - Explain current Best Practices for the Chiropractic Management of Patients with Neck Pain
    - Describe how the Clinical Compass and other practicing Chiropractors can get involved in the research process and contribute to the overall body of Chiropractic knowledge

    PACE ID: 021621

    Louis Crivelli

    DC

    Dr. Louis Crivelli received his doctorate in chiropractic from the National University of Health Sciences in 2001. In 2002 he moved to the Annapolis area and began practicing in Greenbelt, MD (a stone’s throw from NASA Goddard Space Flight Center) where his diverse patient base consists of members of the scientific, educational, and industrial communities.  He is the Chairman of the Maryland Chiropractic Association and was named Chiropractor of the Year for 2016, 2018, and 2019. Dr. Crivelli is the Maryland delegate for the American Chiropractic Association as well as the Chairman of the Clinical Compass (the Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters (CCGPP).  

  • Throwing Darts at a Moving Target: Using the Recent CPG on Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain to Ensure You Hit the Bullseye
    Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Chronic musculoskeletal pain has reached epidemic levels around the world. Millions of people suffering turn to Chiropractors and other professionals for relief of their symptoms. Unfortunately, there is no absolute consensus on the best way to manage and treat these people. In the wake of the lack of an accepted standard of care, Chiropractors attempt different techniques, modalities, and practice styles with different outcomes. How can we be certain our treatment plans are backed up by the most current evidence? When do Chiropractors co-manage with other specialties? How often should they present for therapy? This webinar will explore the nature of clinical evidence, what a clinical practice guideline (CPG) is, how we can use them to strengthen our care plans, and how the Chiropractic profession, through the Clinical Compass, is bridging the gap between evidence and everyday practice.

    Chronic musculoskeletal pain has reached epidemic levels around the world. Millions of people suffering turn to Chiropractors and other professionals for relief of their symptoms.  Unfortunately, there is no absolute consensus on the best way to manage and treat these people. In the wake of the lack of an accepted standard of care, Chiropractors attempt different techniques, modalities, and practice styles with different outcomes.  How can we be certain our treatment plans are backed up by the most current evidence?  When do Chiropractors co-manage with other specialties?  How often should they present for therapy? This webinar will explore the nature of clinical evidence, what a clinical practice guideline (CPG) is, how we can use them to strengthen our care plans, and how the Chiropractic profession, through the Clinical Compass, is bridging the gap between evidence and everyday practice.  

    Learning objectives – After attending this webinar, attendees will be able to:

    -Describe how a Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) is developed and subsequently used in everyday practice

    -Discuss the current Best Practices for the Chiropractic Management of Patients with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain


    Louis Crivelli

    DC

    Dr. Louis Crivelli received his doctorate in chiropractic from the National University of Health Sciences in 2001. In 2002 he moved to the Annapolis area and began practicing in Greenbelt, MD (a stone’s throw from NASA Goddard Space Flight Center) where his diverse patient base consists of members of the scientific, educational, and industrial communities.  He is the Chairman of the Maryland Chiropractic Association and was named Chiropractor of the Year for 2016, 2018, and 2019. Dr. Crivelli is the Maryland delegate for the American Chiropractic Association as well as the Chairman of the Clinical Compass (the Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters (CCGPP).  

  • Fulcrum, Lever, Sport: Clinical Rehabilitation for Improved Performance and Injury Prevention Part 1
    Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Part 1 of this 2-part course will explore a simple approach to practical clinical rehabilitation concepts and methods to enhance patient rehabilitation and injury prevention.

    Part 1 of this 2-part course will explore a simple approach to practical clinical rehabilitation concepts and methods to enhance patient rehabilitation and injury prevention.

    Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:

    • Explain and demonstrate the stability versus mobility bio-mechanics of human function.
    • Demonstrate effective measures (exercises and interventions) to improve the balance of stability versus mobility in a typical patient.

    Register for Part 2 here.

    Michael Ross (Moderator)

    DC, CSCS, DACRB

    Dr. Michael Ross DC, CSCS, DACRB is a retired Seattle firefighter, Marine Corps combat veteran, and Sports and Exercise Rehabilitation Chiropractic Physician.  He has completed countless triathlons and endurance events, including five Ironman Triathlons. His 24 years of clinical experience, combined with many years of competing in, as well as coaching for, endurance events, gives him a unique perspective on injury, rehabilitation, and endurance training.  He has a relentless pursuit of evidence-based and research substantiated methods for training, coaching, clinical rehabilitation, and injury prevention. While these methods may not be as well-known as the current trends, Dr. Ross maintains an objective outlook rooted in science. He ensures continued success and remains in high demand of treating and coaching active individuals.

  • Fulcrum, Lever, Sport: Clinical Rehabilitation for Improved Performance and Injury Prevention Part 2
    Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 05/20/2021

    Join Dr. Michael Ross for part two of his presentation as he dives deeper into a simple approach to practical clinical rehabilitation concepts and methods to enhance patient rehabilitation and injury prevention.

    Join Dr. Michael Ross for part two of his presentation as he dives deeper into a simple approach to practical clinical rehabilitation concepts and methods to enhance patient rehabilitation and injury prevention.

    Learning Objectives:

    Upon completion of this course participants should be able to:
    1. Demonstrate effective measures (exercises and interventions) to improve the balance of stability versus mobility in a typical patient.
    2. Discuss the rehabilitation programming methodology of injury prevention from a bio-mechanical approach.

    Register for Part 1 here. 

    Michael Ross (Moderator)

    DC, CSCS, DACRB

    Dr. Michael Ross DC, CSCS, DACRB is a retired Seattle firefighter, Marine Corps combat veteran, and Sports and Exercise Rehabilitation Chiropractic Physician.  He has completed countless triathlons and endurance events, including five Ironman Triathlons. His 24 years of clinical experience, combined with many years of competing in, as well as coaching for, endurance events, gives him a unique perspective on injury, rehabilitation, and endurance training.  He has a relentless pursuit of evidence-based and research substantiated methods for training, coaching, clinical rehabilitation, and injury prevention. While these methods may not be as well-known as the current trends, Dr. Ross maintains an objective outlook rooted in science. He ensures continued success and remains in high demand of treating and coaching active individuals.

  • What the A’s? How to be an Evidence-based Practice Clinician
    Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a way of approaching decision making about clinical issues. It means making decisions with the best and most current knowledge possible from science and from practice, with a provider’s expertise, experience, life knowledge and intuition completely integrated, and with patient collaboration, where the healthcare provider values what the patient wants as the outcome for this decision. The 5A’s – Ask, Acquire, Appraise, Apply, Assess/Adjust – is a framework to assist provider’s implementing EBP decision-making. This framework will be described in the presentation with examples being from the literature on chiropractic care for children in sports.

    Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a way of approaching decision making about clinical issues. It means making decisions with the best and most current knowledge possible from science and from practice, with a provider’s expertise, experience, life knowledge and intuition completely integrated, and with patient collaboration, where the healthcare provider values what the patient wants as the outcome for this decision. The 5A’s – Ask, Acquire, Appraise, Apply, Assess/Adjust – is a framework to assist provider’s implementing EBP decision-making. This framework will be described in the presentation with examples being from the literature on chiropractic care for children in sports.

    Learning Objectives: 

    •    Discuss the details to complete each of the five components of the evidence cycle.
    •    Identify resources to be able to better apply the evidence cycle within a clinical setting.

    This course is co-sponsored by the ACA Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics

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    The following states require the participant to enter the course approval number on their certificate: 

    Katherine Pohlman, DC, M.S. Ph.D

    Parker University, Director of Research

    Katherine Pohlman, D.C., M.S. Ph.D. is Director of Research and Professor at Parker University. She is currently the Vice Chair of the World Federation of Chiropractic – Research Council, Vice Chair of the Research Workgroup for Chiropractic Future, and a Senior Fellow of the Chiropractic Academy of Research and Leadership (CARL) program. She received Researcher of the Year in 2020 from the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), was the 2023 World Congress of Women Chiropractors’ Leadership recognition, and has served as the Vice President of the ACA’s Council on Women’s Health and the ACA’s Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics. Dr. Pohlman received her Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree and M.S. in Clinical Research from Palmer College of Chiropractic and her Ph.D. in Pediatrics from the University of Alberta. She is an expert in study methodology, as well as in patient safety and effectiveness of chiropractic care in special populations including children, adolescences, pregnant/post-partum individuals, and overall women’s health.

  • 4-Part HIPAA Series Bundle
    Contains 8 Component(s)

    This 4-part series will cover: Part 1: The HIPAA Privacy Rule – Overview and Individual Rights Part 2: Overview of the HIPAA Security Rule Part 3: Overview of the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule Part 4: Overview of HIPAA Enforcement (There are no CE credits for these webinars.)

    Part 1: The HIPAA Privacy Rule – Overview and Individual Rights

    This session will provide an overview of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), and an overview of who is covered by HIPAA.  We will discuss the key provisions of the HIPAA Privacy Rule, with an in-depth discussion of an individual’s right to access their medical record.   

    General Information

    -OCR Overview

    -Who is Covered by HIPAA (Covered Entities and Business Associates

    Privacy Rule

    -What is and isn’t PHI

    -Permitted Uses and Disclosures

    -Incidental Disclosures

    -Minimum Necessary Standard

    -Authorizations

    -Marketing

    -Sale of PHI

    -Administrative Requirements (Designate a Privacy Officer, Designate Person/Office to Receive Complaints, Provide Training, Develop and Implement Policies and Procedures)

    -Individual Rights (Notice of Privacy Practices, Access, Amendment, Accounting, Alternative Communications, Request Restriction, Complaints to the Covered Entity and OCR)

     

    Part 2: Overview of the HIPAA Security Rule 

    This session will provide an overview of the HIPAA Security Rule.  We will discuss the type of information that is covered by the rule; the standards and implementation specifications outlined in the rule; as well as necessary administrative, physical and technical safeguards.  Participants will also receive links to helpful Security Rule resources    

    Security Rule

    -Definitions/General Rules

    -What is Covered

    -Standards and Implementation Specifications

    -Administrative Safeguards

    -Physical and Technical Safeguards

    -Organization Requirements

    -Security Rule Resources


    Part 3: Overview of the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule

    This session will provide an overview of the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule.  We will discuss the definition of a breach; when a breach needs to be reported; and what happens when the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights receives a breach report. 

    Breach Notification Rule

    -Definition of Breach

    -Notification to the Individual, Media, and HHS

    -Breach Highlights

    -What Happens when HHS/OCR receives a Breach Report

     

    Part 4: Overview of HIPAA Enforcement

    This session will provide an overview of HIPAA enforcement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights.  We will discuss current compliance trends as well as recent enforcement actions.   

    Enforcement

    • Compliance Trends/Challenges
    • Complaint Process/Enforcement Process
    • Recent Enforcement Actions and General Enforcement Highlights
    • Compliance Challenges

     (There are no CE credits for these webinars.)

    Rachel Lips, J.D.

    Rachel Lips has been an Investigator for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), Rocky Mountain Region, since November 2016. Rachel received a Juris Doctor from the University of North Dakota School of Law and is admitted to practice law in the state of North Dakota. She also received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Studies from the University of North Dakota.  Rachel lives in Parker, Colorado with her husband, Kellen, and their dog, Chloe. They enjoy traveling and spending time with their family and friends. 

    Hyla Schreurs, J.D.

    Meghana Shah, J.D.

    Meghana Shah, J.D., is an experienced Investigator at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights.  She conducts complaint investigations, compliance reviews, and outreach; and provides expert technical assistance on HIPAA and Federal civil rights laws which prohibit discrimination in the delivery of healthcare and human services. 

    Amy Horrell

    Amy initially joined OCR as a contractor on March 31, 2015, and was transitioned to a full-time Federal government Investigator position on May 26, 2020.  She was admitted to the practice of law in Colorado after becoming a 1996 graduate of the University of Wyoming College of Law.  In addition to working as a corporate counsel and privacy officer for Coram, a national healthcare provider for nearly five years, Amy also has experience working in law enforcement, the military and as a prosecutor.  While working as a Denver Police Officer, Amy was awarded the medal of valor.  As an undergraduate, Amy attended Adams State College and graduated with honors.  In her free time, Amy enjoys outdoor activities, such as running and hiking with family members and friends.      

    Emily Prehm, J.D.

    Susanne Holloway

    Susanne Holloway is an Equal Opportunity Specialist for the US Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights. Susanne joined the Rocky Mountain Region as an Investigator in May 2019 after previously working for OCR in 2015 as a law student intern/extern. Susanne has a Juris Doctor with an American Indian Law Certificate from the University of Colorado Law School; a Master of Arts (Public Theology) from United Theological College; a Master of International Studies from the University of Sydney; and a Bachelor of Arts cum laude from Graceland University.  Susanne has experience in health law, civil rights law, civil litigation, international law, Indian law, and Indigenous peoples rights. Prior to attending law school, Susanne worked in various roles for several nonprofit organizations in Australia, Colorado, and Massachusetts. Susanne lives in Boulder with her husband and two children.

  • Top 10 Marketing Tips for Chiropractors: How to Grow your Practice with Modern Content Marketing
    Contains 5 Component(s)

    How to Grow your Practice with Modern Content Marketing

    In this webinar we will be covering how to...

    •             Turn your website into a lead generating machine

    •             Leverage a CRM as your marketing database

    •             Nurture your leads and customers with email marketing

    •             Get more reviews and referrals

    •             Dominate your competitors on Google My Business (Google Maps)

    •             Rank highly for the best keywords and more with content marketing

    •             Become the most well-known chiropractor in town on social media

    •             Increase your market-share with multi-channel advertising

    •             Level up your marketing technology & talent

    •             Stay to the end for power tip #10!

    Learning Objectives:

    Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:

    •             Establish a strong marketing strategy for growth.

    •             Identify new technologies and strategies to set them apart from their competitors.

    This webinar is not eligible for CE credits.

                                 

    JB Kellogg

    CEO

    Madwire

    With over 20,000 SMB clients in over 100 industries around the world, JB knows small business, and he knows small business marketing. As the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of one of the most successful digital marketing tech companies, JB has been on a number of industry-focused panels and podcasts and offers a unique understanding of the SMB space. He boasts vast experience with B2B and B2C marketing and truly understands the struggles and opportunities that small businesses face today. JB is highly knowledgeable and passionate about marketing, sales, leadership and company culture. As such, JB is an active content creator and trusted thought-leader in these areas. JB founded Madwire at 28 years old and grew the company to over 100MM+ in revenue and 500+ employees in under 10-years and is a 3x Glassdoor Top CEOs Award Winner.

  • Rural Health Disparities and the Chiropractic Solution
    Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits

    A discussion regarding rural health disparities, inequities, and equities that may be addressed by chiropractic specialists within Rural Health Clinics.

    A discussion regarding rural health disparities, inequities, and equities that may be addressed by chiropractic specialists within Rural Health Clinics. Topics include why rural Americans are at a greater risk of poor health outcomes, and what can be done to improve the health for rural Americans by chiropractic physicians.

     Learning Objectives

    Upon completion of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

    1.            Discuss the health disparities experienced by rural Americans.

    2.            Identify strategies on how to improve the health outcomes facing rural Americans.

    James J. Lehman, DC, MBA

    Dean of Chiropractic School

    University of Bridgeport

    A respected authority in chiropractic education and clinical excellence, Dr. James J. Lehman brings decades of expertise to his role as Director of Health Sciences Postgraduate Education. His innovative approach to integrating evidence-based practices with advanced techniques has revolutionized chiropractic training at UB, establishing new standards for clinical education and patient care methodologies.