Florida Chiropractic National Convention – 2 Must See Programs on August 25th

August 25^th 1:00pm-2:40pm _______________                  Manatee Spring II

John Lockenour, DC, DABCO

Cold Laser Therapy: Clinical and Theory Applications (Clinical CE)

Course Description

This lecture provides an overview on the use of laser therapy in clinical practice. The seminar material covers theories on how lasers work, the effects of laser on living tissue, and the use of lasers in treating specific neuromuscular conditions. Attendees will be introduced to the biophysics and technology of lasers and educated on the practical applications of cold laser therapy in clinical practice, including the treatment of chronic and acute musculoskeletal injuries.

Learning Objectives

• Identify musculoskeletal injury types that are indicated for laser treatments as a primary or adjunctive form of treatment.

• Design laser treatment programs, including frequency of treatments, duration of care, and best ways to target injured areas for musculoskeletal injuries in clinical practice.

• Select optimal laser dosage, including power and time settings, to treat a variety of musculoskeletal conditions in a clinical setting.

• Address frequently asked patient questions about laser by understanding the basic physics and technology.

(Speaker provided by Theralase, Inc.)

3:20pm – 5pm _______________                                                    Orlando LMN

John Lockenour, DC, DABCO

Documenting Your Plan of Care and Its Efficacy (DOC)

Course Description

Plans of Care deficiencies were the major documentation errors found by Medicare's Office of Inspector General when reviewing chiropractic records. Dr. Lockenour will focus on not only meeting the minimum Medicare requirements in documenting your plan of care, but, will explore how doing so will substantiate the medical necessity of care, regardless of third party payer.

Learning Objectives

• Recall the minimum components of documenting a plan of care according to the Medicare LCD for chiropractors

• Relate the importance of addressing and updating the plan of care at each visit.

• Correlate the plan of care to the subjective, objective and assessment findings. 


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