Douglas DeSalvo, DC QME, BCN

QME-12 Hour Course completion.

Completion of the 25-hour Industrial Disability Evaluation Program

Personal Injury Review-12 hours

Completed a review course on ethics and legal compliance tailored to chiropractic practice in California, covering professional conduct, state-specific regulations, and best practices for ethical decision-making to ensure alignment with legal standards.

A review on radiology diagnosis of the Cervical Spine and Foundational Spine Concepts.

The study of becoming a certified operator of fluoroscopy for the state of California.

A 12 hour program on Neurodevelopmental dysfunction and treatment.

Completed a course focused on integrating advanced neurological concepts into chiropractic practice, including practical neuro exams, hemispheric brain function, and treatments for dizziness and vertigo. The course emphasized the neurocognitive and metabolic effects of stress and injury, introduced nutritional treatments, and covered neuro-rehabilitation techniques to enhance patient outcomes. It also explored how chiropractic neurology supports diverse techniques, enabling effective communication and application of treatment strategies.

Chiropractic Adjusting Techniques Certification Completed a course emphasizing the optimization of spinal biomechanics and adjustment techniques, including a review of hand positioning, soft tissue pull, and body mechanics. The training included demonstrations, practical application of diverse adjustment methods, and specialized approaches for challenging cases, enhanced by collaborative discussions with chiropractic professionals.

Completed a review course on ethics and legal compliance tailored to chiropractic practice in California, covering professional conduct, state-specific regulations, and best practices for ethical decision-making to ensure alignment with legal standards.

Completed a specialized training on EPAT (Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology) acoustic pressure wave therapy for chiropractic physicians in California, focusing on its clinical applications, techniques, and benefits for treating musculoskeletal conditions and enhancing patient outcomes.

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A review of functional neurology in chiropractic practice. The doctor is taken through neurological exam and practical applications for treatment and rehabilitation of common subtle to specific pathological conditions.

Review of the essential neurological exam and practical differential diagnosis for implementation to everyday practice, especially when the brain MRI is normal. (Distance Learning module-6 hours)

Reviewing MRI of the lumbar spine in continuing education involves interpreting images to identify common conditions like herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or degenerative changes. It enhances diagnostic precision by correlating clinical findings with imaging, ensuring appropriate treatment plans. The course typically emphasizes key imaging features, pathology recognition, and effective communication with radiologists.

Provide a practical review of sport injuries of the upper extremity to include the fingers, wrist, elbow, shoulder, acromioclavicular joint and clavicle. Emphasis will be placed on x-ray positioning, interpretation of signs and search pattern, appropriate referral, case management implications and advanced imaging.

Provide a practical review of sport injuries of the lower extremity to include the toes, foot, ankle, tibia/fibula, knee, and hip/pelvis. Emphasis will be placed on x-ray positioning, interpretation of signs and search pattern, appropriate referral, case management implications and advanced imaging.

A 12 hour course on the benefits of non-surgical spinal decompression, protocols and safety parameters.

Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Certification Completed a comprehensive course in 2023, sponsored by Life University focusing on advanced techniques for spinal decompression therapy to enhance patient outcomes in chiropractic care.

Completed a 6-hour course focused on the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of upper extremity sports injuries, enhancing skills in treating athletes and active individuals to optimize practice operations and patient care.

Completed a 6-hour course focused on the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of lower extremity sports injuries, enhancing skills in treating athletes and active individuals to optimize practice operations and patient care.

Distance Learning: Completed a specialized course focused on procedural coding in chiropractic practice, enhancing expertise in accurate documentation, billing, and compliance to optimize practice operations and patient care.

Professional Boundaries: Scope of Practice. A review of current trends and common issues in practice relative to ethics and law.

Review of common ethical issues in daily practice.

A review of correlative anatomy and joint physiology with changes associated with chiropractic manipulative therapeutics.

A review of advanced neurophysiology exam procedures with appropriate corrective therapeutic procedures. 6 hours

Participants review common neurological injuries that occur in trauma cases. A review of important questions during the history-taking process. A review of the correct tests and examination procedures.

This course provides up-to-date billing and coding procedures for 2018. This training will include the presentation of new and accurate CPT Codes and ICD-10 Codes; outdated codes which have been deactivated by insurance companies; and newly generated ICD-10 codes that the Insurance Companies have rendered patient effective. There will also be information provided about the trend towards active care rather than passive care and will be required of a chiropractor in the future relating to CPT billing codes. Information will be given about the proper Established Patient & Management codes (E&M), and how insurance companies qualify doctors’ documentation. Lastly, the course will cover topics on workers’ compensation and Medicare.

A review of the difference between Mild Tramuatic Brain Injury (MTBI) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and the different categories of MTBI symptoms. 40% to 50% of patients that seek chiropractic care after a car accident have a brain concussion. Proper history taking reviewed to catch patients’ concussion symptoms and how to examine those symptoms using questionnaires from the Centers for Disease Control, the Epworth Hospital in Australia and the Rivermead Head Injury Center in Aberdeen, England.

X-ray Back to Basics: A review of common x-ray spine views; spinal anatomy; common conditions seen with age and trauma.

X-ray: Lower Extremities A review of the standard views taken: lower extremity anatomy; common pathology.

X-ray Lower Extremities-Sports Injury: A review of common injuries seen on x-ray with sports injuries.

A review of best practices with regard to effective communication with the patient to achieve an effective healing environment for the patient.

Chiropractic in Pregnancy: A review of common presentations with regard to lower back pain; standard diagnostic procedure and common treatment methods to enhance comfort.

Adjustive Technique of the Hips, Pelvis, Lumbar Spine and Temporomandibular Joint. A review of anatomy, physiology and common treatment techniques.

The Brain, Cerebrospinal Fluid and the Vagus Nerve. A review of the neurophysiology of the vagus nerve and effects after trauma.

The Art and Science of “Health” - The Future of the Hemp Plant as Medicine. A review of the physiological effects of CBD naturally occurring in the human body and the effectiveness of CBD in treatment.

Chiropractic ICD-10 & CPT Coding. A review of standard billing protocols in clinical practice.

Advanced Traumatic Injury Evaluation & Treatment + AMA Guidelines Overview

Review of standard of practice procedures in general practice.

Traumatic Brain Injury-Clinical Evaluation Screening in trauma related practices. Specifically related to motor vehicle crash. Huma Haider MD

X-ray: Soft Tissue Pathology: Review in general practice. Jennifer Pedley, DC, DACBR

Traumatic Brain Injury-Brain and the Cervico-cranial Junction. Review of pathophysiology and mechanics of mTBI. Sana Kahn MD, Neuroradiologist

Traumatic Brain Injury-Psychological Issues. Review of mTBI psychological issues to address in clinical practice. Instructor: Gennady Mushner, MD, pHD

Traumatic Brain Injury-Differential Diagnosis. What else could it be? Instructor: Yury Furman MD, Neurologist

TBI & AMA Impairment Ratings: Yury Furman, MD, Neurologist; Dr. Wayne M Whalen, DC, FIACN, QME, DC, FIACN, FICC; Dr. Eric E Gofnung, DC; Dr. Thomas E Grant, Jr, DC

Diagnostics & Traumatic Brain Injury: A review of MRI vs. CT vs DTI. How the benefits of DTI far outweigh standard imaging procedures. Instructor: Sana Kahn MD, Neuroradiologist

Dental and TMJ Trauma | A review of the pathophysiology, mechanic of injury, normal function and treatment options. Speaker: Shaun Daneshgar DDS​ Oral surgeon

Ethics and Law Medicare Billing: Current topics and understanding in chiropractic billing.

Concussions: Further review of mechanics of injury in auto crash injuries. Review of common symptoms, prognosis, diagnostic protocols and treatment in clinical practice.

Review of standard xray protocols of the cervical spine in trauma. Review of common injuries. Review of ligament laxity diagnosis observed with stress xray.

Neurology of Trauma: Review of the common forms of neurologically based trauma seen in motor vehicle crash injuries.

Update on research relative to chiropractic care, best practices and integrative healthcare trends.

Concussion: Diagnosis and Management Options for the Chiropractic Practice. Adam Harcourt, DC, DACNB

Chiropractic Technique: Neck and Upper Extremity Review.

General Topics in Musculoskeletal Radiology: X-ray and MRI case review.

A review and update of best coding practices relative to evaluation, management, physical medicine and rehabilitation of the patient.

Best practices for documentation and coding of the automobile crash trauma case. A review of case history taking, proper diagnostic coding, compliance and assessment of trauma related cases.

Proper case management of trauma related cases including history, examination, diagnostic testing, treatment plan protocols and follow up.

Whiplash Injury Biomechanics & Traumatology 2018 – Modules 1-4 – Biomechanics, Injury Mechanisms, Epidemiology:. Instructor: Arthur Croft DC, Ph. D, M.Sc., M.P.H., F.A.C.O.

Certification course in AMA Impairment Rating relative to the spine and extremities.

Triage and Management of the Trauma and Non-Trauma Patient, Differentially diagnosing spinal issues in the trauma and non-trauma patient inclusive of spinal disc pathology utilizing x-ray, MRI, CAT Scan and clinical evaluations. Collaborative triaging protocols with neurologists, neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, pain management and primary medical care providers with both mechanical and anatomical spinal pathologies.

A comprehensive certification program on the most up to date posture awareness and correction protocols to meet the modern physical demands of current patient postural distortion patterns.

The physics of the auto accident, including G forces and the effects of impact.  A review of the variables in the mechanisms of  the; side, rear, front and oblique impacts and the forces that can be transferred to the occupants of the vehicle causing damage to the occupants.  Parker College of Chiropractic

The anatomy of the cervical spine, including the role of mechanoreceptors, proprioceptors andNocieceptors in the function of the spine. How the ligaments, tendons, facets and discs respond to the impact and the damages that are caused.  Parker College of Chiropractic-Dallas Tx

The injuries that accompany the CAD that cause permanent impairment to the spine.  The concomitant injuries include: AOMSI,Uncinate Process Fractures, MTBI, Posterior Cervical Sympathetic Syndrome and Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency.  An overview of the diagnostic testing required for diagnosis and evaluation.

Tthe AMA Guidelines for the diagnosis of AOMSI (Alteration Of Motion Segment Integrity). In-depth analysis of the ligamentous structures of the cervical spine, traumatically induced, with focus on the 4 main ligaments that are damaged in  a cervical- acceleration –deceleration injury of the head and neck. Employing the the exact requirements for the AMA Guides for Permanent Impairment Ratings.

Review of x-ray positioning; radiographic signs, clinical impact, need for additional studies, advanced imaging along with case studies, advanced imaging terminology and clinical application.

MRI of the cervical & lumbar spine with review of x-ray positioning. Radiographic signs, clinical impact, need for additional studies and advanced imaging. Case study review.

In-depth training on all aspects of management of trauma, from beginning to end; a comprehensive primer on crash reconstruction.

Documentation standards and reporting for accurate portrayal of patient complaints, status, treatment plan and possible impairment. A review of scientific writing incorporating outcomes assessment and disability instruments.

Essentials of documentation and records keeping; medical photography; how to prepare for legal testimony, Colossus and more.

A review of standard practice parameters for ordering diagnostic Radiology, CT and MRI. Further review of spine pathology

A comprehensive course for medical and chiropractic doctors covering advanced training in neurology, causes of intractable pain and neuropathy, examination and advanced treatment methods.

A review of California Board of Chiropractic Examiners Rules & Regulations Section 312 relative to SOAP note requirements and standards fo practice.

Dr. DeSalvo has been certified by the Spine Research Institute of San Diego as an expert in this very specialized area of science, which requires insight into the physics of the actual crash mechanics and the occupant kinematics—or motions resulting from the crash—as well as all of the latest diagnostic methods and treatments approaches. For the past 15 years, the institute has been conferring this highest level of certification to only 100 physicians each year.

Disc Nomenclature-Standardized Language, MRI review, Disc Classification, Modic Changes, Steroid Injections, Herniations, Low Back Pain & MRI

Fundamentals of practice, case management and compliance standards.

PRINCIPLES OF ETHICS, LAW AND CHIROPRACTIC TECHNIQUE

Review the pros and cons of evidence based guidelines. Discuss the implementation of evidence based guidelines throughout the health care delivery system. To recognize how to identify indicators for spinal X-ray to be able to meet the standard of care.

Provide multiple clinical case studies to review radiographic search pattern of the spine, with specific focus on the soft tissues. Emphasis will be placed on interpretation of signs and search pattern, appropriate referral, case management implications and advanced imaging.

Review of ethics, law, state board rules and chiropractic technique.

Back Pain Statistics; Categories & Origins of Pain; Ortho/Neuro Tests; Radiographic Indications; CT vs. MRI.

MRI Physics reviewed. Low Back Pain and MRI: Reviewing Current Research; History of MRI, Physics Overview, Nomenclature; Imaging and Back Pain Correlation; Stress Injuries of the Pars; Annular Tears; Multifidus Fatty Muscle Infiltration

Chiropractic Manual and Instrument Assisted Treatment: A review of spinal mechanical back pain and muscular imbalance conditions. Treatment protocols consisting of manual and instrument procedures reviewed.

Clinical Neurophysiology of the Vestibular System: Diagnosis & Management of the Dizzy Patient

Bio-Cognitive Healing (BCH) is a healing method that combines science and healing. It includes elements of and a level beyond hypnotherapy, guided meditation, guided visualization and energy therapies. BCH reformats "Healing Consciousness." It then aligns "The Five Essential Components For Healing" within the body, mind, spirit connection. Then, with unique knowledge and understanding of one's condition, and through entanglement, specifically guides the energy of thoughts in triggering glands, systems, organs and cells in activating activates specific, natural processes of the body to improve the health of oneself and others.

Dr. DeSalvo has obtained certification as a tech in the MyoVision DynaROM™. This test simultaneously measures muscle activity and Range of Motion - so we can finally see graphically, not only the "quality of motion" but if muscle guarding, a critical measure of patient's level of pain, occurs. This patented device allows us to objectively document a patient's response to soft tissue injury.

Ethics and Law Update

Postgrad continuing education in neurology. 6 Hours

A review of common tumor of the extremities and axial skeleton as visualized in radiology. Topics include benign vs. malignant qualities and pathophysiology. Instructor: Alex Weibel DC, DACBR

Overview of Osteochondroma & Hemangioma; Osteochondrosis, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Osteoporosis and other conditions. Overview of Primary Bone Tumors of the Axial & Appendicular Skeleton

Review: Definitions of Manual Manipulations and Subluxations. Discussion on physical examination, x-ray procedure and medical necessity. Diagnostic coding guidelines and billing review topics covered.

Review of functional evaluation and manual therapy adjustive technique of the upper and lower extremities.

Review of documentation and coding protocols: Diagnosis/ICD-10, medical necessity and outcome assessment healthcare updates.

A review of standards in Ethics, Documentation and Proving Patient Progress. A review of the Doctor's Direct Involvement in Litigation.

Diagnosis and ICD-10 Update. How diagnosis determines the initiation of medical necessity. Covered CA Plans, Medicare documentation and diagnosis guidelines

Discussion on standard of care and ethics in practice.

A review of the causes of internal bodily toxicity and the reasons for addressing this issue that causes chronic pain and inflammation.

A review of food enzymes and their affect during deficiency on cellular and metabolic processes.

Review of osteoarthritis of the spine. Specific instruction on Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis and Ossified Posterior Longitudinal Ligament.

Factors of Wellness and Patient Expectations. Measuring Wellness in the Clinical Setting

Review/instruction on somato-visceral manipulation and chiropractic law/ethics.

Review of upper extremity pathology in radiology.

The Lumbar MRI in Clinical Practice

Skid Marks, Time, Distance, Velocity, Speed Formulas and Road Surfaces, The mathematical calculations necessary utilizing time, distance, speed, coefficients of friction and acceleration in reconstructing an accident. The application of the critical documentation acquired from an accident site

Causality, Bodily Injury, Negative Acceleration Forces, Crumple Zones and Critical Documentation, Factors that cause negative acceleration to zero and the subsequent forces created for the vehicle that get translated to the occupant. Understanding critical documentation of hospitals, ambulance reports, doctors and the legal profession in reconstructing an accident

Terms, Concepts and Definitions, The forces in physics that prevail in accidents to cause bodily injury. Quantifying the force coefficients of vehicle mass and force vectors that can be translated to the occupant and subsequently cause serious injury

The comparison of organized versus disorganized compensation with regional and global compensation. Advanced analysis and integration of pathobiomechanics as sequella to trauma in clinical practice and documentation.

Integrating indexed peer reviewed research as evidence into clinical practice related to trauma and the creation of a diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan

Combining clinical, radiographic, electrodiagnostic and MRI findings to conclude a diagnosis and reporting accurately through admissible documentation. Diagnosis includes head, spine and disc pathology as sequella to trauma

Research, Causality and Bodily Injury, Delta V issues correlated to injury and mortality, side impact crashes and severity of injuries, event data recorder reports correlated to injury, frontal impact kinematics, crash injury metrics with many variables and inquiries related to head restraints

Stretching techniques taught using flexible poles to create or more enhanced stretch and movement routine. Instruction in fascia and muscle patterns to emphasize the purpose of the routines.

Hemisphericity Concepts & Applications in Clinical Practice. Spinal coupled motions reviewed on X-ray and Fluoroscopy. Diagnosis and treatment of BPPV.

Cervical, Thoracic & Lumbar Spine anatomy and pathology review.

Overview of physics and positioning principles.. Overview of common arthropathies, trauma, tumors of the axial skeleton and implications on patient care.

Review of pathologic radiographic disorders and disease specifically related to trauma. Advanced analysis and integration of pathobiomechanics as sequella to trauma in clinical practice and documentation.

Radiology review of spinal biomechanics, anomalies, arthritis, spinal fractures, common spinal diseases, extremity fractures and malignancy.

Complying with Chiropractic Law; Unprofessional conduct; History, Competence, Avoiding Negligence & Fraud

Impairment Rating Review/Certification AMA Guides, 6th Edition

An extensive understanding of the injured with clinically coordinating the history, physical findings and when to integrate neurodiagnostics. An understanding on how to utilize emergency room records in creating an accurate diagnosis and the significance of “risk factors” in spinal injury

Review of current research published in peer reviewed medically indexed journals focusing on traumatic injuries and how current literature affects the diagnostic conclusion and how to formulate treatment plans.

Whiplash Associated Disorders and the biomechanics of side impact vs. rear impact with emphasis on traumatic forces and body position, the mechanism of whiplash injury phases with their relationships to physiologic tolerance to trauma, specific diagnosis of disc pathology and annular tear, disc herniation, fracture, ligamentous injury and instability. Details of spinal nerve root stretching injury and dimensions of the spinal canal during whiplash was outlined particular to significant spinal injury resulting from low level accelerations including pediatric spinal trauma and physiological normals. Spinal surgical intervention techniques including ordering diagnostic studies using MRI, CT and digital motion x-ray

Spinal MRI findings related to degenerative changes vs. traumatic changes of the intervertebral disc by using definitions provided by the American Society of Neuroradiology. Anatomy of the intervertebral disc, spinal cord, nerve roots and spinal ligaments correlated to T1, T2, STIR sagittal, stacking and axial images. Anatomical MRI differentiation of normal, degenerative and traumatic changes

An overview of forensic science through a historical perspective, how it is incorporated into the chiropractic profession and identifies the rationale for obtaining the knowledge (education), training, skill sets and experience which must be acquired to meet current qualifications as a Forensic Examiner and litigative consultant.

Overview of physics and positioning principles. Overview of common arthropathies, trauma and tumors of the axial and appendicular skeleton and implications on patient care. Review of cervical spine, lumbar spine and extremity pathology.

An extensive understanding of the physics involved in the transference of energy from the bullet car to the target car. This includes G's of force, newtons, gravity, energy, skid marks, crumple zones, spring factors, event data recorder and the graphing of the movement of the vehicle before, during and after the crash. Determining the clinical correlation of forces and bodily injury

An in-depth understanding of the protocols in triaging and reporting the clinical findings of the trauma patient. Maintaining ethical relationships with the medical-legal community

A 100-hour postgraduate program in the study and utilization of high-resolution infrared imaging procedures in a pain management setting.

IDE certification course: The course includes eight hours of Basic Workers' Compensation, 36 hours of IDE (including the 12-hour Report Writing component) and an optional four hours of adjustive technique credit. CCA's IDE program is the most experienced program available in the market.

The Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) is an appointed position through the State of California. The organization that regulated QMEs is the DWC. Doctors interested in appointment as a QME must pass the QME Competency Examination.

Course instruction designed to teach new motor skills with attention placed on balanced postures and alignment training, using sticks for physical support and leverage. Emphasis is placed on range of motion exercises for the spine, rib cage, and extremities, with the aid of Stick Technology.

The significance documentation and credentials in the personal injury field with a focus on clinically correlating causality, bodily injury and persistent functional loss as sequellae. Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education, Board for Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2011

Frontiers in Biomedical Engineering. Understanding the material properties of elasticity and viscosity. Dr. Mark Saltzman

Understanding AMA Guides for disability rating and impairment.

A course in the understanding of crash dynamics, injury physiology, pathogenesis, treatment methods and prognosis. Presentation by Dan Murphy DC, DABCO

A course instruction in common back injuries in the industrial setting and how to evaluate/rate short and long term disability. Instruction by Henry Eddington Medical Group.

A course instruction on conservative orthopedics for common spine and extremity disorders. Topics included: Neck and Lower back Injuries, Rheumatology, Fractures, Impairment rating, execise and extremity supports, immobilization/bracing, Jurisprudence & Reporting

Course instruction on the crash dynamics of low impact vehicle collision, common injuries and treatment protocol.

Course instructed by Ted Kobayashi M.S Biomechanical Engineer 1996

Magnetic fields, T1 and T2 relaxations, nuclear spins, phase encoding, spin echo, T1 and T2 contrast, magnetic properties of metals and the historical perspective of the creation of NMR and MRI. New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education, Board for Chiropractic, AACME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and CMCS Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2011

Normal anatomy of axial and sagittal views utilizing T1, T2, 3D gradient and STIR sequences of imaging. Standardized and desired protocols in views and sequencing of MRI examination to create an accurate diagnosis in MRI. New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education, Board for Chiropractic, AACME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and CMCS Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2011

MRI interpretation of bulged, herniated, protruded, extruded, sequestered and fragmented disc pathologies in etiology and neurological sequelae in relationship to the spinal cord and spinal nerve roots. New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education, Board for Chiropractic, AACME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and CMCS Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2011

MRI interpretation of bone, intradural, extradural, cord and neural sleeve lesions. Tuberculosis, drop lesions, metastasis, ependymoma, schwanoma and numerous other spinal related tumors and lesions. New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education, Board for Chiropractic, AACME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and CMCS Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2011

MRI interpretation sequencing of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine inclusive of T1, T2, STIR and 3D gradient studies to ensure the accurate diagnosis of the region visualized. New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education, Board for Chiropractic, AACME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and CMCS Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2011

The clinical application of the results of space occupying lesions. Disc and tumor pathologies and the clinical indications of manual and adjustive therapies in the patient with spinal nerve root and spinal cord insult as sequelae. New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education, Board for Chiropractic, AACME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and CMCS Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2011

MRI interpretation, physiology, history and clinical indications, bone scan interpretation, physiology and clinical indications, x-ray clinical indications for the trauma patient

Electromyography (EMG), Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV), Somato Sensory Evoked Potential (SSEP), Visual Evoked Potential (VEP), Brain Stem Auditory Evoked Potential (BAER) and Visual-Electronystagmosgraphy (V-ENG) interpretation, protocols and clinical indications for the trauma patient

Understanding the necessity for accurate documentation and diagnosis utilizing the ICD-9 and the CPT to accurately describe the injury through diagnosis. Understanding and utilizing state regulations on reimbursement issues pertaining to healthcare

ICD-9 and CPT requirements in coding for the traumatically injured including integrating electronic health records including informed consent, evaluation and management, testing orders. The utilization of research in medical reports for both the trauma and non-trauma patients. Clinical coordination of care and reporting to healthcare and legal providers