Bill 1943 Educational Standards

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Hi all,

 

I have never been political, in my life... however now there are 4 bills

that apply to our medicine, that I practice... well, I suppose it is giving

me reason to get involved! I realize that most of these bills are pertinent

to California at this time... however, I believe that California is setting

the standard for the rest of the states *S*

 

Bill 1943... Will covered much of it, however you did not mention the most

exciting part of it is when it passes I, as most of all of you will

automatically be grandfathered to the title of DOM. This gives me much

reason to get involved, as I hope many of you will to! If there is a

separate Doctoral program... well then, if you want it... you will have to

pay for it. My understanding is that the California State Board is pushing

for this bill *S* Apparently the biggest opposition to this bill is coming

from CCAOM, and I am speculating that it is a financial issue because they

are pushing for California to get rid of their exam, to go with theirs.

Also according to an email that I received recently they are most definitely

" bullying " many schools.

 

I do not believe that we need a Masters and a Doctoral. Many fields such as

Psychology one can go straight from a Bachelors to a Doctoral. A 4 - 5 year

Masters program is almost unheard of. All the Masters programs I am aware

of are like 2 years long. I believe with the a 4000 hour program there

should be more Western Medicine and externships. We are in the 21st century

and yes, medicine is evolving... lets not get stagnant!

 

The other Bills I would like to bring to your attention for consideration

are

AB 2314 Chu) the herb sales tax.

SB 1705 (Burton) The disability Evaluation for Workers Comp. With W. Comp

we can become QME's and are definitely considered Primary health care

providers, however we are the only ones who cannot rate a disability. I

know many of you are not doing W.Comp. however, this is about bringing

Oriental Medicine up to the standards to match the rest of the healthcare

system.

SB 573 (Burton) Health Care Coverage... when this bill passes then ALL

healthcare packages must include our services.

 

Please... let your assembly man/woman know what you want. Most of us are

small business owners and all of these laws... will affect our businesses

one way or the other. Write letters to the board and let Marilyn know you

support... also, let your schools know what you want. If you want more

information or want to get involved. I am considering putting together a

Town Hall Meeting for those in the San Diego area. If you are interested

please email me privately so that I can add your name to the invitation

list. teresa.bodywork4u

 

Thanks for your time & consideration...

In Health & Integration,

Teresa

 

 

 

> On a political note, CAOMA has submitted legislation in California to

> increase the hours to 4000 by 2003. In brief:

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> California Assembly Bill 1943 (Chu)

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> SEC. 5. Section 4939 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to

> read:

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> 4939. (b) (1) Standards for the approval of training programs shall

> include a minimum of all of the following:

> (A) Seven hundred fifty hours of didactic and laboratory study in basic

> sciences and clinical medicine.

> (B) Eight hundred fifty hours of study in the principles and techniques

> of traditional oriental medicine.

> © Four hundred fifty hours of didactic and laboratory study in herbal

> medicine.

> (D) One hundred hours of study in ethics, hygiene, and practice

management.

> (E) One thousand fifty hours of study and practice in supervised

> clinical practice.

> This paragraph shall apply to all students entering programs between

> January 1, 2003, and January 1, 2007, and to all persons who apply for a

> license between January 1, 2007, and January 1, 2011.

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> (2) Standards for the approval of training programs shall include a

> minimum of the following:

> (A) One thousand hours of didactic and laboratory study in basic

> sciences and clinical medicine.

> (B) One thousand hours of study in the principles and techniques of

> traditional oriental medicine.

> © Five hundred hours of didactic and laboratory study in herbal

medicine.

> (D) One hundred hours of study in ethics, hygiene, and practice

management.

> (E) One thousand four hundred hours of study and practice in supervised

> clinical practice.

> This paragraph shall apply to students entering programs after January

> 1, 2007, and to persons who apply for a license after January 1, 2011.

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> © Clinical faculty shall be required to have five years experience as

> a licensed acupuncturist.

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> (d) (1) Board approval of schools and colleges shall be valid for a

> period of time determined by the board, not to exceed four years, and

> shall expire at the end of that period.

> (2) The board shall establish a review process.

> (3) The board may revoke, suspend, or otherwise place conditions upon a

> school or college at any time it may be determined that an approved

> school or college fails to meet the criteria established by the board.

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> Chinese Herbal Medicine, a voluntary organization of licensed healthcare

practitioners, matriculated students and postgraduate academics specializing

in Chinese Herbal Medicine, provides a variety of professional services,

including board approved online continuing education.

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