acupuncture/orthopedics certification

[Guest guest]

Hello all,

Can some one explain what an acupuncture/orthopedics

certification allows acupuncturist to do in his/her

practice?

 

How long is the program and how much does it cost?

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Humbly yours,

Thomas

 

* The true measurement of success is not how many

servants one has, but how people one serves *

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Can some one explain what an acupuncture/orthopedicscertification allows acupuncturist to do in his/herpractice?>>>Nothing you can not do without. And if they try to do this they will be sued

Alon

[Guest guest]

Hi Thomas and anyone else interested,

 

Acupuncture Orthopedics is a 1 year long course of (10) modules, provides

lots of information that we need as Primary Care Providers. In addition we

need to do 40 clinical hours of observation with any MD, PT radiology lab,

etc. As far as I know there are 2 people who teach this course. There is

Dr. Fred Lerner, DC and there is Dr. Hu * I believe is his name* the former

is taught more from a Western Med perspective and the latter has more TCM.

 

I just completed my 8th Module with Fred. Most of the Modules have been

super fantastic and a couple a bit redundant. One thing is for sure that I

am much more confident in doing Ortho Neuro Exams, ie. muscle testing and

the release of muscles. I am certainly more confident as to when to refer

out. The bottom line is that, I believe, it is imperative for us to build

relationships with Medical Doctors. They are a super referral source and I

personally want to have relationships with them, so I know who to refer my

patients to. The following is some of what we have learned:

1. Advanced skills in western diagnosis and treatment

2. Medico-legal expertise

3. Professional standards

4. Efficient office procedures

 

A total of 300 continuing education units are awarded. Successful

completion of the 10 modules allows one to sit for the National Board of

Acupuncture Orthopedics exam. After passing the exam a certification in

Acupuncture Orthopedics will be awarded. Diplomate status in the NBAO is

recognized by insurance companies, adjusters, attorney's etc.

 

The course is a bit pricey, however that seems to be the case with ALL

CEU's. It is $300.00 a Module. It is a tax write off, so that is a good

thing.

 

I hope that helps!

 

In Health,

Teresa Hall

 

BTW there has been a Thomas Ly who has visited our class... I guess there

are 2 of you out there!

 

-

" Thomas Ly " <eastwestpaincenter

 

Saturday, August 17, 2002 2:18 PM

acupuncture/orthopedics certification

 

 

> Hello all,

> Can some one explain what an acupuncture/orthopedics

> certification allows acupuncturist to do in his/her

> practice?

>

> How long is the program and how much does it cost?

>

> Thanks in advance.

>

> Humbly yours,

> Thomas

>

> * The true measurement of success is not how many

> servants one has, but how people one serves *

>

>

>

> HotJobs - Search Thousands of New Jobs

> http://www.hotjobs.com

>

>

>

> 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.

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Teresa Hall wrote:

> As far as I know there are 2 people who teach this course. There is

> Dr. Fred Lerner, DC and there is Dr. Hu * I believe is his name* the former

> is taught more from a Western Med perspective and the latter has more TCM.

 

Dr. Gu is his name and his students rave about him. Nice guy as far as

I can tell, but my interactions with him is limited to pleasantries in

social situations. Here's more:

 

http://www.doctorgu.com/

 

 

--

Al Stone L.Ac.

<AlStone

http://www.BeyondWellBeing.com

 

Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional.

[Guest guest]

Alon:

 

Please

be kind enough to explain your comment to me.

 

-Fred Lerner

 

 

Alon Marcus

[alonmarcus]

Sunday, August 18, 2002 2:55 PM

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acupuncture/orthopedics certification

 

 

Can some one explain what an

acupuncture/orthopedics

certification allows acupuncturist to do in his/her

practice?

>>>Nothing

you can not do without. And if they try to do this they will be sued

 

 

Alon

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Hi Fred

NBAO does not and will not give you any legal status that LAc does not. That is all I am saying

alon

[Guest guest]

For me, the difference is that I can promote myself as having post graduate studies in Acupuncture Orthopedics. No different then if I would have taken Bob Flow's Gyn Certification program. I do not think it really has anything to do with legalities, at least not yet.

 

Teresa

 

-

Alon Marcus

Monday, August 19, 2002 7:57 PM

Re: acupuncture/orthopedics certification

 

Hi Fred

NBAO does not and will not give you any legal status that LAc does not. That is all I am saying

alonChinese 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.