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Tennessee Chiropractic Therapy Assistant Program

Learn about the Tennessee Chiropractic Therapy Assistant program, its curriculum, benefits to the profession, licensing issues, and how it works in the state.

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Tennessee Chiropractic Therapy Assistant Program

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  1. Chiropractic Therapy Assistant Program Working for Tennessee

  2. Background Blue Cross Blue Shield Tennessee Legislation Rules and Regulations CTA program in effect since June 26, 2000 TNChiro Tennessee Chiropractic Association

  3. 50 Hour Distance Learning Program • Usage Handbook • Video Series (Internet/DVD) • Practical text/workbook • Internet Study and sample tests • Affidavit of Completion form TNChiro Tennessee Chiropractic Association

  4. Program Curriculum • The professional Chiropractic Therapy Assistant • Principles of Chiropractic Healthcare • Clinical duties of the Chiropractic Therapy Assistant • Establishing the Optimal CTA-patient relationship • Documentation • Anatomy & Physiology • Treatment Principles and Procedures • Therapeutic Equipment Principles and Procedures • Rehabilitation Principles and Procedures • Professional Boundaries and Ethics • Emergency Procedures TNChiro Tennessee Chiropractic Association

  5. How It Works in Tennessee • Program • Examination • Clinical Internship • Licensure • Yearly Continuing Education TNChiro Tennessee Chiropractic Association

  6. Benefits to Profession • Parity of training, applicable in all chiropractic offices. • Pool of professionals with potential for reciprocity among states. • Annual continuing education keeping them current with the latest research and technology • Knowledgeable patient education leading to increased to patient retention • Higher level of professional Chiropractic Support Staff and increased quality to Patient Care. TNChiro Tennessee Chiropractic Association

  7. Considerations Association Commitment Dedicated Staff to Oversee Start up cost Committee to Create/Update Exam Proctors and Testing Locations Speakers for Continuing Education Distance Learning Issues Licensed to Individuals, Not Clinic Affidavit Policy Transfer Policy TNChiro Tennessee Chiropractic Association

  8. Licensing Issues • Licensing Verification • Insurance Claim Denials • Unlicensed Practice – Affects Doctor and CTA TNChiro Tennessee Chiropractic Association

  9. Making It Work in Your State…… TNChiro Tennessee Chiropractic Association

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