Diplomate
A chiropractic
utilization review, quality assurance, insurance claim review.
Diplomate
Requirements
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American Board of
Chiropractic Consultants
| A doctor seeking to qualify as a Board Eligible Chiropractic Consultant of the American Board of Chiropractic Consultants (ABCC) must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 300 postgraduate hours in prescribed educational areas. Each category and the recommended number of hours are noted below. Course numbers from National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) are for example only. Education may be obtained from any institution having status with an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Any postgraduate course being used to meet these requirements is subject to approval by the ABCC. |
Many diplomate and certification programs meet some
of the ABCC's educational requirements. Click here
or on the programs below to see tables showing how much credit is given
toward the ABCC requirements. |
Updated: 9-11-01
ABCC Educational Requirements
Category I – Orthopedics (40 hours)
| Description | Hours | NUHS # |
1. Regional Orthopedics: Cervical Spine and Cervical Brachial Region (10 hrs) 9630, part 1
2. Regional Orthopedics: Thoraco-lumbar (10 hrs) 9650, part 1
3. Regional Orthopedics: Upper Extremity (10 hrs) 9640, part 1
4. Regional Orthopedics: Lower Extremity (10 hrs) 9660, part 1
Category II – Diagnostic Imaging (40 hours)
5. Radiology: Bone & Joint Disease (10 hrs) 9100-1
6. Imaging of Trauma (20 hrs) 9100-6&7
7. Diagnostic Imaging: CT, MRI, & Nuclear (10 hrs) 9100-3
* National University Orthopedic Radiology, Course No. 9670 (50 hours)
satisfies requirement Nos. 5,6, and 7.
Category III – Diagnosis (60 hours)
8. Clinical Evaluation: History & Physical (10 hrs) 9600
9. A Systemic Approach to Laboratory Diagnosis (10 hrs) 9602
10. Clinical Neurology: Examination Procedures (10 hrs) 9610, part 1
11. Concepts and Protocols in NeuroDiagnostic Testing (10 hrs) 9405, 9800-(1-10), 9801-(1-5)
12. Assessment/Evaluation of Peripheral Vascular Disorders(10 hrs) 9680
13. Assessment/Evaluation of Other Organ Systems (10 hrs) TBA
Category IV – Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine Modalities and Procedures (30 hours)
14. P.T. in Musculoskeletal Disorders (10 hrs) 9603
15. Concepts and Protocols in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation (20 hrs) 9665 9307-4
Category V – Disability and Impairment Rating (30 hours)
16. Disability Evaluation & Rating of Physical Impairment* (30 hrs) 9681
*This requirement must be based on the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment.
Category VI – Consultant Responsibilities (130 hours)
17. Literature Review, Critique and Research Design (10 hrs) 9682, 9408, 9157, 9308-19
18. Outcome Assessment (10 hrs) 6200-2
19. Behavioral Science Applications in Disability Evaluation (10 hrs) 6200-1
20. Claims Review/Reporting and Independent Medical Evaluation* (100 hrs)
* The following 100 hour courses completely satisfy requirement #20; which must be met in full
1. Chiropractic Consultant Utilization Review Program sponsored by Logan college
2. Chiropractic Claims Review and Independent Examination Certificate Program sponsored by Texas Chiropractic College offered from 1998 through 1999
3. Chiropractic Peer/Utilization Review and Insurance Consultant Certificate Program sponsored by National University offered in 2000
4. Utilization Review and Quality Assurance for the Chiropractic Specialist sponsored by National University and the American Board of Forensic Practitioners; offered May through August 2001 (4 sessions/120 hours)
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Logan College of Chiropractic |
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