Download - Certified Chiropractic Clinical Assistant
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Certified ChiropracticClinical Assistant
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Which CAs?
• Those who help with therapies
• X-rays already certified: ACCRT
• Other programs to train office manager skills
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Why credential CAs
• Why not?!!!• Protect the public• Ensure uniform training
– 5% of malpractice claims relate to injuries with therapies
• Regulatory authority over improper conduct• Accreditors for insurance companies
– Health care providers with human contact must be credentialed / “licensed?”
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Options
• Regulatory Authority– 10 US boards have statutory authority– 41 US boards do not– Need more info about other countries
• National Certification
• Best model: combination
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No regulatory authority?
• Resource: FCLB draft model language for statute, regulations
• Through FCLB: Support and information from boards who have regulatory authority– Breakout session later this morning
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Got regs?
• FCLB can work with your board to help add a second option:
– Full or partial credit for national certification
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CCCA Program Details
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Meet Mary…• At least 18 years old• High school grad
– Or equivalent• 24 hrs coursework• On-line exam*• 300 hrs clinical training*
* In the DC’s office• 6 hrs CE / 2 years
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Training
• PACE Recognized Provider or equivalent– Examples:
• Qualified state or national associations• Chiropractic colleges [Palmer]• Qualified independent educators
• On-line, in-person, or combination
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CCCA Fees
• Designed to be affordable: $150– $50 for certification program, including
credentialing, badge – 2 year renewal cycle– $100 for exam
• Initial administration will be discounted for a set period of time
• Subsequent CCCA renewal: $35 / 2 years
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Quality Examination
• Centerpiece of the credentialing program:– NBCE’s reputation for quality– Verification of knowledge– Ensures level of safety
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Exam Progress
• Test plan created– Input from postgrad depts, experts
• 4 Primary categories: – Foundational Knowledge – 30%– Patient Safety & Procedures – 40%– Documentation – 15%– Ethics & Boundaries – 15%
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Exam Progress
• Item pool established• Test committee convened• Exam developed (4 versions ready to go)• Designing the on-line exam delivery
system• Finalizing passing standards
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Moving forward…
• Sample statute and regulations available for comment– Model Practice Act breakout session– Regulating CAs breakout session
• Central FCLB database system being modified to host CA certification & regulatory info
• On-line application nearing completion
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What’s next for your board?
• Boards modify or adopt language – Regulate CAs: License? Register?– Use CCCA
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Discussion