Core Principles of Chiropractic Documentation - Chiropractic Continuing Education, Documentation/Record Keeping, 6 Credits

Certified for 6 Hours

Here's How Simple It Is:

1. Read the material online
2. Complete the quiz online
3. Get your certificate and earn credits towards your license renewal
4. ABetterChiro.com automatically reports your completions to your state board (if applicable) within 14 days

Course Outcome

≥92% of participants will know how to create accurate, thorough, and compliant documentation.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, the learner will be able to:

• Identify legal and regulatory requirements, documentation standards (ACA's SOAP Notes and Narrative Reports), and best practices for creating comprehensive patient records.
• Effectively document patient encounters, including history-taking, physical examination findings, assessment and diagnosis, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Discuss the importance of compliance with documentation regulations.
• Develop skills in reviewing and auditing chiropractic documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance, preparing for external audits and inquiries from regulatory agencies, payers, and accreditation bodies.
  

Who Should Enroll?

• Chiropractors: Practicing chiropractors seeking to enhance their documentation skills and compliance with regulatory requirements to improve patient care, practice management, and legal protection.
• Chiropractic Assistants and Staff: Medical assistants and other support personnel working in chiropractic clinics interested in learning about documentation principles and contributing to accurate and compliant patient records.

Course Codes (if applicable): 

• Approved for: AR, AK, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WV, WY
• Registration numbers: PACE/CE Broker: 1218728 AZ: AZCE25428 HI: HI 24-201 KY: KBCE1488 PA: CHPR006042 WV: WV Approved AR: AR10469, NV: NV27-026