1. Chiropractic Therapy Assistant Program Working for Tennessee Chiropractic Therapy Assistant Program Working for Tennessee

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

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

4. Program Curriculum The professional Chiropractic Therapy AssistantThe professional Chiropractic Therapy Assistant Principles of Chiropractic HealthcarePrinciples of Chiropractic Healthcare Clinical duties of the Chiropractic Therapy AssistantClinical duties of the Chiropractic Therapy Assistant Establishing the Optimal CTA-patient relationshipEstablishing the Optimal CTA-patient relationship DocumentationDocumentation Anatomy & PhysiologyAnatomy & Physiology Treatment Principles and ProceduresTreatment Principles and Procedures Therapeutic Equipment Principles and ProceduresTherapeutic Equipment Principles and Procedures Rehabilitation Principles and ProceduresRehabilitation Principles and Procedures Professional Boundaries and EthicsProfessional Boundaries and Ethics Emergency ProceduresEmergency Procedures TNChiro Tennessee Chiropractic Association

5. How It Works in Tennessee ProgramProgram ExaminationExamination Clinical InternshipClinical Internship LicensureLicensure Yearly Continuing EducationYearly Continuing Education TNChiro Tennessee Chiropractic Association

6. Benefits to Profession Parity of training, applicable in all chiropractic offices.Parity of training, applicable in all chiropractic offices. Pool of professionals with potential for reciprocity among states.Pool of professionals with potential for reciprocity among states. Annual continuing education keeping them current with the latest research and technologyAnnual continuing education keeping them current with the latest research and technology Knowledgeable patient education leading to increased to patient retentionKnowledgeable patient education leading to increased to patient retention Higher level of professional Chiropractic Support Staff and increased quality to Patient Care.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 VerificationLicensing Verification Insurance Claim DenialsInsurance Claim Denials Unlicensed PracticeUnlicensed Practice – Affects Doctor and CTA – Affects Doctor and CTA TNChiro Tennessee Chiropractic Association

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