MUA Course Outline
THURSDAY
11:00 a.m. – Noon Registration at the Teaching Venue
Noon – 6:00 p.m. Introduction to MUA
Definitions and Objectives
Historical Considerations
The Mechanism of MUA
Adhesion Formation
Causative Mechanisms – Muscles / Joints
The Healing Process
The Physiology of MUA
Golgi Tendon Organ
Skeletal Muscle Physiology
MUA Physiology
Procedure Rationale
Standards of Care
Typically Responsive Diagnoses
Is MUA Painful?
Who Should Perform MUA?
Indications and Contraindications
Clarifying Indications and Contraindications
The Operating Room – Personnel and Equipment
Anesthesiologist
OR Nurse
First Assistant
Anesthetic Agents
Sterile Environment and Attire
Patient Transfer
OR and Recovery Room Protocol
MUA Technique Workshop (2 hours)
Discussion – Q & A
FRIDAY
8:00 a.m. – Noon Proctorship / Lecture at Surgical Facility
Patient Evaluation / Pre-Op Protocols
Case Evaluation
Noon – 1:00 p.m. Lunch Break
1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Patient Selection: The Key to
Successful MUA Procedures
Medical Necessity
Patient Selection
Frequency Guidelines
MUA Procedure Protocol
Acute vs. Chronic Cases
Chiropractic and Medical H&P’s
Exams and Evaluations
MUA Pathway / Pain Management Algorithm
Pain and Outcome Assessments
Assessment Methods
Visual Analogue Scale
Pain and Depression Questionnaires
Pain Diagrams
Pre and Post Procedure Assessments
Discussion
Obtaining Patient Acceptance
Patient Considerations
How Often Is MUA Performed?
Single vs. Serial Application
Repeating the Procedure
Documentation
Guidelines
Medical Data
Medical Records: Clinical Pertinence Criteria
H&P Outlines
Progress Notes and Discharge Summary
Operative Reports
Consultation Reports
Referral Protocols
Discussion – Q&A
MUA Technique Workshop (2 hours)
Discussion – Q&A
SATURDAY
8:00 a.m. – Noon Proctorship / Lecture at Surgical Facility
Patient Evaluation / Pre-Op Protocols
Noon – 1:00 p.m. Lunch Break
1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Case Review
Risk Management
Rehabilitation
Post Procedure Goals
Post Procedure Therapy - Care Plan Outline
The Facilities – Hospitals and ASC’s
ASC / Hospital Corporate Structure
By-Laws and Governing Protocols
Administration
Becoming a Member of the Facility
Accreditation Criteria
Accreditation Decision and Appeal
Application for Staff Privileges
Team Approach to Securing Privileges
Physician Responsibilities
Developing an MUA Program within a Facility
Delineation of Medical Staff Privilege Categories
By-Laws Revision
Quality Assurance
Creating Affiliations
Physician, Hospital and ASC Affiliations
Billing and Coding
Insurance Preauthorization
ICD-9 / CPT Codes
Discussion – Q&A
Marketing
Successful Strategies
The Power of Media
Written Final Exam
MUA Technique Workshop (2 hours)
Discussion – Q&A
SUNDAY
8:00 a.m. – Noon Proctorship / Lecture at Surgical Facility
Patient Evaluation / Pre-Op Protocols
Final Case Review
Discussion – Q&A
Dismissal
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