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                                                                                                    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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