A Chiropractic Winter Getaway in 
Puerto Rico 2020
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February 6th, 7th, 8th
San Juan, PR
 
Thursday February 6th
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Patient Communication and the Practice of Chiropractic
"Your Words Are Powerful"
Ethical Considerations During the Doctor-Patient Encounter
Part 1
8 am - 12 pm
4 CE credits

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Patient Communication and the Practice of Chiropractic 
"Your Words Are Powerful"
Ethical Considerations During the Doctor-Patient Encounter

Part 2

1 pm - 5 pm
4 CE credits
Thomas R. Ventimiglia, DC, FACC
speaker provided by NCMIC

This lecture can be applied toward the 8 C.E. credits required for the NCMIC 5% discount. Embedded within the art of Chiropractic, in addition to analysis, diagnosis, technique and treatment, is the art of doctoring. Central to this uniquely human experience is the doctor-patient relationship. The application of the generally recognized elements of a good doctor-patient relationship (e.g., clinical competency, empathy, trust, truthfulness, helpfulness, autonomy, professional boundaries and communication) can lead to improved patient outcomes and quality health care.This lecture will focus on all elements of the doctor-patient encounter with an emphasis on the impact ethical principles have on therapeutic patient communication.

Part 1 Price:  $72.00 (after 1/31/20 add $15.00)
Part 2 Price:  $72.00 (after 1/31/20 add $15.00)  
 
Friday February 7th
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Maximizing the Synergy of Nutrition and Herbal Therapies
Part 1
8 am - 12 pm
4 CE credits

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Maximizing the Synergy of Nutrition and Herbal Therapies 
Part 2
1 pm - 5 pm
4 CE credits
David Hogsed, DOM, AP
speaker provided by Standard Process, Inc

"Where do I even start?" This is a question frequently asked by health practitioners who have a desire to incorporate nutrition and herbal medicine into their practice, but feel overwhelmed by so many therapies to choose from. This course covers simple and effective ways to incorporate the synergistic benefits of whole food supplements and herbal therapies into practice. Topics discussed include the key differences and similarities between whole food and herbal therapies, synergistic combinations of whole food supplements and herbal therapies that can revolutionize your practice, quality and safety issues in the herbal supplement industry that greatly affect patient outcomes, effective nutrition and herbal support for common clinical scenarios , short-term herbal therapies vs. long-term nutritional foundations, and overcoming common patient compliance issues.  

Part 1 Price: $72.00 (after 1/31/20 add $15.00)
Part 2 Price: $72.00 (after 1/31/20 add $15.00)  
 
Saturday February 8th
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Myofascial Cupping & Compression Band Flossing
8 am - 12 pm
4 CE credits


This course introduces the concept of skin/fascial decompression to help improve tissue mobility, improve movement and modulate pain with the use of myofascial cups. It will also  introduces the concept of skin/fascial/nerve gliding to help reduce tissue swelling, improve movement and modulate pain with the use of 'compression band floss'. Interventions with myofascial cupping and compression band floss (including direction and pressure concepts) will be reviewed based on the literature and integrated into current rehabilitative concepts. The anatomy, physiology and neurology of the effects of these techniques on connective tissue gliding, tissue traction and tissue decompression and compression will also be covered.

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Kinesiology Taping Redefined
1 pm - 5 pm
4 CE credits
Timothy Simansky, DC, DACBSP
speaker provided by RockTape

This course introduces the concept of movement therapy and enhancement via functional taping methods. It includes a review of the current literature supporting the theory of kinesiology taping for the purposes of pain mitigation, rehabilitation, edema/swelling and neurosensory input.
This course is intended for practitioners and therapists with all levels of experience with soft tissue techniques; all supplies needed for the course are provided.

AM Course Price:  $72.00 (after 1/31/20 add $15.00)
PM Course Price:  $72.00 (after 1/31/20 add $15.00)    
CE credits available in:
Applied- FL, MN, NC, NH, NY, PA, WI
Pre-Approved- CO, CT, DE, DC, ID, IL, IN, IA, MA, MD, 
MI, MS,  MT, NE, ND, NJ, OH, OR, PR, RI, SC, UT, VT, VA, WA, WY, 
most Canadian provinces
This course is valid for  CE credits in "pre-approved" states, so long as it falls within the scope of practice as outlined by the corresponding state board It remains attendees' responsibility to contact the state board(s) from which they seek continuing education credits for purposes of ensuring said board(s) approves both the delivery method and content as they relate to this event.
 
To inquire about gaining CE approval in your state, please contact NYCC/PG at 
800-434-3955 ext 3555
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Hotel Information
San Juan, PR
Intercontinental Hotel & Resort
Hotel Main Phone number 787-791-6100 or 1 800-443-2009 and ask for the Internal Reservations Department, available from Monday - Saturday (9:00am - 7:30pm). 
D ISCOUNTED ROOM RATE AVAILABLE THROUGH JANUARY 3, 2020.
Participants may use the name of the group New York Chiropractic College 2020 
or Block Code NYC as reference.
 

Breakfast included Thursday 2/6- Saturday 2/8

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New York Chiropractic College
2360 State Route 89
Seneca Falls, New York 13148

Postgraduate & Continuing Education Department Phone #: 800-434-3955