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December 23, 2002                                                                     Vol. 51

 

 "E-FACTS" REPORT FROM THE ICA PRESIDENT D.D. Humber, DC, FICA

      

NEW ICA COUNCIL ON PHILOSOPHY ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL CONFERENCE ON CHIROPRACTIC PHILOSOPHICAL STANDARDS: ICA's newest council, the Council on Chiropractic Philosophy, is off to a great start with its Diplomate in Chiropractic Philosophy sponsored by Palmer College already up and running, and a conference focused entirely on chiropractic philosophy confirmed for May 17-18 at the Fairmont Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri.   According to Dr. Fred Barge, chair of the ICA Philosophy Council, "This conference is the first of its kind in the profession and is designed for doctors and students interested in serious discussion about the tenets and principles of chiropractic and want to understand and/or know more about "true" chiropractic philosophy.  It is not," said Dr. Barge, "a motivational seminar, which many promote as or believe is chiropractic philosophy.  Don't get me wrong," he adds, "the topics will be motivating and inspiring, but at an intellectual level that we believe many in our profession want and need."  ICA Board and Representative Assembly meetings will be held at the Fairmont on May 15-16^th, immediately prior to the conference.

 

The speakers include some notable individuals, many of whom have taken the time to study and understand in-depth chiropractic's tenets and principles that explain the chiropractic approach to life, health, wellness and dis-ease.  Besides Dr. Barge, the speakers include Dr. Guy Riekeman, Dr. David Koch, Dr. Carl Cleveland III, Dr. Janice Hughes, Dr. Rob Sinnott, Dr. Sue Brown and Dr. Brian McAulay.  The keynote speaker is world-renowned holistic medical physician and friend of chiropractic, Dr. Norman Shealy, who will address "The Science of Psycho-Neuro Immunology and Intent."

 

In addition to the main speakers there are 16 presenters who will deliver professional papers on chiropractic philosophy.  "We were overwhelmed and very encouraged with the response to the Call for Papers which proves there are many doctors out in the field who are interested in serious chiropractic philosophy," said Dr. Barge.   The paper presentations are under the direction of Dr. Janice Hughes of Ontario, Canada.  Dr. Hughes received her LCP (Legion of Chiropractic Philosophers) designation in 2000 and is currently enrolled in the Philosophy Diplomate program.  Doctors and students should register as soon as possible to ensure a seat at the conference and also make their hotel reservations as the room block at the Fairmont Hotel is limited. To make your hotel reservations at the Fairmont conference call 816- 303-2934 or 816-756-1500.  Doctors who become members of the Council on Chiropractic Philosophy may register at the lower rate. 

For more information on the Council, the Conference or for a membership form, see ICA's website at www.chiropractic.org, or contact ICA by email rangnath@chiropractic.org, or call 1-800-423-4690 or 703-528-5000.

 

FEDERATION OF CHIROPRACTIC LICENSING BOARDS (FCLB) SEEKS PROFESSION'S INPUT ON PROPOSED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM-- PACE:  According to a press release received by ICA on December 20, 2002, the FCLB is seeking comment on a proposal that would position that organization, and the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) as the profession's arbiters in all matters related to professional continuing education.  Promoted as a service to the profession, and despite representations by FCLB of broad support for this initiative, the issue is being received with considerable skepticism by many state and national organizations, as well as educational institutions.  ICA has convened a study group chaired by Dr. Gary Walsemann, ICA Board Member and Chair of ICA's Legal Affairs Committee, to review this proposal in detail and to offer a carefully considered response to what, on the surface, raises very serious considerations in many areas.  This is a matter that requires the careful study of all organizations, and individual DCs as well, since the prospects for major shifts in the control of continuing educational courses, their costs and the terms under which those programs are administered, are very real, and may not be in the profession's best interests.    The press release of  December 20^th titled, "FCLB Unveils PACE Program for CE Provider Approval"  states that the "program sets forth a system of outcome-based Criteria to address both in-person and distance learning methods."  The release goes on to state:

 

As envisioned, the PACE Criteria will be established and maintained by the Council on Chiropractic Education, and applied by the PACE Committee of the FCLB..."We look to the CCE as experts in the area of educational standards, and believe they have the experience and necessary organizational mechanisms to assume these responsibilities," Dr. Wolfson (FCLB task force co-chair) said. "This design also provides colleges with an avenue for direct input to help establish the Criteria by which they would be assessed."..."The new, centralized approval process benefits practitioners, program providers, state associations, licensing boards, and the public. In short, the real winner is the chiropractic profession," he said...

 

Briefly, the PACE program is designed as follows:

 

1. Chiropractic regulatory boards allow for PACE approval, while retaining the current individual 

     approval process as well
2.  CE providers seek recognition for their institutions or organizations
3.  PACE Recognized Providers register courses with FCLB

The draft PACE design (including the Policies & Procedures and Criteria) is posted on the Federation's website at www.fclb.org. Contact: Donna M. Liewer, FCLB Executive Director 970-356-3500 / FAX 970-356-3599 or by e-mail at dliewer@fclb.org.

ICA urges all in chiropractic who are concerned about the potential for adverse impact of this program to review and comment on the FCLB proposal.  It is essential, however, to respond based on a close reading of the proposal, item by item, so as to provide the FCLB with a substantive and clear representation of your concerns. 

 

ICA HOSTS EMERGENCY RESPONDERS AT NFL BALTIMORE RAVENS GAME:  The International Chiropractors Association teamed up with the NFL Baltimore Ravens to provide an opportunity for Washington, D.C. area police, fire and emergency response personnel to attend the final regular season home game of the Baltimore Ravens.  Representatives from services and jurisdictions across the Washington, D.C. area were able to take advantage of this thank-you and acknowledgement gesture.  The national capital area police, fire, emergency and rescue services have been operating under tremendous pressure in recent months, with the burdens of added security in general terms, and their tremendous response to the tragic series of sniper incidents this Fall, all on the heals of the September 11^th tragedy last year at the Pentagon.   Regrettably, the home team Ravens lost to the visiting Cleveland team in a 14-13 battle, but all present enjoyed a day at the stadium, regardless of the outcome on the field.  A special thanks goes out to all of the tremendous people in the Baltimore Ravens organizations who did not hesitate for a moment to assist ICA in organizing this tribute day to our national capital area "First Responders".  

CHIROPRACTIC CERTIFICATION IN SPINAL TRAUMA (CCST) PROGRAM TO START IN JANUARY IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA:  ICA is proud to be sponsoring of chiropractic's most respected and most useful postgraduate certification programs in 2003.  A unique postgraduate program, presented by DR. DAN MURPHY for nearly a decade, the CCST program is designed to equip the doctor of chiropractic with the clinical, practical and procedural skills to improve clinical outcomes in spinal trauma cases and to effectively represent the trauma patient and the chiropractic practitioner in the legal and third-party payment arena.   The 2003 program will kick-off on January 18-19^th in Las Vegas, Nevada and run through October 18-19, 2003.  EXCITING NEW DETAILS ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON ICA'S WEBSITE AT www.chiropractic.org or by calling ICA at 1-800-423-4690. 

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DATES TO REMEMBER: Certification in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma (CCST) program kickoff, Jan. 18-19th, 2003, with Dr. Dan Murphy, Las Vegas, Nevada; New Era in Whiplash & Spinal Trauma Part I with Dr. Dan Murphy, January 11-12th, 2003 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, January 25-26^th, Houston, Texas, and February 1-2^nd in Portland, Oregon; New Era in Whiplash and Spinal Trauma, Part II featuring Dr. Richard Christie, Esq., February 1-2^nd, 2003, Cromwell, Connecticut; Chiropractic Without a Doubt, with Dr. Steve Hoffman and Dr. Robert Braile, February 22-23^rd, Dallas, Texas; 11th Annual ICA Symposium on Natural Fitness Featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger, February 28th-March 2^nd, 2003, Columbus, Ohio; Inaugural Conference on Chiropractic Philosophical Standards, sponsored by ICA's new Council on Chiropractic Philosophy, Kansas City, Missouri, May 17-18, 2003.