2024

A Concussion of Forces: The Science, Neurology, and Philosophy of Vertebral Subluxation by Eric Russell DC, DPhCS at Mohegan Sun, The NYSCA 2024 Spring Convention – 4 CE
Necessity of Fascial Manipulation in the Chiropractic Practice, by Warren Hammer, DC, MS, DABCO at Mohegan Sun, The NYSCA 2024 Spring Convention – 4 CE
Updating Your Neuromusculoskeletal Toolkit For Better Outcomes by Michael Raucci DC at Mohegan Sun, The NYSCA 2024 Spring Convention – 2 CE
Nutritional Effects on Blood Chemistry by James Forster DC at Mohegan Sun, The NYSCA 2024 Spring Convention – 2 CE
Waiving Patient Balances by NYSCA, Radison Hotel, Hauppauge, — 1 CE
Basivertebral Nerve Ablation during Vertebral Augmentations & Migraines & Headaches, by Mohammed Bilal. MD & Shayna Sanguinetti, MD, virtual zoom with Mather Hospital – 1 CE
Are you up to date with employment laws” by David J. Mahoney and Barbera DeMatteo, NYSCA, Hauppauge, NY – 0 CE
Spine and Orthopedic Grand Rounds by David BenEliyahu DC, Katlyn Conville, NP, Ella Rosenbloom, MD, virtual grounds – 1 CE

2023

National Spinal Decompression Certification, Palm Beach, FL – 12 CE
Non-Fusion Alternatives in Cervical Spine Surgery, via zoom, by Donald Krieff, DO, FACOS and Xavier Gaudin, DO
Physical Rehabilitation of the Injured Athlete and Dancer: Hip, by Mitch Green, DC at Mohegan Sun, The NYSCA 2023 Spring Convention – 1 CE
Medicare Done Right: Bullet-Proofing Your Practice, by Jeffrey Lewin, DC at Mohegan Sun, The NYSCA 2023 Spring Convention – 2 CE
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) of 1974 by Karl Kranz, DC Esq at Mohegan Sun, The NYSCA 2023 Spring Convention – 1 CE
Chiropractic Homeostasis: Achieving Biological Stability by Anish Bajaj DC at Mohegan Sun, The NYSCA 2023 Spring Convention – 2 CE
Practical House Call Chiropractic: Taking Your Practice Mobile by Bethany Buryata, DC at Mohegan Sun, The NYSCA 2023 Spring Convention – 1 CE
Risk Management Strategies for the DC by Lori Holt, RN-DB at Mohegan Sun, The NYSCA 2023 Spring Convention – 2 CE | 2Cat1
How to Identify and Handle Medical Emergencies in Your Practice, by Lori Holt, RN-BC at Mohegan Sun, The NYSCA 2023 Spring Convention – 2 CE | 2Cat1
Utilization Laboratory Testing in the Evaluation and Management of Muscoloskeltal Pain, by Cory Marone, DC at Mohegan Sun, The NYSCA 2023 Spring Convention – 2 CE
Elastic Therapeutic Taping by Jennifer Illes BSc, DC, MS at Mohegan Sun, The NYSCA 2023 Spring Convention – 2 CE | 1Cat1

2022

Reimbursements for Report of Findings, X-Ray and MRI Reviews & Demonstratively Diagnose Sprain/Strain, Online Course instructed by Mart Studin DC, FASBE(C), DDAPM, Sam Collins, DC, and Don Capferri, DC, FSBT – 3CE
October Spine: Orthopedic Grand Rounds, virtual zoom Northwell with Aitezaz Ahmed, MD through Mather Hospital, NY – 1 CE
Dr. Howard Benedikt, Immunology 101, 2 CE
Red Flags In Patient Care: Spine Tumors Jai Grewal, MD Neurology & Neuro-oncology NSPC, 1CE
5/10/22 Spine and orthopedic virtual grand rounds, Maether Hospital Clinical significance of Modic changes, Brian Durkin DO, 1CE credit
NYSCA: Medicare: Proper coding to be in compliance. 1 hour continuing education 5/18/2022 Radisson hotel, Hauppauge, N.Y. Joseph Merckling DC and Robin Stein DC, Instructors

2021

The 2021 Nation Spinal Decompression LIFE University Certificate Program by Eric Kaplan DC, FIAMA, Perry Bard DC, & Jason Kaplan DC at the Trump National Golf Club, Jupiter Florida – 12 CE
Assessment and Treatment of TMD by Justin Hildebrand, DC via webinar with Northeast College of Health Science – 2 CE
How a Pro-inflammatory Diet Promotes Osteoarthritis & Tendinopathy & Degenarates Skeletal Muscle by David R Seaman, DC, MS via webinar with Northeast College of Health Science – 2 CE
Cervicogenic Headache & Related Disorders by James Demetrious, DSC, FIANM via webinar with Northeast College of Health Science via webinar with Northeast College of Health Science – 2 CE
Utilizing Laboratory Tests when Managing Musculoskeletal Pain and Inflammation by Anglo Ippolito, DC via webinar with Northeast College of Health Science – 2 CE
Conservative Care for the Scoliosis Patient by Andrew Strauss, BS, DC, MS via webinar with Northeast College of Health Science – 2 CE
Vertebral Augmentation and Ostepcool RF ablation by Steven Leon, MD & Kenneth Lien, MD, virtual zoom with Mather Hospital – 1 CE
Basivertebral Nerve Ablation and Complex Revision Lumbar Spine Surgery by Brian Durkin, DO & Alex Zouzias, MD at Mather Hospital – 1 CE
Cervical Laminoplasty: Non-Fusion Decompression for Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy with Dr. Mosely virtually – 1 CE
Spine and Orthopedic Grand Rounds Series by Alex Rothfeld, MD and Howard Goodman, MD virtual with Mather Hospital – 1 CE
Technology in Hip Arthroplasty & Role of Bariatric Management for Obese Patients with Chronic Back Pain by Brian McGinley, MD, Arif Ahmad, MD, & Nicole Drepaniotis, RD, virtual zoom with Mather Hospital – 1 CE
To Fuse or Not To Fuse: Surgical Treatment of Spinal Disorders, Virtual, with Dr. Baule – 1CE

2020

Topics in Spine & Orthopedic Medicine, by Adam Wos, MD & Rasel Rana, DO at Mather Hospital, Port Jefferson, NY – 1 CE
Preservation Surgery for Adult Spinal Deformity, Kyphocoliosis, and Wedge Compression Deformities, by Xavier Gaudin, DO – 1 CE
Topics In Spine & Orthopedic Medicine, by Mohammad Bilal, MD, DABR & Nicole Drepaniotis, MBA, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN at Mather Hospital, Port Jefferson, NY – 1 CE
Topics In Spine & Orthopedic Medicine, by Richard Savino, MD at Mather Hospital, Port Jefferson, NY – 1 CE

2019

Navigating No-Fault Documentation: Accurate Assessments and Rewarding Reports webinar by Lev Lewin Esq, Michael Baglio Esq, Anthony Palumbo, DC – 2CE
Active Care for the Injured Worker: Chiropractic care for early and effective return to work webinar by Robert Block, DC and Douglas VanVorst, DC – 2CE
Navigating the NYS Workers’ Compensation System webinar by Robert Martin, DC – 2CE
Patient Communication: Doctor, Your Words Are Powerful webinar by Thomas Ventimiglia, DC – 2CE
Topics in Spine and Orthopedic Medicine by Mark Stephen, MD and Brian Morelli, MD, Keri Hamilton, PT, DPT, David BenEliyahu, DC at Mather Hostpial, Port Jefferson, NY – 1 CE
Billing and Coding Medicare, Medicare Supplemental and Medicare Advantage/Commercial Plans by Robin Stein, DC by New York Chiropractic College
NeuroSpine Summit 2019 by Sumeer Sathi, MD, David BenEliyahu, DC, Mohammad Bilal, MD, Brian Durkin, DO, Saumel Brown, DO, Ira and Marc Chernoff, MD, Rasel Rana, and expert round table Raymond A. Semente DC DO at Three Village In, Stony Brook, NY – 3 CE
A Spine Surgery Dinner by Mather Hospital by Brian Morelli, MD Spine Surgeon, Mark Stephan, MD, Spine Surgeon, Rasel Rana, DO, Spine Surgeon at the Watermill In, Smithtown, NY
NYS Identifying and Preventing Sexual Harassment and Other Discrimination in the Workplace, NYS Compliant at the Raddison in Hauppuage, NY
Advances in Specialized Imaging Studies by Daichi Hayashi, MD, Chad Downing, MD,& Islam Fayed, MD at Mather Hospital, Port Jeffereson, NY – 1 CE
Utility of Basivertebral Ablation for Chronic Vertebrogenic Back Pain and The Knee: from Sports Injuries to Total Knee Replacement by Brian Durkin, DO & Richard Savino, MD at Mather Hospital, Port Jefferson, NY – 1 CE
The shoulder: From arthroscopy to arthroplasty and Thoracic myelopathy by David BenEliyahu, DC, Cynthia Price, ANP-C, Richard Savino, MD, & Sumeer Sathi, MD at Mather Hospital 1 CE
Spine & Orthopedic Topics and Cases by David BenEliyahu, DC, Cynthia Price, ANP-C, Jonathan YU, MD, Steven Leon, MD at Mather Hospital, Port Jefferson, NY 1 CE
Intracept for vertebrogenic back pain and Utility of radiosurgery for spinal metastases by Nohammad Bilal, MD, David Chu, MD, Martin Silverstein, MD, David BenEliyahu, DC, & Martin Silverstein, MD at Mather Hospital, Port Jefferson, NY – 1 CE
Documenting Spinal Impairments in NYS & Workers’ Compensation: Effective Active Management of the Injured Worker by Dr. Joseph Merckling and Dr. George Ruli at the Radison, Hauppauge, NY – 2CE

2018

Sensible Coding for a Thriving Practice by William Lauretti, DC at NYSCA Fall Convention, Hilton Garden Inn Roslyn – 2 CE
Medical Laser Safety Certificate of Completion – by American Institute of Laser Application – 0.5 CE
Proper Documentation and Completion of the Workers Compensation C4.3 Form by Joseph R Merckling Jr, DC at NYSCA Fall Convention, Hilton Garden Inn Roslyn – 2 CE
No Fault Insurance: A Guide to Claim Preparation and Compliance by Anthony Palumbo DC at NYSCA Fall Convention, Hilton Garden Inn Roslyn – 1 CE
General Laser Therapy Certificate of Completion – by American Institute of Laser Application — 1.5 CE
Chiropractic and Medical Collaborative Spine Care by David BenEliyahi DC and Bruse Silber DC at NYSCA Fall Convention, Hilton Garden Inn Roslyn – 1 CE
New York State Workers’ Compensation Guidelines and Proposed Changes by George Rulli, DC at NYSCA Fall Convention, Hilton Garden Inn Roslyn—2 CE
Gait and Cognition: Defition, Understood, and Trained – Part 1 by Peter Gormon DC at NYSCA Fall Convention, Hilton Garden Inn Roslyn – 2 CE
Turn the POWER on through Chiropractic and Fitness by Jeffrey E. Poplarski, DC at NYSCA Fall Convention, Hilton Garden Inn Roslyn – 2 CE
Modernization and Your Practice: Proposed Updates to the NYS Chiropractic Scope by Robert DeSantis at NYSCA Fall Convention, Hilton Garden Inn Roslyn – 2 CE
Gait and Cognition: Defined, Understood, and Trained – Part 2 by Peter Gorman, DC at NYSCA Fall Convention, Hilton Garden Inn Roslyn – 2 CE
Non-pharmacologic and Complementary Medicine for the Treatment of Chronic Pain – by Mather Hospital Back & Neck Pain Center – 2.5 CE
Certified Sports Physician: The Upper Extremity – Diagnosis and Treatment Mechanisms of Throwing and Mechanical Considerations – by Dale Buchberger, DC, MS, PT, CSCS, DACBSP – Levittown, NY – 12 CE
Certified Sports Physician: The Lower Extremity – Diagnosis and Treatment Mechanisms of Running, Walking, & Jumping; Taping, Immobilization & Rehabilitation – by Kathleen Baumgardner, DC – Levittown, NY – 12 CE
Certified Sports Physician: Advanced Manipulation and Adjusting Techniques – by James Russell Ebbets DC, M.Ed, MS, CCSP – Levittown, NY – 12 CE
Certified Sports Physician: The Knee, Thigh & Hip – by Laney Nelson, DC – Levittown, NY – 12 CE
Certified Sports Physician: Emergency Medical Procedures; Pre-Participating Evaluations – by Ira Shapiro DC – Levittown, NY – 12 CE
Certified Sports Physician: Exercise Prescription; Fitness Assessment, Sports Medicine Negligence; Sports Psychology – by Phillip Santiago, DC, Thomas Ferrarro, PhD, & Jeffrey Advokat, Esq – Levittown, NY – 12 CE
Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician as of June 2018.

2017

Certified Sports Physician: Concept of Sports Biomechanics – by Phillip Santiago, DC & John Danchik, DC, CCSP – Levittown, NY – 12 CE
Certified Sports Physician: Exercise Physiology Special Considerations – by RobinHunter DC & Andrew Klein, DC, CCSP – Levittown, NY – 12 CE
Certified Sports Physician: Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Clinical and Sports Nutrition – by Howard Benedikt DC, CCN & John Merrick, BS, DC, PT – 12 CE
Certified Sports Physician: Head and Neck Injuries; Sports Radiology – by Chad Warshel, DC, DACBR & Leonard S. Ershow, DC, SACBSP, ICSSD, CKTP, ICCSP – Levittown, NY – 12 CE

2016

- - HIPPAA, Ransomware and the Threats Your Practice – by Brian Fisher, PMP – Hyatt Regency Long Island, NY – 1 CE
  - No-Fault and Worker’s Compensation- A Guide to Claim Preparation and Compliance – Lev Lewin, Esq. & Michael Baglio, Esq. – Hyatt Regency Long Island, NY – 1.5 CE
  - MRI: Past, Present, & Future by Raymond Damadian, MD – Hyatt Regency Long Island, NY – 1.5 CE
  - Translating Research into Practic: Essentials of Evidence-Base Clinical Practice- Part I by John Stites, DC, DACBR, FACO – Hyatt Regency Long Island, NY – 2 CE
  - Translating Research into Practic: Essentials of Evidence-Base Clinical Practice- Part II by John Stites, DC, DACBR, FACO – Hyatt Regency Long Island, NY – 2 CE
  - Diagnosis and Evaluation of Concussion by Ralph Mangels, DC, DABCN – Hyatt Regency Long Island, NY – 2 CE
  - Effective Strategies for Introducing Nutrition into Your Practice by Serge Nerli, DC, MS, DACBSP, FACC, FICC, Hyatt Regency Long Island, NY – 1 CE
  - Chirporactic Care of the Temporomandibular Joint by Joseph Merckling, Jr., DC – Hyatt Regency Long Island, NY – 1 CE
  - The Face of Healthcare Today: Where Does Chiropractic Fit In? by Mariangela Penna, DC and Robert De Santis, DC, DAAPM, CSCS – Hyatt Regency Long Island, NY – 1 CE
  - Medicare Documentation by Michael Jacklitch, DC – Hyatt Regency Long Island, NY – 2 CE
  - Orthopedics 101- Office Based Assessment and Management of Common Orthopedic Conditions – by Dr. Michael Fracchia, Dr. Brian McGinley, Dr. Rasal Rana, Dr. Richard Savino, Dr. John Ya– Mather Hospital, NY – 2 CE
  - Primary Integrated Spine Care – by Dr. Silber – Winthrop University Hpsital, NY – 18 CE
  - Comprehensive MRI of the Spine – by Terry R. Yochum DC, DACBR, Fellow, ACCR Alicia M. Yochum RN, DC, DACBR – 12 CE

2015

- - Updates on Worker’s Compensation and No-Fault – by Jason Brown, D.C. and/or Robert Martin D.C. at Hyatt Regency Long Island, NY – 2 CE
  - The Current Medicare Part B Chiropractic LCD – by Mariangela Penna, D.C., FICC at Hyatt Regency Long Island, NY – 2 CE
  - Chiropractic ICD-10, Recordkeeping & Documentation – by Marty Kotlar, D.C. at Hyatt Regency Long Island, NY – 4 CE
  - Working with Atheletes: Repair, Recovery, Rehab – Part 1 by Susan St. Claire, DC MS DCBCN CCN at Hyatt Regency Long Island, NY –3 CE
  - Golf Performance through Chiropractic Care and Fitness by Jeffrey Poplarski, DC at Hyatt Regency Long Island, NY –2 CE
  - Vascular Medicine & Surgery “Collaborative Care for Chiropractors” – by Ahmad F. Bhatti MD RVT FACS at North Shore Vascular Surgery – 1 CE
  - Spondyloarthropathies: Update on Diagnosis & Management – Dr. Blumstein, M.D Rheumotology – 1.5 CE
  - Rehabilitation for the Chiropractic Practice by Mitch Green, DC DACRB at Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort –Uncasville, CT – 3 CE
  - Introduction to ConnecTx by Hunter Mollin, DC of NYCC at Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort –Uncasville, CT – 2 CE
  - Take Action to Avoid the Mose Common HIPAA Violations by Jeff Lewin, DC of Breakthrough Coaching at Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort –Uncasville, CT – 2 CE
  - Take the Guesswork Out of Case Management: The Science of Healing by Mark Sanna, DC of Breakthrough Coaching at Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort –Uncasville, CT – 2 CE
  - Assessment and Management of Degenerative Lumbar & Cervical Conditions by Jeff Silber, MD, DC at Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort –Uncasville, CT – 2 CE
  - The ABC’s of ICD 10 by Karen Walters, DC FACC of Eclipse Practice Management Software at Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort –Uncasville, CT – 3 CE
  - Updates on Workers’ Compensation and No-Fault by James Hildebrand, DC DABCO at Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort –Uncasville, CT – 3 CE
  - Medicare Part B Chiropractic Policy: The LCD and SIA by Linda Teti and Judy Brown of NGS Medicare at Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort –Uncasville, CT – 2 CE
  - Interdisciplinary Approach for the Evaluation and Treatment of Cervical Spine Dynsfunction by Gerald M. Zupruk, M.D., FAANS & Gerard A. Bertuch, D.C., DABCN at Upsky Long Island Hotel – Hauppauge, NY – 1 CE
  - The Role of the IME in Managing Spine Related Motor Vehicle injuries-with Roundtable by James Hildebrand, DC at Upsky Long Island Hotel – Hauppauge, NY – 1.5 CE
  - Bulletproofing Documentation & Case Management for Spine Related Workers’ Compensation injuries by Jason Brown, DC and Robert Martin, DC at Upsky Long Island Hotel – Hauppauge, NY – 2.5 CE
  - How To Predict if Patiet with Pain will Benefit from Nutrition by David Seaman, DC at Upsky Long Island Island Hotel – Hauppauge, NY – 3 CE
  - Communicating with Medical Doctors by Christina Acampora, DC at Upsky Long Island Hotel – Hauppauge, NY – 2 CE
  - Strengthening Posture, Balance and Motion: Assessment, Treatment and Rehab by Steven Weiniger, DC at upsky Long Island Hotel – Hauppauge, NY – 2 CE
  - Medicare Documentation Made Easy by Susan McClelland at Upsky Long Island Hotel – Hauppauge, NY – 4 CE
  - MRI Advanced Imaging For Whiplash Associated Disorders Mather Hospital Seminars 4/17/14 2CE Credits

2014
SELECTED POST-GRADUATE EDUCATON, CERTIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMATES:

- - How to Document Medical Necessity in your SOAP Notes by Marty Kotlar, D.C., C.H.C.C., C.B.C.S., at MacArthur Airport, – Islip, NY – 6 CE
  - Current Multidisciplinary Approaches to Spinal Conditions Through Non- Surgical and Surgical Intervention by Laurence E. Mermelstein, M.D., Hargovind S. DeWal, M.D., Scott Surasky, D.C.FA.C.C at Marriott Hamlet Wind Watch – Hauppauge, NY 11788 –3 CE

SELECTED OCCUPATIONAL HISTORY:

- - Private Practice, Saint James, New York
  - Doctor of Chiropractic 1984 to Present
  - Clinical Teaching Fellowship, New York Chiropractic College, Department of Anatomy, 1983,
  - Staff Membership Melville Surgery Center
  - Staff Membership Queens Surgery Center
  - Chiropractor Suffolk County Police Conference and Retired Police Association

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE:

Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of New York, License # X03508-1, 1984-present.
State University of New York (S.U.N.Y) at Stony Brook, Bachelors of Science in Biology and Biochemistry, Stony Brook, NY 1979
New York Chiropractic College, Doctorate of Chiropractic, Glen Head, NY 1983

- - Fellowship: New York Chiropractic College, Graduate Teaching Fellowship 1983 Instructed students regarding cadaver dissection and the relationship of gross anatomy to clinical practice and functional pathologies. One of three students in the class to receive this fellowship.
  - Internship: Greenvale Clinic, Greenvale, New York 1982 to 1983
    Chiropractic Internship
  - Associateship: Chiropractic Office, Bayshore, New York 1983 to 1984

SELECTED POST-GRADUATE EDUCATON, CERTIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMATES:
2013

- - Chiropractic Services: Documentation Guidelines and Tips for Preventing Errors, Palmetto GBA (course #: 934760), Chiropractic Services Webinar – 1.5 CE
  - No-Fault & The Arbitration Process by Jack S. Beige, DC, JD at NYSCA’s Winter Convention, Mohegan Sun – Uncasville, CT – 2 CE
  - Medicare: Withstanding an Audit with Proper Documentation by Donna Pisani, CPC & Andrea Freibauer at NYSCA’s Winter Convention, Mohegan Sun – Uncasville, CT – 2 CE
  - Workers’ Compensation Updates – Maintenance Care Guidelines by Jason Brown, DC at NYSCA’s Winter Convention, Mohegan Sun – Uncasville, CT – 2 CE
  - Medicare HER Incentive Program by John Waskowitz, Sr. VP of GalactTek at NYSCA’s Winter Convention, Mohegan Sun – Uncasville, CT – 2 CE
  - Introduction to CONNECTX by Hunter A. Mollin, DC, CCSP at NYSCA’s Winter Convention, Mohegan Sun – Uncasville, CT – 1 CE
  - Breakthrough Coaching – Empowering Your Patients With Active Care and Postural Correction by Morgan P. Mullican, DC at NYSCA’s Winter Convention, Mohegan Sun – Uncasville, CT – 4 CE
  - Workers’ Compensation / Chronic Care Guidelines / Medicare PQRS at NYCC’s LaGuardia Marriot– East Elmhurst, NY – 2 CE

2012

- - Chiropractic Billing, Coding & Documentation: Therapeutic Procedures and Modalities by Target Coding.

2011

- - Documentation: Protecting the Patient by Cleveland Chiropractic College
  - Introduction to Ethical Billing Practices by Cleveland Chiropractic College
  - Medicare: Chiropractic Billing & Coding and Medical Review Audit Update by Linda Teti, CPC & Judith Augustowski-Brown, CPC at NYSCA’s Spring Convention, Mohegan Sun – Uncasville, CT – 1.5 CE
  - Chiropractic in the World of Sports Injuries by Kirk Lee, DC, CCSP at NYSCA’s Spring Convention, Mohegan Sun – Uncasville, CT – 4.5 CE
  - Overview of Rules, Intent & Content of New NY WC Medical Treatment Guidelines by Jason Brown, D.C. at NYSCA’s Spring Convention, Mohegan Sun – Uncasville, CT – 1 CE
  - Documentation & Completion of New Forms MG1 & MG2 by Jason Brown, DC at NYSCA’s Spring Convention, Mohegan Sun – Uncasville, CT – 1 CE
  - Documentation of Functional Measures by Robert Martin, D.C. at NYSCA’s Spring Convention, Mohegan Sun – Uncasville, CT – 1 CE
  - Intro to Active Care by Douglas Von Vorst, DC, DACRB & Robert Martin, DC at NYSCA’s Spring Convention, Mohegan Sun – Uncasville, CT – 1 CE
  - Lumbar Spine Active Care by Douglas Van Vorst, DC, DACRB & Robert Martin, DC & Jason Brown, DC at NYSCA’s Spring Convention, Mohegan Sun – Uncasville, CT – 2 CE
  - Cervical/Thoracic/Scapular Active Care by Douglas Van Vorst, DC, DACRB, Robert Martin, DC & Jason Brown, DC at NYSCA’s Spring Convention, Mohegan Sun – Uncasville, CT – 2 CE
  - Impower Your Patients with Active Care by Dr. Mark Sanna, CEP at NYSCA’s Spring Convention, Mohegan Sun – Uncasville, CT – 4 CE

2010

- - Active Staff Membership, Melville Surgery Center
  - Active Staff Membership, Queens Surgery Center
  - Medicare Provider Outreach & Education – NYSCA’s Winter Convention, Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort, Uncasville, CT – 1.5CE
  - No Fault Forum – NYSCA’s Winter Convention, Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort, Uncasville, CT – 1.5CE
  - Workers Compensation – NYSCA’s Winter Convention, Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort, Uncasville, CT – 1 CE
  - Risk Management – NYSCA’s Winter Convention, Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort, Uncasville, CT – 4 CE
  - Risk Management – NYSCA’s Winter Convention, Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort, Uncasville, CT – 4 CE
  - Clinical Implications of Laboratory Tests for the Chiropractor – NYSCA’s Winter Convention, Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort, Uncasville, CT – 2 CE
  - Are you Documenting your Way into an Audit – NYSCA’s Winter Convention, Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort, Uncasville, CT – 4 CE
  - Ethical Chiropractic Practice NYSCA’s Winter Convention, Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort, Uncasville, CT – 4 CE

2009

- - Manipulation Under Anesthesia by Dr. Susan Mackey (36 hour program and clinical proctorship in Manipulation Under Anesthesia – Didactic E. Elmhurst, NY – LaGuardia Marriott (May 2009)
  - Infection Certification for NYS Licensure – Certificate valid for four years from August 20, 2009.
  - Triad Healthcare Medicare Advantage – Prescription Drug Fraud, Waste and Abuse Training. (December 20, 2009)

2008

- - Rehabilitation of the Spine, presented by DC Seminars in conjunction with the University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic* – New York, NY – 12 CE Credits
  - Chiropractic Place in the Emergency Room by New York State Chiropractic Association at NYSCA’s Spring Convention, Long Island Marriott Hotel & Conference Center – Uniondale, NY – 4 CE
  - Will you Survive Healthcare Reform: Crisis or Opportunity by New York State Chiropractic Association at NYSCA’s Spring Convention, Long Island Marriott Hotel & Conference Center – Uniondale, NY – 4 CE
  - Documentation, Care, Coding & Communication by New York State Chiropractic Association at NYSCA’s Spring Convention, Long Island Marriott Hotel & Conference Center – Uniondale, NY – 2 CE
  - Diagnosing and Treating the Effects of Temporomandibular Joint by New York State Chiropractic Association at NYSCA’s Spring Convention, Long Island Marriott Hotel & Conference Center – Uniondale, NY – 2 CE

2006

- - A. Symposium on Evidence Based Care in contemporary Chiropractic Practices E. Elmhurst, NY – 6.5 CE Credits
  - The Bad Guys Never Get Away With it.. NYS Board for Chiropractic Professional Disciplinary Case Histories, Levittown, NY – 3 CE Credits
  - Free-Splitting, Self Referrals, Kickbacks: The latest word on prohibited healthcare arrangements host site, Seneca Falls, NY – 3 CE Credits
  - Hospital Privileges & Protocols, Plainview, NY – 8 CE Credits

2005

- - Achieving Excellence in Chiropractic Practice in the 21st Century Session 2- Levittown, NY – 6 CE Credits
  - Certified Fitness Trainer ISSA – Long Island, NY – 12 CE Credits
  - ISSA – Certified Fitness Trainer – Home Study Portion – 12 CE Credits

2004

- - Proper Use of Chiropractic Procedure Coding Melville, NY – 6 CE Credits

2003

- - NYSCA Mini Convention – Provider Contracts (3hrs), HIPPA (5 hrs), Corporate Compliance (4 hrs) Mohegan Sun, CT – 14 CE Credits
  - NYSCA Certified Insurance Consultant’s Program Mock Trial and Testimony – Module V – Mohegun Sun. Uncasville, CT – 6 CE Credits

2002

- - HIPPA Privacy Rule Compliance Seminar NYSCA – Levittown, NY – 6 CE Credits

2001

- - Submitted paper for publication – “Utilization of Digital Computerized Muscle Testing in Clinical Practice and its Association with EMG”
    * Fitness, Strength and Performance, Dr. Jack Barnathan, New York Chiropractic College, Department of Postgraduate and Continuing Education – 12 CE Credits

2000

- - University Hospital and Medical Center, Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, SUNY at Stony Brook, NY, Clinical Externship. Electromyography / Nerve Conduction Velocity – 30 Hours
  - New York State Chiropractic Association Convention, Villa
  - Roma, NY. – 12 CE Credits

1999

- - Stony Brook Medical Center, S.U.N.Y. at Stony Brook, New York
    Externship EMG / NCV / EP LABORATORY. Mark Kaufman, M.D., Associate Medical Professor – 30 Hours
  - New York Chiropractic College: Electro Diagnostic Testing for the Chiropractor: Nerve Conduction Velocity, EMG – Upper Extremity and Cervical Spine; Integration of Upper Extremity Studies; Nerve Condition Velocity – Lower Extremity; Somatosensory Evoked Potentials – Lumbar Spine; Lower Extremity and Lumbar Spine; Integration of Lower Extremity Studies; Electrodiagnostics of Specific Disorders & Review – 135 Hours.
    New York State Chiropractic Convention
  - Guidelines for Practical Pain Site Differentiation. Dr. William Hogan – 3 CE Credits

1998
New York State Chiropractic Convention Seminars, June 4-7, 1998

- - AIDS – Dr. Alan Levine – 5 CE Credits
  - Low Back Related Disorders – Dr. Scott Surasky – 5 CE Credits
  - Thoracic Outlet Syndrome – Dr. David BenElyahu – 4 CE Credits
  - Risk Management – Frank Nicchi & Jack Beige – 5 CE Credits

1997
New York State Chiropractic Convention Seminars, June 12-15, 1997

- - AIDS Part One – Dr. Alan Levine – 2 CE Credits
  - NCMIC – Dr. Gary Tarola – 12 CE Credits
    Cadwell “In-Office” Instructional on use of Cadwell Sierra EMG/EP Technical Training, April, 1997
    TMJ, Jawlash, Marriot, Windwatch, January 23, 1997
    HPN Inc. Richard J. Willis, D.C. , Errol Lader, D.D.S. , Keth Weidman, Esq.
    NYSCA Medicare Seminar, Huntington Hilton, January 9, 1997

1996

- - Certification by New York State Chiropractic Association as graduate of NYSCA
  - Certified Insurance Consultant. CIC #257-003509
  - New York State Chiropractic Convention Seminars, June 20-22, 1996
  - AIDS
  - Low Back Symposium: Flexion/Distraction
  - Low Back Symposium: Activator Part 1
  - Risk Management
  - Chiropractic Comprehensive Managed Care Self Assessment Program (CCMC-SAP)
  - Mini Convention NYSCA, January 19-21, 1996
    Imaging Necessary, Part 1 and 2 – Dennis Rossi, M.D.

1994

- - AIDS, Alan Levine D.C
  - Basic M.R.I. for D.C.s. Linda Harkavy, D.C.
  - Chiropractic Rehabilitation Certification, Robert Melio, D.C.
  - Lumbar Disc, Frank Nicchi D.C.
  - Medical and Neurology Associates, Sargon-Urgar, M.D.
  - Beam Mapping
  - National Health Care Reform, Dr. Jerome McAndrews
  - Workers Compensation and No-fault, J.S. Beige, D.C. Esq.
  - Terry Yochum Seminars, Terry Yochum, D.C.
  - “Scoliosis – A Chiropractic and Medical Imaging Perspective” April, 1993
  - “Clinical Applications of M.R.I in Chiropractic” December, 1992

1993

- - Cervical Spine Syndromes, Frank Nicchi, D.C.
  - Chiropractic Approaches to low Back Pain, Frank Nicchi, D.C.
  - Electrodiagnosis, SSEP, DSEP, Glen NyQuist, D.C.
  - N.Y.S.C.A. District 7, M.R.I. Educational Series
  - Rehabilitation of Cervical Spine, John Merrick, D.C.
  - Risk Management for Chiropractors, Frank Nicchi, D.C.

1992

- - AIDS/LYME Disease, Alan Levine, D.C.
  - Cervical Spine and Headaches, Frank Nicchi, D.C.
  - Child Abuse, Sandra Cobelli, R.N., D.C.
  - Pre-Employment Examinations, Charles Solano D.C.
  - Surface E.M.G., Joseph Ferezy, D.C.

1991

- - - Diagnosis and Treatment of Most Common Causes of Low Back Pain, James Cox, D.C., DACBR
      ** Enhancing Radiological Interpretation, Terry Yochum D.C.

1990

- - Advances in Chiropractic, Donald Gotstein, D.C.
  - Impairment Rating, Stanly Kaplan
  - Sacrocipital Technique, Francis Tortora D.C.
  - Functional Soft Tissue Taping by Gregory Doerr, DC, CCSP, ART, CKTP at NYSCA’s Fall Convention, Upsky Long Island Hotel – Hauppauge, NY – 3 CE
  - Documenting and Managing Chronic Back Pain in the Injured Worker by Jason Brown, DC at NYSCA’S Fall Convention, , Upsky Long Island Hotel – Hauppauge, NY – 3 CE
  - Inergrating Posture, Movement and Breathing by Maria Perry, DC, DACRB at NYSCA’S Fall Convention, Upsky Long Island Hotel – Hauppauge, NY – 3 CE
  - The Affordable Care Act and NYS Health Benefit Exchange: What Providers Need to Know by Alice Yaker, Director of Community Outreach, New York Health Benefit Exchange, NYS DOH, Upsky Long Island Hotel – Hauppauge, NY – 1.5 CE
  - Diagnosis and Non-Operative Management of Cervical and Lumbar Spine Disorders by David BenEliyahu, DC, Jacob Rauchwerger, MD, Mohammed Bilal, MD, Kenny Lein, MD, Upsky Long Island Hotel – Hauppauge, NY – 3 CE

MEDICAL LICENSURE and CERTIFICATION:

- - Manipulation Under Anesthesia (36 hour program and clinical proctorship in Manipulation Under Anesthesia, 2009
  - Electrodiagnostic Certificate Program, New York Chiropractic College, 1998
  - State of New York Workers Compensation Board, Authorization No. X03508-1, 1984
  - The University of the State of New York, Education Department, Chiropractor License # X03508-1 1983

INSTRUCTOR, EDUCATIONAL MEDICAL-LEGAL SERIES:

- - Seminar Series sponsored by New York State Chiropractic Association (N.Y.S.C.A) District 7: Treatment, Management and Detection of Spondylolisthesis and Scoliosis. Co-Chairman: Raymond A. Semente, D.C.:
  - Ochosrios, Jamaica, 1994
  - Acapulco, Mexico, 1993
  - Aruba, 1992
  - Acapulco, Mexico, 1991

SELECTED MEMBERSHIPS:

- - American Chiropractic Association (ACA)
  - American Chiropractic Association on Diagnostic Imaging
  - American Chiropractic Association on Diagnosis and Internal Disorders
  - New York State Chiropractic Association
  - Parker Chiropractic Resource Foundation
  - American Society of Elextroneurodiagnostic Technologists, Inc.
  - American Academy of Manipulation Under Anesthesia
  - Diplomate, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, 1983

SELECTED HONORS AND AWARDS:

- - Awards by Suffolk County Police Department for Outstanding Treatment and Support of Suffolk County Police, December 1993.
  - Phi Chi Omega International Honorary Society for High Chiropractic Scholarship (3.5 or better).

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS:

- - Semente, R (2001). “Digital Computerized Myography; Utilization and Relationship to Electromyography”, Various Indexal Journals for Publication.
  - Semente, R & Karle, E (1984). “The Effects of Spinal Manipulation on Arthritis and Connective Tissue Disease”, Journal of the American Chiropractic Association (JACA).

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