Board Certifications: Specialty
certification in the United States is a voluntary process. While chiropractic and medical licensure sets the minimum competency
requirements to diagnose and treat patients, it is not specialty specific. Board certification demonstrates a physician’s
exceptional expertise in his specialty and subspecialty of practice.
The following is a formal description of the
board certifications awarded to Dr. Kurt W. Kuhn by the American Chiropractic Neurology Board and the International Academy
of Behavioral Medicine, Counseling and Psychotherapy.
Board
Certified Chiropractic Neurologist: The American Chiropractic Neurology Board (ACNB) has conferred the designation of Diplomate in Chiropractic
Neurology upon Dr. Kurt W. Kuhn. Chiropractic Neurology is defined as the field of functional neurology
that engages the internal and external environment of the individual in a structured and targeted approach to affect positive
changes in the neuraxis and consequent physiology and behavior. The Diplomate Program in Neurology Certification awarded by
the American Chiropractic Neurology Board is fully accredited by the National Commission for Certification Agencies (NCCA),
the accreditation body of the National Organization for Competency Assurance (NOCA).
The American Chiropractic
Neurology Board is the only specialty certification agency for the Chiropractic Profession that is fully accredited by NCCA.
NCCA's standards exceed the requirements set forth by the American Psychological Association and the U.S. Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission. The National Organization for Competency Assurance is the leader in setting Quality Standards for
Credentialing Organizations.
The purpose of the certification program of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board is to
conduct certification activities in a manner that upholds standards for competent practice in the health care specialty of
Chiropractic Neurology. The Board also conducts recertification designed to enhance the continued competence of the Board
Certified Chiropractic Neurologist.
The population of certificants shall be Doctors of Chiropractic who have completed specialist
level training in neurology from a chiropractic college, university, institution, foundation or agency whose program is approved
by the continuing education committee of the Commission for the Accreditation of Graduate Education in Neurology of a minimum
of 300 credit hours and who have demonstrated competency in both written and practical examinations administered by the Board
in the specialty of neurology.
Board Certified Electrodiagnostics: The American Chiropractic Neurology Board (ACNB) has conferred the
designation of Diplomate in Electrodiagnosis upon Kurt W. Kuhn, D.C., Ph.D. The American Chiropractic Association
recognizes the ACNB as the sole authority in credentialing in Neurology for the Chiropractic Profession. The
ACNB diplomate program in neurology certification is fully accredited by National Organization for Competence Assurance and
the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NOCA/NCCA). The ACNB confirms the specialty certification
in electrodiagnostics on those clinicians who have completed a program or residency which has been approved by the Commission
on Accreditation of the Graduate Education in Neurology (CAGEN).
Dr. Kuhn attended programs through the Carrick
Institute of Graduate Studies and National University of Health Sciences, which provided CAGEN approved programs of specialty
training in Electrodiagnosis, thus exceedng the academic and practical curriculum for Board Certification in Electrodiagnostics
under the ACNB.
The minimum accredited training and testing requirements for Board Certification in the specialty
of Electrodiagnostics by CAGEN institutions and the ACNB include:
- 450 classroom hours of Graduate Education
Instruction in electrodiagnosis through a CAGEN accredited Institution.
- 200 hours of practical study.
- 300
observed, supervised, monitored and logged needle insertions that include all major areas of the body.
- 100 observed, supervised, monitored
and logged NCV stimulations in all the major areas of the body.
- Quizzes and written tests during classroom
components
- Demonstrated
competency in performing and interpreting all electrodiagnostic studies.
- Completion and passing of both written and practical Board Certification
Exams by the American Chiropractic Neurology Board.
Board Certified Behavioral Medicine:
Kurt W. Kuhn, D.C., Ph.D. of Waterloo, Iowa has been certified
by The International Academy of Behavioral Medicine, Counseling and Psychotherapy, Inc. (IABMCP) as a Diplomate in Behavioral
Medicine. Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado with regional offices throughout the world, The Academy
is a multidisciplinary, professional association dedicated to the pursuit and recognition of excellence and advanced clinical
competency throughout the world. Whereas most licensing/certification deals with establishing minimum standards for professional
practice, the requirements for IABMCP Diplomate Status are far more extensive. Among The Academy’s Diplomates are many
of the most prominent practitioners in the world –individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the areas
of behavioral medicine, counseling and psychotherapy.
One of The Academy's major objectives is to always attempt to promote the highest standards for professional excellence
and attempt to assure that IABMCP Diplomates are recognized as leaders in the fields of Behavioral Medicine, Counseling, Psychotherapy,
Chemical Dependency Counseling and Coaching. Many internationally prominent practitioners have assisted in the development
of international standards for IABMCP Diplomate Status.
An IABMCP Diplomate/Member's professional practice must always be in full compliance with all existing
laws, rules and regulations within the jurisdiction within which he/she practices. The basic requirements for IABMCP Diplomate
Status are generally as follows:
- Appropriate
advanced degree(s) in Candidate's chosen profession
- Specific
training satisfactory to The Academy in its scope and depth in the area(s) in which the Candidate is applying for Diplomate
Status
- Licensing/Certification/Registration at
the highest level by the relevant jurisdiction in which the Candidate practices
Minimum of five years of acceptable post-graduate professional experience
Minimum of 7,500 hours of clinical practice or other experience
acceptable to The Academy
Satisfactory
professional references from appropriate individuals (colleagues and/or supervisors)
No record of disciplinary action by any licensing or certifying entity or misdemeanor/felony
conviction without written explanation acceptable to The Academy
Comprehensive examination
Agreement to always adhere to and uphold the highest ethical standards as described in The Academy's
Code of Ethics , as well as the code of ethics of the Candidate's profession
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