E-News June 4 2019
FSOMA has been contacted by several members with information regarding policy changes made by certain radiology companies that no longer accept imaging referrals from Licensed Acupuncturists in Florida.
FSOMA is now acting on behalf of Acupuncturists throughout the State and seeking clarification from this major radiology service provider to better understand their policy position. FSOMA is working on behalf of the membership and the profession to ensure that Florida Licensed Acupuncturists are able to provide patients laboratory and imaging referrals as permitted and authorized under F.S. 457, referenced in FAC 64B1-4.008 and specified in 64B1-4.010. We will update you as more is learned.
On a related note, FSOMA has affiliated with DHA Labs for APs to sign up with them for lab orders and testing. They offer a wide range of testing services. To find out more you can download the application form which has their contact information. Click here.
Did you know that Acupuncture Injection Therapy requirements have been moved to the schools? There is no longer a "Certification" requirement. This means the AOM Schools are having to offer the course prior to graduation and incoming APs licensed after Dec 2018 will be required to have AIT training. Basically the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee - a Legislative Oversight Committee known as JAPC, told the Board of Acupuncture several years ago that if Licensed Acupuncturists could perform AIT there was no need to have a "Certification". The BOA then developed a rule requiring the training prior to licensing.
Current licensees are not affected, you cannot perform AIT without being trained.
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CEU Classes
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2019 FSOMA Conference
Diligence, Compassion & Generosity
Early Bird Ends June 15
August 23-25, 2019
Wyndham Grand Hotel at Bonnet Creek
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Orlando, FL 32821
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Certificate in Cosmetic Acupuncture Seminar
14 Florida CEUs 14 PDA by NCCAOM. Approved by American Acupuncture Council.
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Date: September 28-29, 2019, 10AM-6PM.
Location: Datex Business Center, 10300 49th Street, N, Clearwater, FL 33762.
Registration fee: $500 paid through EvanstonAcupuncture.net.
A Certificate in Cosmetic Acupuncture will be presented to each student at the end of the course. This training qualifies for the coverage of practicing cosmetic acupuncture by the American Acupuncture Council malpractice insurance.
Refreshments will be provided at the seminar.
To register for the seminar and for more information visit: EvanstonAcupuncture.net.
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 ALL Florida Board of Acupuncture Certification requirements completely and thoroughly explained and covered in these weekend classes and MORE.
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Chapter News
FSOMA is encouraging local APs to form chapters and support networks. Let us know if you are interested in helping start a chapter in your area. E-mail us.
Central Florida
Go to FSOMA Central Florida/Local Chapter to see the postings of events or contact Joshuah Jackson.
There is a Miami Chapter forming - contact us if you are interested.
FSOMA Business Members - Support the Businesses that Support Us
We encourage APs to support those businesses which support our profession
Florida Acupuncture Association Mayway Corporation
Assoc for Traditional Studies Modern Acupuncture
Blue Poppy Enterprises ProD/Healthy Seminars
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Holistic Billing Services Schlitt Insurance Services
Kan Herb Company Sear Enity Seminars
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