8 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.: Psychologically Informed Practice: What You Say May Be More Impactful Than What You Do

Instructor: Brian Justice, DC

Course Objectives:

• Understand the core principles of a psychologically informed practice (PiP) and why focusing on patient mindset is critical.
• Recognize how therapeutic alliance and effective communication can improve clinical outcomes.
• Identify examples of unhelpful vs. helpful language in spine and MSK care.
• Learn practical “Monday morning” communication strategies to encourage positive behavior change in patients.

9 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.: Understanding Pain Through the Lens of Chinese Medicine

Instructor: Angie Lipson, LAc

Course Objectives:

• Describe the fundamental Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) understanding of pain and its root causes.
• Differentiate between excess and deficiency pain syndromes.
• Identify at least three common TCM patterns associated with pain.
• Explain how Qi, blood stagnation, and “Wind, Cold, Damp, and Heat” contribute to pain syndromes.
• Identify acupuncture points commonly used in TCM pain management.
• Apply TCM diagnostic thinking to pain presentations in a clinical setting

10 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.: Security and HIPAA Provider Education

Instructor: Robin Smith, MBA, CISSP, IAPP/US, CCSFP

Course Objectives:

• Identify covered entities and business associates.
• Apply the HIPAA Privacy Rule.
• Implement the HIPAA Security Rule.
• Respond to HIPAA breaches and recognize enforcement and penalties.
• Review best practices for compliance.

11 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.: Sports Medicine: Developing a Collaborative Interdisciplinary Team

Instructor: Missy Stauch, MS, LAT, ATC

 Course Objectives:

• Define sports medicine and the role of the athletic trainer.
• Explain athletic training education programs and required continuing education.
• Identify the variety of work settings for athletic trainers.
• Describe how to become involved with a sports medicine team.
• Recognize appropriate credentials for “sports-affiliated” support staff.
• Discuss expectations of being part of a sports medicine team and how to become involved in various