CURRICULUM VITAE

SELECTED OCCUPATIONAL HISTORY

Chiropractor and Administrator, Richard W. Merritt, D.C., P.A., 1976 to June 3, 2020.  Chiropractor and Administrator, Merritt Chiropractic Center, P C January, 2020 to present.

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE

Graduate of Iowa State University, May, 1973, B.A. History.

Graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic, Magna Cum Laude, September, 1976, Doctor of Chiropractic.

Graduate of St. Luke School of Medicine, February 15, 2003, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine.

Graduate of University of Science, Arts and Technology, Lady Malina Memorial Medical College, February 15, 2003, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine.

Graduate of University of Science, Arts and Technology, Lady Malina Memorial Medical College, December 16, 2004, Doctor of Medicine.

Graduate of University of Science, Arts and Technology, Lady Malina Memorial Medical College, June 29, 2005, Masters of Public Health.

Graduate of University of Science, Arts and Technology, Lady Malina Memorial Medical College, Summa Cum Laude, November 10, 2005, Doctor of Public Health.

Graduate of University of Science, Arts and Technology, Lady Malina Memorial Medical College, February 22, 2006, Doctor of Oriental Medicine.

Florida Chiropractic License #2541, issued October 26, 1976 to Present.

Texas Chiropractic License #4633, issued October 24, 1987 to April 1, 2013. (2014-Inactive / 2018-Retired)

Alabama Chiropractic License #1758, issued November 12, 1996 to Present.

West Virginia, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine License #96186, issued July, 2006 to Present.

POST GRADUATE EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Board Certified Part I, includes subject examinations in each of six basic science areas: general anatomy, spinal anatomy, physiology, chemistry, pathology, and microbiology; and public health. National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Davenport, Iowa, 1976.

Board Certified Part II, includes subject examinations in each of six clinical science areas: general diagnosis, neuromusculoskeletal diagnosis, diagnostic imaging, principles of chiropractic, chiropractic practice, and associated clinical sciences. National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Davenport, Iowa, 1976.

Board Certified Acupuncture, includes subject examination in the history and philosophy of acupuncture in the chiropractic setting; organs, Qi, and fluids; channels and pathways; College West, October, 1993.

Diplomate American Board of Clinical Thermology, February, 1990.

Diplomate American Chiropractic Thermographic Society, September, 1990.

Diplomate of the Chiropractic College of Thermography, July, 1992.

acupuncture points; acupuncture technique; basic treatment tenets and protocols as well as safety and hygiene. National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Port Orange, Florida, 2010.

Board Qualified Clinical Thermographer, International Academy of Clinical Thermology, April, 1987.

Board Certified Clinical Thermographer, International Academy of Clinical Thermology, May, 1988.

Board Certified Thermographer, International Thermographic Society, September,1989.

Chiropractic Certification in Spinal Trauma, C.C.S.T., Life Chiropractic

Diplomate American Naturopathic Association, August, 2005.

Diplomate of the National Naturopathic Board of Examiners, 2008.

Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Acupuncture, January, 2010.

Fellow of the American College of Functional Neurology, July, 2009.

Fellow of The International Academy of Medical Acupuncture, F.I.A.M.A., September 7, 2009.

Proprietary Substances, National Lincoln School of Postgraduate Education, 1987

Vertebral Subluxation Complex; Risk Management; and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Life Chiropractic College, December, 1993.

The Rating of Permanent Impairment for Disability Evaluation. Parker College of Chiropractic, March, 1994.

Contact Reflex Analysis. Advanced components of manual muscle testing and nutritional assessment; Parker College of Chiropractic, June, 1994.

Texas Chiropractic Laws and Rules; Texas Chiropractic College, July, 1994.

Vertebral Subluxation Complex; Risk Management; and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Life Chiropractic College, December, 1994.

Texas Chiropractic Laws and Rules. Parker College of Chiropractic, October, 1995.

Trauma, Neurology and the Chiropractic Physician. Life Chiropractic College West, March, 1995.

Understanding Mechanisms of Injury from Various Vehicular Trauma. Life Chiropractic College West, June, 1995.

Spinal Disability Evaluation. Parker College of Chiropractic, June, 1996.

Vertebral Subluxation Complex; Risk Management; and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Life College of Chiropractic, June, 1996.

Texas Chiropractic Laws and Rules. Texas Chiropractic College, July 1996.

Vertebral Subluxation Complex; Risk Management; and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Life College of Chiropractic, December, 1996.

Vertebral Subluxation Complex; Immune System Function; Vaccination; Mental Health; and Chiropractic History in Hollywood. Life College of Chiropractic, October, 1996.

“Hundredth Monkey” presented by Dr. Plaugher and Lopez discussing extant chiropractic research. Palmer College of Chiropractic, February, 1997.

Electrodiagnostics Interpretation. Parker College of Chiropractic, February, 1997.

Radiological Review. Life College of Chiropractic, April 1997.

Vertebral Subluxation Complex; Risk Management; and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Life College of Chiropractic, June, 1997.

Texas Chiropractic Laws and Rules. Texas Chiropractic Association, June 1997.

Validating Chiropractic. Life Chiropractic College West, October 1997.

Comprehensive Laboratory Diagnosis. Texas Chiropractic College, May, 1998.

Vertebral Subluxation Complex; Risk Management; and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Life College of Chiropractic, May, 1998.

Validating Chiropractic. Life Chiropractic College West, October 1999.

Vertebral Subluxation Complex; Risk Management; and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Life College of Chiropractic, May, 1999.

Clinical Neurology. National University of Health Sciences, October, 2000.

Clinical Neurology. National University of Health Sciences, November, 2000.

Clinical Neurology. National University of Health Sciences, December, 2000.

Clinical Neurology. National University of Health Sciences, January, 2001.

Impairment Rating and the Law. Florida Chiropractic Association, May, 2001.

Vertebral Subluxation Complex; Risk Management; and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Life University, June, 2001.

Whiplash 2001. Southern California University of Health Sciences. March, 2001.

Whiplash 2001. Southern California University of Health Sciences. June, 2001.

Whiplash 2001. Southern California University of Health Sciences. August, 2001.

Whiplash 2001. Southern California University of Health Sciences. September, 2001.

Disorders of the Thoracic Spine, Lumbar Spine, Pelvis, and Hip. National University of Health Sciences, April 20, 2002 through November 23, 2002.

Vertebral Subluxation Complex; Risk Management; and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Life College of Chiropractic, June, 2002.

Neuron Theory. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, January, 2003.

Whiplash and Spinal Trauma. New York Chiropractic College, February, 2003.

Pharmacology, Risk Management, Minor Surgery, Acute Care, and Life Support. St. Luke School of Medicine, February, 2003.

Neuromuscular Applications. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, February, 2003.

Peripheral Nervous System. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, March, 2003.

Reflexogenic System. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, June, 2003.

Autonomic Nervous System. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, June, 2003.

Functional and Nutritional Blood Chemistry Seminar I. Texas College of Chiropractic, July, 2003.

Cerebellar Cortices. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, July, 2003.

The Brain and Its Environment. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, August, 2003.

Cranial Nerves. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, September, 2003.

Diplomate in Neurology. Introduction to the Chiropractic Diplomate Program. New York Chiropractic College. October, 2003.

Functional and Nutritional Blood Chemistry Seminar II. Texas College of Chiropractic, October, 2003.

Lobes of the Brain. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, October, 2003.

Mastering Blood Analysis. Logan College of Chiropractic, November, 2003.

A Forensic Approach to Blood Chemistry. Texas Chiropractic College, November, 2003.

Neurological Diagnosis. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, November, 2003.

Vertebral Subluxation Complex; Medical Errors; Rick Management; Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome; and Florida Laws. Palmer College of Chiropractic, December, 2003.

Computerized Muscle Testing; Inclinometry; and Documentation of Medical Necessity (Bulletproof Seminars). National University of Health Sciences, January 2004.

Applied Neurology. Logan College of Chiropractic, January, 2004.

Pain. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, February, 2004.

Indentifying Nutritional Deficits. Texas Chiropractic College, March, 2004.

Head and Face Pain. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, March, 2004.

Motor Systems. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, April, 2004.

Neurological Imaging. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, May, 2004.

Electrodiagnosis, Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, June, 2004.

Clinical Applications I. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, July, 2004.

Clinical Applications II. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, August, 2004.

Clinical Applications III. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, September, 2004.

Clinical Applications IV. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, October, 2004.

Naturopathic Medicine. Florida Academy of Naturopathic Medical Physicians in cooperation with Bingham County, State of Idaho, Board of Naturopathic Examiners, October, 2004.

Clinical Applications V, Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, November, 2004.

Vertebral Subluxation Complex; Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome; Risk Management; Florida Laws; and Medical Errors. Palmer College of Chiropractic, December, 2004.

Clinical Applications VI. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, December, 2004.

Compliance Guidelines for Documentation. University of Bridgeport, January, 2005.

Neuron Theory. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, March, 2005.

Neuromuscular Applications. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, March, 2005.

Evaluation and Management of the Patient with Dizziness. Life Chiropractic College West, June, 2005.

Reflexogenic Systems. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, July, 2005.

Cerebellar Cortices. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, September, 2005.

The Brain and Its Environment. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, October, 2005.

Lobes of the Brain. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, December, 2005.

Neurological Diagnosis. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, January, 2006.

Florida Laws and Rules. Texas Chiropractic College, February, 2004.

Vertebral Subluxation Complex; Medical Errors; Risk Management; and Florida Laws and Rules. Palmer College of Chiropractic, December, 2006.

Neuron Theory. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, March, 2007.

Neuromuscular Applications. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, April, 2007.

Peripheral Nervous System. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, May, 2007.

Spinal Cord. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, June, 2007.

Reflexogenic Systems. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, July, 2007.

Autonomic Nervous System. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, August, 2007.

Cerebellar Cortices, Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, September, 2007.

Vertebral Subluxation Complex; Risk Management; Florida Laws; and Medical Errors. Palmer College of Chiropractic, November, 2007.

Whiplash Part I. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, November, 2007.

Cranial Nerves. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, December, 2007.

Diagnostic Imaging & Testing Interpretation and Protocols, MRI protocols and interpretation, CAT scan protocols and interpretation, x-ray trauma series protocols and interpretation, bone scan protocols and interpretation, EMG/NCV protocols and utilization and International Classification of Disease trauma coding, CMCS Management Post Doctoral Education Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York 2007

Chiropractic Adjusting Techniques, Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, February, 2008.

HJ Ross Advanced Insurance Seminar, Southern California of Health Sciences, February, 2008.

Neuromechanical Innovation: The Neuromechanical System, New York Chiropractic College, March, 2008.

Whiplash Part II. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, March, 2008.

Zero Point Cranial System, Dr. George Taussig, Orlando, Florida, March, 2008.

Neurological Diagnosis. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, March, 2008.

Pain. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, June, 2008.

Head and Face Pain. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, July, 2008.

Impairment Rating Certification, The understanding and utilization of the protocols and parameters of the AMA Guide to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment 6th Edition. Spine, neurological sequelae, migraine, sexual dysfunction, sleep and arousal disorders, station and gait disorders and consciousness, are detailed for impairment rating. Herniated Discs, radiculopathy, fracture, dislocation and functional loss are also detailed in relation to impairment ratings. CMCS Post Doctoral Education Division, New York State Education Department, New York 2008.

Documentation, Ethics, Florida laws and Rules, and Risk Management. Texas College of Chiropractic, August, 2008.

Motor Systems. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, August, 2008.

Impairment Rating 6th Edition, Coding, And Documentation. Texas College of Chiropractic. September, 2008.

Spinal Decompression Therapy. Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida. October, 2008.

Practical Radiology; Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida. November, 2008.

Continuing Neurology Education with the Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies 2008 Podcast Series.

Neurodiagnostics, Imaging Protocols and Pathology of the Trauma Patient, An in-depth understanding of the protocols in triaging and reporting the clinical findings of the trauma patient. Maintaining ethical relationships with the medical-legal community, CMCS Management Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education Board for Chiropractic, Long Island NY, September, 2008.

Diagnostics, Risk Factors, Clinical Presentation and Triaging the Trauma Patient, An extensive understanding of the injured with clinically coordinating the history, physical findings and when to integrate neurodiagnostics. An understanding on how to utilize emergency room records in creating an accurate diagnosis and the significance of “risk factors” in spinal injury, CMCS Management Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department Board for Chiropractic, Long Island NY, February, 2009.

Crash Dynamics and its Relationship to Causality, An extensive understanding of the physcis involved in the transferrence of energy from the bullet car to the target car. This includes G's of force, Newtons, gravity, energy, skid marks, crumple zones, spring factors, event data recorder and the graphing of the movement of the vehicle before, during and after the crash. Determining the clinical correlation of forces and bodily injury. CMCS Management Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department Board for Chiropractic, Long Island NY, February, 2009.

MRI, Bone Scan & X-Ray Protocols, Physiology and Indications for the Trauma Patient, MRI interpretation, physiology, history and clinical indications, Bone Scan interpretation, physiology and clincal indications, x-ray clinical indications for the trauma patient, CMCS Management Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department Board for Chiropractic, Long Island NY, February, 2009.

Neurodiagnostic Testing Protocols, Physiology and Indications for the Trauma Patient, Electromyography (EMG,) Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV,) Somato Sensory Evoked Potential (SSEP,) Visual Evoked Potential (VEP,) Brain Stem Auditory Evoked Potential (BAER) and Visual-Electronystagmosgraphy (V-ENG) interpretation, protcols and clinical indications for the trauma patient, CMCS Management Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department, Board for Chiropractic, Long Island NY, February, 2009.

Documentation and Reporting for the Trauma Victim, Understanding the necessity for accurate documentation and diagnosis utilizing the ICD-9 and the CPT to accurately describe the injury through diagnosis. Understanding and utilizing state regulations on reimbursement issues pertaining to healthcare, CMCS Management Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department, Board for Chiropractic, Long Island NY, February, 2009.

Documenting Clinically Correlated Bodily Injury to Causality, Understanding the necessity for accurate documentation, diagnosis and clinical correlation to the injury when reporting injuries in the medical-legal community. Documenting the kinesiopathology, myopathology, neuropathology, pathophysiology in both a functional and structural paradigm, CMCS Management Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department, Board for Chiropractic, Long Island NY, February, 2009.

Koren Specific Technique. Tedd Koren Seminars, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February, 2009.

Neurology Review. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, March, 2009.

Ethics and Prevention of Medical Errors. Palmer College of Chiropractic, March, 2009.

Class one; Fellowship Certification Program (FIAMA). International Academy of Medical Acupuncture; April, 2009.

Thompson Technique. Palmer College of Chiropractic, April, 2009.

Class two; Fellowship Certification Program (FIAMA). International Academy of Medical Acupuncture; May, 2009.

Class three; Fellowship Certification Program (FIAMA). International Academy of Medical Acupuncture; May, 2009.

Class four; Fellowship Certification Program (FIAMA). International Academy of Medical Acupuncture; June, 2009.

Class five; Fellowship Certification Program (FIAMA). International Academy of Medical Acupuncture; July, 2009.

Class six; Fellowship Certification Program (FIAMA). International Academy of Medical Acupuncture; August, 2009.

Class seven; Fellowship Certification Program (FIAMA). International Academy of Medical Acupuncture; August, 2009.

Ethics, Texas Chiropractic College Postgraduate and Continuing Education Department, March, 2010.

Risk Management and Documentation, Texas Chiropractic College Postgraduate and Continuing Education Department, March, 2010.

Class one; Fellowship Certification Program (FIAMA). International Academy of Medical Acupuncture; August, 2010.

Cranial Nerves; Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, August, 2010.

Class three; Fellowship Certification Program (FIAMA). International Academy of Medical Acupuncture; September, 2010.

Ethics, Texas Chiropractic College Postgraduate and Continuing Education Department, February, 2011.

Risk Management and Documentation, Texas Chiropractic College Postgraduate and Continuing Education Department, February, 2011.

Class three; Fellowship Certification Program (FIAMA). International Academy of Medical Acupuncture; March, 2011.

Clinical Applications Part I, Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, July, 2011.

Clinical Applications Part II, Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, August, 2011.

Council of Chiropractic Acupuncture Annual Symposium, Chicago, IL; September, 2011.

Class one; Fellowship Certification Program (FIAMA). International Academy of Medical Acupuncture; October, 2011.

Ethics and Prevention of Medical Errors, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Port Orange, FL, November, 2011.

Ethics, Risk/Documentation Texas Chiropractic College Postgraduate and Continuing Education Department, December, 2011.

Medicare Coding & Documentation, Texas Chiropractic College Postgraduate and Continuing Education Department, March, 2012.

Class one; Fellowship Certification Program (FIAMA). International Academy of Medical Acupuncture; May, 2012.

Session 1; Acupuncture Clinical/Medical Fellowship, New York Chiropractic College, May 2012.

Class three; Fellowship Certification Program (FIAMA). International Academy of Medical Acupuncture; June, 2012.

Session 3; Acupuncture Clinical/Medical Fellowship, New York Chiropractic College, June 2012.

A Different Look at Thyroid, Cholesterol & Diabetes, Logan College of Chiropractic, June 2012.

Neuron Theory and Receptor Activation. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, August, 2012.

Ethics, General, HIV, FL Laws, Medical Errors, Record Keeping & Risk Management.  University of Bridgeport, August 2012.

Neuromuscular Applications, Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, September, 2012.

Peripheral Nervous System. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, October, 2012.

Chiropractic Upper and Lower Extremities, Hand and Foot Adjusting Workshop. Dr. Robert Ferrell;     St. Petersburg, Florida; April 4-5, 2013

Autonomic Nervous System, Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, April, 2013.

Brain and its Environment, Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, June, 2013.

Cranial Nerves, Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, July, 2013.

Risk Management, Ethics and Boundaries, Medical Errors, Florida Law & Rules and Document/Coding/Records. University of Bridgeport, August, 2013.

Alabama Board Rules And Regulations, August, 2013.

American Chiropractic Association, Council of Chiropractic Acupuncture, September, 2013

Acupuncture Orthopedics, Meridian Orthopedics (FIAMA). International Academy of Medical Acupuncture; October 2013.

American Institute of Naturopathic Medicine, Registered Professional Member, #4231 through October 31, 2014. 

American Medical Massage Association, Registered Professional Member, #4231 through October 31, 2014.

Florida Chiropractic Society, Continuing Education Convention, Orlando, Florida, June 7-8, 2014.

Preferred Certified Wellness Instruction; Foundation For Wellness Professionals; Orlando, Florida; July, 2014.

Alabama Chiropractic Law 201; University of Bridgeport Collage of Chiropractic; August 24, 2014

Physical Therapy 101; University of Bridgeport Collage of Chiropractic; August 24, 2014

Light Up Your Practice with Erchonia Medical, Northwest Health Sciences University; September 20-21, 2014.

AcuPractice Seminars Acupuncture; University of Bridgeport Collage of Chiropractic; May9-10, 2015

Functional Neurology: Applications of the Interactive Metronome; Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, June 20-21, 2015.

Mastering the Science of Integrated Blood Chemistry. Logan University, June 27-28, 2015.

Alabama Board Rules & Regulations; Life University, School of Chiropractic; August 30, 2015

Traumatic Lumbar Syndrome, University of Western States, August 22-23, 2015

Neuron Theory and Receptor Activation; Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, September 12-13, 2015.

American Board of Chiropractic Acupuncture Annual Symposium, September 26-27, 2015.

Acupuncture Safety and Technique; Florida Chiropractic Physician Association, February 25, 2016

Alabama Board Rules & Regulations; Life University, School of Chiropractic; May 29, 2016

Ethics and Boundary Issues in 2016 and Beyond; Record Keeping and Documentation; Procedure Documentation Requirements For The Chiropractic Office; Principle of Risk Management in Chiropractic Practice; Documentation and Medical Errors in Private Practice; Criminal Issues in Your Practice; and Florida Law Updates to Florida’s PIP Law.  Florida Chiropractic Physician Association.  August 4-7, 2016.  Orlando, Florida.  

Alabama Board Rules & Regulations; Life University, School of Chiropractic; March 11, 2017

Class one; Fellowship Certification Program (FIAMA). International Academy of Medical Acupuncture; June, 2017.

Class three; Fellowship Certification Program (FIAMA). International Academy of Medical Acupuncture; July, 2017.

American Board of Chiropractic Acupuncture Annual Symposium, September 22-24, 2017.

Alabama Board Rules & Regulations; Life University, School of Chiropractic; July 21, 2018.

Foundational Concepts in Clinical Neuroscience. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, September, 2018.

Erchonia, Back in Balance ~ Dealing with America’s Health Epidemic from a Neurological Point of View November 11, 2018 (Erchonia).

Autonomic Fuel, Flow & Function in Therapy, Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, December 1-2, 2018.

Back in Balance, Epidemic from a Neurological Point of View; Northwestern Health Sciences University, November 10-11, 2018.

RBE 5: RBE in Action – Applying the 10 Principles of Plasticity with Dr. Matt Antonucci, Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, March 30-31, 2019.

Quantum Neurology, Motor Rehabilitation and Sensory Rehabilitation, Dr. George Gonzalez, Daytona Beach, FL, May 11-12, 2019.

American Board of Chiropractic Acupuncture Annual Symposium, September 20-22, 2019.

Acupuncture 205 Tongue Diagnosis, Dr. Ivo Waerlop, University of Bridgeport Collage of Chiropractic, October 20, 2019.

Acupuncture 207 Neurology of Acupuncture, Dr. Ivo Waerlop, University of Bridgeport Collage of Chiropractic, October 24, 2019.

Acupuncture 209 Points and Acupuncture Points You Should Know, Dr. Ivo Waerlop, University of Bridgeport Collage of Chiropractic, October 27, 2019.

Acupuncture 212 The 8 Extra Vessels and Extraordinary Meridians, Dr. Ivo Waerlop, University of Bridgeport Collage of Chiropractic, October 27, 2019.

Acupuncture 213 Triple Warmer Metabolism and the Vital Substances, Dr. Ivo Waerlop, University of Bridgeport Collage of Chiropractic, October 27, 2019.

Acupuncture 220 Trigger Points: Search, Find and Treat, Dr. Paul D. Powers, University of Bridgeport Collage of Chiropractic, November 2, 2019.

Acupuncture 437 Microsystems I: Introduction & Hand Acupuncture, Dr. Jim Ventresca, University of Bridgeport Collage of Chiropractic, November 7, 2019.

Acupuncture 438 Microsystems II: Ear Acupuncture, Dr. Jim Ventresca, University of Bridgeport Collage of Chiropractic, November 7, 2019.

Acupuncture 439 Microsystems III: Chinese Scalp Acupuncture, Dr. Jim Ventresca, University of Bridgeport Collage of Chiropractic, November 7, 2019.

Acupuncture 440 Microsystems IV: YNSA Scalp Acupuncture, Dr. Jim Ventresca, University of Bridgeport Collage of Chiropractic, November 7, 2019.

Alabama Board Rules & Regulations; Life University, School of Chiropractic; June 2019.

Alabama Rules Part I, Guy Annunziata D.C., B.C.N., DC Hours, June 27, 2020.

Documentation, Guy Annunziata D.C., B.C.N., DC Hours, June 27, 2020.

Understanding Whiplash Part I,  Guy Annunziata D.C., B.C.N., DC Hours, July 18, 2020.

Understanding Whiplash Part II,  Guy Annunziata D.C., B.C.N., DC Hours, July 18, 2020.

Cervicogenic Headaches, Guy Annunziata D.C., B.C.N., DC Hours, July 19, 2020.

Trigger Point Therapy, Guy Annunziata D.C., B.C.N., DC Hours, July 19, 2020.

Tension Type Headaches, Guy Annunziata D.C., B.C.N., DC Hours, July  20, 2020.

Post Traumatic Headaches, Guy Annunziata D.C., B.C.N., DC Hours, August 8, 2020.

Migraine Headaches, Guy Annunziata D.C., B.C.N., DC Hours, August 8, 2020.

Human Trafficking, Angel Tribuno, D.C., Life University, December 25, 2020.

Alabama Chiropractic Law 201-202, Dr. Paul D. Powers, ChiroCredit, January 26, 2021.

Biomechanics 225-228, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, ChiroCredit, January 26, 2021.

Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, ChiroCredit, January 27, 2021.

Pain 200, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, ChiroCredit, January 29, 2021.

Needle Manipulation Technique, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, ChiroCredit, January 31, 2021.

Needle Manipulation Technique in Dry Needling and Acupuncture, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, ChiroCredit, February1, 2021.

Needle Sterilization, Contraindication and Complications of Needling, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, ChiroCredit, February 2, 2021.

Clean Needle Technique: An Introduction to clean and Safe Needle Handling in the Clinic, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, ChiroCredit, February 2, 2021.

Boundaries for Health Care Providers – Part 1, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, ChiroCredit, February 3, 2021.

Boundaries for Health Care Providers – Part 2, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, ChiroCredit, February 3, 2021.

Florida Chiropractic Law and Rules, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, ChiroCredit, February 3, 2021.

Got Documentation 201, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, ChiroCredit, February 4, 2021.

Got Documentation 202, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, ChiroCredit, February 5, 2021.

Definitions, Concepts, Scope of the Problems and Types of Errors, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, ChiroCredit, February 6, 2021.

Neuromodulation and Balance, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, ChiroCredit, February 11, 2021.

Energize Your Traditional Medicine Practice using Non-Thermal and Clinical Nutrition, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, ChiroCredit, February 17, 2021.

The Neurological Evaluation: What You Need to Know (And Why You Need to Know It), University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, ChiroCredit, February 18, 2021.

Anatomy of the Skull and Spine With Dissection of the Cervical Spine, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, ChiroCredit, February 21, 2021.

Current on all mandatory postgraduate educational requirements. 

PUBLICATIONS

Dudley, W.N., D.C., D.A.B.C.T., and Merritt, R.W., D.C., D.A.B.C.T. (1990).  Meralgia Paresthetica and the Superior Popliteal Space.  A.C.A. Journal of Chiropractic.

Merritt, Dr. Richard W., Chiropractic…Why Not? Printed in the United States of America, LLC and Dr. Richard Merritt with G. T. Roberts, May, 2014, ISBN: 978-0-0-9913939-7-8 

INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATIONS

Merritt, Richard. (2016, June).

“Acupuncture above the Atlas.”

A review of safety and risk management procedures associated with the clinical practice of acupuncture as well as an introduction to Chinese scalp acupuncture techniques.  Lecture presented at 2016 Florida Chiropractic Conferences, Tampa, Florida.  

Merritt, Richard. (2016, November).

“Acupuncture above the Atlas.”

A review of safety and risk management procedures associated with the clinical practice of acupuncture as well as an introduction to Chinese scalp acupuncture techniques.  Lecture presented at 2016 Florida Chiropractic Conferences, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.  

Merritt, Richard. (2017, June).

“Acupuncture above the Atlas.”

A review of safety and risk management procedures associated with the clinical practice of acupuncture as well as an introduction to Chinese scalp acupuncture techniques.  Lecture presented at 2017 Florida Chiropractic Conferences, Tampa, Florida.  

Merritt, Richard. (2017, August).

“Acupuncture above the Atlas.”

A review of safety and risk management procedures associated with the clinical practice of acupuncture as well as an introduction to Chinese scalp acupuncture techniques.  Lecture presented at 2017 Florida Chiropractic Conferences, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.  

Merritt, Richard. (2017, December).

“Acupuncture above the Atlas.”

A review of safety and risk management procedures associated with the clinical practice of acupuncture as well as an introduction to Chinese scalp acupuncture techniques.  Lecture presented at 2017 Florida Chiropractic Conferences, Jacksonville, Florida.  

Merritt, Richard. (2018, February).

“Acupuncture above the Atlas.”

A review of safety and risk management procedures associated with the clinical practice of acupuncture as well as an introduction to Chinese scalp acupuncture techniques.  Lecture presented at 2018 Florida Chiropractic Conferences, Jacksonville, Florida.   

Merritt, Richard. (2018, March).

“Acupuncture above the Atlas.”

A review of safety and risk management procedures associated with the clinical practice of acupuncture as well as an introduction to Chinese scalp acupuncture techniques.  Lecture presented at 2018 Florida Chiropractic Conferences, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  

Merritt, Richard. (2018, June).

“Acupuncture above the Atlas.”

A review of safety and risk management procedures associated with the clinical practice of acupuncture as well as an introduction to Chinese scalp acupuncture techniques.  Lecture presented at 2018 Florida Chiropractic Conferences, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  

Merritt, Richard. (2018, August).

“Acupuncture above the Atlas.”

A review of safety and risk management procedures associated with the clinical practice of acupuncture as well as an introduction to Chinese scalp acupuncture techniques.  Lecture presented at 2018 Florida Chiropractic Conferences, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  

Merritt, Richard. (2020, February).

“Acupuncture above the Atlas.”

A review of safety and risk management procedures associated with the clinical practice of acupuncture as well as an introduction to Chinese scalp acupuncture techniques.  Lecture presented at 2020 Florida Chiropractic Conferences, Tampa, Florida.  

Merritt, Richard. (2020, September).

“Acupuncture above the Atlas.”

A review of safety and risk management procedures associated with the clinical practice of acupuncture as well as an introduction to Chinese scalp acupuncture techniques.  Lecture presented at 2020 Florida Chiropractic Conferences, Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Merritt, Richard. (2020, December).

“Acupuncture above the Atlas.”

A review of safety and risk management procedures associated with the clinical practice of acupuncture as well as an introduction to Chinese scalp acupuncture techniques.  Lecture presented at 2020 Florida Chiropractic Conferences, Cape Canaveral, Florida.  

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