CURRICULUM VITAE

SELECTED OCCUPATIONAL HISTORY

Chiropractor, Richard W. Merritt, D.C., P.A., 1999 to present.

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE

Graduate of Hillsborough Community College, 1992, A.A.

Graduate of Life College, September, 1995, B.S. Nutrition.

Graduate of Life University, School of Chiropractic, March 1999, Doctor of Chiropractic.

Graduate of St. Luke School of Medicine, April 20, 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.

Graduate of Americus International University, School of Allied Health, May 15, 2007, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Science Traditional Medicine.

Florida Chiropractic License #7884, Issued February, 2000 to Present.

Alabama Chiropractic License #2268, Issued April, 2008.

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, Atlanta, Georgia, 1998.

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, Atlanta, Georgia, 1998.

Board Certified Part III, Includes questions that address nine clinical areas: case history, physical examination, neuromusculoskeletal examination, roentgenologic examination, clinical laboratory and special studies examination, clinical laboratory and special studies examination, diagnosis or clinical impression, chiropractic techniques, supportive techniques, and case management. National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Atlanta, Georgia, 1998.

Diplomate American Naturopathic Association, August, 2005.

Diplomate of the National Naturopathic Board of Examiners, 2008.

Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Acupuncture, October, 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.

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

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

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

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 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.

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.

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

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. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, November, 2007.

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

Chiropractic Adjusting Techniques, Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

FCS Vertebral Subluxation Complex, Palmer College of Chiropractic, June, 2011.

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

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

FCS Vertebral Subluxation Complex, Palmer College of Chiropractic, November 2011.

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.

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

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

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

The “600 Series”; Fellowship Certification Program (FIAMA)International Academy of Medical Acupuncture; August 12, 2015.

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

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

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

Optimizing Musculoskeletal Health, Northwestern Health Sciences University, July 23-24, 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; February 23, 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.

Florida Chiropractic Conferences, Florida Acupuncture above the Atlas June 16-17, 2018.

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

Florida Chiropractic Physician Association, Course#20-649702, August 10-12, 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.

Alabama Board Rules & Regulations; Life University, School of Chiropractic; June 2020.

Human Trafficking, Angel Tribuno, D.C., Life University, 12/22/2020.

Alabama Chiropractic Law 201-202, Dr. Paul D. Powers, Online CE ChiroCredit , January 23, 2021.

Biomechanics 225-228, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Online CE ChiroCredit,

January 26, 2021.

Diagnostic Imaging 201-204, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic Online CE ChiroCredit, January  29, 2021.

Pain 200, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic Online CE ChiroCredit, February 1, 2021.

Boundary Training 120, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic Online CE ChiroCredit,

February 2, 2021.

Boundary Training 121, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic Online CE ChiroCredit,

February 3, 2021.

Risk 139, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Online CE ChiroCredit, February 3, 2021.

Florida Chiropractic Law and Rules, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Online CE ChiroCredit, February  4, 2021.

Medical Errors 202a-202b, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic Online CE ChiroCredit, February  4, 2021.

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

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

Laser 204, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Online CE ChiroCredit,

February 16, 2021.

Ethics 106, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic Online CE ChiroCredit,

March 11, 2021.

Neurology 125, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic Online CE ChiroCredit,

March 11, 2021.

Nutrition 144, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Online CE ChiroCredit,  

March 11, 2021.

Current on all mandatory postgraduate educational requirements.

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