Attendees (on campus and online) will gain firsthand insight into disciplinary matters and trends throughout the country. Michael will share his expertise and risk management strategies to mitigate and/or avoid disciplinary complaints, litigation, and other legal/ethical pitfalls common to well-intentioned practitioners. The course will cover a wide range of topics and Michael will answer all questions relevant to the profession and practitioners. 3 NCCAOM-approved PDA units.
Michael Taromina is an expert in acupuncture and Oriental Medicine law and ethics. For over a decade he has litigated, educated, advocated, and authored for the advancement and protection of the AOM profession in the United States. He serves as the Chair of the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine’s Professional Ethics and Disciplinary Committee. In this capacity, he co-drafted NCCAOM’s Code of Ethics and Grounds for Discipline and has personally overseen the adjudication of hundreds of acupuncture misconduct cases from all over the country.
Michael has served as pro bono legal counsel and advisor to many AOM state and national associations across the U.S. In recognition of his pro bono efforts, Michael has been the recipient of the AAAOM Award for Excellence, the NCCAOM Service Award, and the TCM World Foundation Building Bridges of Integration Award.
As a faculty member, Michael has designed and taught courses in health law, ethics, liability, and practice management at several AOM institutions.
