Leap forward with your Master of Science in Advanced Clinical Practice
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
DR . ELCHERT EXPANDS HIS COLLABORATION SKILLS WITH MSACP DEGREE
At a multidisciplinary clinic , Rich Elchert , DC , MS , DACBN , DACRB , DIAMA , CCSP , CFMP , works collaboratively with a diverse range of health care professionals , from primary care doctors to mental health specialists .
With integrative medicine playing a pivotal role in his work , Dr . Elchert has long recognized the importance of effective communication across different fields . When he applied to
National University ’ s Master of Science in Advanced Clinical Practice Program that was one of the many skills he was looking to hone .
“ There is no other program like this in the United States that offers this type of education ,” said Dr . Elchert , who specializes in multiple fields including functional medicine , acupuncture and chiropractic medicine . “ National University also has a solid reputation within the chiropractic and medical community .”
In addition to helping him better collaborate with other practitioners , the MSACP program helped improve his diagnostic skills and discover more up-to-date treatments that he could provide to his patients . He obtained advanced skills in radiology , nutrition , pharmaceuticals , labs and neurology .
Since the program is available online , Dr . Elchert completed his degree while continuing to practice . He found the coursework demanding but manageable .
“ The instructors I had did an excellent job at presenting the material in a way that was easy for me to grasp ,” he said . “ Overall , the faculty was well-trained and brought a lot of clinical experience into the classroom .”
He encourages other practitioners to consider the program if they want to advance their skillsets and expand upon the treatment tools they can offer each patient . To best succeed , he recommends setting aside time each day to keep up with the coursework .
“ Anyone wanting to further their skills and be able to effectively communicate with other medical professionals more confidently should definitely apply ,” he said .
To learn more about the MSACP program , click here .
Leap forward with your Master of Science in Advanced Clinical Practice
National University ’ s Master of Science in Advanced Clinical Practice ( MSACP ) is an advanced degree for first-professional health care providers , including DCs , NDs , MDs and DOs . Enhance your practice by improving your diagnostic and clinical decisionmaking skills and advancing your training in functional medicine , pharmacology , neurophysiology and more !
CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS : WE SUPPORT YOUR SUCCESS !
• Clinical Pharmacology
• Functional Nutrition in the Clinical Setting
• Research Methodology & Biostatistics
• 2-year , 36-credit program with full- and parttime options
• 100 % distance learning and registrations – no on-campus requirements ARE YOU READY FOR YOUR CAREER TO LEAP FORWARD ?
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