Academy of Medical Infrared Training™

This site is all about training in Medical Infrared Imaging, also known as Medical Thermography.

Whether you are a seasoned health care professional or new to thermal imaging, we offer programs for all entry levels including training for physicians and thermographic technicians.

Explore this site to learn more about the opportunities medical thermal imaging can provide you and your practice. There is a great deal of information to be found on the internet. We have put together the tools you need to effectively implement thermal imaging in a health care practice.

The successful utilization of thermal imaging starts with a solid foundation in the four principles of infrared examination:

1. The types of equipment that can be utilized for successful and artifact free medical thermal imaging

2. The various forms of examination of different areas of the body

3. The interpretation of medical thermographic images

4. The correct marketing skills to bring success and acceptance to your facility (including medical-legal)

We offer a variety of programs from one on one in-house residency programs to classroom instruction leading to certification. What ever your need for thermal imaging training, we stand ready to provide you with the highest quality training, materials and follow up to insure your continued growth and success in this dynamic imaging industry

Please feel free to email your questions to thermodoc@verizon.net

Brief Curriculum Vitae – Dr William Cockburn

Updated February 2008

Education:

University of California at Long Beach – 1971

Major - Psychology

Minor – Criminal Law

Cleveland College of Chiropractic at Los Angeles – 1975

Doctor of Chiropractic

State of California Department of Radiation Safety and Public Health - 1975

Licensed X-ray Operator / Supervisor

Van Norman University / Los Angeles College of Law – 1976

Workers Compensation Law

California Chiropractic Association – 1976

Certified Disability Evaluator / Impairment Rater

Post Graduate Certifications

California Thermographic Society

Board Certified Thermographic Technician

Board Certified Clinical Thermographer

Diplomate in Thermal Imaging

Fellow in Thermal Imaging

International Academy of Clinical Thermology

Board Certified Thermographic Technician

Board Certified Clinical Thermographer

Diplomate in Thermal Imaging

Fellow in Thermal Imaging

Post Graduate Certifications, cont’d

American Academy of Medical Infrared Imaging (formerly the Herschel Society)

Board Certified Clinical Thermographer

Diplomate in Clinical Thermology

American College of Forensic Examiners (Medical Division)

Board Certified Forensic Examiner

Diplomate Forensic Examiner

Fellow American Board of Forensic Examiners

Teaching Assignments

Currently Principle Instructor and Owner – Academy of Medical Infrared Training

Currently President and CEO ThermoDoc Network^®

Medical Thermal Imaging Trainer and Certification Coordinator for

Physicians / Technicians / Laboratories / Hospitals

Past Academic Dean – American Medical Infrared Academy

    Principle Instructor and Course Designer

Northern California College of Chiropractic (Now Life Chiropractic College West)

    Instructor of Radiology

    Instructor of Pediatrics

Palmer College of Chiropractic – West (retired)

    Instructor Radiology

    Instructor of Pediatrics

Cleveland College of Chiropractic – Los Angeles

    Department Chairman Clinical Sciences – Thermology Division

    Principle Instructor for Graduate and Post Graduate

Physicians Academy – Dallas, Texas  Academic Dean

    Instructor of Clinical Diagnosis,

    Instructor of Clinical Thermology

    Instructor of Radiologic Digitization (Biomechanics)

    Instructor of Medical Legal (Jurisprudence)

    Instructor of Risk Management

Post Graduate Instruction

Dr Cockburn has been certified to teach medical, chiropractic and legal containing education courses and has taught literally thousands of hours in clinical sciences and in the medical legal arena

International Teaching Assignments

USA

Canada

Mexico

Holland (Netherlands)

South Korea

Bahamas

Ireland

Published Articles

Over 50 Professional Papers Published

A list of Published Papers can be provided upon written request. Copies of Dr Cockburn’s published papers must be made directly to the copyright holder which includes but is not limited to articles on biomechanics, pathomechanics, radiology, thermography, clinical diagnosis, pediatrics and medical legal issues in:

Biomedical Thermology (Japan)

Thermologie Oesterreich (Austria)

European Academy of Thermology

Journal of the International Academy of Clinical Thermology (USA)

Second Opinion - Journal of the California Thermographic Society (USA)

Journal of the American Academy of Digital Radiographic Imaging (USA)

Journal of the California Chiropractic Association (USA)

The American Chiropractor (USA)

Today’s Chiropractic (USA)

Dynamic Chiropractic (USA)

Journal of the International Chiropractic Assoc (ICA Review – Radiology) (USA)

Proceedings of Inframation 2007 and 2008

Media

Dr Cockburn has appeared on numerous television and radio programs

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Digital Radiographic Imaging (Founder)

California Thermographic Society

International Thermographic Society

International Academy of Clinical Thermology

American Academy of Medical Infrared Imaging (formerly the Herschel Society)

American Medical Infrared Academy

Academy of Medical Infrared Training

American College of Forensic Examiners

California Chiropractic Association

American Chiropractic Pediatric Association (Founder)

International Chiropractic Pediatric Association

American Biomagnetic Association

Internet Presence

http://www.breastthermography.org – President

http://www.ThermoDoc.com

http://www.Academy-of-Medical-Infrared-Training.com

http://www.parenthoodweb.com – Article Contributor and Consultant

http://www.chiro.org – Medical Legal Section Manager

http://www.webmd.com – Articles Contributor

Awards and Honors

California Chiropractic Association

    Outstanding Young Chiropractor of the Year

    Doctor of the Year

    Robert Botterman Award for Public Relations

    Distinguished Service Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Field

American Chiropractic Pediatric Association

    Doctor of the Year

Service Club Memberships

Rotary International - Past President - Local

Toastmasters International - Past President – Local

Numerous Speaking Contest Awards

Lions Clubs International

The National Exchange Club

The A.M.I.T.  website is designed for educational purposes only and is not engaged in rendering health care advice. The information provided through this website should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. This website is not a substitute for professional care. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem, you should consult a health care provider. Digital Infrared Imaging of the breast is also known as Breast Thermography, Thermal Breast Imaging, and Thermal Mammography among others names.  The authors, editors, producers, sponsors, and contributors shall have no liability, obligation or responsibility to any person or entity for any loss, damage, or adverse consequence alleged to have happened directly or indirectly as a consequence of this material. This site, and the service described, is solely maintained and provided by Dr William Cockburn and is not affiliated with any other health care, business or financial entity. This site does not accept advertising. Confidentiality of data relating to individual patients and visitors to this site, including their identity, is strictly respected. The owners of this site undertake to meet or exceed the legal requirements of medical/health information privacy that apply in the country and state where this web site and mirror sites are located.