Hour 1
- Describe the fundamental principles of MRI physics and the key cervical spine imaging sequences (T1, T2, STIR) relevant to chiropractic practice.
- Identify normal cervical spine anatomy and recognize common pathological MRI findings such as disc herniation, stenosis, and myelomalacia.
- Interpret MRI findings in correlation with clinical symptoms to guide safe chiropractic decision-making and patient management.
- Differentiate between MRI indications, contraindications, and safety considerations to determine when referral for MRI is appropriate.
- Communicate effectively with radiologists, patients, and insurers using MRI-based terminology and objective evidence to support clinical and medico-legal documentation.
Hour 2
- Recognize normal thoracic spine MRI anatomy and accurately distinguish it from common pathological findings relevant to chiropractic practice.
- Discuss the fundamental principles of MRI image acquisition, interpretation, and signal characteristics (T1, T2, STIR) as they apply to the thoracic spine.
- Identify common thoracic spine pathologies—including degenerative disc disease, herniations, stenosis, fractures, and myelopathy—on MRI and relate them to patient presentation.
- Apply MRI findings to develop safe, evidence-based chiropractic treatment plans and determine when imaging results warrant modification of care or referral to another provider.
- Integrate MRI knowledge into clinical communication by effectively discussing imaging results with radiologists, other healthcare professionals, and patients to support interdisciplinary collaboration.
Hour 3
- Discuss essential MRI sequence behavior (T1, T2, STIR) and standard lumbar MRI protocols to confidently navigate images.
- Identify and interpret normal lumbar anatomy, common variants, and core pathologies (disc pathology using nomenclature, stenosis grading, Modic changes).
- Integrate findings into chiropractic decision-making—including indications/contraindications to manipulation, documentation, and clear referral communication.
Hour 4
- Discuss neuro-musculoskeletal imaging relationships by identifying how brain and extremity MRI findings correlate with neurological, postural, and biomechanical dysfunction.
- Differentiate MRI sequence interpretation for neurologic and orthopedic regions, emphasizing pattern recognition of soft-tissue vs. neural signal changes.
- Recognize early degenerative and inflammatory changes in peripheral joints and associated neural structures using MRI analysis.
- Apply MRI findings to evidence-based chiropractic case management, including safe referral, patient education, and interdisciplinary communication.
- Document MRI utilization ethically and effectively to meet clinical, legal, and CE compliance standards.
- AKAlaska
- BCBritish Columbia
- COColorado
- CTConnecticut
- DEDelaware
- DCDistrict of Columbia
- GUGuam
- IDIdaho
- ILIllinois
- INIndiana
- IAIowa
- KSKansas
- MEMaine
- MBManitoba
- MDMaryland
- MAMassachusetts
- MIMichigan
- MNMinnesota
- MOMissouri
- MTMontana
- NENebraska
- NBNew Brunswick
- NJNew Jersey
- NYNew York
- NCNorth Carolina
- NDNorth Dakota
- NSNova Scotia
- OHOhio
- ONOntario
- OROregon
- PRPuerto Rico
- RIRhode Island
- SCSouth Carolina
- SDSouth Dakota
- TNTennessee
- UTUtah
- VTVermont
- VIVirgin Islands
- VAVirginia
- WAWashington
- WYWyoming
- YTYukon
Course Group includes all MRI Courses numbered 201 thru 204
