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Hungary Continuing Education Requirements: 30 CPD (Association requirement)
Hungary Accepts 30 hours of Online Continuing Education Courses.

 

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  • Acupuncture 101

    History and Philosophy of Acupuncture


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    • Discuss the history and philosophy of acupuncture
    • Identify and differentiate the three founders of Chinese Medicine
    • Differentiate the three pillars (three central influences of Chinese thought)
    • Identify the first material used to make acupuncture needles
    • Identify acupunctures struggle to survive and become recognized and accepted
    • Recognize the most influential scripts and texts used in early acupuncture history
    • Discuss the most significant events in acupuncture history from the early 20th century to the present time

    Paul Sherman, DC

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    Acupuncture 102

    Differentiating Yin Yang and the Five Elements and Phases


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    • Discuss acupuncture theory (Yin/Yang, Qi and Five Elements)
    • Differentiate Yin/Zang organs and Yang/Fu organs
    • Differentiate the different types of Qi
    • Identify the Five Elements/Phases
    • Differentiate the four interactions of the Five Elements/Phases
    • Identify the Five Shu (Transporting) Points

    Paul Sherman, DC

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    Acupuncture 103

    Vital Substances and differentiating the Twelve Internal Organs


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    • Discuss Vital Substances, Mind (Shen) and the Function of Yin and Yang Organs
    • Differentiate Qi, Blood, Body Fluids and Essence (Jing)
    • Identify and interpret the Mind (Shen)
    • Identify and differentiate the function between the twelve internal organs Yin/Zang and Yang/Fu organs
    • Identify and differentiate the six Extraordinary Yang organs

    Paul Sherman, DC

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    Acupuncture 205

    Tongue Diagnosis


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    • Explain how needle manipulation works on a physiological basis and extrapolate as to when to apply these techniques
    • Summarize some of the more relevant literature surrounding the use of one of the most commonly used acupuncture points: Stomach 36
    • Describe the physiology of tongue color, shape, coating and spirit (movement)
    • Compare clinical examples of tongue appearance and identify key components of the tongue exam
    • Interpret the meaning of clinical findings during the tongue exam and correlate them to physiology

    Ivo Waerlop, DC/Russ Fasolino DC, Lic Ac

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    Acupuncture 205 - 211
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    Ivo Waerlop, DC/Russ Fasolino DC, Lic Ac

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    Acupuncture 206

    Homeostatic Acupuncture Points


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    • Identify the 3 types of acupuncture points and identify what a homeostatic point is
    • Describe the phases (latent, passive and active) of acupuncture points
    • Illustrate the anatomical characteristics that make up all acupuncture points
    • Outline the location of 25 commonly used homeostatic acupuncture points
    • Differentiate discrete anatomical characteristics that make up homeostatic acupuncture points
    • Explain the common indications and cautions for use of the homeostatic acupuncture points
    • Review the neuroanatomy of spinal nerves and explain how it relates to paravertebral (Bladder Shu) points
    • Discuss and demonstrate needling technique for the homeostatic acupuncture points
    • Demonstrate point location on live models

    Ivo Waerlop, DC/Russ Fasolino DC, Lic Ac

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    Acupuncture 207

    Neurology of Acupuncture


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    • Describe and summarize the mechanisms by which acupuncture exerts effect on pain modulation and musculoskeletal function
    • Describe joint and muscle mechanoreceptor anatomy and physiology and how they relate to acupuncture
    • Define and discuss the ascending and descending neurological pathways affected by acupuncture
    • Outline the importance of cortical representation and the sensory/motor homunculus and relate them to acupuncture points with examples
    • Demonstrate the importance of the cerebellum and its role in acupuncture treatment of musculoskeletal disorders

    Ivo Waerlop, DC/Russ Fasolino DC, Lic Ac

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    Acupuncture 208

    Needle Manipulation Technique


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    • Identify the layers of integument that you are piercing while doing acupuncture
    • Compare and contrast the physiological consequences of superficial, medium and deep needling
    • Differentiate which depth of needling is appropriate for the desired effect
    • Describe the neurological pathways involved with acupuncture needling
    • Explain the significance of needle retention time

    Ivo Waerlop, DC/Russ Fasolino DC, Lic Ac

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    Acupuncture 209

    Points and Acupuncture Points You Should Know


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    • Identify common acupuncture point classification groups
    • Compare the use of different point categories in clinical practice
    • Describe the point location for points within commonly used groups
    • Explain the local anatomy and neurology involved with key points
    • Outline indications for use of some points and point categories

    Ivo Waerlop, DC/Russ Fasolino DC, Lic Ac

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    Acupuncture 210

    The San Jiao: A Closer Look


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    • Describe the history of the San Jiao
    • Associate the San Jiao to Vagal Nerve function
    • Breakdown each of the 3 “burners” into their component parts
    • Review the salient points on the San Jiao Meridian
    • Summarize the function and indications of the Shu Points and apply that to the San Jiao channel

    Ivo Waerlop, DC/Russ Fasolino DC, Lic Ac

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    Acupuncture 211

    Qi and The Pertinent Pericardium


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    • Examine the origin of the Qi symbol
    • Define Qi Identify and describe the types of Qi
    • Explain Qi as it relates to triple warmer metabolism
    • Describe and compare the types of Qi pathology
    • Review the pertinent points on the Pericardium channel
    • Explain how the neurological development of the brachial plexus relates to the pericardium meridian function
    • Demonstrate the local anatomy of the pericardium channel in the upper extremity

    Ivo Waerlop, DC/Russ Fasolino DC, Lic Ac

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    Acupuncture 212

    The 8 Extra Vessels and Extraordinary Meridians


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    • Describe the origins of the 8 extra vessels and review Chinese embryology
    • Review the locations and functions associated with each of the 8 extra vessels and extraordinary meridians
    • Discuss the meaning of moving Qi between the kidneys, Ming Men, Dan Tien, Ching Mai, Ren Mai, Du Mai, Dai Mai, Yin Qiao Mai, Yin Wei Mai, Yang Qiao Mai and Yan Wei Mai

    Ivo Waerlop, DC

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    Acupuncture 213

    Triple Warmer Metabolism and the Vital Substances


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    • Describe the functions of the 3 warmers/burners
    • Apply the influential points for each burner/warmer
    • Discuss the different types of Qi
    • Summarize the formation of Qi, Jing, Shen, blood and pure fluids, according to Chinese medicine

    Ivo Waerlop, DC

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    Acupuncture 214

    Ren Mai, Du Mai, Liver 14 and Pulse Diagnosis


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    • Discuss the Ren Mai’s overall function
    • Introduce a selection of clinically useful points on the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) meridian
    • Discuss the Du Mai’s overall function
    • Introduce a selection of clinically useful points on the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) meridian
    • Explore the anatomy and indications surrounding LV14

    Ivo Waerlop, DC

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    Acupuncture 215

    Functional Neurology and Trigger Point Dry Needling


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    • Review and expand on, from a Western perspective, the neurophysiological basis of acupuncture
    • Outline the pain pathway from the periphery to the central nervous system
    • Review excitation/contraction coupling and muscle contraction theory
    • Discuss the functions and distribution of alpha and gamma motor neurons

    Hour 2:

    • Explain and emphasize the functions of interneurons in the spinal cord
    • Discuss muscle spindles and golgi tendon organs anatomy
    • Explain the role of muscle spindles and golgi tendon organs in acupuncture
    • Contrast slow versus fast stretch
    • Introduce the concept of the “central integrated state” as it relates to acupuncture and acupuncture therapy
    • Emphasize the relevance of cerebellar function to acupuncture as it relates to cerebellar output and modulation

    Ivo Waerlop, DC

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    Acupuncture 216

    The Physiological Effects of Dry Needling


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    • Acquaint the clinician with the physiological effects of acupuncture and needling
    • Provide supportive literature for the physiological effects of acupuncture and needling
    • Present the concept of central desensitization as it relates to acupuncture and needling
    • Discuss how needling affects pain modulation, range of motion, muscle activation and the chemical environment surrounding trigger points

    Ivo Waerlop, DC

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    Acupuncture 217

    Mechanisms of Analgesia in Dry Needling


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    • Review the 2 major afferent pain pathways
    • Discuss the local, segmental and cortical responses to pain and a painful stimulus
    • Describe the major, descending inhibitory pathways for pain including the enkephalinergic, serotonergic and noradrenergic pathways
    • Describe the cholinergic inhibitory pathway for pain
    • Explain how acupuncture affect these pain pathways

    Ivo Waerlop, DC

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    Acupuncture 218

    Needle Manipulation Technique in Dry Needling and Acupuncture


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    • Discuss the layers of the skin as related to a practitioner’s perception during acupuncture
    • Review the neurological pathways involved with acupuncture
    • Summarize the local, segmental and cortical effects of acupuncture
    • Contrast the physiological effects of depth of insertion and retention time of acupuncture

    Ivo Waerlop, DC

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    Acupuncture 219

    Needle Sterilization, Contraindication and Complications of Needling


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    • Outline the basics of clean needle technique, including defining “clean field” and offering recommendations as it related to acupuncture
    • Discuss the most common methods of sterilization
    • Contrast sterilization vs disposable needles
    • Present the most common complications of acupuncture
    • Discuss contraindications to acupuncture
    • Present the most common infectious agents as risk factors for acupuncture

    Ivo Waerlop, DC

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    Acupuncture 400

    Acupuncture Program Introduction to 104-hour Acupuncture Certification Course


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    • Identify the various styles of acupuncture
    • List the branches of Chinese Medicine
    • List the various way of stimulating acupuncture points
    • Recognize the strengths and weakness of various acupuncture related treatments
    • Describe the application of each of the Branches of Chinese Medicine

    James Ventresca, DOM

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    Acupuncture 400 - 420

    Basic Theory Course Group


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    James Ventresca, DOM

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    Acupuncture 400 - 461
    104.0

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    James Ventresca, DOM

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    Acupuncture 401

    Development of Chinese Medicine and Yin and Yang I: Introduction to Yin and Yang Theory as it Applies to Acupuncture


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    • Describe the paradigm and progression of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
    • Define the five branches of Chinese medicine.
    • Explain the basic relationships and theoretical constructs of Yin and Yang
    • Identify the most clinically useful associations of Yin and Yang
    • Summarize the most clinically useful functions of Yin and Yang

    James Ventresca, DOM

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    Acupuncture 402

    Yin and Yang II and The 8 Principles: Yin and Yang Theory and its Relationship to the 8 Principles of TCM Diagnosis


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    • Compare and contrast Yin and Yang disorders.
    • Describe the Yin and Yang relationships within the human body.
    • Give Examples of how the Eight Principles relate to one another and to Yin and Yang
    • Summarize how the Eight Principles function in relation to human physiology
    • Explain how the Eight Principles relate to pathology

    James Ventresca, DOM

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    Acupuncture 403

    The Theory of the 5 Elements: Concepts and Interrelationships of the TCM Elements of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water


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    • Differentiate Uses of 5 Element Theory in Chinese Medicine
    • Reconstruct the Five Elements according to the Creative and Control Cycles
    • Explain the functioning of the Creative Cycle
    • Explain the functioning of the Control Cycle
    • List the Organs Associated with each Element

    James Ventresca, DOM

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    Acupuncture 404

    5 Element Correspondences: Specific Associations of the 5 Elements to Organs, Meridians, Emotions, Tissues, and More


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    • Compare and contrast the qualities and characteristics associated with the Five Elements
    • Summarize the qualities and characteristics associated with the Five Elements
    • Point out the major differences between the Five Elements
    • Reconstruct the major Correspondences of the Five Elements
    • Differentiate Individuals based on the Five Elements

    James Ventresca, DOM

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    Acupuncture 405

    Chronotherapy and the Essential Substances: TCM Circadian Rhythms and an Introduction to Qi, Jing, Blood and Shen


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    • Outline the times of day associated with the Organs in Chinese Medicine
    • Interpret the significance specific times with regard to Organs
    • Relate the Essential substances in Chinese Medicine
    • Explain theoretical process of Substance Production
    • Reconstruct the role of the three warmers in Qi, Blood, and Fluid Production

    James Ventresca, DOM

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    Acupuncture 406

    Energy and Nature: Qi and Blood: Introduction to the Bodys Motivating and Nurturing Forces


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    • Relate the Theoretical Process of Jing Formation
    • Give examples of The Functions of Jing
    • Describe Functions of Shen
    • Diagram Fluid Production
    • Assess Common Fluid Pathologies

    James Ventresca, DOM

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    Acupuncture 407

    Constitution and Consciousness: Jing, Shen and Fluid: Introduction to our Inherited Vitalities, and Minds


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    • Relate the Theoretical Process of Jing Formation
    • Give examples of The Functions of Jing
    • Describe Functions of Shen
    • Diagram Fluid Production
    • Assess Common Fluid Pathologies

    James Ventresca, DOM

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    Acupuncture 408

    Evil Winds and Emotions: Pathogenic Factors: Introduction to Exogenous and Endogenous Influences on Health


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    • Differentiate the External Pathogenic Factors
    • Explain Internal Pathogenic Factors
    • Describe How External Pathogenic Factors Influence the body
    • Recognize Miscellaneous Pathogenic Factors
    • Discuss the TCM viewpoint on the Causes of Disease

    James Ventresca, DOM

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    Acupuncture 409

    The Zang Fu: Introduction to the Organs: Exploring the Concept of Organs as Spheres of Influence in the Body


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    • List the Yin & Yang Organs
    • Compare and Contrast Yin & Yang Organs
    • Reconstruct the Yin/Yang Organ Relationships
    • Summarize the similarities and differences of Yin & Yang Meridians
    • Reconstruct the SIx Division Meridian Pairs

    James Ventresca, DOM

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    Acupuncture 410

    Lungs and Large Intestine: The Organs That Take in What We Need, and Let Go of What No Longer Serves Us


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    • Relate the common symptoms associated with the Lungs & Large Intestines
    • Define properties of the Lungs & Large Intestines
    • Describe the functions of the Lungs & Large Intestines
    • Discuss the most common disharmonies of the Lungs & Large Intestines
    • Explain the clinically relevant “nicknames” of the Lungs & Large Intestines

    James Ventresca, DOM

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    Acupuncture 411

    Spleen and Stomach: The Organs of Nourishment


    1.0

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    • Relate the common symptoms associated with the Spleen & Stomach
    • Define properties of the Spleen & Stomach
    • Describe the functions of the Spleen & Stomach
    • Discuss the most common disharmonies of the Spleen & Stomach
    • Explain the clinically relevant “nicknames” of the Spleen & Stomach

    James Ventresca, DOM

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    Acupuncture 412

    Heart, Small Intestine, Pericardium and San Jiao: Organs That Organize the Body, and Influence the Mind


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    • Relate the common symptoms associated with the Organs of the Fire Element
    • Define properties of the Organs of the Fire Element
    • Describe the functions of the Organs of the Fire Element
    • Discuss the most common disharmonies of the Organs of the Fire Element
    • Explain the clinically relevant “nicknames” of the Organs of the Fire Element

    James Ventresca, DOM

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    Acupuncture 413

    Liver and Gall Bladder: The Organs That Enable Free Flow of Qi, Blood and Emotions


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    • Relate the common symptoms associated with the Liver & Gall Bladder
    • Define properties of the Liver & Gall Bladder
    • Describe the functions of the Liver & Gall Bladder
    • Discuss the most common disharmonies of the Liver & Gall Bladder
    • Explain the clinically relevant “nicknames” of the Liver & Gall Bladder

    James Ventresca, DOM

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    Acupuncture 414

    Kidney and Urinary Bladder: The Foundational Organs of the Body


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    • Relate the common symptoms associated with the Kidney & Urinary Bladder
    • Define properties of the Kidney & Urinary Bladder
    • Describe the functions of the Kidney & Urinary Bladder
    • Discuss the most common disharmonies of the Kidney & Urinary Bladder
    • Explain the clinically relevant “nicknames” of the Kidney & Urinary Bladder

    James Ventresca, DOM

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    Acupuncture 415

    Understanding Points and Meridians: Introduction to Acupoints and Their Organization Into Meridians


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    • Compare the major point categories
    • Derive Tonification and Sedation points
    • Describe The 12 Main Meridians
    • Contrast the functions of Yin and Yang Meridians
    • Explain the 6 major Meridian Categories

    James Ventresca, DOM

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    Acupuncture 416

    Meridian Pathways and Clinical Application: How Meridians are Used in Clinical Situations


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    • List the 14 Acupuncture Meridians that possess acupoints
    • Summarize the clinical applications of Yin and Yang Meridians
    • Point out the beginning and end points of each of main Meridians
    • Outline the main functions of each of the main meridians
    • Illustrate the trajectories of the main meridians

    James Ventresca, DOM

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    Acupuncture 417

    Extraordinary Organs and Meridians: Organs and Meridians Which Augment the Twelve Cardinal Meridians


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    • Name the Extraordinary Organs
    • Distinguish Extraordinary Organs from Yin & Yang Organs
    • Name the Extraordinary Meridians
    • Discuss the functions of the Extraordinary Meridians
    • Reconstruct the classical treatment sequence for Extraordinary Meridians.

    James Ventresca, DOM

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    Acupuncture 418

    Essential Tongue Diagnosis: Observing the Appearance of the Tongue to Refine TCM Diagnosis


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    • List the areas of the tongue, as they apply to different aspects of the body
    • Relate the common features of the tongue, which indicate disharmonies
    • Utilize tongue colors, shapes, coats, and movements for diagnosis
    • Determine common Organ disharmonies based on tongue observation
    • Distinguish between excess and deficient conditions, based on tongue observation

    James Ventresca, DOM

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    Acupuncture 419

    Pulse Diagnosis: Using Palpation of the Radial Pulse to Refine TCM Diagnosis


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    • Describe normal and common pathological pulses
    • Diagnose pathological signs associated with pulse speed
    • Explain common pulse qualities
    • Summarize usual pulse combinations
    • Recognize tongue and pulse combinations associated with common disorders

    James Ventresca, DOM

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    Acupuncture 420

    Clean Needle Technique: An Introduction to Clean and Safe Needle Handling in the Clinic


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    • Explain Universal Precautions
    • Prepare a Clean Field for administering acupuncture
    • Secure, handle and dispose of Biohazard material, normally encountered in an acupuncture practice
    • Recognize, avoid, and handle acupuncture side effects
    • Explain the cautions and contraindications of acupuncture treatment

    James Ventresca, DOM

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    Acupuncture 421

    Acupuncture Points and Meridians I: Overview of Each of the Main Meridians of Acupuncture


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    • List the types of acupuncture meridians
    • Distinguish between various types acupuncture meridians
    • Describe the functions of various types acupuncture meridians
    • Determine and apply individual patient measurements, in order to locate acupuncture points
    • List the Transport Points

    James Ventresca, DOM

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    Acupuncture 421 - 436

    Acupuncture Points and Meridians Group


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    $288.00 USD

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    Course Group includes all Acupuncture Courses numbered 221 through 436

    James Ventresca, DOM

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    Acupuncture 422

    Acupuncture Points and Meridians II: Overview of Acupoints and Their Organization Into Clinically Useful Groups


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    • Distinguish between acupuncture points categories
    • Create supplementing & reducing treatments based on the Five Element points
    • Describe the functions of various categories acupuncture points
    • Compare and contrast Acupuncture point actions and indications

    James Ventresca, DOM

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    Acupuncture 423

    The Du Meridian: In-depth Examination of the Du/GV Meridian and its Points


    1.0

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    • Describe and point out the general pathway of the Du Meridian
    • Locate each of the individual points on the Du Meridian
    • Recognize Du Meridian points that are associated with contraindications
    • Compare and contrast the actions and indications of the main points on the Du Meridian

    James Ventresca, DOM

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    Acupuncture 424

    The Ren Meridian: In-depth Examination of the Ren/CV Meridian and its Points


    1.0

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    • Describe and point out the general pathway of the Ren Meridian
    • Locate each of the individual points on the Ren Meridian
    • Recognize Ren Meridian points that are associated with contraindications
    • Compare and contrast the actions and indications of the main points on the Ren Meridian

    James Ventresca, DOM

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    Acupuncture 425

    The Lung Meridian: In-depth Examination of the Lung Meridian and its Points


    1.0

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    • Describe and point out the general pathway of the Lung Meridian
    • Locate each of the individual points on the Lung Meridian
    • Recognize Lung Meridian points that are associated with contraindications
    • Compare and contrast the actions and indications of the main points on the Lung Meridian

    James Ventresca, DOM

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    Acupuncture 426

    The Large Intestine Meridian: In-depth Examination of the Large Intestine Meridian and its Points


    1.0

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    • Describe and point out the general pathway of the Large Intestine Meridian
    • Locate each of the individual points on the Large Intestine Meridian
    • Recognize Large Intestine Meridian points that are associated with contraindications
    • Compare and contrast the actions and indications of the main points on the Large Intestine Meridian

    James Ventresca, DOM

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    Acupuncture 427

    The Stomach Meridian: In-depth Examination of the Stomach Meridian and its Points


    1.0

    $20.00 USD

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    • Describe and point out the general pathway of the Stomach Meridian
    • Locate each of the individual points on the Stomach Meridian
    • Recognize Stomach Meridian points that are associated with contraindications
    • Compare and contrast the actions and indications of the main points on the Stomach Meridian

    James Ventresca, DOM

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    Acupuncture 428

    The Spleen Meridian: In-depth Examination of the Spleen Meridian and its Points


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    • Describe and point out the general pathway of the Spleen Meridian
    • Locate each of the individual points on the Spleen Meridian
    • Recognize Spleen Meridian points that are associated with contraindications
    • Compare and contrast the actions and indications of the main points on the Spleen Meridian

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    Acupuncture 429

    The Heart and Pericardium Meridians: In-depth Examination of the Heart and Pericardium Meridians and Their Points


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    • Describe and point out the general pathways of both the Heart & Pericardium Meridians
    • Locate each of the individual points on both the Heart & Pericardium Meridians
    • Recognize Heart & Pericardium Meridian points that are associated with contraindications
    • Compare and contrast the actions and indications of the main points on both the Heart & Pericardium Meridians.

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    Acupuncture 430

    The Small Intestine Meridian: In-depth Examination of the Small Intestine Meridian and its Points


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    • Describe and point out the general pathway of the Small Intestine Meridian
    • Locate each of the individual points on the Small Intestine Meridian
    • Recognize Small Intestine Meridian points that are associated with contraindications
    • Compare and contrast the actions and indications of the main points on the Small Intestine Meridian

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    Acupuncture 431

    The Bladder Meridian: In-depth Examination of the Bladder Meridian and its Points


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    • Describe and point out the general pathway of the Bladder Meridian
    • Locate each of the individual points on the Bladder Meridian
    • Recognize Bladder Meridian points that are associated with contraindications
    • Compare and contrast the actions and indications of the main points on the Bladder Meridian

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    Acupuncture 432

    The Kidney Meridian: In-depth Examination of the Kidney Meridian and its Points


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    • Describe and point out the general pathway of the Kidney Meridian
    • Locate each of the individual points on the Kidney Meridian
    • Recognize Kidney Meridian points that are associated with contraindications
    • Compare and contrast the actions and indications of the main points on the Kidney Meridian

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    Acupuncture 433

    The San Jiao Meridian: In-depth Examination of the San Jiao/Triple Burner Meridian and its Points


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    • Describe and point out the general pathway of the San Jiao Meridian
    • Locate each of the individual points on the San Jiao Meridian
    • Recognize San Jiao Meridian points that are associated with contraindications
    • Compare and contrast the actions and indications of the main points on the San Jiao Meridian

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    Acupuncture 434

    The Gall Bladder Meridian: In-depth Examination of the Gall Bladder Meridian and its Points


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    • Describe and point out the general pathway of the Gall Bladder Meridian
    • Locate each of the individual points on the Gall Bladder Meridian
    • Recognize Gall Bladder Meridian points that are associated with contraindications
    • Compare and contrast the actions and indications of the main points on the Gall Bladder Meridian

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    Acupuncture 435

    The Liver Meridian: In-depth Examination of the Liver Meridian and its Points


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    • Describe and point out the general pathway of the Liver Meridian
    • Locate each of the individual points on the Liver Meridian
    • Recognize Liver Meridian points that are associated with contraindications
    • Compare and contrast the actions and indications of the main points on the Liver Meridian

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    Acupuncture 436

    Extraordinary Points: In-depth Examination of the Acupoints That Lie Off the Meridians


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    • Describe and point out the Location of 31 Extraordinary Points
    • Recognize Extraordinary Points that are associated with contraindications
    • Recognize both the English and Chinese names of 31 Extraordinary Points
    • Compare and contrast the actions and indications of 31 Extraordinary Points
    • Describe specific needling associated with those acupuncture points which require unconventional needling techniques or directions

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    Acupuncture 437

    Microsystems I: Introduction and Hand Acupuncture: Introduction to Acupuncture Microsystems Concepts and Techniques, and Select Hand Acupuncture Points


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    • List the similarities in treatment associated with all acupuncture microsystems
    • Describe and point out the location of 17 discrete hand acupuncture points
    • Describe and recreate a useful somatotope associated with hand acupuncture
    • Compare and contrast 3 different styles of hand acupuncture
    • Describe specific needling techniques associated with those hand acupuncture points which require specific needling techniques and/or directions

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    Acupuncture 437 - 440

    Acupuncture Microsystems Group


    4.0

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    Acupuncture 438

    Microsystems II: Ear Acupuncture: Auricular Acupuncture Points and Techniques


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    • List the similarities associated with ear acupuncture and other acupuncture microsystems
    • Describe and recreate a clinically-useful somatotope/homunculus associated with ear acupuncture
    • Locate the physical structures of the ear, such as the helix, antihelix, triangular fossa, antitragus, etc.
    • Describe and point out the location of the major landmarks for auriculotherapy point location
    • Describe and point out the location of 36 or more discrete ear acupuncture points

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    Acupuncture 439

    Microsystems III: Chinese Scalp Acupuncture: Scalp Acupuncture Points and Techniques Mainly Used for Cortical Disorders


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    • List the similarities associated with Chinese Scalp Acupuncture and other acupuncture microsystems
    • Describe and find treatment areas associated with the somatotope of the cortex of the brain
    • Describe and point out the location of the major landmarks, lines, and points, used to find Chinese Scalp Acupuncture treatment areas and lines.
    • Describe and point out the location of the 10 most commonly used Chinese Scalp Lines/Areas
    • Describe and find the correct layer for needling Chinese Scalp lines, and begin practicing the techniques needed to use this form of acupuncture in clinical practice.

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    Acupuncture 440

    Microsystems IV: YNSA Scalp Acupuncture Scalp Acupuncture Points and Techniques Mainly Used for Painful Disorders


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    • List the similarities associated with YNSA Scalp Acupuncture and other scalp acupuncture microsystems
    • Describe and find treatment areas associated with the YNSA somatotope
    • Describe and point out the location of the major landmarks used to find YNSA Scalp Acupuncture points.
    • Describe and point out the location of the most commonly used YNSA Scalp Points
    • Describe and find the correct procedure and needling technique for treating YNSA Scalp Points, and begin practicing the techniques needed to use this form of acupuncture in clinical practice.

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    Acupuncture 441

    Acupuncture Techniques I: Introduction and CNT: In-depth Course in Clean Needle Technique and Handling


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    • Identify the various types of acupuncture needles
    • List the main formats for administering moxibustion
    • Set up and maintain a clean field
    • Recognize and take steps to avoid the main risks to acupuncture providers
    • Recognize and take steps to avoid the main risks to acupuncture patients

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    Acupuncture 441 - 446

    Acupuncture Techniques Group


    6.0

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    Acupuncture 442

    Acupuncture Techniques II: Needles and Needling: Foundational Information on Acupuncture Needle Types, Sizes, and Insertion Techniques


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    • Identify the various sizes of acupuncture needles
    • Describe needle techniques to tonify and sedate acupuncture points
    • Demonstrate the common needle insertion angles
    • Compare and contrast the size of acupuncture needles with other common needles
    • Infer safe and appropriate needle depths for many common acupuncture points

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    Acupuncture 443

    Acupuncture Techniques III: Moxa and Moxibustion: Heat Therapy Using Traditional Herbal Methods


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    • Identify the various grades of moxa
    • Describe various methods for applying indirect moxa
    • Demonstrate safe procedures for administering indirect moxa
    • Compare and contrast direct and indirect moxibustion
    • Determine appropriate methods for administering moxibustion in specific clinical

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    Acupuncture 444

    Acupuncture Techniques IV: Electro-Acupuncture: Microcurrent Stimulation of Acupuncture Needles


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    • Identify conditions which are amenable to treatment with electro-acupuncture
    • Distinguish between invasive and non-invasive electro-acupuncture devices and administrative practices.
    • Demonstrate safe procedures for administering electro-acupuncture
    • Compare and contrast milliamp stimulation with microamp stimulation
    • Determine appropriate frequency and intensity settings for administering electro-acupuncture, based on clinical findings

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    Acupuncture 445

    Acupuncture Techniques V: Cupping and Gua Sha: Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation Using Traditional Tools and Methods


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    • Identify conditions which are amenable to treatment with cupping and gua sha
    • Identify various types of cups and gua sha instruments
    • Demonstrate safe procedures for administering gua sha
    • Describe post-treatment recommendations and procedures for gua sha & cupping
    • Demonstrate safe procedures for administering cupping with both fire silicone cups

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    Acupuncture 446

    Acupuncture Techniques VI: Laser and TDP: Treating With Far-Infared Heat and Cold Laser


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    • Identify conditions which are amenable to treatment with Laser and TDP Lamp.
    • Identify various types and wavelengths of lasers employed in acupuncture
    • Demonstrate safe procedures for administering laser acupuncture
    • Describe the physical mechanisms associated with photobiology
    • Demonstrate safe procedures for administering TDP Lamp

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    Acupuncture 447

    Acupuncture for the Treatment of Pain I - Introduction to Pain Management with Classical Chinese Techniques


    1.0

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    • Differentiate most painful conditions according to TCM theory
    • Compare and contrast pain associated with Cold, Heat, Damp, Qi, & Blood Stagnation
    • Assess local, distal and adjacent points for the treatment of pain
    • Select appropriate modalities for various painful conditions
    • Formulate meridian based treatment strategies for many painful conditions

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    Acupuncture 447 - 451

    Acupuncture for the Treatment of Pain Group


    5.0

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    Acupuncture 448

    Acupuncture Treatment of Pain II - Points, Meridians, and Techniques for the Treatment of Pain


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    • Identify many primary points for the treatment of pain
    • Describe the relationships of the individual meridians within yangming, shaoyang, and taiyang classifications
    • Formulate treatment strategies based on the 6 Divisions
    • Compare and contrast yangming, shaoyang, and taiyang areas of influence
    • Choose appropriate techniques for treating trigger points

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    Acupuncture 449

    Acupuncture Treatment of Pain III - Sinew Meridians and Zonal Treatment for Pain: Specific techniques for treating pain using the Anterior, Lateral and Posterior Zones


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    • Describe the special pathways of the sinew meridians relevant to the treatment of pain
    • Identify Jing points for the treatment of pain according to main and sinew meridian pathways
    • List the points used to activate the anterior, posterior, lateral and medial  treatment zones
    • Compare and contrast posterior, lateral and medial zones as they relate to acupuncture treatment
    • Describe the procedure using zonal treatment for treating pain

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    Acupuncture 450

    Acupuncture Treatment of Pain IV - Treating Pain in the Head, Neck, Trunk and Upper Extremity: Specific Techniques for Treating Pain in the Upper Body


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    • Identify the most common painful disorders of the head and neck that can be treated effectively with acupuncture
    • Choose effective points for treating many painful disorders of the head and neck
    • Identify the most common painful disorders of the upper extremity and trunk that can be treated effectively with acupuncture
    • Choose effective points for treating many painful disorders of the upper extremity and trunk
    • Determine appropriate treatment modalities for common painful conditions of the upper body

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    Acupuncture 451

    Acupuncture Treatment of Pain V - Treating Pain in the Back and Lower Extremity: Specific Techniques for Treating Pain in the Lower Body


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    • Identify the most common painful disorders of the back and lower extremity that can be treated effectively with acupuncture
    • Choose effective points for treating many painful disorders of the back and lower extremity
    • Compare and contrast the Bladder and Gall Bladder Meridians an their influences on the lower back
    • Compare and contrast the zones and meridians associated with the back and leg
    • Choose appropriate treatment modalities for painful conditions of the back and leg

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    Acupuncture 452

    Yin and Yang: A Comprehensive Study of Yin and Yang


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    • Interpret phenomena in terms of Yin &Yang
    • Apply the theory of Yin-Yang to Chinese medicine
    • Describe the concepts of deficiency and excess of Yin & Yang
    • Identify phenomena according to the Five Elements
    • Apply the theory of Five Elements to Chinese medicine
    • Summarize the interrelationships of the Generating, Controlling, and Over-acting Cycles of the Five Elements  
    • Differentiate the origin, nature, & functions of Pre-Heaven Essences
    • Explain the functions of Qi in the body
    • Outline the relationship between Blood and Qi
    • Explain the relationship between Blood and Essence
    • Contrast and Compare Blood and Body Fluids
    • Identify the different aspects of the Mind as it is understood within Chinese medical theory

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    Acupuncture 452 - 461

    Foundations of Chinese Medicine Group


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    Acupuncture 453

    The Foundations of Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Study of Chinese Medical Thought


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    • Describe the functional activities of Qi and their associated physiological processes in the body
    • Explain the role of the Original Qi as the dynamic motive force for transformation
    • Analyze the interrelationship of the Essence and the Fire of the Gate of Life
    • Explain the process of the movement of Qi in the body
    • Summarize the role of the bones as one of the deepest energetic layers
    • Paraphrase how the entering and exiting of Qi from the space between the skin and  muscles regulates sweating
    • Describe how Qi enters and exits from the joints, and how this process can become interrupted
    • Explain the nature and functions of the Yin and Yang organs in general, and the essential differences between them
    • Infer how the Kidneys, as the foundation of Yin and Yang and the origin of Fire and Water in the body, impact the other Organs
    •  Give examples of how the role of the Stomach and Spleen as the “center,” impacts the body’s function
    •  Summarize the relationships between Heart and Blood
    • Outline how anger affects the Liver and how a Liver disharmony affects our moods

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    Acupuncture 454

    The Functions of the Organs: A Comprehensive Study of the Interrelationships of the Main Organs of TCM


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    • Describe the importance of the Pericardium channel in acupuncture treatment
    • Discuss the significance of the Triple Burner in the Qi mechanism
    • Match the Heart with various emotions, substances, & organs
    • Differentiate the relationships of Blood to the Heart, Liver, and Spleen
    • Recognize the various aspects of the soul, and the organs to which those aspects are most closely related
    • Give examples of how the Liver and Spleen interact in making and storing the Blood
    • Explain the significance of the descending of Lung-Qi and the ascending of Liver-Qi
    • Relate the free flow of Liver-Qi to the Spleen's function of transformation and transportation
    • Explain how a deficiency of Spleen-Qi, leading to the formation of Phlegm, affects the Lungs
    • Summarize the relationships between the Kidneys and the Spleen
    • Discuss the complexities of the relationship of Blood to Spleen, Heart and Liver
    • Distinguish the roles played by the Yin and Yang organs, in the management of fluids
    • Diagram the more significant interrelationships of the five Yin organs
    • Compare and Contrast the Extraordinary organs with the Yin & Yang organs

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    Acupuncture 455

    External Causes of Disease: A Comprehensive Study of the Endogenous and Exogenous Pathogens


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    • Explain how climatic factors can become a cause of disease
    • Assess the influence of the constitution on predisposition to health or disease
    • Compare diagnostic signs of a strong or weak constitution
    • Discuss how excessive physical work and exercise can cause disease
    • Relate the significance of poor diet and eating habits as a cause of disease
    • Summarize the importance of paying attention to a patient's constitutional type
    • Interpret clinical meaning of changes in the tissues and other parts of the body
    • Recognize the importance of the tongue as a pillar of diagnosis
    • Integrate tongue and pulse diagnosis to confirm suspected patterns and indicate the presence of patterns not evident from other signs and symptoms
    • Recognize the frequency of tiredness as a complaint in Western patients, and utilize  methods of questioning to ascertain appropriate patterns of disharmony
    • Differentiate the clinical significance of feelings of cold, heat, and fever, and their different clinical significance in exterior and interior conditions
    • Justify the importance of questioning and observing the patient's emotional state
    • Recognize the significance of asking about menstruation, leucorrhoea, pregnancy, and childbirth
    • Examine children's symptoms, in the areas of digestion, respiration, sleep and immunization

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    Acupuncture 456

    Diagnosis by Palpation: A Comprehensive Study on Palpation, Focusing on the Radial Pulse


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    • Describe the role of the radial pulse in diagnosis
    • Give examples of the problems inherent in pulse diagnosis
    • Discuss the clinical significance of the three levels of the pulse
    • List the factors to take into account when evaluating the pulse
    • Recognize signs from palpating the temperature, moisture, and texture of the skin
    • Explain how palpation of the abdomen provides valuable diagnostic information
    • Recognize the various forms taken by 'Excess of Yang' and 'Deficiency of Yang'
    • Recognize the various forms taken by 'Excess of Yin' and 'Deficiency of Yin'
    • Summarize the diagnostic significance of the sounds of breathing, cough, vomiting, hiccup, borborygmi, sighing etc.
    • Analyze the implications of ascending/descending and entering/exiting of Qi
    • Point out the significance of the smell of bodily secretions
    • Identify the Full/Empty nature of a condition, according to the presence or absence of a pathogenic factor and the strength of the body's Qi

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    Acupuncture 457

    Identification of Patterns - Heart, Pericardium and Liver: A Comprehensive Study of These Organs and Their Relationships


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    • Identify the four pathological patterns of Qi disharmony
    • Defend the importance of distention as a characteristic of Qi stagnation
    • Identify the four Blood pathology patterns
    • Distinguish between various types of Blood stasis in the Liver, Heart, Lungs, Stomach, Intestines and Uterus
    • Recognize the causes of Blood stasis
    • Identify the three types of pathological Body Fluid patterns
    • Give examples of Phlegm in Chinese medicine
    • Outline the role of the Spleen, Lungs and Kidneys in the production of Phlegm
    • Differentiate between the various Heart pathologies
    • Discuss how pathologies of the Pericardium differ from those of the Heart
    • List the general characteristics of Liver pathology
    • Differentiate between the various Liver pathologies

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    Acupuncture 458

    Identification of Patterns - Lung, Spleen, Kidney and Stomach: A Comprehensive Study of These Organs and Their Relationships


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    • Describe how exterior Wind (combined with Heat or Cold) can invade the Lung Exterior portion to cause exterior patterns
    • Discuss and differentiate the effects of Dryness and Dampness on the Lungs
    • Recognize Lung Deficiency patterns
    • Identify Lung Excess patterns
    • Differentiate Lung Phlegm patterns
    • Describe and differentiate Spleen Deficiency Patterns
    • Compare and contrast Spleen Cold-Dampness and Damp-Heat in the Spleen
    • Analyze the significance of the duality of Kidney-Yin and Kidney-Yang in Kidney pathology
    • Point out the differences and similarities associated with Yin, Yang, and Jing Deficiencies in the Kidneys
    • Outline the importance of heredity in determining the strength of a child's Kidneys
    • Apply the significance of Stomach-Qi in prognosis
    • Illustrate how Stomach-Qi manifests on tongue and pulse

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    Acupuncture 459

    Identification of Patterns - Small/Large Intestine, Gall Bladder, Bladder, Six Stages and Four Levels: A Comprehensive Study of These Organs and an Introduction to the Progression of Disease


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    • List the main functions of the Small Intestine
    • Describe the main functions of the Large Intestine
    • Summarize the role of diet in Large Intestine pathology
    • Discuss the importance of the Gall Bladder's function of storing bile
    • Relate the pathology of Gall Bladder pathology to that of the Liver
    • Outline the main Bladder function of transforming and excreting fluids
    • Explain why the Kidneys do not have Full patterns
    • Differentiate Damp-Heat in the Bladder from Damp-Cold in the Bladder
    • Give examples of symptoms of the stages of external Wind invasion
    • Identify the main clinical manifestations of the emergence of Latent Heat
    • Recognize Damp-Heat in the Gall Bladder and Liver
    • Distinguish between Bright Yang, Greater Yang, Lesser Yang, Greater Yin, Lesser Yin, and Terminal Yin patterns
    • Distinguish between Wei, Qi, Ying and Blood Level patterns

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    Acupuncture 460

    Patterns According to the Three Burners, 12 Channels and Eight Extraordinary Vessels; Shu Points and Categories of Points: A Comprehensive Study of Pattern Discrimination in TCM


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    • Identify patterns according to the Three Burners
    • Relate patterns according to the Three Burners to those of the Four Levels
    • Integrate the relationship between the channels and the organs in disease
    • List the causes of channel problems
    • Diagnose channel patterns 
    • Identify the Generating and Overacting sequence patterns
    • Relate the Qi of the channels to a flow of water
    • Explain the importance of the Transporting Points in clinical practice
    • Describe the connection between the channels and the environment
    • Summarize the dynamism of points at the end and beginning of the channels
    • Outline the significance of the regulating, balancing and integrating functions of the extraordinary vessels
    • List the different ways that opening and coupled points can be used to open the Vessels
    • Determine when to use the extraordinary vessels

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    Acupuncture 461

    The Eight Extraordinary Vessels; Principles of Treatment and Combination of Points: A Comprehensive Study on Crafting Acupuncture Treatment Strategies.


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    • Cite the clinical applications of the Governing Vessel
    • Recall the clinical applications of the Directing Vessel
    • Distinguish the five branches of the Penetrating Vessel
    • Relate the clinical applications of the Girdle Vessel
    • Give examples of the clinical applications of the Yang Stepping Vessel
    • Discuss how the Yin and Yang Stepping Vessels combine in Pathology
    • Recognize the importance of adopting the correct treatment principle
    • Point out how the Root and Manifestation relate to each other
    • Describe how a Manifestation can become a Root of further Manifestations
    • Explain the importance of tracing clinical manifestations back to their Roots
    • Summarize the importance of knowing when to tonify Qi or expel pathogenic factors
    • Recognize the importance of being aware of residual pathogenic factors
    • Compare herbal treatment and acupuncture

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    Acupuncture National Exam Prep Course

    Board Review for Those Taking the NBCE or ABCA Exam


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    • Compare and contrast Yin and Yang as they relate to Acupuncture theory, diagnosis and treatment
    • Explain the 8 Principles and apply them to Acupuncture diagnosis
    • Describe the interrelationships of the Five Elements, and explain their significance in acupuncture theory
    • Recall the daily time allotments associated with each organ and meridian according to the Horary Cycle
    • Distinguish the main functions and pathologies of the Yin organs
    • Recognize the main points in point prescriptions used to treat many common disharmonies of the organs
    • Identify the functions and pathologies associated with Qi, Jing, Blood, Shen and Fluids
    • List the 71 Meridians of acupuncture
    • Reproduce a chart of the most important acupuncture points.
    • Identify areas of further study needed by the student for successful performance on a national board exam in acupuncture.

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    Addictions 101

    History of Abuse of Drugs and Alcohol/Strategies for Dealing With Addictions - One's Own and Those of One's Patients


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    • Describe the history of alcohol and drug abuse
    • Define the reasons for the impact of alcohol and drug abuse
    • Indicate the types of drug and alcohol abuses
    • Recognize substance abuse in one's practice
    • Develop strategies for dealing with our patient's and our own drug/alcohol addictions

    Angelica Redleaf, DC

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    AIDS 103

    Manual Therapy Interventions for People Living with HIV Disease


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    • Apply manual therapy interventions for people living with HIV disease
    • List the applicability of soft tissue mobilization, muscle energy technique, and myofacial release in the treatment of patients with HIV disease
    • Describe craniosacral therapy and lymphatic drainage techniques in the treatment of patients with HIV disease


    Paul Powers, DC, DABCN

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    AIDS 104

    Nutritional Deficiencies in AIDS Patients


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    • Identify aspects of macronutrient deficiency and progression to AIDS
    • Describe pathophysiological malnutrition in HIV Disease
    • Discuss micronutrient deficiency and progression to AIDS
    • Identify nutritional therapies in the treatment of AIDS patients


    Paul Powers, DC, DABCN

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    AIDS 105

    Bioelectromagnetic Therapies for HIV/AIDS


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    • Discuss Neuromuscular Manifestations of HIV and Electroacupuncture
    • Review the use of Acupuncture and Microcurrents in AIDS patients
    • Discuss Effects of Massage Therapy on the HIV-Exposed Newborn and Adult
    • Describe how Massage Therapy enhances immune function in adults


    Paul Powers, DC, DABCN

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    AIDS 106

    HIV Facts and Information


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    • Define HIV
    • Outline HIV epidemiology and symptoms
    • Discuss the effects of HIV on health and wellness
    • Review current facts about the HIV and AIDS epidemic both in the U.S. and worldwide


    Ron Steriti, ND, PhD

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    AIDS 107

    Information for Health Care Workers


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    • Discuss strategies for preventing HIV in the health care workplace
    • Outline universal precautions and additional precautions to prevent transmission of HIV by blood
    • Apply what to do when there has been a possible exposure to HIV infection


    Ron Steriti, ND, PhD

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    AIDS 108
    HIV and AIDS Update: Caring for A Person With HIV and AIDS

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    • Define and discuss confidentiality laws covering the medical records of HIV/AIDS patients
    • Define and discuss behavioral interventions for HIV/AIDS patients
    • Outline the screening of HIV-infected persons for HIV transmission risk


    Ron Steriti, ND, PhD

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    AIDS 109

    AIDS: Clinical Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatment


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    • Assess the historical characteristics and epidemiology of HIV/AIDS
    • Describe how HIV is spread and how it may be prevented
    • Summarize the pathophysiology of HIV infection and AIDS
    • Outline the natural history, diagnosis, and stages of HIV infection
    • Illustrate the current treatment strategies for HIV infection and discuss common opportunistic infections associated with HIV


    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    AIDS 110

    HIV and Nutrition


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    • Explain the difference between HIV infection and AIDS
    • Outline the methods of transmission of HIV
    • Explain why early treatment of HIV infection is advantageous
    • Discuss the basic factors in treatment
    • Assess the individual HIV-AIDS patient for nutritional needs
    • Explain the basic nutritional guidelines for the HIV infected patient.
    • Discuss the classification of nutrients and their sources
    • List some tools that may be used to do a nutritional analysis.
    • Recognize AIDS nutritional deficient syndromes and other co morbidities
    • Suggest some food plans/food treatments for nutritional deficiencies caused by the HIV infection or other opportunistic infections.
    • Discuss  the steps to good nutritional counseling
    • Discuss some nutritional problems that may face the HIV patient and list some remedies for these issues.


    Virginia Norris-Schafer, DC, MD

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    AIDS 111
    Global Epidemiology of HIV/AIDS

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    • Identify the classification methods for the diagnosis of HIV infection
    • Describe the methods of transmission of HIV
    • Explain the global epidemiology of HIV
    • Summarize the origin and evolution of SIV and HIV
    • Outline the crossover of HIV to the human population


    Paul Powers, DC, DABCN

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    AIDS 112

    Neurological and Cardiovascular Complications of HIV Infection


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    • Describe the principal HIV-associated neurological complications
    • List the clinical features of HIV-associated dementia
    • Summarize the diagnosis and treatment of HIV neuropathy
    • Identify common cardiovascular complications in HIV patients
    • Explain the etiology of HIV-associated cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure


    Paul Powers, DC, DABCN

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    AIDS 113
    Immune Response to HIV

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    • Outline the general concepts of the immune response to viral infection
    • Compare and contrast innate immunity versus acquired immunity
    • Describe the role of the CD4 T lymphocyte response in HIV infection
    • Explain why the immune response fails in HIV infection
    • Discuss the potential for vaccines to HIV


    Paul Powers, DC, DABCN

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    AIDS 114
    Immune Support

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    • Describe the interactions between the emotional state, nervous system function, and the immune system
    • Explain the role of life style in proper immune function
    • Summarize how vitamins and nutrients influence disease susceptibility
    • Recognize the antibacterial, antiviral, and immunostimulatory effects of certain botanicals

    Paul Powers, DC, DABCN

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    AIDS 115

    HIV AIDS: Principles and Practice


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    • Summarize the biology and transmission of HIV/AIDS
    • Describe the clinical and serological progression of HIV/AIDS
    • Outline the diagnosis and follow up monitoring for HIV/AIDS
    • Produce a synopsis of the medical management of HIV/AIDS
    • Identify the 5 classes of HAART medications and their mechanism of action
    • Recognize the interactions of vitamins and nutrients with the various classes of HIV medications
    • Identify therapies to address constitutional symptoms, medication side effects, and symptoms of immunosuppression
    • List homeopathic and botanicals that have demonstrated effectiveness in treating HIV

    Paul Powers, DC, DABCN

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    Anatomy 101

    Anterior Cervical Musculature


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    • Dissect and identify musculature of the anterior cervical spine.
    • Identify and learn the origin and insertion of specific musculature of the anterior cervical spine.
    • Describe the innervation of specific anterior cervical musculature.
    • Learn the anatomic relationship of anterior cervical spine musculature to other structures.

    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Anatomy 101 - 112
    12.0

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    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Anatomy 102

    Musculature of the Shoulder


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    • To dissect and identify musculature of the shoulder
    • Identify and learn the origin and insertion of specific musculature of the shoulder
    • Construct a list of differential diagnoses for Clinical Shoulder Pathologies
    • Learn the anatomic relationship of shoulder to other structures and correlate them to an MRI

    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Anatomy 103

    Bones and Joints of the Hand


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    • Locate and identify the various bones that make up the hand
    • Identify bony landmarks and the parts of the bones that make up the hand
    • Identify various joint structures within the hand
    • View the anatomic relationship of the bones of the hand to other bony and soft tissue structures

    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Anatomy 104

    Musculature of the Hip


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    • Dissect and identify musculature, nerve and vascular aspects of the hip
    • Identify and learn the origin and insertion of specific musculature of the hip
    • Describe the innervation of specific hip musculature.
    • Learn the anatomic relationship of hip musculature to other structures and their relationships on the MRI

    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Anatomy 105

    Anatomy of the Elbow


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    • Locate skeletal structures and landmarks of the elbow joint.
    • Identify ligamentous and neurovascular anatomy of the elbow complex.
    • Name the origin, insertion and innervation of musculature around the elbow.
    • Assess the relationship of bony and soft tissue structures around the elbow.

    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Anatomy 106

    Osteology, Ligaments, and Prime Movers of the Shoulder


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    • Identify anatomical landmarks pertaining to osteology of the humerus
    • Locate attachments of prime movers of the shoulder joint
    • Identify ligaments of the shoulder joint
    • Identify bursae of the shoulder joint
    • Recognize pathologies associated with shoulder joint anatomy

    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Anatomy 107

    Neurovascular Structures of the Shoulder


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    • Locate and identify major nerve structures of the shoulder area
    • Locate and identify arteries of the shoulder area
    • Locate and identify veins of the shoulder area
    • Locate and identify lymphatics of the shoulder area

    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Anatomy 108

    Osteology of the Anterior Aspect of the Knee


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    • Identify anatomical landmarks pertaining to osteology of the tibia
    • Identify anatomical landmarks pertaining to osteology of the patella
    • Identify anatomical landmarks pertaining to osteology of the fibula
    • Correlate bony landmarks of the knee with clinical conditions that affect them

    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Anatomy 109

    Muscle Attachment Sites of the Knee


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    • Identify attachment sites of muscles around the knee joint
    • Identify attachment sites of ligaments of the knee joint
    • Identify attachment sites of cartilage of the knee joint
    • Correlate the clinical aspects of the structures identified in this course

    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Anatomy 110

    Ligaments and Menisci of Knee


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    • Identify the ligaments that support the knee joint
    • Identify the cartilaginous structures of the knee
    • Correlate clinical conditions of identified knee structures with the anatomy studied
    • Compare and contrast MRI images with the dissection images of the knee

    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Anatomy 111

    Neurovascular Structures of the Knee


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    • Locate and identify arteries which supply the area around the knee
    • Locate and identify nerves which supply the area around the knee
    • Locate and identify veins which drain the area around the knee
    • Outline the anatomical course followed by the neurovascular structures as they pass through the area of the knee

    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Anatomy 112

    Muscles of the Knee


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    • Locate and identify the muscles act on the knee joint
    • Identify origins and insertions of muscles that act on the knee joint
    • Recognize the peripheral nerves which supply the muscles that act on the knee joint
    • Correlate clinical conditions of the muscles that act on the knee joint with their anatomy

    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Anatomy 113

    Osteology of Anterior Aspect of Foot and Ankle


    1.0

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    • Identify anatomical landmarks pertaining to osteology of the tibia
    • Identify anatomical landmarks pertaining to osteology of the fibula
    • Identify anatomical landmarks pertaining to osteology of the tarsals
    • Identify anatomical landmarks pertaining to osteology of the metatarsals and phalanges

    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Anatomy 113 - 124
    12.0

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    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Anatomy 114

    Ligaments of the Ankle and Foot


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    • Identify the ligaments of the ankle and foot
    • Identify the attachment sites of the ligaments of the ankle and foot
    • Describe the structures supported by the ligaments of the ankle and foot
    • Correlate the anatomy with clinical conditions of the ligaments of the ankle and foot

    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Anatomy 115

    Muscles of the Foot and Ankle


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    • Identify muscles of the foot and ankle
    • Locate origin and insertions of the muscles of the foot and ankle
    • Identify the nerve supply of the muscles of the foot and ankle
    • Correlate clinical conditions with the anatomy of the muscles of the foot and ankle

    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Anatomy 116

    Neurovascular Structures of the Foot and Ankle


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    • Locate and identify arteries which supply the ankle and foot
    • Locate and identify nerves which supply the ankle and foot
    • Locate and identify veins which drain the ankle and foot
    • Outline the anatomical course followed by the neurovascular structures as they pass through the area of the ankle and foot
    • Correlate clinical conditions of neurovascular structures of the ankle and foot with the anatomy

    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Anatomy 117

    Osteology of the Pelvis


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    • Identify anatomical landmarks pertaining to osteology of the sacrum and coccyx
    • Identify anatomical landmarks pertaining to osteology of the ischium
    • Identify anatomical landmarks pertaining to osteology of the ilium
    • Identify anatomical landmarks pertaining to osteology of the pubis
    • Correlate bony landmarks of the pelvis with clinical conditions that affect them

    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Anatomy 118

    Ligaments and Deep Muscles of the Pelvis


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    • Identify ligaments of the pelvis
    • Correlate anatomical relationships of the ligaments of the pelvis
    • Identify deep muscles of the pelvis
    • Locate origin and insertions of the deep muscles of the pelvis
    • Identify the nerve supply and actions of the deep muscles of the pelvis

    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Anatomy 119

    Neurological Structures of the Pelvis


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    • Identify nerve structures of the pelvis
    • Locate the anatomical course of the nerves of the pelvis
    • Identify structures supplied by nerves of the pelvis
    • Identify nerve root levels that supply the peripheral nerves of the pelvis

    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Anatomy 120

    Vascular Structures of the Pelvis


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    • Identify the arteries and veins of the pelvis
    • Locate the anatomical course of arteries and veins of the pelvis
    • Describe the anatomical areas supplied by the arteries of the pelvis
    • Describe the anatomical areas drained by the veins of the pelvis

    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Anatomy 121

    Osteology of Lumbar Spine


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    • Identify anatomical landmarks pertaining to osteology of a typical lumbar vertebra
    • Identify anatomical landmarks pertaining to osteology of an atypical lumbar vertebra
    • Identify anatomical landmarks pertaining to osteology of the sacrum
    • Identify bony attachment sites of selected muscles and ligaments of the lumbar spine

    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Anatomy 122

    Ligaments and Deep Muscles of Lumbar Spine


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    • Identify ligaments of the lumbar spine
    • Correlate anatomical relationships of the ligaments of the lumbar spine
    • Identify deep muscles of the lumbar spine
    • Locate origin and insertions of the deep muscles of the lumbar spine
    • Identify the nerve supply and actions of the deep muscles of the lumbar spine

    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Anatomy 123

    Muscles of the Posterior Vertebral Column


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    • Identify the muscles of the posterior vertebral column
    • Locate the attachments of the muscles of the posterior vertebral column
    • Describe the actions of the muscles of the posterior vertebral column
    • Identify the nerve supply of the muscles of the posterior vertebral column.

    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Anatomy 124

    Anatomy of the Brainstem and Spinal Cord


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    • Identify neural structures of the brain stem and spinal cord
    • Identify structures of the meninges
    • Describe the function of the structures of the brain stem and spinal cord
    • Describe anatomical relationships between structures of the brain stem, spinal cord and meninges

    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Anatomy 125

    Cross Sectional Anatomy and Vascular Supply of Spinal Cord


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    • Locate and identify anatomical structures of the spinal cord
    • Locate and identify the columns and tracts of the spinal cord
    • Describe the functions of the columns and tracts of the spinal cord
    • Locate and identify the vascular structures that supply the spinal cord

    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Anatomy 125 - 136
    12.0

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    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Anatomy 126

    Anatomical Considerations of the Lumbar Plexus


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    • Locate and identify the rami, anterior and posterior divisions of the lumbar plexus
    • Locate and identify the peripheral nerves that arise from the lumbar plexus
    • Recognize anatomical landmarks that surround the lumbar plexus
    • Identify the structures supplied by the nerves of the lumbar plexus

    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Anatomy 127

    Osteology of the Cranium


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    • Locate and identify the bones of the cranium
    • Identify anatomical landmarks on the bones of the cranium
    • Identify the sutures of the cranium
    • Describe the structures passing through the foramina of the cranium

    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Anatomy 128

    Deep Muscles of Cranium and Pharynx


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    • Locate and identify the extraoccular muscles
    • Locate and identify deep muscles of the face and pharynx
    • Describe nerve the supply of muscles identified
    • Describe the actions of the muscles identified

    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Anatomy 129

    Intermediate Muscles of Cranium and Pharynx


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    • Locate and identify intermediate muscles of the face and pharynx
    • Describe nerve the supply of muscles identified
    • Describe the actions of the muscles identified
    • Locate origins and insertions of the muscles identified

    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Anatomy 130

    Superficial Muscles of Cranium and Pharynx


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    • Locate and identify superficial muscles of the face and pharynx
    • Describe nerve the supply of muscles identified
    • Describe the actions of the muscles identified
    • Locate origins and insertions of the muscles identified

    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Anatomy 131

    Neurovascular Structures of Face and Head


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    • Identify the arteries that supply the face and head
    • Identify the nerves that supply the face and head
    • Describe the structures innervated by the nerves of face and head
    • Identify the veins that drain the face and head

    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Anatomy 132

    Structures of Orbit and Eye


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    • Locate identify muscles of the eye and orbit
    • Locate and identify blood vessels of the eye and orbit
    • Locate and identify connective tissue structures of the orbit
    • Describe location and innervation of the lacrimal glands

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    Anatomy 133

    Structures of the Orbit: A Superior Axial View


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    • Locate the major anatomical landmarks of the orbit
    • Describe anatomical relationships between structures of the orbit
    • Correlate functions of the structures of the orbit with the anatomy
    • Identify the nerves, muscles and blood vessels of the orbit

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    Anatomy 134

    Internal Structures of the Eyeball


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    • Identify the structures of the interior structures of the eyeball
    • Explain the function of the interior structures of the eyeball
    • Correlate anatomical relationships between interior structures of the eyeball
    • Explain the actions of the extraoccular muscles

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    Anatomy 135

    Anatomy of the Ear


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    • Identify anatomical landmarks of the ossicles of the ear
    • Locate and identify the organs of hearing in the ear
    • Explain the transmission of sound in the ear
    • Locate and identify the organs of balance in the ear

    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Anatomy 136

    Anatomical Considerations of the TMJ


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    • Identify anatomical landmarks pertaining to osteology of the temporomandibular joints
    • Locate and identify the soft tissue structures of the temporomandibular joint
    • Correlate specific muscles with the possible movements of the temporomandibular joint
    • Locate attachment sites of the structures of the temporomandibular joint

    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Anatomy 225

    Trigger Point Therapy: Neck


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    • Identify the trigger points for the selected muscles of the neck
    • Label the primary and secondary referral patterns for the trigger points of the neck
    • Summarize the differential diagnoses associated with each trigger point of the neck
    • Indicate the proximal and distal attachments of the selected muscles of the neck
    • Describe the action of the selected muscles of the neck

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    Anatomy 225 - 230
    6.0

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    Anatomy 226

    Trigger Point Therapy: Muscles of Mastication


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    • Identify the trigger points for the selected muscles of mastication
    • Label the primary and secondary referral patterns for the trigger points of the muscles of mastication
    • Summarize the differential diagnoses associated with each trigger point of the muscles of mastication
    • Indicate the proximal and distal attachments of the selected muscles of mastication
    • Describe the action of the selected muscles of mastication

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    Anatomy 227

    Trigger Point Therapy: Upper Limb 1


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    • Identify the trigger points for the selected muscles connecting the shoulder to the torso
    • Label the primary and secondary referral patterns for the identified trigger points
    • Summarize the differential diagnoses associated with each trigger point
    • Indicate the proximal and distal attachments of the selected muscles connecting the shoulder to the torso
    • Describe the action of the selected muscles connecting the shoulder to the torso
    • Recognize when muscles are acting agonistically and antagonistically

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    Anatomy 228

    Trigger Point Therapy: Upper Limb 2


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    • Identify the trigger points for the selected muscles of the shoulder and arm
    • Label the primary and secondary referral patterns for the identified trigger points
    • Summarize the differential diagnoses associated with each trigger point in the shoulder and arm
    • Indicate the proximal and distal attachments of the selected muscles of the shoulder and arm
    • Describe the action of the selected muscles of the shoulder and arm
    • Recognize when muscles are acting agonistically and antagonistically

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    Anatomy 229

    Trigger Point Therapy: Upper Limb 3


    1.0

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    • Identify the trigger points for the selected muscles of the Forearm and hand
    • Label the primary and secondary referral patterns for the identified trigger points
    • Summarize the differential diagnoses associated with each trigger point in the forearm and hand
    • Indicate the proximal and distal attachments of the selected muscles of the forearm and hand
    • Describe the action of the selected muscles of the forearm and hand
    • Recognize when muscles are acting agonistically and antagonistically

    Richard Saporito, DC

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    Anatomy 230

    Trigger Point Therapy: Trunk


    1.0

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    • Identify the trigger points for the selected muscles of the abdominal wall and back
    • Label the primary and secondary referral patterns for the identified trigger points
    • Summarize the differential diagnoses associated with each trigger point in the trunk
    • Indicate the proximal and distal attachments of the selected muscles of the abdominal wall and back
    • Describe the action of the selected muscles of the trunk
    • Recognize when muscles are acting agonistically and antagonistically

    Richard Saporito, DC

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    Anatomy 231

    Trigger Point Therapy: Lower Limb 1


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    • Identify the trigger points for selected muscles in the posterior and medial compartment of the hip and thigh
    • Label the primary and secondary referral patterns for the identified trigger points
    • Summarize the differential diagnoses associated with each trigger point in the hip and thigh
    • Indicate the proximal and distal attachments of the selected muscles in the posterior and medial compartment of the hip and thigh
    • Describe the action of the selected muscles in the posterior and medial compartment of the hip and thigh
    • Recognize when muscles are acting agonistically and antagonistically

    Richard Saporito, DC

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    Anatomy 231b

    Trigger Point Therapy: Lower Limb 2


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    • Identify the trigger points for selected muscles in the gluteal region and the anterior and lateral compartment of the hip and thigh
    • Label the primary and secondary referral patterns for the identified trigger points
    • Summarize the differential diagnoses associated with each trigger point in the hip and thigh
    • Indicate the proximal and distal attachments of the selected muscles in the gluteal region and the anterior and lateral compartment of the hip and thigh
    • Describe the action of the selected muscles in the gluteal region and the anterior and lateral compartment of the hip and thigh
    • Recognize when muscles are acting agonistically and antagonistically

    Richard Saporito, DC

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    Anatomy 232

    Trigger Point Therapy: Lower Limb 3


    1.0

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    • Identify the trigger points for the selected muscles of the leg
    • Label the primary and secondary referral patterns for the identified trigger points
    • Summarize the differential diagnoses associated with each trigger point in the leg
    • Indicate the proximal and distal attachments of the selected muscles of the leg
    • Describe the action of the selected muscles of the leg
    • Recognize when muscles are acting agonistically and antagonistically

    Richard Saporito, DC

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    Interactive Dissection

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    Anatomy 233

    Trigger Point Therapy: Lower Limb 4


    1.0

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    • Identify the trigger points for the selected muscles of the foot
    • Label the primary and secondary referral patterns for the identified trigger points
    • Summarize the differential diagnoses associated with each trigger point in the foot
    • Indicate the proximal and distal attachments of the selected muscles of the foot
    • Describe the action of the selected muscles of the foot
    • Recognize when muscles are acting agonistically and antagonistically

    Richard Saporito, DC

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    Anti Aging Certificate Program
    12.0

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    • Explain basic concepts of health
    • Identify the health spectrum
    • Recognize the various facts associated with aging
    • Determine the difference between sickly aging and normal aging
    • Recognize the various theories of aging
    • Recognize the most common theory of aging
    • Determine the risks associated with being sedentary
    • Identify the effect of exercise on the cardiovascular system
    • Describe how exercise affects cholesterol and cancer
    • Examine the various components of an exercise program
    • Identify which exercises are best for health and longevity
    • Recognize the relationship between exercise and antioxidants
    • Recognize basic concepts of stress
    • Establish how stress and other emotions can cause disease and ill health
    • Determine the relationship between nutrition and stress
    • Differentiate the relationship between various stress reducing techniques
    • Identify how social relationships, religion and prayer can affect health and aging
    • Recognize the negative and positive factors from consuming alcohol
    • Recognize how alcohol affects nutrition
    • Identify how smoking affects health
    • Identify the relationship between nutrition and smoking
    • Recognize the relationship between second hand smoke and nutrition
    • Identify various smoking cessation techniques
    • Identify the role of antioxidants and free radicals
    • Examine the relationship between antioxidants and heart disease
    • Determine the relationship between diet, cancer, and the environment
    • Identify various antioxidants that can affect cancer
    • Describe how caloric restriction affects longevity
    • Explore basic concepts of weight control and obesity
    • Recognize how obesity affects overall health and promotes disease
    • Identify various dietary patterns and habits
    • Determine how diet patterns affect health and promote disease
    • Explore the typical American diet pattern
    • Review the vegetarian diet pattern
    • Analyze the Mediterranean diet pattern and its components
    • Identify why fruits and vegetables are anti-aging foods
    • Determine how fruits and vegetables offer health benefits
    • Select what components of fish have positive effects on health
    • Recognize how fish affects cardiovascular disease and cancer
    • Identify how garlic affects health and inhibits disease
    • Demonstrate the role grains have in health and longevity
    • Explain the basics of fiber and how it can affect health and disease
    • Identify how nuts can positively affect health and decrease disease
    • Recognize how legumes and soy can affect heart disease
    • Relate how legumes and soy can affect cancer
    • Recognize the beneficial components of yogurt
    • Identify how yogurt can affect the immune system
    • Define what prebiotics are and how they affect health
    • Describe how chocolate can promote health and longevity
    • Explore how tea can positively affect health and decrease disease risk
    • Identify what the beneficial components of wine are
    • Determine the how and when of wine consumption
    • Explain basic concepts of water and signs of dehydration
    • List how water affects disease and promotes health
    • Identify who is susceptible to nutrient deficiencies
    • Determine the relationship between a daily multiple vitamin and health
    • Analyze how growth hormone can promote health and possibly slow aging
    • Explain the risk versus benefit of using testosterone and melatonin
    • Recognize the role of DHEA and DHEA-S on health and longevity
    • Identify the main concepts of an anti-aging strategy

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    Athletic TIPS Certification Seminar
    Musculoskeletal Injuries, Nutrition, Dehydration and Concussion

    8.0

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    Musculoskeletal

    • Explain the causes behind Musculoskeletal Injuries
    • Compare the minimum/maximum times during the Acute, Repair, and Remodeling Phase of Recovery
    • Summarize protocols for acute inflammation
    • Demonstrate a Kinetic Chain Assessment
    • Explain why indirect cause of injury can be as disabling due to tissue overuse and overload
    • Contrast and compare male vs female most common extremity injuries
    • Contrast the differences between high school, collegiate, and professional athletic injuries
    • Summarize how gold-standard management drives lower injury rates and duration

    Nutrition

    • Develop components of a typical healthy meal plan for athletes
    • Differentiate between healthy and unhealthy food choices in each category of FAT, CHO, PRO
    • Identify problem foods specific to the individual athlete
    • Explain CHO loading and examples of high glycemic index foods
    • Describe meal plan for post-exercise "window of recovery"
    • Describe benefits and sources of branched chain amino acids for athletic recovery
    • Explain purpose of omega 3 fatty acids during recovery phase of athletic activity
    • Define components of female athlete triad
    • List vitamins and minerals required to rebuild bone health in female athlete triad
    • Name ergogenic nutrients acceptable to the World Anti-Doping Agency

    Dehydration

    • Explain difference between dehydration and hyponatremia
    • Recognize early or acute signs and symptoms of dehydration and hyponatremia
    • Discuss benefits of each method of determining hydration status
    • Demonstrate treatment intervention for heat cramps
    • Compare energy drink to sports drink

    Concussion

    • Define and recognize brain concussion, second impact syndrome, and chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
    • Describe frequency of sports concussion and common duration of signs and symptoms.
    • Describe all possible results of head trauma, including second impact syndrome, intracranial hematoma, skull fracture, brain contusion, cervical injury (both mild and dangerous)
    • Differentiate and rule out dangerous results from head trauma.
    • Demonstrate proper exam procedures following head trauma on field.
    • Demonstrate proper exam procedures to clear the cervical spine on field.
    • Perform the SCAT 3 exam and describe how it is to be used both on field and in the office.
    • Describe how and why one performs serial exams after head trauma on field.
    • Describe return to play protocols for concussed athletes.
    • Describe prevention procedures for sports concussion.

    This course provides 8 hours of CE for Relicensure (subject to state approval) AND meets course requirements to become TIPS-Certified.

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    Biomechanics 201

    Introduction to Gait: Pedographs and Gait Analysis


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    • Explain the phases of human walking gait
    • Discuss the biomechanical events associated with stance phase of gait
    • Discuss the biomechanical events associated with swing phase of gait
    • Explain biomechanically what is happening during each phase of gait in the foot, ankle, knee and hip
    • Discuss the 3 rockers of the foot and how they apply to the gait cycle
    • Understand the calcaneocuboid locking mechanism and defend it's importance in the stance phase of gait
    • Summarize the ranges of motion of the foot, ankle, knee and hip and their importance in normal gait
    • Explain how stance phase abnormalities would impact the gait cycle
    • Demonstrate competency in obtaining a reproducible Pedograph print
    • Interpret rearfoot, midfoot and forefoot mechanics as seen on a pedograph print
    • Identify and interpret problem areas in a pedograph print
    • Identify stance phase abnormalities on a Pedograph print
    • Extrapolate pathomechanics which would occur rostrally in the kinetic chain during pathomechanics occurring in the gait cycle
    • Evaluate the impact of gait abnormalities on human locomotion

    Ivo Waerlop/Shawn Allen, DC

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    Biomechanics 201 - 216
    21.0

    $357.00 USD

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    Ivo Waerlop/Shawn Allen, DC

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    Biomechanics 202

    Foot Function and the Effects on the Core and Body Dynamics


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    • Describe how the motor and sensory homunculus relate to the foot and are integral to training and rehabilitation
    • Discuss the 3 rockers of the foot
    • Give examples of problems that result from a loss of the 3 rockers of the foot
    • Explain the concept of pelvis neutrality and its effect on training
    • Describe and examine the tripod of the foot
    • Breakdown most movement into 2 basic rules or tenets
    • Give examples of the problems which can arise if the 2 basic rules or tenets of movement are not followed
    • Discuss the clinical consequences of loss of the medial and lateral tripods of the foot

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    Biomechanics 203

    Gait Analysis: Normal and Abnormal Gait and Factors Affecting Them


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    • Discuss the normal walking gait cycle
    • Apply the biomechanics of the pelvis and lower kinetic chain during walking to clinical practice
    • Predict and discuss problems and clinical strategies that can arise from altered lower extremity biomechanics
    • Apply visual analysis skills
    • Evaluate case studies in gait analysis
    • Clinically apply solutions for gait abnormalities

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    Biomechanics 204

    Shoe Selection and the Effect and Impact on Gait


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    • Describe and identify how the parts of a running shoe affect running biomechanics
    • Compare and contrast different shoe constructions to the biomechanical needs of an individual
    • Determine the appropriate last shape for different foot types
    • Discuss the biomechanical consequences of improper vs. proper selection of last types
    • Predict which features in a shoe are necessary to correct faulty gait patterns

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    Biomechanics 205

    Barefoot Running and Gait: What You Need To Know


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    • Explore barefoot running from a position of biomechanical efficiency
    • Contrast the differences in shod vs unshod running
    • Predict problems that can arise from shod and barefoot running
    • Apply visual analysis skills to barefoot running technique
    • Describe how to introduce barefoot running to your patient population

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    Biomechanics 206

    A Case Study in Gait Analysis


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    • Discuss the salient points of conducting a visual gait analysis
    • Review the gait cycle and associated kinetics and kinematics
    • Discuss step length, stride length and how they are affected in a case of a person with posterior compartment weakness
    • Review the biomechanics associated with heel rise
    • Propose rehabilitation strategies for specific cases that were reviewed

    Ivo Waerlop/Shawn Allen, DC

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    Biomechanics 207

    A Case Study in Gait Analysis: Focus on Torsions and Versions


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    • Discuss the pitfall of video assessment of gait cases
    • Review the gait cycle with respect to stance phase abnormalities in a gait case
    • Differentiate between step length and stride length
    • Review heel rise and the windlass mechanism
    • Discuss the function of the long flexors of the toes in gait
    • Evaluate pelvic posturing as it relate to a gait case
    • Discuss the gait pathomechanics that result from a herniated disc

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    Biomechanics 208

    Case Studies in Gait Analysis: Challenges to the Knee During Gait


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    • Review the pertinent anatomy of the knee
    • Review the kinematics and kinetics of knee function during the gait cycle
    • View and discuss case studies involving knee function
    • Predict pathomechanics that will arise from the gait abnormalities presented
    • Propose remedies for the gait abnormalities seen

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    Biomechanics 209

    Focus on the Hip


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    • Review the pertinent anatomy of the hip
    • Review the kinematics and kinetics of hip function during the gait cycle
    • View and discuss case studies involving hip function and common clinical scenarios
    • Predict pathomechanics that will arise from the gait abnormalities presented
    • Propose remedies for the gait abnormalities seen

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    Biomechanics 210

    Running vs. Walking - Key Differences in Gait Analysis


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    • Review the walking gait cycle
    • Review the running gait cycle
    • Identify the key differences between walking and running gait
    • Review the kinematics and kinetic differences between walking and running gait
    • View case studies involving different walking and running gait styles
    • Predict pathomechanics that may arise from gait abnormalities presented

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    Biomechanics 211

    Case Studies in Gait Analysis: Focus on the Short Leg


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    • Review anatomical vs functional short leg
    • Review the kinematics and kinetics of the short leg during the gait cycle
    • View and discuss case studies looking at functional and anatomical short legs
    • Predict pathomechanics that will arise from a short leg
    • Propose remedies for the gait abnormalities seen

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    Biomechanics 211 - 222
    12.0

    $240.00 USD

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    Ivo Waerlop/Shawn Allen, DC

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    Biomechanics 212

    Case Studies in Gait Analysis: The Rearfoot


    1.0

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    • Review fore foot to rearfoot relationships
    • Review the different rear foot types
    • Review the kinematics and kinetics of rear foot function during the gait cycle
    • View and discuss case studies involving different rear foot types
    • Predict pathomechanics that will arise from gait abnormalities presented
    • Propose remedies for the gait abnormalities seen

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    Biomechanics 213

    A Closer Look at Gait Analysis


    1.0

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    • Breakdown the gait cycle into its component parts
    • Recognize some less common gait abnormalities seen in gait analysis
    • Assess actions of the lower kinetic chain during gait
    • Predict pathomechanics that will arise from gait abnormalities presented

    Ivo Waerlop/Shawn Allen, DC

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    Biomechanics 214

    A Closer Look at Foot Types


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    • Review how to determine foot type
    • Describe and identify the five common foot types
    • Explain how foot type effects gait biomechanics
    • Compare and contrast different clinical examples of each foot type
    • Discuss some treatments that can be utilized when a client presents with a particular foot type

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    Biomechanics 215

    Pedograph Use and Interpretation


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    • Briefly describe the history of the pedograph
    • Compare pedographs with other technologies available for foot imprinting
    • Explain how to obtain a reproducible pedograph
    • Discuss pedograph interpretation and what it means clinically

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    Biomechanics 216

    Focus on The Forefoot


    1.0

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    • Review the pertinent anatomy of the foot
    • Review the kinematics and kinetics of foot function during the gait cycle
    • View and discuss case studies involving foot function and common pathomechanics
    • Predict pathomechanics that will arise from the gait abnormalities presented
    • Propose remedies for the gait abnormalities seen

    Ivo Waerlop/Shawn Allen, DC

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    Biomechanics 217
    The Problematic Crossover Gait

    1.0

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    • Define the crossover gait
    • Visually identify the crossover gait
    • Explain the biomechanical elements of the crossover gait
    • Analyze the cross over gait
    • Give examples of the cross over gait
    • Integrate your knowledge of the cross over gait to formulate an appropriate treatment plan
    • Outline some common exercises for cross over gait remediation

    Ivo Waerlop/Shawn Allen, DC

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    Biomechanics 218

    A Closer Look at Arm Swing in Gait


    1.0

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    • Examine how arm swing correlates and integrates with the gait cycle
    • Visually identify arm swing
    • Explain the biomechanical elements of arm swing
    • Analyze arm swing
    • Give examples of normal and abnormal arm swing
    • Integrate your knowledge of arm swing to formulate an appropriate treatment plan

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    Biomechanics 219

    The Biomechanics of Running Relative to Shoe Choice


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    • Define minimal vs. neutral vs. guidance vs. motion control shoes
    • Contrast minimal vs. neutral vs. guidance vs. motion control shoes
    • Discuss current shoe trends
    • Discuss ramp delta and its implications in shoes and shoe fit

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    Biomechanics 220

    Common Cycling Injuries Related to Bike Fit


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    • Review the injuries associated with an improperly fitting bike frame and how to properly size a frame to a person
    • Discuss how cleat position can lead to biomechanical problems and injuries related to power loss.
    • Demonstrate how to properly place cleats on shoes to avoid injury and increase power transfer
    • Discuss injuries that stem from inappropriate seat height, saddle for and aft position and handlebar reach and explain how to determine appropriate seat height, fore and aft saddle position and handlebar reach.

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    Biomechanics 221

    Static Assessment and the Glass Pedograph


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    • Review static postural foot assessment as it relates to a case study
    • Describe muscular compensations that may occur as the result leg length differences
    • Compare muscular action vectors and their changes with aberrant foot mechanics
    • Discuss the concept of flexor dominance and how it relates to the long flexors of the toes

    Ivo Waerlop/Shawn Allen, DC

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    Biomechanics 222

    Advanced Case Studies in Gait Analysis: Focus on Neurological Disorders


    1.0

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    • Discuss the gait cycle and gait cycle biomechanics
    • Discuss Tetrasomy 18 and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy etiologies
    • Discuss Tetrasomy 18 and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy gait abnormalities
    • Propose rehabilitation strategies for abnormalities commonly seen in many neurological disorders

    Ivo Waerlop/Shawn Allen, DC

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    Biomechanics 223

    New Case Studies of Fixed Leg Length Discrepancies and the Compounding Biomechanical Compensations that Produce Pain


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    • Review the anatomical and functional causes of  leg length discrepancies
    • Review the kinematics and kinetics of leg length discrepancies during the gait cycle.
    • View and discuss several new case studies looking at anatomical leg length discrepancies and the impact of compensations to accommodate the fixed changes. 
    • Discuss examination procedures to facilitate understanding of the pathomechanics resulting from a leg length discrepancy. 
    • Propose intrinsic and extrinsic remedies for the gait abnormalities seen.

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    Biomechanics 224

    How to Address Common Problems Associated With Prescribing Orthotics


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    • Provide an overview of orthotic therapy
    • Review orthotic casting processes and contrast differences and potential pitfalls in them
    • Discuss common problems arising from orthotic prescription (blisters, pain during use, pressure spots, etc)
    • Propose mechanisms for why problems occur biomechanically
    • Present remedies for common problems that arise

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    Biomechanics 225

    Current Concepts in Gait and Rehabilitation


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    • Discuss retraining CNS sensory and motor patterns
    • Present several key concepts in visual gait analysis
    • Introduce lesser known anatomical points of interest in the sacroiliac joint
    • Discuss some rehabilitation strategies for the sacroiliac joint

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    Biomechanics 226

    Gait Analysis


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    • Discuss the ideal kinetics and kinematics of the walking gait cycle
    • Present the normal lower extremity parameters/ontogeny surrounding the requisites for gait
    • Explore the impact of lower extremity torsions on foot progression angle
    • Highlight the differences between tibial and femoral leg length discrepancies
    • View video examples of different aspects of gait

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    Boundary Training 101
    Gender Roles and Traits

    1.0

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    • Discuss the concept of Gender as it relates to society, language and culture
    • Identify Gender roles in Western Society
    • Recognize innate gender traits in males and females
    • Summarize socially imposed gender traits


    Angelica Redleaf, DC

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    Boundary Training 101 - 112
    12.0

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    Angelica Redleaf, DC

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    Boundary Training 102
    Gender, Power and the Doctor Patient Relationship

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    • Identify aspects of male and female psychological development
    • Relate basic concepts of Gender and Power
    • List female and male leadership factors
    • Discuss gender and the Doctor/Patient relationship
    • Identify the ways which gender affects the Doctor/Patient relationship


    Angelica Redleaf, DC

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    Boundary Training 103
    Sexuality and the Doctor Patient Relationship

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    • Describe what accounts for the differences, in practice style and patient care, between males and females healthcare providers
    • Define differing sexualities in western culture
    • Review sexuality as it relates to the Doctor/Patient relationship
    • Identify misconceptions in personal definitions of male, female, power and sexuality
    • Recognize when Power is misused and becomes a threat


    Angelica Redleaf, DC

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    Boundary Training 104

    Touch and the Doctor Patient Relationship


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    • Define Touch as it relates to perception, gender and culture
    • Discuss the giving up of power as it relates to patients and touch
    • Recognize the perception, intention, and uses of touch
    • Perform an analysis of individual conceptions of gender and sexuality


    Angelica Redleaf, DC

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    Boundary Training 105
    Practical Applications Gender, Sexuality, Touch, Harassment and Sexual Misconduct

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    • Perform an exercise to identify personal concepts of touch
    • Create practical applications for healthcare practitioners with regard to gender, touch, and sexuality
    • Define sexual misconduct
    • Recognize the difference between sexual misconduct and sexual harassment
    • Critique different models of misconduct


    Angelica Redleaf, DC

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    Boundary Training 106
    Examples and Common Fears About Sexual Misconduct; Caring for the Abused Patient

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    • Describe how misconduct occurs
    • Distinguish between different types of offenders
    • Give examples of case studies in sexual misconduct
    • Identify common fears and misconceptions of sexual misconduct
    • Specify important concepts of treated a patient who has a history of abuse


    Angelica Redleaf, DC

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    Boundary Training 107

    Consent, Power Issues, Adherence vs.Compliance, Risk Levels One Faces as A Healthcare Provider


    1.0

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    • Define professional boundaries and relate the issue of consent
    • Describe the three types of power, the three patterns of power, and how power is used
    • Discuss the differences between adherence vs. compliance and transference vs. countertransference
    • Identify anatomical risk levels for touch


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    Boundary Training 108
    Safe Touch Guidelines and Strategies For Safe Touching

    1.0

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    • Develop safe touch guidelines
    • Create a set of office based interventions and patient based interventions in the development of safe practice strategies
    • Define educational interventions for safe practice strategies
    • Define the basics of the supervision for a safe practice strategy


    Angelica Redleaf, DC

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    Boundary Training 109
    Safe Practice Analysis; Risk Factor Analysis - Self Assessments

    1.0

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    • Develop and outline for safe practice analysis
    • Perform a risk factor analysis
    • Execute a healthcare provider questionnaire
    • Create a staff evaluation to implement at the office


    Angelica Redleaf, DC

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    Boundary Training 110
    Buddy and Supervisor Evaluations

    1.0

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    • Develop and implement a buddy/supervisor evaluation of the healthcare provider and staff
    • Develop and implement a patient evaluation of the healthcare provider and staff
    • Create a system of analysis for the buddy/supervisor, healthcare provider, staff and patient evaluations


    Angelica Redleaf, DC

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    Boundary Training 111

    Making Necessary Changes in One's Office/Practice; Diffusing Attractions


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    • Develop a plan for change based on the risk factor analysis (RFA) and practice evaluation questionnaires
    • Identify areas of improvement for touch, consent, communication and respect
    • Address concerns raised by staff and patients
    • Discuss ways to defuse attraction


    Angelica Redleaf, DC

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    Boundary Training 112
    Dealing with Attractions; Creating A Safe Practice

    1.0

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    • Develop guidelines of dealing with a patient who is attracted to you
    • Develop guidelines of dealing with feeling an attraction
    • Discuss the six factors for a safe practice
    • Describe the new partnership between healthcare providers and patients


    Angelica Redleaf, DC

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    Boundary Training 113

    Issues of Sexual Misconduct and Gender Sensitivity


    2.0

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    • Define and discuss professional boundaries
    • Define and discuss sexual misconduct
    • Sensitize The D.C. To Issues Relating to Sexual Interaction With The Patient
    • Discuss the problem of sexual misconduct, either real or perceived
    • Define and discuss specific examination procedures
    • Provide methods for recording examinations and incidents
    • Discuss case of alleged sexual misconduct
    • Discuss strategies to avoid misunderstandings that may lead to charges of sexual misconduct

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Boundary Training 117
    Professional Boundaries in the Disbility Commnity

    1.0

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    • Recognize disability in your practice.  Today one in five Americans has a disability and this percent will continue to increase because of medical advances and the aging of our population.
    • Become familiar with the range of disabilities including those involving mobility, hearing, speech, vision as well as the wide range of non-apparent disabilities.
    • Integrate the course's Seven Themes for Setting Appropriate Boundaries with the Disability Community into your everyday practice.
    • Avoid limiting beliefs about what people with disability can or cannot do.  Today people with disability have access to technological and other adaptive techniques that make full inclusion possible.
    • Gain disability competence through skillful navigation of physical boundaries as well as psychological, emotional and social boundaries.


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    Boundary Training 118
    Culture and Needs of Different Disabilities the Journey Toward Inclusion: Language, Law, Technology Medicine

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    • Appreciate how your patients with disability have learned to adapt so you can work with their adaptive techniques and compensatory skills.
    • Integrate do’s and don’ts about how to respond to specific disabilities.
    • Surface – and learn to overcome – your hidden prejudices and stereotypes.
    • Recognize how non-apparent disabilities can impact effective communication, compliance and other important health care outcomes.
    • Familiarize yourself with legislative and technological breakthroughs that can support your patients during healing and recovery.


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    Boundary Training 119

    Inclusive Employment in the Growing Health Care Sector Creating an Inclusive Environment Anxiety, Pity and Other Uncomfortable Feelings


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    • Recognize the barriers that people with disability face in securing employment and aim to dismantle those barriers whenever you can.
    • Become familiar with specific workplace accommodations for employees with disability.  These can be easy to execute and inexpensive.
    • Commit to making your own workplace more inclusive by adopting simple changes to aid employees as well as patients.
    • Accept your own uncomfortable feelings about disability in order to move beyond their grip.


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    Breathing Essentials 201

    Mechanics of the Region: Biomechanics of the Cervical, Thoracic/Thorax and Shoulder Girdle


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    • Describe the biomechanics of rotation of a thoracic ring at the levels T1-T7.
    • Describe the biomechanics of the Cervical spine, Thoracic spine, ribs, clavicle and manubrium with elevation of the right or left shoulder.
    • Describe the biomechanics of flexion and extension at the Costotransverse joint at T9.
    • Describe the differences in motion of the mobile segments between T3 -T7 with side flexion occurring first in the Thoracic spine.


    Debra Dent, BPT, Dip Manip PT, OCS, FCAMPT

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    Breathing Essentials 201 - 207
    9.0

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    Course Group includes all Breathing Essentials Courses numbered 201 through 207

    Debra Dent, BPT, Dip Manip PT, OCS, FCAMPT

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    Breathing Essentials 202

    Function of Respiration


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    • Describe the physiology of breathing and how altered pH can affect the body.
    • Describe two functions of the diaphragm.
    • Identify limited chest expansion and Bradcliff angles and ski jumps
    • Identify limited lateral costal breathing and how to facilitate normal lateral costal breathing


    Debra Dent, BPT, Dip Manip PT, OCS, FCAMPT

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    Breathing Essentials 203

    Altered Breathing Patterns and Their Consequences


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    • Describe how altered breathing patterns can alter pH and how this can affect the body.
    • Describe the autonomic nervous system and function.
    • Name three physiological consequences of respiratory alkalosis.
    • Describe suboptimal breathing patterns and their effect on the cervical spine and chronic pain.


    Debra Dent, BPT, Dip Manip PT, OCS, FCAMPT

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    Breathing Essentials 204

    Sleep Apnea


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    • Name and describe the different types of sleep apnea.
    • Describe the three levels of Apnea-hypopnea index AHI.
    • List five symptoms of sleep apnea.
    • List two treatments for sleep apnea.


    Debra Dent, BPT, Dip Manip PT, OCS, FCAMPT

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    Breathing Essentials 205

    Athletic Performance


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    • Describe the physiological response of aerobic exercise on the respiratory system.
    • Describe the effect of running on the viscera and the diaphragm.
    • Describe the response to inspiratory muscle fatigue on the body.
    • List one device than may increase endurance of the respiratory muscles.


    Debra Dent, BPT, Dip Manip PT, OCS, FCAMPT

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    Breathing Essentials 206

    Diaphragm in Critical Care


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    • Describe the anatomical structure of the diaphragm including innervation and blood supply.
    • List four causes that may damage the innervation to the diaphragm and effect normal function.
    • Describe the factors involved in Intensive Care Unit Acquired Weakness.
    • Be able to describe the pros and cons of early mobilization in the ICU.


    Debra Dent, BPT, Dip Manip PT, OCS, FCAMPT

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    Chiropractic and Pregnancy 201

    The Five Common Neurological Complaints of Pregnancy


    1.0

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    • Outline the most commonly encountered neurological complaints of pregnancy that a D.C. might encounter in practice
    • Differentiate between similar complaints to establish best course of care
    • Modify normal practices, techniques and methods to accommodate for the biomechanical changes of the pregnancy patient
    • Integrate other palliative therapies to relieve these complaints
    • Analyze and adjust according to the complaint and concomitant exam findings

    Karen Gardner, DC

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    Chiropractic and Pregnancy 201 - 207
    10.0

    $200.00 USD

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    • This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed from Chiropractic and Pregnancy 201 through Chiropractic and Pregnancy 207

    Course Group includes all Chiropractic and Pregnancy Courses numbered 201 thru 207

    Karen Gardner, DC

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    Chiropractic and Pregnancy 202

    Case Management of Common Pregnancy Related Complaints


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    • Outline eight commonly encountered complaints of pregnancy that a DC might encounter in practice
    • Differentiate between similar complaints to establish best course of care
    • Understand the various causes of each complaint and how to address these causes
    • Integrate other palliative therapies to relieve these complaints
    • Analyze and adjust according to the complaint and concomitant exam findings

    Karen Gardner, DC

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    Chiropractic and Pregnancy 203

    Herbs and Homeopathy During Pregnancy


    1.0

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    • Outline the most common herbal and homeopathic remedies that may be useful to a DC who cares for pregnant patients
    • Differentiate between helpful remedies and those contraindicated for use during pregnancy
    • How and when to successfully integrate these palliative therapies to relieve common complaints of pregnancy
    • Recognize the basics of homeopathy, why and how it works, how to administer remedies and proper use and storage of remedies
    • Generalize the use and need for these remedies to accommodate the special needs and concerns of the pregnancy patient

    Karen Gardner, DC

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    Chiropractic and Pregnancy 204

    Dietary and Exercise Concerns During Pregnancy


    1.0

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    • Outline necessary dietary requirements for the mother to be
    • Differentiate between safe and unsafe exercises that can be recommended to the expectant mother
    • Give examples of safe exercise practices to the pregnant patient
    • Identify the normal and customary weight gain during a healthy pregnancy
    • Offer dietary recommendations and healthy food choices to the pregnant patient

    Karen Gardner, DC

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    Chiropractic and Pregnancy 205

    Preventing Birth Trauma with Proper Pre-Natal Care


    2.0

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    • Identify the most common birth trauma(s) to a newborn
    • Assess the biomechanics of the pregnant pelvis
    • Recognize how certain maternal pelvic misalignments can lead to increased incidence of various birth traumas
    • Modify adjustive techniques and methods to better care for the pregnant patient
    • Reduce the prevalence of certain birth traumas due to distortions and misalignments in the maternal pelvis

    Karen Gardner, DC

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    Chiropractic and Pregnancy 206

    Common Tests and Procedures - Risks and Benefits


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    • Identify the most common medical tests and procedures performed on pregnant and laboring women
    • Recognize the risks of these tests and procedures
    • Assess the benefits of these tests and procedures
    • Effectively explain these risks and benefits to the pregnant patient
    • Assist in the preparation of a well thought out and defined birth plan for the pregnant patient

    Karen Gardner, DC

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    Chiropractic and Pregnancy 207

    Case Studies of Breech Presentation and Various Common Complaints of Pregnancy


    1.0

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    • Outline commonly encountered misalignment and/or subluxation patterns that present with a breech presentation
    • Outline commonly encountered misalignment and/or subluxation patterns that present with various common complaints of pregnancy
    • Identify the various causes of a breech presentation and how to address these causes
    • Integrate or eliminate other palliative therapies to aid in the reversal of a breech presentation and common complaints of pregnancy
    • Analyze and adjust according to the patient history and concomitant exam findings

    Karen Gardner, DC

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    Chiropractic and Pregnancy 208
    Commonly Encountered Subluxation and Misalignment Patterns with Breech Presentations and Twin Breech Presentations

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    • Outline commonly encountered misalignment and/or subluxation patterns that present with a breech presentation
    • Outline commonly encountered misalignment and/or subluxation patterns that present with various common complaints of pregnancy
    • Outline commonly encountered misalignment and/or subluxation patterns that present with a twin breech presentation
    • Integrate or eliminate other palliative therapies to aid in the reversal of a breech presentation and common complaints of pregnancy
    • Analyze and adjust according to the patient history and concomitant exam findings

    Karen Gardner, DC

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    Chiropractic and Pregnancy 209

    Correlating Pubic Bone Misalignment with Posterior Occiput Presentation of A Fetus and Round Ligament Pain During Pregnancy


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    • Outline commonly encountered misalignment and/or subluxation patterns that present with a breech presentation
    • Identify the correlation between a misaligned pubic bone and an occiput posterior presentation
    • Draw a parallel between a superior pubic bone misalignment and round ligament pain
    • Develop a pregnancy care plan based on exam findings and presenting complaints

    Karen Gardner, DC

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    Chiropractic and Pregnancy 210
    Chiropractic Care - Immediate Postpartum Period

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    • Outline commonly encountered postpartum complaints that a chiropractor might encounter in practice
    • Understand the various chiropractic causes of each complaint and how to address these causes.
    • Integrate other palliative therapies to relieve these complaints if applicable
    • Analyze and adjust according to the complaint and concomitant exam findings
    • Modify adjustive techniques and methods to better care for the postpartum patient

    Karen Gardner, DC

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    Chiropractic and Pregnancy 211
    Pregnancy and Pediatric Treatment Evidence, Adverse Events and Clinical Considerations

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    Hour 1

    • Examine all reported cases of serious adverse events in infants and children receiving manual therapies from chiropractors as well as practitioners from other disciplines
    • Outline the connection between pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain and biomechanical changes during pregnancy
    • Review differential diagnostic consideration for the important causes of back pain in children and adolescents
    • Analyze the design and results of a pragmatic study on chiropractic care for infant colic
    • Justify the chiropractic management of pregnant patients with low back or pelvic pain

    Hour 2

    • Outline the state of the literature on the treatment of childhood respiratory conditions with manual therapy
    • Evaluate the effect of supplementing various combinations and types of micronutrients on the course and outcomes of pregnancy
    • Examine whether a multimodal approach of musculoskeletal and obstetric management (MOM) was superior to standard obstetric care to relieve pain and reduce impairment and disability in the antepartum period
    • Assess the peer-reviewed literature on the effectiveness of physical therapy interventions in treating lumbopelvic pain during pregnancy
    • Summarize the results of a systematic review evaluating the evidence for the use of spinal manipulative therapy for pediatric conditions

    Shawn Thistle, DC

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    Chiropractic and Pregnancy 212

    Acupuncture, Exercise, Pelvic Floor and Abdominal Function, Best Practices for Children


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    • Appraise the literature pertaining to the safety of acupuncture for pregnant women
    • Summarize consensus-based recommendations regarding best practices for the chiropractic care of children
    • Explore the association between exercise levels and types pre-pregnancy and pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy in nulliparous women
    • Assess alterations in pelvic floor function in pregnant women secondary to spinal manipulation
    • Compare the effectiveness of Kinesio taping combined with exercise on abdominal recovery in women post-caesarean section compared with exercise alone

    Shawn Thistle, DC

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    Chiropractic and Pregnancy 213

    Essential Oils for Pregnancy and Labor


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    • Identify safety measures involved with essential oils
    • Understand the various possible reactions if safety measures are not followed properly 
    • Outline common methods of applications of various essential oils
    • Identify the essential oils commonly used during pregnancy and labor and the uses of each
    • Further identify essential oils that are contraindicated during pregnancy and labor

    Karen Gardner, DC

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    Concussion 201

    Concussion Inflammatory Cascade


    3.0

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    Hour 1

    • Discuss the Inflammatory Cascade
    • Identify the mechanics of concussion that results in inflammation
    • Describe the neuro-chemical cascade of concussion

    Hour 2

    • Perform physical exam protocols in inflammation as it relates to concussion
    • Perform Neurological exam protocols in inflammation as it relates to concussion
    • Perform Chiropractic exam protocols including incorporating AK exam
    • Apply Chiropractic exam protocols in inflammation
    • Utilize advanced examination protocols in inflammation

    Hour 3

    • Perform structural treatment protocols to treat inflammation related to concussion
    • Utilize phytonutrient protocols to treat inflammation related to concussion
    • Use specific therapeutic protocols to resolve inflammation with literature citations

    Evan Mladenoff, DC, DIBAK

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    Concussion 202

    Concussion Stress Cascade


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    Hour 1

    • Discuss the Selye Stress Response
    • Discuss the mechanics of concussion that results in the inflammatory response
    • Describe the cortisol cascade response associated with concussion

    Hour 2

    • Perform physical exam protocols in the stress response
    • Perform Neurological exam protocols in the cortisol cascade
    • Apply Chiropractic exam protocols in the cortisol cascade
    • Utilize advanced examination protocols in evaluating the stress response

    Hour 3

    • Perform chiropractic treatment protocols to treat the stress response
    • Utilize nutritional protocols to treat inflammation related to the stress response and concussion
    • Use evidenced based therapeutic protocols to address the cortisol cascade associated with concussion with literature citations

    Evan Mladenoff, DC, DIBAK

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    Core Stability 201

    Foundation Form and Function


    4.0

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    Hour 1 and 2

    • Describe the components of the core and the function of the core.
    • Describe the function of the diaphragm as it relates to posture, muscular relationships and stability of the spine.
    • Describe the function and structure of the superficial muscle system of the body.
    • Describe two concepts of spinal stability. 

    Hour 3

    • Demonstrate how to determine the length of quadratus lumborum and erector spinae. 
    • Demonstrate how to evaluate Transversus abdominus function
    • Demonstrate how to facilitate the core and initiate a core training program

    Hour 4

    • List three pathologies related to less than optimal core function.
    • Describe three postural strategies that the patient may develop when the core is in dysfunction.
    • Describe how weakness of the abdominals can alter diaphragm contractions.
    • Explain how respiratory fatigue can alter core control.


    Debra Dent, BPT, Dip Manip PT, OCS, FCAMPT

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    Cultural Competency 201

    Developing the Knowledge and Skills in Caring for Those From Other Races and Cultures


    1.0

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    • Develop an appreciation of the impact of culture group, minority group and racial group on the health care relationship
    • Increase sensitivity, knowledge and skills to promote effective intercultural interactions
    • Identify the professional's own cultural identity/judgments /biases and their impact on their behavior and how they are perceived by clients and patients
    • Recognize cultural variables that appear in verbal and non-verbal communication
    • Examine the influence of culture in our patient population
    • Differentiate the provider's culture

    Angelica Redleaf, DC

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    Cultural Competency 202

    How to Develop the Needed Skills and Understanding to Care for the Rising Latino Population in the US


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    • Examine the historical background of the various Latino/Hispanic groups in the U.S.
    • Develop the skills needed to care for people from Spanish speaking parts of the world
    • Increase our understanding of the cultural traits of Latino/Hispanic groups in the U.S.
    • Summarize specific traits of various Latino/Hispanic groups
    • Recognize how we can narrow the gap between us

    Angelica Redleaf, DC

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    Cultural Competency 203

    Become a Culturally Competent Provider - Caring for: Asians, Blacks, Middle Easterners, etc.


    1.0

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    • Develop an appreciation of the impact of culture group, minority group and racial group on the health care relationship.
    • Increase sensitivity, knowledge and skills to promote effective intercultural interactions.
    • Identify our own provider culture/judgments /biases and their impact.
    • Examine characteristics of Asians, Blacks and Middle Easterners.
    • Summarize how to care for patients of these three ethnic/racial groups and how to narrow the gap between us
    • Develop an understanding/plan of how to reach out to these populations.

    Angelica Redleaf, DC

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    Cultural Competency 204

    Understanding Cultural Competence in Health Care


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    • Describe cultural diversity
    • Recognize the need for cultural competence in health care
    • Explain the concept of health disparity
    • Define culture and cultural competence
    • Differentiate between the concepts of culture, race, ethnicity, diversity, and minority
    • Describe the Cultural Competence Continuum
    • Discuss the interdependency between the levels of cultural competence

    Richard Saporito, DC

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    Cultural Competency 205

    Culture: Perspectives, Myths, and Misconceptions


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    • Discuss the evolution of multicultural policy
    • Describe the phases of multiculturalism
    • Discuss three major perspectives on culture and diversity that have influenced healthcare literature and practice
    • Identify the common myths and misconceptions associated with culture
    • Recognize the paradoxical dilemmas associated with cultural competence

    Richard Saporito, DC

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    Electrodiagnosis 101

    Electrodiagnostic and Nerve Pathology in Clinical Conditions Presenting in Chiropractic Practice, and How They Present on Electrodiagnostic Examination


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    • Develop an understanding of the physiologic principles involved in nerve depolarization and the propagation of action potentials as they relate to Motor and Sensory nerve conduction studies
    • Identify the physiology and nerve pathology in clinical conditions presenting in Chiropractic practice, and how they present on electrodiagnostic examination
    • Classify the utilization of electrodiagnostic testing in the process of differential diagnosis
    • Develop a working clinical knowledge of the setup and recording of Compound Muscle Action Potentials, Sensory Nerve Action Potentials, F-Responses in all major peripheral nerves, as well as H-reflex testing
    • Demonstrate a practical knowledge of the neuroanatomy, as well as clinical applications of EMG and Somatosensory and Dermatomal Evoked Potentials

    Jeff Swift, DC, DABCN

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    Emergency Procedures 101

    Preparing for Common Medical Emergencies


    1.0

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    • Know how to prepare for a medical emergency
    • Review four emergency medical conditions: Stroke, Heart Attack, Difficulty Breathing, Diabetic Emergencies
    • Recognize the causes, symptoms and signs for these emergencies
    • Understand how to provide the appropriate emergency treatments

    Brett Kinsler, DC

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    Emergency Procedures 102

    Developing an Emergency Preparedness Manual for Your Office and Review CPR Changes


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    • Gain the knowledge to develop an Emergency Preparedness Manual for your office
    • Define crisis management procedures in advance for fires, child abduction, workplace violence, bomb threats and other situations
    • Explain the importance of an emergency continuity plan
    • Recognize why CPR was changed and compare the new rules
    • Perform more effective CPR even before you refresh your certification

    Brett Kinsler, DC

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    Emergency Procedures 103

    Preparing for Altered Mental Status, Burns and Allergic Reactions


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    • Recognize Altered Mental Status and apply the appropriate emergency response
    • Distinguish types of Burns, their mechanisms of injury and pathophysiology
    • Plan for the treatment of burns and the appropriate emergency response
    • Apply and use the Rule of Nines
    • Recognize Allergic Reactions, discuss their pathophysiology and the proper emergency response

    Brett Kinsler, DC

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    Emergency Procedures 104

    Reacting to Emergencies Outside your Office


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    • Identify the most common emergencies that occur on airline flights
    • Describe what may be expected of you in caring for a patient at high altitude
    • Describe what resources and equipment may be available to you as an in flight medical provider
    • Observe important clinical differences seen on examination of patients on airplanes
    • Demonstrate to patients skills to prevent medical emergencies during air travel

    Brett Kinsler, DC

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    Ethical Awareness 201

    Legal Foundations


    1.0

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    • Describe the basis of the American legal system
    • Compare and contrast constitutional, statutory, common and administrative law
    • List the differences between criminal and civil law
    • Explain the civil litigation explosion
    • Summarize tort reform


    Richard Saporito, DC

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    Ethical Awareness 202
    Ethical Foundations

    1.0

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    • Differentiate morals and ethics
    • Explain the purpose of professional codes of ethics
    • Compare and contrast legal and professional health care ethics
    • Define situational ethics
    • Identify the four principles of biomedical ethics


    Richard Saporito, DC

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    Ethical Awareness 203

    The Law of Health Care Malpractice


    2.0

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    • List the external and internal factors affecting the exposure to malpractice liability
    • Describe the legal basis for imposing malpractice liability of a patient injury
    • Define the concept of abandonment
    • Outline the four elements needed to prove malpractice
    • Compare and contrast ordinary negligence versus professional negligence
    • Explain vicarious liability
    • Summarize defenses to malpractice actions
    • Describe the importance of patient care documentation


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    Ethical Awareness 204
    Intentional Wrongs

    2.0

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    • Describe the concept of intentional torts
    • Differentiate assault and battery
    • Define defamation, slander and libel
    • Summarize the mandatory reporting requirements for health care professionals
    • Outline the four principle forms of invasion of privacy
    • Classify the types of criminal activity 
    • Describe the steps in a criminal prosecution
    • Explain the classifications of homicide


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    Ethical Awareness 205

    Ethical and Legal Issues in Employment


    2.0

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    • Differentiate employment at will versus employment under contract
    • Summarize the history of federal regulation of labor – management relations
    • Describe the five major sections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
    • Recognize sexual harassment in the workplace
    • Define “ordinary reasonable person” as it pertains to sexual harassment
    • Differentiate the vicarious liability of an employer relative to employees and independent contractors
    • Explain the considerations in writing a letter of recommendation
    • Outline the requirements for an enforceable restrictive covenant


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    Ethical Awareness 206
    Business Law and Ethics

    2.0

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    • Summarize the antitrust laws
    • Discuss the importance of the attorney – heath care professional client relationship
    • Define the elements of a binding contract
    • Explain breach of contract and possible contractual remedies
    • Describe the various forms of business organization
    • Outline the good Samaritan laws
    • Recognize the requirements for HIPAA compliance
    • Assess the necessity and limitations of professional liability insurance


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    Ethical Awareness 207

    Legal and Ethical Issues in Education


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    • Summarize the major federal statutes regulating education
    • Discuss federal education law derived from constitutional protections
    • Outline a risk management strategy for academic discipline in health professional educational programs
    • Assess liability for student conduct in the clinical setting
    • Outline procedures to minimize liability when incorporating students in the clinical setting


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    Ethical Awareness 208
    Ethics in Focus

    2.0

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    • Explain patient informed consent to intervention
    • List the requirements of sufficient informed consent
    • Describe pertinent considerations in life and death decision making including euthanasia
    • Recognize issues of nondiscrimination against participants in health care delivery
    • Explain pro bono health care services
    • Outline professional practice issues of financial responsibility and gifts
    • Summarize the ethical issues of impaired providers and intra and inter-professional relations
    • Define the ethical issues in research and the informed consent process


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    Ethics 101

    Ethical Communications


    2.0

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    • Demonstrate the importance of communicating in an ethical manner and what that entails
    • Develop an understanding of what 'spin' is, why it is unethical and how to monitor and minimize/stop it
    • Evaluate the barriers to effective and ethical communication
    • Develop an understanding of exactly what takes place/needs to take place during the provider/client interaction
    • Discover what it is that patients want from their visits to a provider
    • Appraise how to deal with challenging clients and situations
    • Discover how to become a skilled helper by studying the tools of communication
    • Apply listening skills to the provider's repertoire
    • Demonstrate the importance of the impact of nonverbal communication on the caregiver/client relationship
    • Develop, analyze and apply the verbal and nonverbal skills that will help to gather information and support the patient effectively
    • Write an Ethical Communication Protocol (EPC) for your practice


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    Ethics 102

    The Ethics Of The Doctor/Patient Connection - Getting it Right!


    2.0

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    • Determine how critical it is for us to take excellent are of ourselves
    • Indicate the ways in which we can stay healthy physically, mentally and emotionally
    • Examine the impact of stress on providers
    • Recognize the issue of burnout
    • Demonstrate the fiduciary duty that providers have

    Angelica Redleaf, DC

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    Ethics 103
    Avoiding Inappropriate Contact with Patients

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    • Differentiate between assault and battery
    • Outline various kinds of legal problems that may result from sexual impropriety claims
    • Identify and describe distinctions between innocent flirtatious behavior and sexual misconduct
    • Evaluate possible defenses to sexual misconduct Disciplinary complaints
    • Discuss the applicability of the transference phenomenon to Doctors of Chiropractic

    Jacob Ladenheim, JD

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    Ethics and Aging 201
    Challenges to the Received View

    2.0

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    Hour 1
    • Summarize the history of ethics and aging
    • Define the “Four Principles” approach to bioethics
    • Describe how the focus on autonomy influences medical care for the aging
    • Explain why a singular emphasis on autonomy undermines self-respect and self-identity
    Hour 2
    • Define “Relational” autonomy
    • Explain how a feminist ethic informs the concept of autonomy
    • Summarize the use of the narrative framework in the development of an individual morality
    • Describe communicative ethics

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    Ethics and Aging 202

    Aging and the Aged Body


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    • Explain the role society plays in creating the physical self-image as one ages
    • Describe how physical self-image shapes and is shaped by the older individual’s autonomy competency
    • Compare and contrast the strong social constructionist view of aging with the biological view
    • List ways culture influences how aging women view themselves

    Hour 2

    • Define the term, “Third Age”
    • Describe the circumstances unique to. “getting old”
    • Explain the role of privilege in the modern concepts of aging
    • List the ways communities of meaning and shared discourse can be identity confirming for the aging individual

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    Ethics and Aging 203

    Anti-aging Medicine and Aging and Public Policy


    2.0

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    Hour 1
    • Define anti-aging medicine
    • Compare and contrast the differing opinions on anti-aging medicine
    • List the moral questions associate with the anti-aging movement
    • Describe how the anti-aging movement is viewed from a feminist perspective
    Hour 2
    • Describe how ethics informs policy
    • List impediments to creating a bridge between ethics and public policy
    • Explain the neo-liberal approach to health care policy for the aged
    • Describe how current health care policy towards the aged in the United States can create generational conflict
    • Compare the feminist ethic of care to the neo-liberal approach

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    Ethics and Aging 204
    Care and Justice - Older People at Home

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    • Describe the moral questions concerning home care for the elderly
    • Identify the relationship between the cared for and the care giver
    • Explain the focus of governmental programs for dependent elderly care
    • List the values necessary to support elder care at home

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    Ethics and Aging 205

    The Nursing Home - Beyond Medicalization


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    • Outline the history of the nursing home
    • Describe the evolution of bioethical thought on nursing home care
    • List strategies for creating a more ethical nursing home environment
    • Ways nursing homes can aid residents in addressing end-of-life concerns

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    Ethics and Aging 206
    Working With Clients and Patients

    1.0

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    • Give examples of the roots of an ageist attitude in the United States
    • Describe the dynamics of the power relationship between care giver and cared for
    • Explain the issues involved in setting boundaries in the institutional environment
    • Describe the difference between independent and relational autonomy

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    Ethics and Aging 207

    What Do We Do Now? Abuse, Neglect, and Self-Neglect


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    • Define elder abuse, neglect and self-neglect
    • Describe the “expressive – collaborative” model of approaching ethics
    • Compare and contrast the classical definition of autonomy with “actual autonomy”
    • Explain how remaining in an abusive / neglectful environment may constitute the best alternative for an individual

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    Ethics and Aging 208
    Alzheimer's Disease and an Ethics of Solidarity

    1.0

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    • Cite the historical perspective on senility
    • Describe how the pervasive bioethical viewpoint affects the experience of people with dementia
    • Explain the concepts of dignity
    • Compare and contrast various definitions of dignity relative to those with dementia

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    Ethics and Aging 209

    Beyond Rational Control: Caring at the End of Life


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    • List the foundational assumptions that define advance care planning in the United States
    • Differentiate hospice care from palliative care
    • Describe the issues that arise when individual choice is the main focus of advance care planning
    • Explain how the modern culture of medicine influences end – of – life care
    • Compare and contrast the current approach towards end – of – life care with the authors. “bottom up,” approach

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    Ethics and Aging 210
    Aging and Disasters - Facing Natural and Other Disasters

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    • Cite examples of how the elderly have been marginalized during disasters
    • Define what is meant by the “axes of susceptibility”
    • Identify the ethical obligation to the elderly during major disasters
    • Describe how planning, communication and coordination is an ethical imperative in disasters
    • Explain the concept of “place holding,” and how it fits into disaster planning

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    Ethics for Professionals 101

    Morality and Ethics in Professional Practice


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    • Define morality and ethics and distinguish between the two
    • Describe three moralities that health professionals must integrate into their own moral life
    • Identify some major sources of moral beliefs in Western societies
    • Distinguish between an ethical issue and ethical problem
    • List three ways that ethics is useful in everyday professional practice
    • Describe what material cooperation entails
    • Identify some mechanisms available to protect the personal moral convictions of health professionals


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    Ethics for Professionals 101 - 105
    7.0

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    • This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed from Ethics for Professionals 101 to Ethics for Professionals 105.

    Course Group includes all Ethics for Professionals Courses numbered 101 thru 105

    Paul Powers, DC, DABCN

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    Ethics for Professionals 102

    Ethical Problems, Ethical Distress and Ethical Dilemma's


    2.0

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    • Identify the goal of professional ethics activity.
    • Describe the basic idea of a caring response and some ways this response in a professional relationship is distinguished from expressions of care in other types of relationships.
    • Identify three component parts of any ethical problem.
    • Describe what an agent is and, more importantly, what it is to be a moral agent.
    • Name the three prototypical ethical problems.
    • Describe the role of emotions in ethical distress.
    • Distinguish between two varieties of ethical distress.
    • Compare the fundamental difference between ethical distress and an ethical dilemma.
    • Define ethical paternalism or parentalism.
    • Describe a type of ethical dilemma that challenges a professionals desire (and duty) to treat everyone fairly and equitably.
    • Identify the fundamental difference between distress or dilemma problems and locus of authority problems.
    • Identify four criteria that will assist you in deciding who should assume authority for a specific ethical decision to achieve a caring response.
    • Become familiar with AOTA and APTA Code of Ethics
    • Become familiar with the Guide to Professional Conduct for PT
    • Indiana PTs - become familiar with the IN PT Rules and Practice Act
    • Texas PTs - become familiar with the TX PT Rules and Practice Act
    • Utah PTs - become familiar with the UT PT Rules and Practice Act


    Paul Powers, DC, DABCN

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    Ethics for Professionals 103

    The Analysis of Ethical Problems in Professional Life


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    • Identify six steps in the analysis of ethical problems encountered in everyday professional life and how each plays a part in arriving at a caring response.
    • Describe the central role of narrative and virtue theories in gathering relevant information for a caring response.
    • List four areas of inquiry that will be useful when gathering relevant information to make sure you have the story straight.
    • Describe the role of conduct-related ethical theories and approaches in arriving at a caring response.
    • Describe why imagination is an essential aspect of seeking out the practical alternatives in an ethically challenging situation.
    • Discuss how courage assists you in a caring response.
    • Identify two benefits of taking time to reflect on and evaluate the action afterward.
    • Become familiar with AOTA and APTA Code of Ethics
    • Become familiar with the Guide to Professional Conduct for PT's


    Paul Powers, DC, DABCN

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    Ethics for Professionals 104

    Ethics of Confidential Information


    2.0

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    • Define the terms confidential information and confidentiality.
    • Identify the relationship of a patient's legal right to privacy with his reasonable expectations regarding confidential information.
    • Describe how the telling and keeping of secrets is relevant to understanding the importance of confidentiality.
    • Discuss the ethical norms involved in keeping and breaking professional confidences.
    • Name five general legal exceptions to the professional standard of practice that confidences should not be broken.
    • Consider practical options that a professional can take when faced with the possibility of breaking a confidence.
    • Discuss some important aspects of documentation that affect confidentiality.
    • Compare ethical issues of confidentiality traditionally conceived with those that have arisen because of computerized medical records and patient care information systems.
    • Describe the key ethical strengths and challenges of the recent U.S. federal regulations related to privacy considerations (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996).
    • Become familiar with AOTA and APTA Code of Ethics
    • Review and become familiar with the TX PT Rules
    • Read case scenarios illustrating ethical decision making


    Paul Powers, DC, DABCN

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    Ethics for Professionals 105

    Informed Consent


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    • Describe three basic legal concepts that led to the doctrine of informed consent.
    • Describe three approaches to determining the disclosure standard for judging that a patient or client has been informed.
    • Discuss three major aspects of the process of obtaining informed consent.
    • Distinguish "general consent" from "special consent" documents.
    • Differentiate between the never-competent and once-competent patient or client and the challenges posed by each in regard to informed consent.
    • Compare informed consent as it is used in health care practice and in human studies research.
    • Describe some considerations one must always take into account to be sure one is being culturally competent and honoring cultural difference when informed consent is the standard.


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    Evidence Based Outcomes 201

    Outcomes Assessment in Chiropractic Practice - Reviewing the Current Literature


    2.0

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    • Assess the current literature on outcomes assessment in chiropractic practice
    • Describe the psychometric properties outcome measures
    • Summarize the utility of patient related outcome measures
    • Outline the various domains of outcome assessments
    • Describe the clinical significance of common patient reported outcome measures
    • Identify guidelines and recommendations for use of outcomes measures in daily practice
    • Identify clinician driven outcome measures and discuss the strength of evidence supporting them along with their clinical significance and utility

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Evidence Based Outcomes 202

    Evidence Based Practice: Asking the Questions and Searching For Evidence


    1.0

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    • Define Evidence Based Practice (EBP)
    • Identify problems/obstacles to EBP
    • Outline the process of EBP
    • Learn how to ask good clinical questions: PICO
    • Describe how to search PubMed and learn how PubMed translates a search query
    • Define MeSH terms and describe their use
    • Illustrate how to limit or broaden your search to find the appropriate content
    • Compare the results of boolean operators AND, OR and NOT

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Evidence Based Outcomes 204

    Practical Guide to Using Outcome Assessment (Measures) in Your Clinical Practice


    1.0

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    • Provide a rationale for the use of outcome assessments in practice
    • Survey the recommended outcome assessment measures used by chiropractors and provide a copy or link to download them electronically
    • Describe the recommended outcome measures and provide instruction on how to score them
    • Detail the psychometric properties of the commonly used outcome measures to aid in determining clinically relevant change in patients
    • Indicate which outcome measures to use and when to use them

    • NOTE:  This course gives you licensed ability to 10 different outcome assessment forms to use in your office

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Evidence Based Outcomes 211

    Cold and Flu - Vaccinations, Green Tea, Zinc, Probiotics and Neti Pots


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    • Evaluate the effectiveness of the influenza vaccine in healthy adults and children 
    • Evaluate the effectiveness of the influenza vaccine in the elderly 
    • Evaluate the importance of influenza vaccination in those with recent cardiac events 
    • Explain the key elements in the "Tamiflu Controversy" 
    • Discuss limitations to the Tamiflu research base 
    • Discuss limitations to using zinc for the common cold 
    • Evaluate strengths of study design for pragmatic trials 
    • Discuss the effectiveness of using probiotics for the common cold 

    Joshua Goldenberg, ND

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    Forensic Diplomate 101

    Critical Issues Encountered in the Deposition and Trial


    4.0

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    • Identify the differences between the deposition and trial
    • Understand the fundamentals and subtleties of the discovery of evidence
    • Distinguish between discovery and impeachment
    • Describe the steps involved in a deposition and trial
    • Discuss critical issues encountered in the deposition and trial

    Leanne Cupon, DC, DACRB and Warren Jahn, DC, DIANM (US)

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    Forensic Diplomate 102

    How to Get Started in Forensic Marketing and Finding Contract Work


    4.0

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    • Demonstrate how to get started in marketing new skill sets
    • Recognize how to contract work
    • Establish case preparation protocols
    • Distinguish between oral and written reports
    • Describe the steps involved in opinion forming

    • NOTE:  Must take Forensic Diplomate 101 prior to this course

    Leanne Cupon, DC, DACRB and Warren Jahn, DC, DIANM (US)

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    Forensic Diplomate 103

    Discovery and Impeachment in Civil and Criminal Cases


    4.0

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    • Discuss demonstrative evidence and props
    • Distinguish between discovery and impeachment
    • Understand the steps involved in a deposition
    • Recognize the worth of your knowledge as a forensic examiner
    • Review the steps involved in civil and criminal cases

    • NOTE: Must take Forensic Diplomate 102 and all lower level courses prior to taking this course

    Leanne Cupon, DC, DACRB and Warren Jahn, DC, DIANM (US)

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    Forensic Diplomate 104

    How to Formulate a Defensible Curriculum Vitae


    4.0

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    • Understand the steps involved in a trial
    • Identify critical issues encountered in a trial
    • Create a defensible curriculum vitae
    • Explain the concept of work product
    • Discuss critical issues encountered in discovery of work product

    • NOTE: Must take Forensic Diplomate 103 and all lower level courses prior to taking this course

    Leanne Cupon, DC, DACRB and Warren Jahn, DC, DIANM (US)

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    Forensic Diplomate 105

    Understanding the Concept of Absolute Immunity


    4.0

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    • Understand critical issues encountered in a forensic practice
    • Recognize pertinent case law
    • Explain the concept of absolute immunity
    • Recognize risk management protocols for the forensic examiner
    • Discuss the future challenges for the forensic examiner

    • NOTE: Must take Forensic Diplomate 104 and all lower level courses prior to taking this course

    Leanne Cupon, DC, DACRB and Warren Jahn, DC, DIANM (US)

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    Forensic Diplomate 106

    Federal Rules of Evidence and Their Application in the Federal and State Legal Systems


    4.0

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    • Develop a level of knowledge and understanding of the federal and state legal system
    • Develop a level of knowledge, comprehension, and understanding of the deposition process as it relates to the practice of forensic chiropractic and testifying as an expert witness
    • Integrate the Rules of Evidence
    • Illustrate which Federal Rules of Evidence apply to the expert witness
    • Explain discovery techniques
    • Discuss that the expert witness may need to produce business records
    • Emphasize that each chiropractic provider must keep informed as to the laws and their interpretation in their particular state of practice
    • Assess Daubert criteria
    • Explain what each chiropractic expert should look for when preparing for the opposing attorney relating to hearsay
    • Develop a level of knowledge, comprehension, and understanding of the medicolegal system as it relates to Daubert challenges

    • NOTE: Must take Forensic Diplomate 105 and all lower level courses prior to taking this course

    Leanne Cupon, DC, DACRB and Warren Jahn, DC, DIANM (US)

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    Forensic Diplomate 107

    The Cross Examination Process and How to Manage Scientific Issues and Trick Questions


    4.0

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    • Discuss trick question posed on cross examination
    • Assist judges in implementing effective management of expert evidence involving scientific issues
    • Identify judicial notice, aggregation, and compensation schedules for specific injuries
    • Develop a level of knowledge, comprehension, and understanding of the cross examination process as it relates to the practice of forensic chiropractic and testifying as an expert witness
    • Develop a level of knowledge and understanding of the federal and state court appointed expert process
    • Discuss evidentiary framework
    • Identify which Federal Rules of Evidence apply to the expert witness
    • Critique the nature of the claims, the theories of general and specific causation, the defenses, and in particular the bases for disagreement among experts
    • Explore the use of reference guides

    NOTE: Must take Forensic Diplomate 106 and all lower level courses prior to taking this course
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    Leanne Cupon, DC, DACRB and Warren Jahn, DC, DIANM (US)

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    Forensic Diplomate 108

    How do Scientific Reasoning and Methodology Apply to Untestable Scientific Theories


    4.0

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    • Integrate Scientific Reasoning vs. Methodology
    • Critique questions relating to scientific validity
    • Assess Frye criteria
    • Discuss hearsay exceptions
    • Explore statistical estimates
    • Emphasize that judges will exclude certain evidence
    • Identify scientific theories that are not testable
    • Comment on forensic techniques that have fallen into disfavor
    • Discuss implicit error

    • NOTE: Must take Forensic Diplomate 107 and all lower level courses prior to taking this course

    Leanne Cupon, DC, DACRB and Warren Jahn, DC, DIANM (US)

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    Forensic Diplomate 109

    What is the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence and How to Read a Legal Opinion


    4.0

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    • Discuss the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence
    • Emphasize keeping junk science out of court
    • Review and critique literature refuting whiplash syndrome
    • Summarize the amended Rules of Evidence and their impact of Daubert
    • Identify which Federal Rules of Evidence apply to the expert witness
    • Demonstrate how to read a legal opinion
    • Assess the concept of ipso facto as it relates to the practice of forensic chiropractic and testifying as an expert witness
    • Integrate case law as it relates to the practice of forensic chiropractic and testifying as an expert witness

    • NOTE: Must take Forensic Diplomate 108 and all lower level courses prior to taking this course

    Leanne Cupon, DC, DACRB and Warren Jahn, DC, DIANM (US)

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    Forensic Diplomate 110

    Adequate Informed Consent and How it Applies to Malpractice


    4.0

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    • Develop a level of knowledge, comprehension, and understanding of the federal legal system as it relates to malpractice and testifying as an expert witness
    • Explain punitive or exemplary damages
    • Discuss the "but for" test
    • Assess the concept of res ipsa loquitur
    • Summarize battery and assault
    • Emphasis adequate informed consent
    • Contrast breach of contract or warranty to cure
    • Detect the opposing attorney's intent
    • Develop a level of knowledge, comprehension, and understanding of the ethical expert witness

    • NOTE: Must take Forensic Diplomate 109 and all lower level courses prior to taking this course

    Leanne Cupon, DC, DACRB and Warren Jahn, DC, DIANM (US)

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    Gender and Sensitivity 101

    Professional Boundaries in Healthcare Relationship; Harassment vs. Misconduct


    1.0

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    • Examine the impact of sexual boundaries on the health care relationship
    • Recognize the most common misconceptions about sexual boundaries
    • Distinguish between sexual misconduct and sexual harassment
    • Demonstrate the need for providing safety for patients
    • Identify the inherent dangers of being in a power position

    Angelica Redleaf, DC

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    Gender and Sensitivity 102

    Caring for Those Who Have Been Sexually Abused; Patient Protection Protocol


    1.0

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    • Define sex abuse
    • Identify the characteristics of an abused individual
    • Appraise the effects of abuse on the health care relationship
    • Create an individualized Patient Protection Protocol
    • Develop office procedures and policies that will create a safe and comfortable environment for all patients

    Angelica Redleaf, DC

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    Geriatrics 101
    Exercise Effects on Wound Healing, Balance, Depression, and Anxiety in Older Adults

    1.0

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    • Summarize the effect of exercise on wound healing in older adults
    • Discuss the relationship between trunk muscle composition and functional capacity
    • Assess the effects of high-intensity strength training on balance
    • Describe a study that examines the reliability and validity of a new steadiness measure
    • Assess the effect of an endurance exercise program on depression, anxiety and quality of life

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Geriatrics 102
    Mitochondrial Degeneration, Dysfunction and Oxidative Stress

    1.0

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    • Summarize the concept of mitochondrial degeneration
    • Discuss the free-radical mitochondrial theory of aging and the susceptibility of the brain to oxidative stress
    • Assess the relationship between mitochondrial decay and age-related neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD)
    • Illustrate the array of mitochondrial nutrients and the various vitamins that may improve mitochondrial function

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Geriatrics 103
    Breaking down the biomechanical and biochemical aspects of longevity

    3.0

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    • Breakdown the biomechanical processes of spinal degeneration
    • Explain the biochemical processes that occur in the geriatric population in 
    • Differentiate between various diagnosis of structural and chemical conditions seen in geriatric patients
    • Analyze the radiological findings and how they influence clinical decisions
    • Explain Syndrome X and how it affects physiology
    • Differentiate trauma and its late effects on the body

    Michelle Binkowski, DC

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    Geriatrics 103 - 106
    12.0

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    Michelle Binkowski, DC

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    Geriatrics 104

    Psychology of mind/body as it relates to improvement of patient results


    3.0

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    Hour 1

    • Describe psychoneuroimmunology and its application to clinical diagnosis of geriatric patients
    • Apply psychoneuroimmunology to activities of daily living

    Hour 2

    • Differentiate clinical approaches to managing psychoneuroimmunology
    • Measure clinical treatment outcomes

    Hour 3

    • Relate what factors contribute to this field in the elderly patient
    • Incorporate hormonal balancing with nutrition in clinical treatment plans for Chiropractic Patients

    Michelle Binkowski, DC

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    Geriatrics 105

    Nutrition for the aging population


    3.0

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    • Implement nutrients that promote spinal and joint function to obtain positive clinical outcomes
    • Explain Ph., alkalinity and acidity as it impacts the physiology of the body in regards to healing
    • Categorize toxins in the environment that create clinical presentations of  geriatric patients clinical care
    • Utilize vitamins herbals and supplements to augment patients’ care
    • Factor nutritional aspects of protein, fats and carbs into clinical treatment plans to improve healing
    • Create treatment goals and nutritional plans

    Michelle Binkowski, DC

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    Geriatrics 106

    Therapeutic clinical solutions to common geriatric conditions


    3.0

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    • Assess various treatment modalities
    • Implement treatment protocols as found in the latest research
    • Progress patients to incorporate wellness into their lifestyle
    • Perform postural evaluations and discuss clinical significance to the patient
    • Appropriately factor radiographic findings into diagnosis and clinical decision making of the geriatric patient
    • Examine physical findings and set specific and measurable patient treatment goals

    Michelle Binkowski, DC

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    Geriatrics 107

    Clinical Care and Risk of Falls


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    • Review evidence-based recommendations regarding best practices for chiropractic care of older adults
    • Outline the relationship between individual sagittal posture and risk falling in an elderly back pain population
    • Explore the cost impact of utilizing chiropractic in older patients with chronic low back pain and multiple comorbidities
    • Examine the effectiveness of nonpharmacological therapies for dizziness in older people
    • Assess the impact of chiropractic care on measures of sensorimotor function associated with the risk of falls in older adults

    Shawn Thistle, DC

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    Homeopathy 201

    Acute Care Homeopathy for Knee Injuries


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    • Recognize acute situations for which homeopathic remedies are appropriate and effective
    • Apply limited homeopathic remedies to acute care situations that arise in practice and day- to-day life
    • Evaluate methods of application of homeopathic remedies to fit the situation at hand
    • Distinguish between the available homeopathic remedies for a specific situation in order to select the most appropriate remedy for the individual
    • Use homeopathic remedies in concert with existing therapeutic training

    Richard Powers, DC

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    IASTM 201 - 203

    Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilizations to the Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity and the Spine


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    Hour 1

    • List 3 factors which impact the mechanical properties of fascia
    • Recall 3 important functions of fascia
    • Cite 3 negative biological effects of fibrosis
    • Describe 3 proposed neurophysiological effects of IASTM
    • Itemize three biological effects of IASTM

    Hour 2

    • Cite 8 indications for using IASTM for upper/lower quarter musculoskeletal conditions
    • Provide 8 indications for using IASTM for upper/lower quarter musculoskeletal conditions
    • Enumerate 8 indications for using IASTM for upper/lower quarter musculoskeletal conditions
    • when using IASTM for musculoskeletal disorders.
    • List 2 features of IASTM tools and the effect that these features have on the treatment effect (tissue penetration)
    • Summarize 5 IASTM basic stroke techniques
    • Apply IASTM techniques for over 30 common upper quarter musculoskeletal conditions

    Hour 3

    • Outline 3 general purposes for using instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilizations (IASTM) for lower quarter musculoskeletal disorders.
    • Recall 3 clinical indications for using IASTM to the hip
    • State 3 clinical indications for providing IASTM to the lumbar spine
    • Present 3 clinical indications for using IASTM for knee-related musculoskeletal disorders
    • Itemize 3 clinical conditions of the lower leg and foot for which IASTM would be appropriate

    Robert McCabe, PT, OCS

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    Impairment 101

    AMA Guides; 5th Edition; Measuring Spinal Range of Motion and Combined Value Chart


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    • Acquire additional skill sets in impairment and disability rating
    • Develop cognitive interpretive thinking in addressing impairment and disability issues
    • Expand the current knowledge base required by the AMA Guides 5th edition

    Leanne Cupon, DC, DACRB and Warren Jahn, DC, DIANM (US)

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    Impairment 102

    AMA Guides; 5th Edition; Apportionment


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    • Develop a level of knowledge, comprehension, and understanding of the medicolegal system as it relates to apportionment
    • Minimize risks and failure risks when addressing the apportionment issue
    • Encourage development and nurturing of skill sets risks when addressing the apportionment issue based on evidence-based literature and science
    • Identify action steps for minimizing risks when addressing the apportionment issue

    Leanne Cupon, DC, DACRB and Warren Jahn, DC, DIANM (US)

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    Impairment 103

    AMA Guides; 5th Edition; Common Errors


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    • Identify some of the criteria used by formally trained forensic examiners
    • Identify certain practices that lead forensic examiners to question the credibility of reports or "IME providers"
    • Develop a level of knowledge, comprehension, and understanding of the criteria used by impairment rating reviewers
    • Identify certain practices that lead impairment rating reviewers/auditors to question the credibility of reports or raters
    • Encourage development and nurturing of skill sets when formulating an impairment rating based on evidence-based literature, science and AMA Guides 5th edition criteria
    • Identify action steps for minimizing risks when submitting an impairment rating report

    • NOTE: For States using Fifth Edition (including but not limited to CA and GA

    Leanne Cupon, DC, DACRB and Warren Jahn, DC, DIANM (US)

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    Impairment 104

    AMA Guides; 4th Edition; Writing Credible Impairment Rating Reports


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    • Identify some of the criteria used by formally trained forensic examiners
    • Identify certain practices that lead forensic examiners to question the credibility of reports or "IME providers"
    • Develop a level of knowledge, comprehension, and understanding of the criteria used by impairment rating reviewers
    • Identify certain practices that lead impairment rating reviewers/auditors to question the credibility of reports or raters
    • Encourage development and nurturing of skill sets when formulating an impairment rating based on evidence-based literature, science and AMA Guides 4th edition criteria
    • Identify action steps for minimizing risks when submitting an impairment rating report

    • NOTE: For States using Fourth Edition (including but not limited to TX)

    Leanne Cupon, DC, DACRB and Warren Jahn, DC, DIANM (US)

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    Impairment 105

    AMA Guides; 5th Edition; Rating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome


    1.0

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    • Produce accurate impairment rating reports.
    • Identify AMA Guides the criteria for CTS
    • Develop a level of knowledge, comprehension, and understanding of the criteria used for rating CTS
    • Identify certain practices that lead impairment rating reviewers/auditors to question the credibility of reports or raters
    • Identify the commonly occurring errors seen in rating impairment due to CTS.

    Leanne Cupon, DC, DACRB and Warren Jahn, DC, DIANM (US)

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    Impairment 107

    Introduction to Impairment Rating


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    • Develop a level of understanding of the evaluation criteria as it relates to the AMA Guides 5th edition
    • Apply skill sets in impairment evaluation
    • Interpolate aspects of the AMA Guides to report writing
    • Identify the certification available through the American Board of Forensic Professionals

    Leanne Cupon, DC, DACRB and Warren Jahn, DC, DIANM (US)

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    Independent Medical Exam 101

    Independent Medical Exam (IME) Methodology and Procedures


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    • Define an IME and identify key concepts
    • Comment on ideal qualifications of the examiner
    • Discuss IME methodology and procedures
    • Suggest a generalized report format and quality assurance
    • Discuss the job task analysis (ABFP) for the IME process

    Leanne Cupon, DC, DACRB and Warren Jahn, DC, DIANM (US)

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    Independent Medical Exam 102

    Independent Medical Examinations and Workers Compensation


    1.0

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    • Develop an instructional basis for performing IMEs
    • Expand current knowledge database pertaining to IMEs
    • Identify risks and liabilities that may be encountered by examiners

    Leanne Cupon, DC, DACRB and Warren Jahn, DC, DIANM (US)

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    Independent Medical Exam 103

    Social Security Disability Assessment


    1.0

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    • Expand the current knowledge base relating to documentation required by the Social Security Administration
    • Develop documentation requirements for writing an appeal
    • Review regulations of the Social Security Administration

    Leanne Cupon, DC, DACRB and Warren Jahn, DC, DIANM (US)

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    Infectious Disease 101
    Evidence Based Decontamination for Manual Providers

    1.0

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    • Define the terminology of decontamination, disinfection and sterilization in a clinical setting.
    • Explain the basis of universal precautions and its implementation
    • Discuss the latest research and evidence for risk of treatment table contamination in chiropractic and manual therapy offices.
    • Learn the recommended evidence based disinfection methods of clinician hands, tables and equipment for manual providers.
    • Identify the Spaulding Classification System for disinfection and sterilization of patient care items and equipment.


    Brett Kinsler, DC

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    Intro to Hormones 101a

    Overview of All Hormones With Special Focus on Estrogen Dominance, Metabolic Syndrome, Adrenal Fatigue


    4.0

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    • Recall and integrate the function of the individual endocrine organs and all hormones into the diagnosis and treatment plan
    • Identify the causative factors present in the patient that led to a hormonal imbalance
    • Discuss Estrogen Dominance and thus educate the patient
    • Diagnose Metabolic Syndrome
    • Differentiate Adrenal Fatigue from menopause and perimenopause
    • Explain lifestyle modifications to the patient
    • Prepare for the intricacies of treating the hormonally imbalanced patient

    Robin Mayfield, DC

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    Intro to Hormones 102

    Salivary Hormone Testing


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    • Summarize the advantages and disadvantages of salivary hormone testing, its interfering factors and hormones
    • Illustrate hormone metabolism and biochemistry, and identify diseases that are associated with hormonal imbalances
    • Outline the biochemistry of tryptophan and its metabolites
    • Discover salivary adrenal functional assessments and the measurement of cortisol, DHEA and DHEAS
    • Discuss nutritional support for women's health and define the action of phytoestrogens, saw palmetto and zinc on hormone balance

    Ron Steriti, ND, PhD

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    LGBTQ 201
    Body Image and Eating Disorders, Sociocultural Factors and Questioning in an Inclusive and Affirmative Environment

    2.0

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    • Describe the concept of intersectionality and how it can affect the lives of young black gay and bisexual men
    • Identify factors contributing to adverse health outcomes in young black gay and bisexual men
    • Summarize special considerations for the care of LGBTQ youth
    • Identify strategies that individual providers can use to provide more patient-centered care for LGBTQ youth
    • Summarize the current knowledge in scope, clinical presentation, screening and management of eating disorders
    • Identify the prevalence of body image dissatisfaction and eating disorders in sexual minority adolescents

    Richard Saporito, DC

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    Management of Common Conditions 201

    Lumbar Disc Management I


    3.0

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    • Recognize lumbar disc signs and symptoms.
    • Differentiate disc prolapse from disc extrusion.
    • Identify anatomical structures related to lumbar disc conditions.
    • Describe neuro-muscular physiology as it relates to disc injuries.
    • Determine appropriate exam procedures for diagnosing disc conditions.
    • Assess static range of motion coupled with cross-plane evaluation.
    • Analyze dynamic joint motion using outcome-based assessment tools.
    • Interpret manual muscle testing using eccentric break testing protocols.
    • Grade muscle tone and discover muscle palpation techniques.
    • Interpret neurological tests to determine levels of disc involvement.
    • Design treatment plans based on exam findings.
    • Apply manual manipulation techniques to address the lumbo-pelvic joint lesions.
    • Demonstrate manual methods to reduce abdominal and pelvic muscular dysfunction.
    • Create new muscle memory patterns to correct chronic conditions.
    • Compare pre- and post- treatment findings to support care plans.

    Todd Turnbull, DC

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    Management of Common Conditions 202

    Lumbar Disc Management II


    3.0

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    • Discuss different types of lumbar stretching and their effects.
    • Define therapeutic stretching goals, protocols and precautions for the lumbar spine.
    • Measure lumbar pain, agility and joint crepitus associated with therapeutic stretching.
    • Apply lumbo-pelvic circumduction training to improve disc related joint mobility.
    • Integrate PreActive therapeutic stretching techniques to reduce lumbo-pelvic muscle tension.
    • Devise strengthening protocols for the lumbo-pelvic region using graduated isometric protocols.
    • Discuss mobility during lumbar traction to reduce disc pressure.
    • Compare static traction versus dynamic traction.
    • Define contra-indications for decompression therapy of the lumbar spine.
    • Apply appropriate lumbar decompression therapy to various patient populations.
    • Demonstrate lumbar mobility training exercises used to enhance decompression effectiveness.
    • Justify reimbursement through accurate documentation of lumbar disc treatment progression.
    • Diagnose lumbar disc conditions with clarity.
    • Select outcome-based assessment tools to monitor patient progress.
    • Illustrate lumbar range of motion and muscle testing deficiencies concisely.
    • Summarize patient status for lumbar mobility, crepitus and pain intensity.

    Todd Turnbull, DC

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    Management of Common Conditions 203

    Concussion Management - Part 1


    2.0

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    • Recognize concussion signs and symptoms.
    • Differentiate concussion grades.
    • Identify anatomical structures related to concussions.
    • Describe pathophysiology as it relates to concussions.
    • Determine appropriate exam procedures for diagnosing concussions.
    • Apply diagnostic skills to on-field and clinic settings.
    • Interpret diagnostic tests to evaluate concussion progress.
    • Design treatment plans based on exam findings.
    • Demonstrate manual manipulation techniques to address concussion symptoms.
    • Compare pre- and post-treatment findings to support care plans.

    Todd Turnbull, DC

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    Management of Common Conditions 203b

    Concussion Management - Part 2


    1.0

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    • Discuss neurophysiology of musculoskeletal dysfunction.
    • Create new memory patterns to restore neuromascular integration.
    • Demonstrate manual methods to reduce muscular dysfunction.
    • Address cranial nerve lesions with manipulation techniques.
    • Introduce the half-somersault maneuver for vertigo relief.

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    Todd Turnbull, DC

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    Management of Common Conditions 204

    Cervical Disc Management 1


    3.0

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    • Recognize cervical disc signs and symptoms.
    • Differentiate disc prolapse from disc extrusion.
    • Identify anatomical structures related to cervical disc conditions.
    • Describe neuro-muscular physiology as it relates to disc injuries.
    • Determine appropriate exam procedures for diagnosing disc conditions.
    • Assess static range of motion coupled with cross-plane evaluation.
    • Analyze dynamic joint motion using outcome-based assessment tools.
    • Interpret manual muscle testing using eccentric break testing protocols.
    • Develop muscle palpation skills and grade muscle tonicity.
    • Interpret neurological tests to determine levels of disc involvement.
    • Design treatment plans based on exam findings.
    • Apply manual manipulation techniques to address the cervical joint lesions.
    • Demonstrate manual methods to reduce cervical muscular dysfunction.
    • Create new muscle memory patterns to correct chronic conditions.
    • Compare pre- and post-treatment findings to support care plans.

    Todd Turnbull, DC

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    Management of Common Conditions 204 - 209
    12.0

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    Management of Common Conditions 205

    Cervical Disc Management II


    3.0

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    • Discuss different types of cervical stretching and their effects.
    • Define therapeutic stretching goals, protocols and precautions for the cervical spine.
    • Measure cervical pain, agility and joint crepitus associated with therapeutic stretching.
    • Integrate PreActive therapeutic stretching techniques to reduce cervical muscle tension and improve disc related joint mobility.
    • Devise strengthening protocols for the cervical region using graduated isometric protocols.
    • Discuss cervical mobility during traction to reduce disc pressure.
    • Compare static traction versus dynamic traction of the cervical spine.
    • Define contra-indications for cervical decompression therapy.
    • Apply appropriate cervical decompression therapy to various patient populations.
    • Demonstrate cervical mobility training exercises used to enhance decompression effectiveness.
    • Justify reimbursement through accurate documentation of cervical disc treatment progression.
    • Diagnose cervical disc conditions with clarity.
    • Select outcome-based assessment tools to monitor patient progress for cervical conditions.
    • Illustrate cervical range of motion and muscle testing deficiencies concisely.
    • Summarize patient status for cervical mobility, crepitus and pain intensity.

    Todd Turnbull, DC

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    Management of Common Conditions 206

    Evaluation of the Adolescent Overhead Athlete


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    • Summarize the relationship between glenohumeral internal rotation deficit (GIRD), SLAP tears, posterior impingement, scapula dyskinesis and shoulder micro-instability
    • Effectively diagnose SLAP tears, posterior impingement, scapula dyskinesis and shoulder mico-instability using screening and clinical tests.
    • Cite common pitching pathomechanics and describe their association with specific elbow injuries.
    • Paraphrase the peel back model for SLAP tears
    • Relate proper pitching biomechanics with injury prevention strategies for the adolescent overhead athlete

    Robert McCabe, PT, OCS

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    Management of Common Conditions 207

    Joint and Soft Tissue Mobilization Techniques for the Shoulder-Scapula Complex


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    • Define and differentiate the anatomical relationship between the rotator cuff muscles and the glenohumeral joint capsule
    • Gain deeper insight into the causes and treatment of scapula dyskinesia
    • Describe and perform contemporary scapula mobilization techniques
    • Apply innovative soft tissue mobilization techniques to patients with shoulder hypomobility
    • Perform soft tissue mobilization techniques for sub deltoid bursitis

    Robert McCabe, PT, OCS

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    Management of Common Conditions 208

    Evaluation and Rehabilitation of Scapula Dyskinesia


    1.0

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    • Classify functional anatomy and biomechanics of the shoulder - scapula complex
    • Apply current strategies for the evaluation of patients with scapular disorders
    • Perform innovative  scapular mobilization techniques for the patient with scapular dyskinesia
    • Differentiate the relationship between scapular dyskinesia, soft tissue/muscle tightness, and shoulder pathology
    • Integrate a systematic scapular muscle training program / protocol for patients with scapular dyskinesia

    Robert McCabe, PT, OCS

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    Management of Common Conditions 208 - 211
    6.0

    $120.00 USD

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    Management of Common Conditions 209

    Evaluation and Management of the TMJ


    3.0

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    • Discuss the prevalence and etiology of temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD)
    • Define the anatomy of the TMJ and surrounding facial structures.
    • Recognize the three most common causes of temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) seen within the chiropractic practice.
    • Outline various types of pain referral sources to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
    • Evaluate the TMJ using physical examination procedures
    • Compare and contrast TMJ synovitis and capsulitis
    • Distinguish the difference between anterior disc displacements with and without reduction
    • Describe standard imaging processes ordered for specific TMJ conditions
    • Outline various conservative management options for temporomandibular disorders
    • Construct a treatment plan for a typical patient with temporomandibular dysfunction
    • Apply specific myofascial techniques for the muscles of mastication
    • Define the co-management care of a dental professional with patients presenting temporomandibular joint dysfunction

    Jennifer Illes, DC

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    Management of Common Conditions 210

    Upper Extremity I


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    • Discuss the state of the literature on common treatment options for adhesive capsulitis
    • Apply an effective and streamlined exercise program in the management of subacromial impingement
    • Recognize the value of radial nerve mobilization in patients with thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis
    • Appraise the potential value of adding low-level laser therapy to other interventions for subacromial impingement
    • Summarize the state of the literature regarding Kinesiotape for preventing sports injuries

    Shawn Thistle, DC

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    Management of Common Conditions 210 - 215
    12.0

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    Management of Common Conditions 211

    Lyme Disease


    1.0

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    • Understand the basics of Lyme disease
    • Review the literature and studies available in summarized format
    • Understand the current complications with testing procedures
    • Recognize cases that may present as chronic neuromusculoskeletal conditions may have an additional differential diagnosis of Lyme disease
    • Apply non-prescription nutritional supplement recommendations to patients with acute or chronic Lyme disease

    Kristen Halland, DC, DABCA

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    Management of Common Conditions 212

    Concussion Rehabilitation


    3.0

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    Hour 1

    • Determine appropriate protocols for patient progress.
    • Discuss tools to reduce vertigo symptoms.
    • Incorporate nutritional support for better brain function.
    • Utilize brain therapy programs to improve cognition.
    • Apply traction therapy to reduce intrathecal pressure.
    • Introduce vision evaluation testing tools.

    Hour 2

    • Incorporate gaze stabilization exercises for oculomotor function. Evaluate balance and stability with a variety of tools.
    • Demonstrate balance exercises to improve proprioception.
    • Discuss cardio exercise to stimulate blood flow and neogenesis.
    • Apply cervical strength protocols using graduated isometrics.

    Hour 3

    • Apply jaw exercises to reduce TMJ symptoms.
    • Discuss post-exercise therapy recovery strategies.
    • Demonstrate mobility exercises to improve joint function.
    • Integrate therapeutic stretching protocols to improve agility.
    • Illustrate self release techniques to enhance mobility.

    Todd Turnbull, DC

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    Management of Common Conditions 213

    Conservative Management of Parkinson's Disease


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    • Present literature based dietary recommendations for Parkinson’s disease symptom management
    • Discuss literature based exercise recommendations for Parkinson’s disease symptom management, with an emphasis on aerobic exercise
    • Review the literature regarding acupuncture for Parkinson’s disease symptom management
    • Discuss lifestyle modifications that can be helpful with Parkinson’s disease symptom management

    Ivo Waerlop, DC

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    Management of Common Conditions 214

    Shoulder Pain


    3.0

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    Hour 1

    • Discuss shoulder anatomy.
    • Differentiate the causes of shoulder pain
    • Assess joint mobility and muscle function.
    • Apply manual manipulation to reduce shoulder dysfunction.
    • Incorporate rehab techniques to restore strength and flexibility.

    Hour 2

    • Discuss scapulo-thoracic anatomy.
    • Define the causes of scapulo-thoracic pain.
    • Assess joint mobility and muscle function.
    • Apply manual manipulation to reduce scapular dysfunction.
    • Introduce rehab techniques to restore strength and mobility.

    Hour 3

    • Discuss gleno-humeral anatomy.
    • Define the causes of gleno-humeral pain.
    • Assess joint mobility and muscle function.
    • Apply manual manipulation to reduce joint dysfunction.
    • Introduce rehab techniques to restore strength and mobility.

    Todd Turnbull, DC

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    Management of Common Conditions 215

    Concussion: Return to Play Guidelines


    3.0

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    Hour 1

    • Discuss concussion causes and pathophysiology.
    • Introduce return to play guidelines.
    • Explore other return to lifestyle guidelines.
    • Understand modifying factors for RTP.
    • Examine concussion grading procedures.

    Hour 2

    • Review tools for concussion evaluation.
    • Understand the health concerns of pediatric athletes.
    • Incorporate strategies for pediatric patients.
    • Apply pediatric RTP guidelines for football.

    Hour 3

    • Investigate medico-legal issues of RTP.
    • Explore appropriate documentation standards.
    • Read state concussion law development.
    • Compare professional Position Papers.
    • Discuss the role of Chiropractors.

    Todd Turnbull, DC

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    Management of Common Conditions 216

    Evaluation and Management of Common Upper and Lower Extremity Conditions


    3.0

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    Hour 1

    • Describe techniques and principles of examination for peripheral joints
    • Identify important surface anatomy of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand
    • Identify normal range of motion of the joints of the upper extremity
    • Describe how to perform an examination of the upper extremity
    • Recognize common musculoskeletal abnormalities 

    Hour 2

    • Outline special maneuvers for the evaluation of carpal tunnel syndrome
    • Outline special maneuvers for the evaluation of shoulder impingement syndrome
    • Identify important landmarks necessary for the exam of lower extremities
    • Describe the physical examination technique for the lower extremities
    • Interpret normal findings, including range of motion of the hip, knee and ankle
    • Recognize some common abnormal findings through physical examination
    • Describe some special maneuvers for examination of the hip, knee and ankle

    Hour 3

    • Outline special maneuvers for the evaluation of knee instability.
    • Outline special maneuvers for the evaluation of an inversion ankle sprain
    • Distinguish the differences between anterior interosseous membrane syndrome and tibial stress fracture.
    • Design a treatment plan for acute patients with myofascial dysfunction for the upper and lower extremities.

    Jennifer Illes, DC

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    Management of Common Conditions 217

    Acute Concussion Management


    3.0

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    Hour 1

    • Describe pathophysiology as it relates to concussions. 
    • Discuss the diagnosis and prognosis of concussions.
    • Review concussion red flags and dangers of manipulation.
    • Understand the health concerns of pediatric athletes.
    • Explore diagnostic tests to evaluate concussion status.

    Hour 2

    • Demonstrate non-thrust treatment techniques.
    • Introduce the half-somersault maneuver for vertigo relief.
    • Address cranial nerve lesions with manipulation techniques.
    • Explore sleep strategies for concussed patients.
    • Incorporate nutritional support for better brain function.
    • Discuss cardio exercise to stimulate blood flow to the brain.

    Hour 3

    • Apply mobility exercises to improve musculoskeletal function.
    • Integrate PreActive StretchingSM protocols to improve agility.
    • Explain return to lifestyle guidelines.
    • Understand modifying factors for RTP.
    • Compare professional Position Papers.
    • Discuss the role of Chiropractors and concussions.

    Todd Turnbull, DC

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    Management of Common Conditions 218
    Cervicogenic and Tension Headache Research

    1.0

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    • Update the findings of the Neck Pain Task Force (NPTF) and examine the effectiveness of interventions for the management of headache in patients with neck pain
    • Assess the effectiveness of conservative interventions for cervicogenic headache
    • Examine the extent to which changes in specific cervical spine impairments contribute to the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of treatment for chronic tension-type headache
    • Evaluate existing evidence regarding the reliability and diagnostic accuracy of physical examination tests used for diagnosing cervicogenic headache (CGH)
    • Outline the clinical relevance of the cervical myodural bridge

    Shawn Thistle, DC

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    Management of Common Conditions 219

    Evaluation and Treatment of Adhesive Capsulitis


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    • Recall the clinical definition of adhesive capsulitis, based on shoulder range of motion measurements.
    • List 5 risk factors for adhesive capsulitis.
    • Enumerate the 4 pathophysiological stages of adhesive capsulitis.
    • List and define the 3 sub-components of the tissue-response classification system for adhesive capsulitis.
    • Provide 2 clinical findings for each of the 3 sub-components of the tissue-response classification system for adhesive capsulitis.
    • State 3 treatment guidelines for each of the 3 sub-components of the tissue-response classification system for adhesive capsulitis.
    • Summarize the grades of evidence for common physical therapy interventions (i.e. therapeutic exercise, joint mobilizations, modalities and patient education) for adhesive capsulitis

    Robert McCabe, PT, OCS

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    Management of Common Conditions 220

    Pelvic Crossed Syndrome


    1.0

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    • Discuss the specific pattern of contracted and weak muscles found with Pelvic Crossed Syndrome.
    • Discern the effects on the spine and pelvis from the spastic and weak muscle pattern.
    • Apply modalities and manual methods to treat weak and contracted muscles.
    • Rehabilitate weak and atrophied muscles using stretching and exercise.
    • Determine spinal and pelvic effects of the abnormal muscular patterns found with Pelvic Crossed Syndrome and apply treatment protocol.

    Linda Simon, DC

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    Management of Common Conditions 224

    Identification and Treatment of Scoliosis


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    • Discuss the histological features of Scoliosis
    • Discern Structural vs. Functional Scoliosis and their primary causes
    • Coordinate treatment protocols to cervical, thoracic and lumbopelvic spine, rib cage and scapula for Scoliosis curvature
    • Utilize modalities and soft tissue treatment methods to address functional changes resulting in a Scoliosis curvature
    • Advise the Scoliosis patient in effective methods of stretching and exercise

    Linda Simon, DC

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    Manipulation 103 - 114
    12.0

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    Manipulation 104

    Chiropractic and Movement Time, Heart Rate Variability


    1.0

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    • Determine the effect of chiropractic on movement time
    • Assess the effects of spinal manipulation and ultrasound on chronic low back pain
    • Describe heart rate variability as a measurement tool
    • Assess the effects of chiropractic on heart rate variability

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Manipulation 105

    Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation and Cervicogenic Headaches, Autonomic Output


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    • Determine the effect of thoracic spine manipulation on autonomic output to the heart
    • Review criteria for the diagnosis of cervicogenic headaches
    • Describe a clinical assessment for cervicogenic headaches
    • Assess the effects of chiropractic and spinal manipulation on cervicogenic headaches

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Manipulation 106

    Chiropractic and Spinal Manipulation: Epidemiology, Cost-Effectiveness, Patient Outcomes, and Theories


    1.0

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    • Describe spinal manipulation use by time, place, and person, identify predictors of the use of spinal manipulation
    • Review cost-effectiveness of SMT compared to other treatment options for people with spinal pain of any duration
    • Describe the current literature on patient-centered outcomes following a specific type of commonly used SM, high-velocity low-amplitude (HVLA), in patients with LBP
    • Review the putative mechanical features of the subluxation and three theories that form the foundation for much of chiropractic practice

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Manipulation 107

    Chiropractic and Spinal Manipulation: Sensorimotor Integration and Neurophysiology, Human Performance, and Visceral Function


    1.0

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    • Provide an overview of research on the effects of spinal manipulation on sensory processing, motor output, functional performance and sensorimotor integration
    • Examine performance based outcome measures used in an attempt to objectively measure the ramifications of spinal manipulation
    • Update knowledge regarding several physical characteristics of an applied SMT, and review what is known about the signaling characteristics of sensory neurons innervating the vertebral column in response to spinal manipulation
    • Review the physiological evidence that spinal manipulation can impact visceral function

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Manipulation 109
    Cervical Spine

    1.0

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    • Outline the limitations of a recent trial on preventive treatments including spinal manipulation for neck pain and how they contribute to our interpretation of the results of the study
    • Interpret results of an important trial on spinal manipulation and exercise for neck pain
    • Discuss recent evidence comparing spinal manipulation to mobilization for recent onset neck pain
    • Use recent evidence to justify manipulating various spinal regions for patients with neck pain
    • Critique the potential for chest and neck mobilizations to affect spirometric performance (breathing)

    Shawn Thistle, DC

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    Manipulation 110

    Review of Journal Articles Regarding Efficacy of SMT


    1.0

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    • Contrast Clinical Guideline-based care with usual medical care for acute low back pain
    • Recognize the potential benefit of adding exercise prescription to spinal manipulation for low back pain
    • Compare the effectiveness of spinal manipulation to McKenzie Method interventions for persistent low back pain
    • Outline factors that may help predict improvement in patients seeking chiropractic care for low back pain
    • Explain the benefits of evidence-based care for low back pain

    Shawn Thistle, DC

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    Manipulation 111
    Review of Journal Articles Regarding Lumbar Manipulation

    1.0

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    • Compare the efficacy of standard medical care (SMC) alone versus chiropractic spinal manipulation + SMC for acute low back pain patients
    • Discuss the value of a combined (pragmatic) chiropractic approach for treating low back pain
    • Analyze the state of the research literature directly comparing spinal manipulation, exercise and acupuncture as treatments for low back pain
    • Update your understanding of joint cavitation during side posture lumbar manipulation
    • Critique the only study (to date) on maintenance care for low back pain including spinal manipulation

    Shawn Thistle, DC

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    Manipulation 112

    Efficacy and Factors Involved with Cervical Manipulation


    1.0

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    • Develop evidence-based chiropractic treatment recommendations for nonspecific (mechanical) neck pain in adults
    • Discuss the clinical criteria justifying spinal manipulative therapy for neck pain
    • Assess the relative effectiveness of spinal manipulative therapy and rehabilitative exercise for neck pain in seniors
    • Describe the working mechanism of manual therapy in participants with chronic tension-type headache
    • Examine the cerebrovascular hemodynamic response of cervical spine positions using MRI on the vertebral artery

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Manipulation 113

    Disc Herniation, Radiculopathy and Chronic Neck Pain


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    • Critique the state of the evidence for manual therapy interventions in the treatment of cervical radiculopathy
    • Compare two common interventions – spinal manipulation and nerve root injection – for patients with MRI-confirmed lumbar disc herniation
    • Critique the state of the evidence for spinal manipulation (specifically) in the treatment of cervical radiculopathy
    • Interpret the results of a cohort study of MRI-confirmed symptomatic cervical disc herniation patients treated with cervical manipulation
    • Compare isolated cervical SMT versus a combination of cervical, cervico-thoracic and thoracic SMT in patients with chronic mechanical neck pain

    Shawn Thistle, DC

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    Manipulation 114

    Review of Journal Articles Regarding Thorasic Manipulation and Hypertention


    1.0

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    • Examine the effects of thoracic manipulation and non-thrust mobilization on pain sensitivity and intensity in patients with chronic mechanical neck pain
    • Summarize the state of the literature on the utility of spinal manipulation for managing hypertension
    • Critique a recent study on the importance of cavitation in the autonomic nervous system (ANS) effects of thoracic spinal manipulation
    • Evaluate the scientific literature on the validity and reliability of the common methods used by chiropractors to inform the choice regarding where spinal manipulation is to be applied once it is deemed an appropriate treatment
    • Explore biomechanical and neurophysiologic mechanisms of thoracic manipulation that might result in clinical benefit for patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy

    Shawn Thistle, DC

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    Manipulation 115

    How does Chiropractic Affect Your Patient?


    1.0

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    • Describe the science behind chiropractic care
    • Translate the intent of manipulative therapy to patients and other healthcare providers
    • Describe the potential results of not having recommended chiropractic care
    • Outline the different theories of the subluxation complex
    • Justify the care you recommend based on electrodiagnostic, imaging, and laboratory studies

    David Taylor, DC, DABCN, FIACN

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    MRI 101

    Basic Principles of MRI Imaging as it Relates to the Lumbar Spine


    2.0

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    • Define the basic principles of MRI imaging as it relates to the musculoskeletal system.
    • Summarize current criteria utilized to identify Lumbar pathology and the appropriate lexicon utilized in neuroradiology to assist the Doctor of Chiropractic in interpreting studies ordered.
    • Identify normal anatomy of the lumbar spine on MRI images.
    • Differentiate gross pathology associated with the most common MRI presentations associated with general Chiropractic practice.
    • Assess the necessity of MRI imaging for lumbar pathology, with an understanding of the pathophysiology of the degenerative process associated with lumbar spine aging

    Jeff Swift, DC, DABCN

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    Neurological Exam 101

    The Patient Interview


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    • Demonstrate skills to properly perform a patient interview
    • Properly record a chief complaint
    • Perform a neurological examination of the head and neck
    • Perform a mental status examination

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurological Exam 101 - 107
    9.0

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    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurological Exam 102

    Cranial Nerves


    2.0

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    • Cite anatomy and function of the cranial nerves
    • Examine the twelve cranial nerves during a clinical examination
    • Discuss disorders of cranial nerves

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurological Exam 103

    Somatic Motor System, Involuntary Movements and Non-Paralytic Movement Disorders


    2.0

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    • Perform and chart a neurological examination of the voluntary motor system and the somatic sensory system
    • Apply results of the examination findings in the differential diagnosis of patients
    • Describe the three neuron pathway involved with sensorineural innervation
    • Discuss multimodal sensations

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurological Exam 104

    The Reflex Systems


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    • Perform an appropriate examination of the reflexes, including deep tendon, superficial, visceral and pathological reflexes
    • Describe the anatomy associated with reflexes
    • Properly grade and record reflexes
    • Interpret the Results of Reflex Testing

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurological Exam 105

    Examination of the Cerebellar Systems


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    • Perform an examination of the systems involved with Movement and Coordination
    • Discuss cerebellar anatomy
    • Differentially Diagnose by applying clinical signs of cerebellar dysfunction
    • Recognize cerebellar syndromes by their anatomical areas
    • Apply specific principles of examination to improve the Chiropractic Spinal Examination
    • Describe specific procedures of the spinal examination

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurological Exam 106

    Clinical Assessment of Pain and Function


    1.0

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    • Perform a clinical assessment of pain and function
    • Explain the psychophysiological profile of pain patients
    • Discuss the treatment of pain

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurological Exam 107

    Record Maintenance and Narrative Report Writing


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    • Maintain proper records of neurological examination in the SOAP format
    • Write narrative reports reflecting the neurological examination
    • Apply an outline of fundamental procedures in performing a complete chiropractic neurological examination

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 101

    The Neurological Aspects of Manipulation


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    • Identify the neurological aspects of manipulation
    • Review the basics of cellular physiology as it relates to manipulation
    • Discuss action potentials and synapses
    • Evolve an understanding of receptors
    • Describe nociception and effects of manipulation

    Paul Powers, DC, DABCN

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    Neurology 102

    The Neurological Effects of Manipulation


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    • Further elucidate the neurological aspects of manipulation
    • Discuss nociceptive input to the spinal cord
    • Review mechanoreceptors and their fibers
    • Identify the relationship of mechanoreceptors with endorphin/enkephalin
    • Analyze the history of referred pain patterns

    Paul Powers, DC, DABCN

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    Neurology 103

    Inflammatory Neuropathy


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    • Describe axonal degeneration in inflammatory neuropathy
    • Construct criteria for diagnosis of multiple sclerosis
    • Discuss the use of antioxidant therapy in neurologic disease
    • Review the sensory innervation of the SI joint
    • Identify mechanoreceptor control of shoulder musculature

    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Neurology 104

    Differential Diagnosis with Nerve Conduction and EMG


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    • Evaluate the basics of nerve conduction
    • Comment on recording action potentials
    • Review NCV/EMG recording issues
    • Identify the diagnostic usefulness of H-reflex and F-response
    • Construct differential diagnosis with Nerve Conduction

    Jeff Swift, DC, DABCN

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    Neurology 106

    Modular Theory of Headache


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    • Define the use of Co-Enzyme Q as preventive treatment for migraines
    • Discuss the modular headache theory
    • Describe the neurovascular aspects of cluster headaches
    • Identify the nutritional etiology of headache and ataxia
    • Review the relationship of migraines and menstruation

    Jeff Swift, DC, DABCN

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    Neurology 108

    Chiropractic and Motor Control, Theories, Assessment


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    • Describe the effect of chiropractic on motor control
    • Discuss theories of how movements are chosen
    • Discuss how movements are sequenced, and skills are learned
    • Develop a motor control examination for your practice
    • Distinguish components of the motor assessment

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Neurology 109

    Functional Symptoms in Neurology and Neuropathic Pain


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    • Describe an approach to the assessment and diagnosis of functional symptoms in neurology
    • Outline an approach to the management of functional symptoms in neurology
    • Discuss concepts in neuropathic pain

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Neurology 110

    Neuropathic Pain - Part I


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    • Explore current understanding of pain concepts, physiology and theories behind neuropathic pain
    • Discuss in detail the relevant neurological anatomy and functional neurology
    • Describe the anatomy and physiology of relevant components of human nervous system as it relates to pain receptors and neural integration
    • Describe the anatomy and physiology of relevant components of human nervous system as it relates to neural plasticity, articular neurology, and mechanisms of pain

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 111

    Neuropathic Pain - Part 2


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    • Explore current understanding of pain concepts, physiology and theories behind neuropathic pain and allodynia
    • Discuss the importance of the neurological implications of a nerve injury
    • Describe mechanisms of neural plasticity
    • Describe the anatomy and physiology of relevant components of human nervous system as it relates to neural plasticity, articular neurology, and mechanisms of pain

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 112

    Neuropathic Pain - Part 3


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    • Analyze current literature regarding spinal adjustments, and break down concepts, physiology and theories behind chiropractic treatment
    • Appraise new and existing ideas related to mechanisms involved whereby chiropractic spinal adjustments might effect the vascular and nervous system
    • Describe the anatomy and physiology of relevant components of human nervous system as it relates to chiropractic adjustments, neural plasticity, articular neurology, and mechanisms of pain
    • Explore current understanding of pain physiology and theories behind neuropathic pain, allodynia and proposed treatment using chiropractic adjustments

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 113

    Neck Adjustments and Stroke: Just the Facts


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    • Summarize the anatomy and hemodynamics of the upper cervical spine and brain
    • Discuss the nature of the pathophysiological changes common in arterial dissection
    • Outline the various forms and limitations of the bedside examination and laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging
    • Develop criteria for necessity of evaluation procedures (physical, orthopedic, neurologic)
    • Justify the development and significance of recognition and management of vascular accidents
    • Integrate current considerations regarding risk factors and therapeutic intervention

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 115

    Neuropathy Advanced Labs - Chiropractic Applications


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    • Discuss common conditions that are associated with neuropathy
    • Identify presenting signs and symptoms in patients that would lead to examination for neuropathy
    • Differentiate different conditions that can present with signs and symptoms similar to neuropathy
    • Measure and interpret blood chemistries to demine the possible cause of neuropathy in a patient
    • Prepare a comprehensive diagnostic and management strategy for patients with neuropathy
    • Comprehend and be able to assess relative to neuropathy, drug-nutrient interactions in patients
    • Breakdown possible contributions of poly-pharmacy to the development and or maintenance of the neuropathic condition in their patients
    • Appraise risk factors for complications such as neuropathy and diabetic ulcers in patients with elevated blood sugar
    • Order and interpret neuropathy screening tests for patients with symptoms of neuropathy
    • Devise a strategy to reduce risk factors of neuropathy and translate this strategy into a treatment plan for the patient
    • Choose and apply biomarker lab tests to manage patients with neuropathy
    • Provide basic interpretation of  nerve conduction and EMG findings for patients
    • Discuss the use of medications in neuropathy and explain their  mechanisms  of action
    • Advise patients on possible side effects of neuropathy medications
    • Use Tinel's Sign as a diagnostic procedure and translate these findings into optimal location for therapy in neuropathy patients

    George Kukurin, DC, DACAN

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    Neurology 115 - 116
    6.0

    $120.00 USD

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    George Kukurin, DC, DACAN

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    Neurology 116

    Neuropathy - Treatment Applications


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    • Contrast historical versus neuroanatomical theories of acupuncture
    • Describe the 4 basic mechanisms of acupuncture analgesia.
    • Identify and utilize the local, segmental and central effects of acupuncture for neuropathy pain control
    • Combine nutraceutical substances that may enhance the effectiveness of acupuncture
    • Prepare a comprehensive acupuncture point prescription for maximum analgesic effects in patients suffering from neuropathy 
    • Contrast real versus placebo acupuncture and discuss the pitfalls in placebo controlled trials
    • Utilized knowledge of the effects of acupuncture on GABA, Glutamate & 5HTP to maximize acupuncture analgesia in neuropathy patients
    • Utilize basic pharmacognosy to support and enhance the neurotransmitter effects of acupuncture
    • Apply sensory stimulation techniques to promote Neurotrophic factors in nerve repair and regeneration
    • Apply the basic science of acupuncture as a bridge to non-invasive neuromodulation in neuropathy patients

    George Kukurin, DC, DACAN

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    Neurology 116 - 124
    12.0

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    George Kukurin, DC, DACAN

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    Neurology 117

    Neuropathy Management - Part 1


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    • Relate the effects of voltage gated sodium and calcium channels to the development of neuropathy
    • Draw the pathways specific of TRPs, NaV 1.8 and CaV 3.2 ion channels in the nervous system
    • Understand the application of selective NaV 1.8 and CaV 3.2 channel blockers in patients with neuropathy
    • Discuss basic science research that links ion channels with the signs and symptoms of neuropathy
    • Utilize the neurobiology of the Rubber Hand phenomena to treat patients with peripheral neuropathy.
    • Discuss various ion channels and their roles in neuron hyper-excitability related to neuropathy
    • Utilize natural substances that modulate ions channels related to neuropathy
    • Differentiate the roles of Protein Kinase C and Aldose Reductase  in neuropathy
    • Identify potential signaling pathways that are targets of neuromodulation through natural substances
    • Prepare a comprehensive natural-substance management strategy for patients with neuropathy

    George Kukurin, DC, DACAN

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    Neurology 117 - 121
    6.0

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    George Kukurin, DC, DACAN

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    Neurology 118

    Pharmacognosy: Signaling Pathways in Neuropathy


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    • Discuss how insulin signaling abnormalities can directly and indirectly contribute to neuropathy
    • Utilize natural substances that modulate insulin signaling pathways
    • Differentiate the roles of Endocannabinoid receptors in pain processing versus recreation “High”
    • Create a strategy to modulation Endocannabinoids receptors with legal natural substances for pain relief
    • Understand the role of Nerve Growth Factors (NGF) in the development of symptoms of neuropathy and also the role of NGF promoting natural substances which may stimulate repair and regeneration.

    George Kukurin, DC, DACAN

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    Neurology 119

    Pharmacognosy: Neurotransmitters


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    • Utilize natural substances as neurotransmitter based treatments for neuropathy.
    • Identify GABA modulating substances and their effects on GABA metabolism and GABA receptors
    • Utilize natural substances that modulate Glutamate metabolism and receptors
    • Differentiate the roles of GABA, Glutamate and Glycine receptors in pain processing
    • Create a strategy to modulation neurotransmitter receptors using natural substances for pain relief

    George Kukurin, DC, DACAN

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    Neurology 120

    Non-Invasive Neuromodulation in Neuropathy Treatment


    1.0

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    • Compared and contrast usual transcutaneous nerve stimulation techniques (TENs) with techniques of non-invasive neuromodulation using High Voltage Pulsed Galvanic stimulation
    • Identify the anatomical location of electrode placement for central and peripheral non-invasive neuromodulation techniques
    • Differentiate various forms of peripheral versus central non-invasive neuromodulation techniques
    • Discuss the theory of application and be able to apply techniques of non-invasive neuromodulation in practice.
    • Create a strategy for neuromodulation of the patient suffering from neuropathy
    • Identify appropriate choices of non-invasive neuromodulation techniques for a patient suffering from neuropathy.
    • Breakdown risk versus benefits of neuromodulation and be able to discuss them with the patient suffering from neuropathy
    • Appraise a neuropathy patient and construct a comprehensive neuropathy treatment plan which includes non-invasive neuromodulation techniques
    • Breakdown and discuss the investigational nature of non-invasive neuromodulation techniques and understand the importance of obtaining written informed consent before proceeding with non-invasive neuromodulation in neuropathy patients
    • Comprehend the basic electronics of non-invasive neuromodulation techniques.

    George Kukurin, DC, DACAN

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    Neurology 121

    Neuromodulation: Use of Transcutaneous Vagal Nerve Stimulation


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    • Discuss stimulation parameters for using High Voltage Galvanic stimulation for neuromodulation
    • Identify optimal ranges for pulse-width, milli-AMPs, phase and other parameters of electrical stimulation
    • Differentiate and choose optimal types of electrical stimulation (TENS vs. HVG) for clinician applications
    • Draw out the neuro-anatomical pathways of vagal nerve stimulation and use this information to guide appropriate use of vagal nerve stimulation in clinical practice
    • Discuss the investigational nature of tVNS, potential risk-benefits, with patients and construct a treatment plan using tVNS with a properly informed and consenting patient.

    George Kukurin, DC, DACAN

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    Neurology 122

    Trans-spinal Direct Current Stimulation (ts-DC)


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    • Understand the differences and similarities between TENs, low voltage and high voltage galvanic and be able to use this knowledge to select the most appropriate type to stimulation for use in ts-DC applications
    • Apply precautions, other safety considerations and informed consent when administering high voltage galvanic stimulation for non-invasive spinal cord stimulation.
    • Craft evidence-based treatment strategies using ts-DC stimulation for pain control and modulation of both ascending sensory and descending motor pathways based on recently published literature on central nervous systems effects of direct current stimulation.
    • Be able to select optimal electrode placement for ts-DC based on clinical presentation of the patient
    • Understand the basic technique for non-invasive Stellate Ganglion transcutaneous stimulation and its possible application for sympathetic maintained pain.

    George Kukurin, DC, DACAN

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    Neurology 123

    Neuromodulation with Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation (GVS)


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    • Discuss the history of GVS and the historic use of GVS as diagnostic procedure.
    • Identify the effects of GVS on the nervous system and use this information to construct an effective clinical protocol for his/her patient
    • Apply GVS as an adjunct procedure to assist in balance rehabilitation.
    • Understand and apply GVS as part of a comprehensive strategy for the treatment of neuropathic pain syndromes.
    • Create a treatment protocol in terms of electrode placement, intensity, duration and precautions for the use of GVS in clinical practice.

    George Kukurin, DC, DACAN

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    Neurology 124

    Neuromodulation with tDC


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    • Communicate the risks, potential benefits and the investigational nature of tDC with a potential patient for the purpose of securing a written informed consent prior to treatment
    • Understand the similarities and differences between low voltage direct current and high voltage pulsed galvanic and how to apply knowledge of their polarity specific effects in clinical neuromodulation
    • Identify brain targets for neuromodulation and construct a therapeutic electrode montage, treatment protocol in terms of intensity, duration, frequency and dose of tDC 
    • Explain the theory of tDC as it relates to pain modulation based on contemporaneous scientific literature
    • Apply tDC  as an adjunct procedure to assist in intractable pain relief

    George Kukurin, DC, DACAN

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    Neurology 125

    Neuromodulation and Balance


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    • Compared and contrast galvanic vestibular stimulation and Tone Burst Vestibular Stimulation in the treatment of the balance impaired patient.
    • Apply the polarity specific effects of the anode and cathode on the vestibular system for amelioration of common balance impairments.
    • Identify the anatomical location of electrode placement for Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation.
    • Create a treatment strategy using Tone Bursts based on physiological pairing of semicircular canals.
    • Apply Specific Tone Protocols based on Saccule versus Utricle dysfunction in balance impaired patients.

    George Kukurin, DC, DACAN

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    Neurology 126

    Neurological Conditions in Chiropractic Practice


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    • Recognize Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in your chiropractic patients
    • Summarize the prevalence in your patient population
    • Identify the type of patient that presents with TBI
    • Explain why a chiropractor needs to differential diagnose TBI patients
    • Compile correlations of TBI inciting factors with your patient presentations
    • Demonstrate the pathology that occurs with TBI
    • Classify the grades of TBI and discriminate what can be treated conservatively
    • Identify the incidence of injuries that commonly cause TBI
    • Evaluate the probability of TBI in your patient
    • Describe the many different types of evaluations, in the field, in the office and upon referral
    • Implement in-office Screening Tools and apply diagnostic criteria
    • Identify the risk of post-concussive syndrome
    • Detect patients with “Brain Cognitive Reserve”
    • Identify Second Impact Syndrome
    • Assess the value of MRI
    • Identify Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
    • Integrate the current concepts of conservative treatment
    • Design Cognitive Rehab
    • Provide appropriate patient advice, treatment or referral options

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    Neurology 126 - 127
    6.0

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    Hour 1 - 5

    • Recognize Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in your chiropractic patients
    • Summarize the prevalence in your patient population
    • Identify the type of patient that presents with TBI
    • Explain why a chiropractor needs to differential diagnose TBI patients
    • Compile correlations of TBI inciting factors with your patient presentations
    • Demonstrate the pathology that occurs with TBI
    • Classify the grades of TBI and discriminate what can be treated conservatively
    • Identify the incidence of injuries that commonly cause TBI
    • Evaluate the probability of TBI in your patient
    • Describe the many different types of evaluations, in the field, in the office and upon referral
    • Implement in-office Screening Tools and apply diagnostic criteria
    • Identify the risk of post-concussive syndrome
    • Detect patients with “Brain Cognitive Reserve”
    • Identify Second Impact Syndrome
    • Assess the value of MRI
    • Identify Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
    • Integrate the current concepts of conservative treatment
    • Design Cognitive Rehab
    • Provide appropriate patient advice, treatment or referral options

    Hour 6

    • Define the trophic model
    • Describe the pathology of trophic model to your patients
    • Apply the trophic model of subluxation into clinical practice
    • Detect signs & symptoms that correlate with the trophic model
    • Extrapolate the model to patient care, especially maintenance manipulative therapy.

    Course Group includes all Courses numbered 126 thru 127

    David Taylor, DC, DABCN, FIACN

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    Neurology 127

    Trophic Subluxation Theory and How it Affects Your Patient


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    • Define the trophic model
    • Describe the pathology of trophic model to your patients
    • Apply the trophic model of subluxation into clinical practice
    • Detect signs & symptoms that correlate with the trophic model
    • Extrapolate the model to patient care, especially maintenance manipulative therapy.

    David Taylor, DC, DABCN, FIACN

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    Neurology 128

    The Neurological Evaluation: What You Need to Know (And Why You Need to Know It)


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    Hour 1

    • Identify and recite all components of the neurological examination 
    • Outline basic peripheral and central nervous system pathways that are clinically relevant to the bedside (ambulatory) neurological examination.
    • Perform an examination of the cranial nerve and somatic motor system, including aspects of strength, tone and volume.

    Hour 2

    • Perform an examination of the cranial nerve and somatic sensory system, including sensory testing of deep and superficial CNS pathways.
    • Perform an examination of the reflex system, including testing of deep, superficial, visceral and pathological reflexes.

    Hour 3

    • Perform an examination of the movement, balance and coordination systems, including tests of cerebellar function.
    • Demonstrate an examination flow and performing tests taking the patient from sitting to standing, to the supine and prone positions.
    • Summarize implications of neurological findings for lesions in various parts of the central nervous system.
    • Summarize implications of neurological findings for lesions in various parts of the peripheral nervous system.

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    Neurology 129

    Motor Control in Chiropractic Practice


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    • Identify the domains of and concepts within motor control
    • Outline some research on chiropractic's influence on motor control
    • Discuss principles of motor control and rehabilitation applied to practice

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Neurology 130
    Receptor Based Solutions for Your Edification

    2.0

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    Hour 1
    • Describe the importance of the primitive reflexes
    • Explain the role of fundamental patterns
    • Summarize the generation of cortical release signs
    Hour 2
    • Diagram the muscle – brain interactions and the hypothalamus – hormonal feedback loop
    • Define deaffrentation
    • Explain spinal dyscoupling and its effect on the neuraxis

    Michael Allen, DC, NMD, DIBAK, DABCN, FACFN

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    Neurology 130 - 132
    11.0

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    Hour 1
    • Describe the importance of the primitive reflexes
    • Explain the role of fundamental patterns
    • Summarize the generation of cortical release signs
    Hour 2
    • Diagram the muscle – brain interactions and the hypothalamus – hormonal feedback loop
    • Define deaffrentation
    • Explain spinal dyscoupling and its effect on the neuraxis

    Hour 3

    • Explain how the balance system depends on symmetrical input
    • Describe the relationship between the deep tendon monosynaptic reflexes and posture control
    • Explain the importance of the tonic neck reflexes to posture and functional assessment

    Hour 4

    • Describe the flexion and extension synergistic patterns
    • Explain the function of the flexor withdrawal reflex in relation to central pattern generators
    • Outline the role of the Galant reflex in postural control

    Hour 5

    • Explain the relationship between the flexor withdrawal reflex and the crossed extensor reflex.
    • Describe the anticipated response in testing the upper Galant reflex
    • Outline the normal display of the tonic lumbar reflex

    Hour 6

    • Explain the etiology of cortical release signs
    • Describe the determinant of posture
    • Outline the test for normal stance and gait and analyze the results
    Hour 7
    • Describe the types of muscle fibers and how they respond to deaffrentation
    • Outline the anatomy of the cerebellum
    • Explain the function of the various areas of the cerebellum

    Hour 8

    • Outline the afferent cerebellar pathways
    • Describe the efferent cerebellar pathways and their interconnections
    • Summarize the blood supply to the cerebellum and brain stem

    Hour 9

    • Describe the relationship between cerebellar output and autonomic function
    • List the signs of pathological cerebellar expression
    • Explain the concept of surround inhibition

    Hour 10

    • Recognize how variations in functional muscle testing procedure will yield different clinical information
    • Explain the difference is the influence of uniarticulate muscles versus multiarticulate muscle on stability and affrentation
    • Describe the normal responses of the primitive reflexes

    Hour 11

    • Explain the role of the pyramidal and extrapyramidal systems
    • Select appropriate procedures to test for pyramidal distribution of weakness
    • Describe exercises to address pyramidal distribution of weakness
    • Recognize the foundational concept of receptor input
    • Explain the role of the primitive reflexes as a diagnostic tool
    • Summarize how functional manual muscle testing can reveal the presence of deaffrentation

    Course Group includes all Neurology Courses numbered 130 thru 132

    Michael Allen, DC, NMD, DIBAK, DABCN, FACFN

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    Neurology 131

    Receptor Based Solutions for Your Patients


    4.0

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    Hour 1

    • Explain how the balance system depends on symmetrical input
    • Describe the relationship between the deep tendon monosynaptic reflexes and posture control
    • Explain the importance of the tonic neck reflexes to posture and functional assessment

    Hour 2

    • Describe the flexion and extension synergistic patterns
    • Explain the function of the flexor withdrawal reflex in relation to central pattern generators
    • Outline the role of the Galant reflex in postural control

    Hour 3

    • Explain the relationship between the flexor withdrawal reflex and the crossed extensor reflex.
    • Describe the anticipated response in testing the upper Galant reflex
    • Outline the normal display of the tonic lumbar reflex

    Hour 4

    • Explain the etiology of cortical release signs
    • Describe the determinant of posture
    • Outline the test for normal stance and gait and analyze the results

    Michael Allen, DC, NMD, DIBAK, DABCN, FACFN

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    Neurology 132
    Receptor Based Solutions for Your Application

    5.0

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    Hour1
    • Describe the types of muscle fibers and how they respond to deaffrentation
    • Outline the anatomy of the cerebellum
    • Explain the function of the various areas of the cerebellum

    Hour 2

    • Outline the afferent cerebellar pathways
    • Describe the efferent cerebellar pathways and their interconnections
    • Summarize the blood supply to the cerebellum and brain stem

    Hour 3

    • Describe the relationship between cerebellar output and autonomic function
    • List the signs of pathological cerebellar expression
    • Explain the concept of surround inhibition

    Hour 4

    • Recognize how variations in functional muscle testing procedure will yield different clinical information
    • Explain the difference is the influence of uniarticulate muscles versus multiarticulate muscle on stability and affrentation
    • Describe the normal responses of the primitive reflexes

    Hour 5

    • Explain the role of the pyramidal and extrapyramidal systems
    • Select appropriate procedures to test for pyramidal distribution of weakness
    • Describe exercises to address pyramidal distribution of weakness
    • Recognize the foundational concept of receptor input
    • Explain the role of the primitive reflexes as a diagnostic tool
    • Summarize how functional manual muscle testing can reveal the presence of deaffrentation

     


    Michael Allen, DC, NMD, DIBAK, DABCN, FACFN

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    Neurology 201

    Basic Brain Anatomy and Function: The Motor Cortex


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    • Discuss briefly the relevant brain anatomy and functional neurology with focus on the frontal lobe and motor cortex.
    • Describe the anatomy and physiology of the human brain cortex as it relates to the basic tenants of chiropractic and to spinal subluxation.
    • Identify key anatomical components of the frontal lobe and motor cortex.
    • Discuss some of the pioneers in neuroscience underscoring their individual contributions.
    • Draw basic neurological pathways associated with the frontal lobe and motor cortex.
    • Relate function of the frontal lobe and motor cortex to various associated disease conditions.

    • NOTE:  Recommended to take after Neuro 201-intro and prior to Neuro 201a

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    Neurology 201 Session 1
    12.0

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    All Courses in the Neurology 201 Series

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 201-intro

    Anatomy of the Skull and Spine With Dissection of the Cervical Spine


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    • Explore current role of the art and science of clinical neurology for the chiropractor
    • Discuss briefly the relevant neurological anatomy and functional neurology
    • Describe in detail the anatomy and function of the components of the human skull with attention to aspects which may be important to the chiropractic physician
    • Explore the current role of clinical neurology for the practicing chiropractor
    • Describe in detail the anatomy and function of the components of the human spine with attention to aspects which may be important to the chiropractic physician

    • NOTE:  Recommended to take as first course in 201 series

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 201a

    Introduction to Chiropractic Clinical Neurology: Basic Lower Brain, Brainstem and Spinal Cord Anatomy: A Clinical Perspective


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    • Explore current role of the art and science of clinical neurology for the chiropractor
    • Discuss relevant neurological anatomy of the central nervous system, exclusive of the cortex
    • Summarize relevant functional neurology of the central nervous system exclusive of the cortex
    • Illustrate the clinical presentation resulting from disease of the various brain and cord areas
    • Outline various categories for spinal cord lesions
    • Organize findings of central nervous system disease by anatomical location and clinical presentation

    • NOTE:  Recommended to have taken Neuro 201-intro and Neuro 201 prior to taking this class

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 201b-c100

    Complete Neurological Examination - Case 100


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    • Observe a doctor patient encounter where the patient is a paraplegic
    • Explore the relevant issues and action protocols involved in acute spinal cord disease
    • Evaluate relevant clinical findings
    • List the clinical presentations of various complaints and the approach to diagnosis
    • Summarize relevant functional neurology of the spinal cord

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 201c

    Syndromes Involving the Spinal Cord


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    • Explore current role of the art and science of clinical neurology for the chiropractor
    • Discuss relevant neurological anatomy of the spinal cord
    • Summarize relevant functional neurology of the spinal cord
    • Illustrate the clinical presentation resulting from disease of the various cord areas
    • Outline various categories for spinal cord lesions
    • Organize findings of spinal cord disease by anatomical location and clinical presentation

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 201d

    Clinical Aspects of Spinal Cord Disease


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    • Discuss relevant neurological anatomy and function of the meninges
    • Discuss relevant neurological anatomy and function of the arterial and venous CNS circulation
    • Discuss relevant neurological anatomy and function of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) circulation
    • Illustrate the clinical presentation resulting from disease of the various areas
    • Outline various categories for vascular CNS lesions
    • Utilize a Grand Rounds type case presentation

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 202

    The Patient Interview, Cranial Nerves, Cervical Adjustments and Strokes: The Complete Story


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    • Properly record a chief complaint
    • Demonstrate skills to properly perform a patient interview
    • Perform a neurological examination of the head and neck
    • Perform a mental status examination
    • Cite anatomy and function of the cranial nerves
    • Examine the twelve cranial nerves during a clinical examination
    • Discuss disorders of cranial nerves
    • Discuss, in detail, aspects of neural ischemia and Cervical Spinal Manipulation
    • Overview cerebrovascular anatomy and hemodynamics
    • Describe pathophyiological mechanisms in vascular injuries
    • Clinically test a patient to evaluate predisposition
    • Recognize postadjustment vertebrobasilar insufficiency and review case studies

    • NOTE: This course is the same content as Neurological Exam 101, 102 and Neurology 107

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 202 Session 2
    26.0

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    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 202-c101

    Complete Neurological Examination - Case 101


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    • Observe a doctor patient encounter where the patient is a young female with a primary complaint of a balance problem
    • Improve the history taking process in an actual clinical setting
    • Develop improved patient examination techniques
    • Evaluate relevant clinical findings
    • List the clinical presentations of various complaints and the approach to diagnosis
    • Organize findings during the examination and explore for relevancy as applied to diagnosis of the presenting complaint

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    Neurology 202-c102

    Complete Neurological Examination - Case 102


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    • Observe a doctor patient encounter where the patient is a middle aged female with a primary complaint of upper extremity paralysis.
    • Improve the history taking process in an actual clinical setting
    • Develop improved patient examination techniques
    • Evaluate relevant clinical findings
    • List the clinical presentations of various complaints and the approach to diagnosis
    • Organize findings during the examination and explore for relevancy as applied to diagnosis of the presenting complaint.

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    Neurology 202-c103

    Complete Neurological Examination - Case 103


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    • Observe a doctor patient encounter where the patient is a young female with a generalized headache without any specific area of pain
    • Improve the history taking process in an actual clinical setting
    • Develop improved patient examination techniques
    • Evaluate relevant clinical findings
    • List the clinical presentations of various complaints and the approach to diagnosis
    • Organize findings during the examination and explore for relevancy as applied to diagnosis of the presenting complaint

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    Neurology 202-c104

    Complete Neurological Examination - Case 104


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    • Observe a doctor patient encounter where the patient is a young female with a primary complaint of tremor
    • Explore the history taking process in an actual clinical setting
    • Observe patient examination techniques
    • Summarize relevant clinical findings
    • Illustrate the clinical presentations of various complaints and the approach to diagnosis
    • Organize findings during the examination and explore for relevancy as applied to diagnosis of the presenting complaint

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    Neurology 202-c105

    Complete Neurological Examination - Case 105


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    • Observe a doctor sort through a difficult history in a patient encounter where the patient is a female with multiple and unusual complaints
    • Explore the history taking process in an actual clinical setting
    • Observe patient examination techniques
    • Summarize relevant clinical findings
    • Illustrate the clinical presentations of various complaints and the approach to diagnosis
    • Organize findings during the examination and explore for relevancy as applied to diagnosis of the presenting complaint

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 202a

    The Patient Interview


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    • Explore basic principles of the patient interview
    • Discuss briefly the relevance of maintaining good history taking procedures
    • Describe in detail the benefits of history questionnaires
    • Explore different types of patient historians and as strategy for dealing with each type
    • Describe specific area constituting a complete patient interview

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 202b

    The Assessment of Mental Status


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    • Explore basic principles of the mental status examination
    • Discuss briefly the relevance of maintaining good history taking procedures
    • Describe in detail the need for a mental status assessment
    • Explore different techniques and a strategy for dealing with mental status problems
    • Demonstrate specific methods of implementing the Mini-Mental State Examination.

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    Neurology 202c

    Examination of the Head and Neck


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    • Explore basic principles of the physical examination of the face, head and neck
    • Discuss briefly the relevance the physical examination prior to the neurologic examination
    • Describe in detail rational and procedure for observation, auscultation, palpation and percussion
    • Visualize patient problems and deformities that might go un-noticed by a casual observer
    • Demonstrate specific methods of implementing a brief orthopedic examination of the cervical spine.

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    Neurology 202d

    Aspects of Functional Versus Organic Illness


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    • Define specific terminology including organic disease, non-organic disease, functional disease, somatoform disease, malingering and others
    • Discuss the distinction between somatoform disorders (hysteria) and malingering
    • Describe patient presentations and examination techniques which are useful in somatoform disorders of the special senses
    • Elaborate on the somatic manifestations of somatoform disease in motor and sensory presentations
    • Explore caveats of diagnosing somatoform disorders
    • Discuss completely the performance and usefulness of in office "credibility" tests used to unveil non-organic disorders
    • Define and describe aspects of the malingering patient

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    Neurology 202e

    The Ophthalmoscopic Examination


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    • Describe the reasons for using an ophthalmoscope in the clinical bedside examination
    • Define and contrast the Pan-Optic ophthalmoscope from the common ophthalmoscopes
    • Discuss common settings and features of the ophthalmoscope
    • Define methods of describing findings in the fundus of the eye\
    • Identify and define common systemic and local pathologic processes that may be encountered in the course of the ophthalmoscopic examination.

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    Neurology 202f

    Cervical Spinal Manipulative Therapy (CSMT) and Vertebrobasilar Ischemia (VBI)


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    • Outline methods used and estimations as to the incidence of cervical spinal manipulative therapy and subsequent vertebrobasilar ischemia
    • Review and describe cerebrovascular anatomy and hemodynamics
    • Discuss proposed patho-physiological mechanisms believed responsible for subsequent vertebrobasilar ischemia
    • Review and discuss past and present scientific literature to explore the evolution of what we think we know about the process of cervical spinal manipulative therapy and subsequent vertebrobasilar ischemia
    • Explore issues and examination procedures related to patient assessment as well as vertebrobasilar ischemia recognition and proper diagnosis
    • Define and contrast currently suggested procedures  and develop a vertebrobasilar ischemia plan of action
    • Explore various perspectives and reveal bias in both public media and biomedical journals
    • Identify and define new theoretical concepts and prophylactic therapies

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    Neurology 203

    The Somatic Motor System, Involuntary Movements and Non-Paralytic Movement Disorders, The Reflex System and Ancillary Neurologic Examination Procedures


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    • Perform and chart a neurological examination of the voluntary motor system and the somatic sensory system
    • Apply results of the examination findings in the differential diagnosis of patients
    • Describe the three neuron pathway involved with sensorineural innervation
    • Discuss multimodal sensations
    • Perform an appropriate examination of the reflexes, including deep tendon, superficial, visceral and pathological reflexes
    • Describe the anatomy associated with reflexes
    • Properly grade and record reflexes
    • Interpret the Results of Reflex Testing

    • NOTE: This course is the same content as Neurological Exam 103, 104

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    Neurology 203 c106-c107

    Complete Neurological Examination - Case 106 and 107


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    • Observe doctor patient encounters that focus on aspects of the complete neurological examination
    • Explore the history taking process in an actual clinical setting
    • Observe patient examination techniques
    • Identify the key components of a complete neurologic examination
    • Review major aspects of the examination under each component of the clinical neurologic examination
    • Observe doctor patient encounters that focus on evaluation of the mental status of the patient.  

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    Neurology 203 c108

    Complete Neurological Examination - Case 108


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    • Observe doctor patient encounters that focus on evaluation of the patient's complaint
    • Observe doctor patient encounters that focus on aspects of the complete neurological examination
    • Explore the history taking process in an actual clinical setting
    • Observe patient examination techniques
    • Identify the key components of a complete neurologic examination
    • Review major aspects of the examination under each component of the clinical neurologic examination

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    Neurology 203 c109

    Complete Neurological Examination - Case 109


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    • Observe doctor patient encounters that focus on evaluation of the patient's complaint
    • Observe doctor patient encounters that focus on aspects of the complete neurological examination
    • Explore the history making process in an actual clinical setting
    • Observe patient examination techniques
    • Identify the key components of a neurologic examination of diplopia
    • Review information regarding evaluation of diplopia.

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    Neurology 203 Session 3
    22.0

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    Neurology 203-intro

    Introduction to the Neurological Examination


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    • Identify the components of the neurological examination
    • Demonstrate a basic examination flow and performing tests taking the patient from sitting to standing, to the supine and prone positions
    • Outline "Ferezy's MSR's" which is a pneumonic devise to help recall areas needing to be tested
    • Summarize implications of neurological findings for lesions in various parts of the central nervous system
    • Summarize implications of neurological findings for lesions in various parts of the peripheral nervous system.

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    Neurology 203a

    The Cranial Nerve Examination


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    • Outline the clinical anatomy of each of the cranial nerves and their origin from the diencephalon and brainstem
    • Summarize clinical function of the corticobulbar pathways
    • Relate information regarding the ocular system, including upper motor neuron, internuclear and lower motor neuron pathways
    • Distinguish between central and peripheral lesions involving cranial nerve function
    • Predict the location of lesions in the visual system by analyzing information from the clinical examination
    • Identify cranial nerve nuclei in the brainstem and discuss their function
    • Describe the clinical function of each of the cranial nerves
    • Describe and demonstrate the clinical bedside examination of each cranial nerve
    • Compare and contrast the effects of lesions involving voluntary, involuntary and emotional movements associated with the cranial nerves
    • Discuss the various common clinical disorders which affect the cranial nerves
    • Discuss common ophthalmoscopic findings, both normal and pathological, which may be observed on the ophthalmoscopic examination
    • Identify anatomical and functional relationships which help explain multiple chiropractic concepts, including that of cervicogenic headache
    • Differentiate between central and peripheral varieties of facial paralysis
    • Break down the various tuning fork tests of hearing
    • Differentiate between neuro-sensory and conductive hearing loss

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    Neurology 203b

    Blind Spot Testing and Cortical Perceptual Mapping


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    • Describe the procedure for blind spot measurement by manual perimetry
    • Contrast blind spot measurement by manual perimetry with automated perimetry
    • Distinguish adequate test retest reliability, for both intra-examiner and inter-examiner reliability
    • Recognize concepts of adequate test validity
    • Identify relevant aspects of visual neuroanatomy and neuro-circuitry
    • Review and assess various contentions elaborated in the paper "Changes in Brain Function after Manipulation of the Cervical Spine”

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    Neurology 203c

    The Voluntary Somatic Motor System Examination


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    • Identify the basic anatomical pathways of central nervous system control mechanisms involved in voluntary movement of the body
    • Identify the basic anatomical pathways of peripheral nervous system and neuromuscular control mechanisms involved in voluntary movement of the body
    • Describe the evaluation of strength and the functional roles of muscles
    • Discuss the categorizations and terminology used describing the various varieties of muscular contraction
    • Review and assess concepts and skills necessary to perform an accurate bedside examination of the voluntary motor system
    • View and identify patient video vignettes demonstrating lecture points
    • Recognize examination procedures and signs to distinguish primary muscular disease (myopathy)
    • Define and categorize involuntary movements
    • Compare and contrast pathological from non-pathological involuntary movements

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    Neurology 203d

    The Somatic Reflex Examination


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    • Define and categorize types of patient reflexes commonly tested at the bedside examination
    • Identify the basic anatomical pathways of central nervous system control mechanisms involved in the various reflexes that can be tested in the body
    • Identify the basic anatomical pathways of peripheral nervous system control mechanisms involved in the various reflexes that can be tested in the body
    • Describe the evaluation of the four basic types of testable reflexes
    • Review and assess concepts and skills necessary to perform an accurate bedside examination of the reflex system
    • View and identify patient video vignettes demonstrating lecture points
    • Compare and contrast pathological from non-pathological reflex findings

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    Neurology 204 Session 4
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    Neurology 204a

    The Somatic Sensory Examination


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    • Define and categorize types of patient sensation commonly tested at the bedside examination
    • Identify the basic anatomical pathways of central nervous system control mechanisms involved in the various sensory systems that can be tested in the body
    • Identify the basic anatomical pathways of peripheral and central nervous system control mechanisms involved in the various sensations that can be tested in the body
    • Describe the evaluation of both superficial and deep sensory systems
    • Review and assess concepts and skills necessary to perform an accurate bedside examination of the sensory system
    • View and identify patient video vignettes demonstrating lecture points
    • Compare and contrast pathological from non-pathological sensory findings

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    Neurology 204b

    The Examination of Station, Movement and Gait


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    • Define the terms station, movement and gait
    • Define and categorize types of motor systems utilized by the patient and how these are commonly tested at the bedside examination
    • Identify the basic anatomical pathways of central and peripheral nervous system movement control of mechanisms involved in the various movement systems that can be tested in the body
    • Describe in detail the evaluation of station, movement and gait
    • Describe and demonstrate the phases of normal gait 
    • Visualize normal and abnormal gait patterns
    • Review and assess concepts and skills necessary to perform an accurate bedside examination of the station, movement and gait systems
    • View and identify patient video vignettes demonstrating station, movement and gait lecture points
    • Compare and contrast pathological from non-pathological station, movement and gait findings

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    Neurology 204c

    The Examination of Communication and Knowledge


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    • Define the terms communication, language, and a wide variety of descriptive terms for cortical language and knowledge impairments
    • Review the functions classically associated with the cerebral cortex
    • Categorize cortical deficits and associated patient conditions
    • Identify neurological pathways used by the cerebral cortex
    • Describe in detail concepts of lateralization of brain function and hemisphere "dominance" or "hemisphericity"
    • Describe and demonstrate a schema to maintain a methodical approach to the patient with a communication disorder
    • Visualize a patient with a "split brain disorder"
    • Review and assess concepts and skills necessary to perform an examination of a patient with a communication disorder
    • Compare and contrast loss of neurologic function at the level of the primary modality to disorders of the primary cortical receptive area as well as in the association cortex

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    Neurology 204d

    Ancillary Neurologic Examination Procedures


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    • Define terms relevant to comprehending and performing various nervous system tests not typically a part of the motor, sensory and reflex examinations.
    • Review various ancillary tests, including the purpose behind the test as well as test performance.
    • Categorize ancillary neurological tests and explain their use and purpose.
    • Identify, describe and discuss meningeal stretch tests.
    • Identify, describe and discuss neurodynamic tests.
    • Identify, describe and discuss nerve tension tests.
    • Identify, describe and discuss peripheral nerve palpation and Tinel's sign.
    • Identify, describe and discuss Dix-Hallpike test.
    • Identify, describe and discuss pressure algometry and introduce the instruments to perform this test.
    • Identify, describe and discuss sensory threshold testing and introduce the instruments to perform these tests.
    • Discuss the nature and performance of tests used to diagnose defects in function of the neurovascular bundle in the upper and lower extremities (Thoracic Outlet Syndrome).
    • Identify, describe and discuss use of the stethoscope and points to auscultate in the head and neck area

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    Neurology 204e

    The Cerebellar Systems and Spinal Analysis


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    • Perform an examination of the systems involved with Movement and Coordination
    • Discuss cerebellar anatomy
    • Differentially Diagnose by applying clinical signs of cerebellar dysfunction
    • Recognize cerebellar syndromes by their anatomical areas
    • Apply specific principles of examination to improve the Chiropractic Spinal Examination
    • Describe specific procedures of the spinal examination

    • NOTE:  This course contains the same content as Neurological Exam 105

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    Neurology 204f

    Mental Status Examination: A Detailed Discussion and Complete Neurological Examination - Case 110


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    • Define terms relevant to comprehending and performing various aspects of the mental status examination.
    • Categorize the components of the mental status examination.
    • Identify, define and discuss dementia and Disease of the Alzheimer's Type (DAT).
    • Identify, define and discuss the five levels of consciousness.
    • Define and discuss the components of the mental status examination.
    • Compare and contrast dementia and depression.
    • Discuss and describe methods of charting mental status examination findings.

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    Neurology 205 c112

    Complete Neurological Examination - Case 112


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    • Evaluate an unrehearsed real doctor/patient encounter of a patient presenting with an acute onset of headache and facial paralysis
    • Develop improved skills in obtaining an accurate case history and performing an examination of a patient with an acute onset of headache and facial paralysis
    • Improve interpretation of relevant clinical findings
    • List the clinical presentations of various complaints and the approach to diagnosis of a patient with an acute onset of headache and facial paralysis
    • Differentially diagnose patients with acute onset of headache and facial paralysis

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    Neurology 205 c113

    Complete Neurological Examination - Case 113


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    • Evaluate an unrehearsed real doctor/patient encounter of a patient presenting with an acute onset of post traumatic headache
    • Develop improved skills in obtaining an accurate case history and performing an examination of a patient with an acute onset of post traumatic headache
    • Improve interpretation of relevant clinical findings
    • List the clinical presentations of various complaints and the approach to diagnosis of a patient with an acute onset of post traumatic headache
    • Differentially diagnose patients with acute onset of post traumatic headache

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    Neurology 205 c114

    Complete Neurological Examination - Case 114


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    • Evaluate an unrehearsed real doctor/patient encounter of a patient presenting with an acute onset of post traumatic neck pain and unusual “burping” upon neck manipulation
    • Develop improved skills in obtaining an accurate case history and performing an examination of a patient with an acute onset of post traumatic neck pain and unusual “burping” upon neck manipulation
    • Improve interpretation of relevant clinical findings
    • List the clinical presentations of various complaints and the approach to diagnosis of a patient with an acute onset of post traumatic neck pain and unusual “burping” upon neck manipulation
    • Differentially diagnose patients with acute onset of post traumatic neck pain and unusual “burping” upon neck manipulation

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    Neurology 205 c115

    Complete Neurological Examination - Case 115


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    • Evaluate an unrehearsed real doctor/patient encounter of a patient presenting with a shoulder complaint
    • Develop improved skills in obtaining an accurate case history and performing an examination of a patient with a shoulder complaint
    • Improve interpretation of relevant clinical findings
    • List the clinical presentations of various complaints and the approach to diagnosis of a patient with a shoulder complaint
    • Differentially diagnose patients with a shoulder complaint

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    Neurology 205 c116

    Complete Neurological Examination - Case 116


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    • Evaluate an unrehearsed real doctor/patient encounter of a patient presenting with a sudden onset of dizziness, sensory complaints and ataxia
    • Develop improved skills in obtaining an accurate case history and performing an examination of a patient with a sudden onset of dizziness, sensory complaints and ataxia
    • Improve interpretation of relevant clinical findings
    • List the clinical presentations of various complaints and the approach to diagnosis of a patient with a sudden onset of dizziness, sensory complaints and ataxia
    • Differentially diagnose patients with a sudden onset of dizziness, sensory complaints and ataxia

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    Neurology 205 c117

    Complete Neurological Examination - Case 117


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    • Evaluate an unrehearsed real doctor/patient encounter of a patient presenting with shoulder and arm pain.
    • Develop improved skills in obtaining an accurate case history and performing an examination of a patient with shoulder and arm pain.
    • Improve interpretation of relevant clinical findings in a patient with shoulder and arm pain.
    • List the clinical presentations of various complaints and the approach to diagnosis of a patient with shoulder and arm pain.
    • Differentially diagnose patients with shoulder and arm pain.

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    Neurology 205 c118

    Complete Neurological Examination - Case 118


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    • Evaluate an unrehearsed real doctor/patient encounter of a patient presenting with a brachial plexus injury, severe arm pain and a “flail” upper extremity.
    • Develop improved skills in obtaining an accurate case history and performing an examination of a patient with a brachial plexus injury, severe arm pain and a “flail” upper extremity.
    • Improve interpretation of relevant clinical findings in a patient with a brachial plexus injury, severe arm pain and a “flail” upper extremity.
    • List the clinical presentations of various complaints and the approach to diagnosis of a patient with a brachial plexus injury, severe arm pain and a “flail” upper extremity.
    • Differentially diagnose patients with a brachial plexus injury, severe arm pain and a “flail” upper extremity.

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    Neurology 205 c119

    Complete Neurological Examination - Case 119


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    • Evaluate an unrehearsed real doctor/patient encounter of a patient presenting with a tremor of the left upper extremity.
    • Develop improved skills in obtaining an accurate case history and performing an examination of a patient with a tremor of the left upper extremity.
    • Improve interpretation of relevant clinical findings in a patient with a tremor of the left upper extremity.
    • List the clinical presentations of various complaints and the approach to diagnosis of a patient with a brachial plexus injury, severe arm pain and a tremor of the left upper extremity.
    • Differentially diagnose patients with a tremor of the left upper extremity.

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    Neurology 205 c120

    Complete Neurological Examination - Case 120


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    • Evaluate an unrehearsed real doctor/patient encounter of a patient presenting with chronic spasm of the muscles of the lower face and tongue.
    • Develop improved skills in obtaining an accurate case history and performing an examination of a patient with a oromandibular dystonia.
    • Improve interpretation of relevant clinical findings in a patient with oromandibular dystonia.
    • List the clinical presentations of various complaints and the approach to diagnosis of a patient oromandibular dystonia.
    • Differentially diagnose patients with oromandibular dystonia.

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    Neurology 205 c121

    Complete Neurological Examination - Case 121


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    • Evaluate an unrehearsed real doctor/patient encounter of a patient presenting following treatment for a malignant nerve sheath tumor involving the L4 nerve root.
    • Develop improved skills in obtaining an accurate case history and performing an examination of a patient with a malignant nerve sheath tumor involving the L4 nerve root.
    • Improve interpretation of relevant clinical findings in a patient with a malignant nerve sheath tumor involving the L4 nerve root.
    • List the clinical presentations of various complaints and the approach to diagnosis of a patient with a malignant nerve sheath tumor involving the L4 nerve root.
    • Consider the differential diagnosis of patients with a malignant nerve sheath tumor involving the L4 nerve root.

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    Neurology 205 c122

    Complete Neurological Examination - Case 122


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    • Evaluate an unrehearsed real doctor/patient encounter of a patient presenting carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and chronic neck pain.
    • Develop improved skills in obtaining an accurate case history and performing an examination of a patient with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and chronic neck pain.
    • Improve interpretation of relevant clinical findings in a patient with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and chronic neck pain.
    • List the clinical presentations of various complaints and the approach to diagnosis of a patient with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and chronic neck pain.
    • Consider the differential diagnosis of patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and chronic neck pain.
    • Comprehend the principle of ongoing, medically necessary chiropractic treatment of a patient with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and chronic neck pain.

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    Neurology 205 c123-125

    Complete Neurological Examination - Case 123-125


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    • Evaluate two unrehearsed, real doctor/patient encounter; the first of a patient presenting with simultaneous radiculopathy, polyneuropathy and mononeuropathy and the second of a patient presenting with migraine headache and related trigeminal neuralgia.
    • Develop improved skills in obtaining an accurate case history and performing an examination of patient’s presenting with radiculopathy, polyneuropathy and mononeuropathy, migraine headache and trigeminal neuralgia.
    • Improve interpretation of relevant clinical findings of patient’s presenting with radiculopathy, polyneuropathy and mononeuropathy, migraine headache and trigeminal neuralgia.
    • List the clinical presentations of various complaints and the approach to diagnosis of patient’s presenting with radiculopathy, polyneuropathy and mononeuropathy, migraine headache and trigeminal neuralgia.
    • Consider the differential diagnoses of patient’s presenting with radiculopathy, polyneuropathy and mononeuropathy, migraine headache and trigeminal neuralgia.

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    Neurology 205 c126

    Complete Neurological Examination - Case 126


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    • Evaluate an unrehearsed, real doctor/patient encounter involving an elderly women presenting with a sudden onset of lower extremity paralysis.
    • Develop improved skills in obtaining an accurate case history and performing an examination of a patient presenting with a sudden onset of lower extremity paralysis.
    • Improve interpretation of relevant clinical findings of patient’s presenting with a sudden onset of lower extremity paralysis.
    • List the clinical presentations of various complaints and the approach to diagnosis of patient’s presenting with a sudden onset of lower extremity paralysis.
    • Consider the differential diagnoses of presenting with a sudden onset of lower extremity paralysis.

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    Neurology 205 c128-130

    Complete Neurological Examination - Case 128 - 130


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    • Evaluate two unrehearsed, real doctor/patient encounters; the first case is that of an adult male patient with multiple sclerosis.  The second case is that of an adult male with cerebral palsy.
    • Develop improved skills in obtaining an accurate case history and performing an examination of patient’s presenting with multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy.
    • Improve interpretation of relevant clinical findings of patient’s presenting with multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy.
    • List the clinical presentations of various complaints and the approach to diagnosis of patient’s presenting multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy.
    • Consider the differential diagnoses of patient’s presenting with multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy.

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    Neurology 205 Session 5
    24.0

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    Neurology 206 c110c137

    Electrodiagnosis Case: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome


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    • List the electrodes necessary to perform in Electrodiagnosis nerve conduction study
    • Describe the placement of the various electrodes in conduction studies of the median nerve at the wrist
    • Draw a simple diagram of the carpal tunnel, defining the boundaries
    • Itemize parts of a thorough chiropractic management plan for carpal tunnel syndrome

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    Neurology 206 c129

    Cases in Neurology: Multiple Symptoms in a 35 Year Old Female


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    • List the differential diagnoses that may accompany various symptoms
    • Describe various essential elements of the history taking process
    • List several components of the mini mental status examination
    • Itemize and describe several tests of cerebellar function
    • Contrast and compare aspects of malingering and somatoform disorders
    • Use proper language and nomenclature when producing a report for referring physicians
    • Recognize aspects of functional illness

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    Neurology 206 c131

    Video Case: Pain, Weakness and Unsteadiness


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    • Evaluate an unrehearsed, real doctor/patient encounter; regarding a case of an adult female patient who complains of lower back pain; pain radiating down her left lower extremity to her heel; weakness in her thighs; and unsteadiness.
    • Develop improved skills in obtaining an accurate case history and performing a neurological examination of patient’s presenting with pain, weakness and unsteadiness.
    • Improve interpretation of relevant clinical findings of patient presenting with pain, weakness and unsteadiness.
    • List the clinical presentations of various complaints and the approach to diagnosis of patient’s presenting with pain, weakness and unsteadiness.
    • Consider the differential diagnoses of patient’s presenting with pain, weakness and unsteadiness.

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    Neurology 206 c132

    Cases in Neurology: Numbness and Weakness in a 50 Year Old Male


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    • List the differential diagnoses that may accompany various symptoms.  
    • Describe various essential elements of the history taking process.
    • List differential diagnoses for this and similar cases.
    • Itemize and describe several tests of lower extremity motor and reflex function.
    • Recognize a true extensor toe sign from an equivocal or false finding.
    • Contrast and compare aspects of various disorders causing cervical spine myelopathy.   
    • Use proper language and nomenclature when producing a report for referring physicians.
    • Recognize aspects of spinal cord disease.

     


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    Neurology 206 c133

    Cases in Neurology: Concussion. Assault on an 18 Year Old Female


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    • List the differential diagnoses that may accompany various symptoms. 
    • Describe various essential elements of the history taking process.
    • Use proper language and nomenclature when discussing brain injury.
    • Recognize aspects of so called “post concussion syndrome” or Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI).
    • Recite levels of consciousness.
    • Discuss scoring criterion when using the Glascow Coma Scale.
    • Identify abnormal imaging findings associated with concussion on diffusion tensor tractography.
    • Define and describe “myoclonic jerks”.

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    Neurology 206 Session 6
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    Neurology 206a1

    Electrodiagnostic Testing I


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    • Compare and contrast neuronal cells from the neuroglial cells.
    • Identify various types of neurons of the peripheral and central nervous system.
    • Describe the types of neuroglial cells found in the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system.
    • Categorize the types of mammalian nerve fibers by neuron a diameter, conduction velocity and susceptibility to compression.
    • Describe the incidence and prevalence of dizziness as a complaint.
    • Define the term “motor unit” from a clinical perspective.
    • Compare and contrast type one and type two muscle fibers.
    • Identify anatomical components and describe physiological function of the cell membrane.
    • Define the terms summation and generator potentials.

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    Neurology 206a2

    Electrodiagnostic Testing II


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    • Define the terms “electrodiagnosis, nerve conduction study, needle electrode examination, late responses and evoked potentials”.
    • Identify the various components of the action potential recording.
    • Compare and contrast synaptic versus electrical nerve stimulation.
    • Recite the components of the modern electromyographic machine.
    • Describe the different types of electrodes used in an electrodiagnostic examination and include the purpose and benefits/drawbacks to each type.
    • Categorize the types of electrodiagnostic testing.
    • Discuss performance and use of electrodiagnostic testing, including conduction studies and latencies, late responses (including the “H” reflex and “F” wave) and evoked potentials.
    • Properly order and interpret the results of electrodiagnostic testing.

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    Neurology 206a3

    Electrodiagnostic Testing III


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    • Define the terms “spasm, interexaminar and intraexaminer reliability, global myoelectric activity and muscle fatigue”.
    • Identify the various components of the modern paraspinal electrode EMG machine. recording.
    • Compare and contrast the use of surface electrodes in the traditional electromyographic examination versus the paraspinal surface electrode electromyographic examination.
    • Recite several scientific studies regarding paraspinal surface electrode electromyographic, and strengths and weaknesses of each study.
    • Describe tissue filtering, best ways to overcome it, and explain its significance in obtaining useful data.
    • Recite the names of the paraspinal musculature organized by their depth, action and activation response.
    • Discuss performance and utility of the test for the “flexion relaxation” phenomenon.

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    Neurology 207 Session 7
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    Neurology 207a

    Introduction to Electrodiagnostic Medicine


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    • List several textbooks on electrodiagnostic medicine and discuss the benefits and limitations of each text.
    • Recite several applications of electrodiagnostic medicine and discuss the utility of each of the tests performed.
    • Describe the components required to perform an electrodiagnostic examination.
    • Compare and contrast peripheral nerve injury classifications.
    • Define some of the current terminology used in electrodiagnostic medicine.
    • Compare and contrast the different types of electrodes used in electrodiagnostic medicine.
    • Describe terminal motor latencies.
    • Describe sensory and motor conduction velocities and studies.
    • Describe electromyography.
    • Discuss orthodromic and anti-dromic testing.
    • Define motor unit potentials and discuss the normal and abnormal phases.
    • Describe the varieties of evoked potentials and discuss the clinical utility of ordering each test.
    • Describe the varieties of late potentials and discuss the clinical utility of ordering these tests.
    • Identify the relevant neuroanatomy of the peripheral nervous system.
    • Demonstrate median and ulnar nerves and the position of the various electrodes in common motor and sensory electrodiagnostic studies of the median and ulnar nerves.
    • Discuss the conditions and circumstances when electrodiagnostic testing of the central nervous system may be beneficial or necessary.
    • Describe the various electrodiagnostic procedures for the peripheral nervous system.
    • Differentiate between motor unit potentials (MUP’s), fibrillations, positive sharp waves and sensory nerve action potentials (SNAP’s). 
    • Contrast and compare electrodiagnostic tests for extremity complaints such as weakness and sensory loss.
    • Define the role of electrodiagnosis in clinical practice.

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    Neurology 207b

    Physiological Basis of Nerve Conduction and Bioinstrumentation


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    • Compare and contrast Compound Muscle Action potential (CMAP), Sensory Nerve Action Potential (SNAP) and Motor Unit Potential (MUP).
    • List the components of a spinal cord alpha motor neuron.
    • Describe the basic structure of Schwann Cells and myelin.
    • Discuss the role of Schwann Cells and myelin in action potential transmission.
    • Recite the levels of the neuraxis which may be involved in disease that is detectable by electrodiagnostic testing.
    • List the types and levels of nervous system compression.
    • List common reasons and disorders for referral for electrodiagnostic testing.
    • Describe a routine electrodiagnostic encounter.
    • Demonstrate the position of electrodes in a typical median nerve study through the carpal tunnel.
    • List the most common neuropathies of the upper and lower extremities.
    • Compare and contrast typical electrodiagnostic findings for radiculopathy versus neuropathy. 
    • Define and discuss the “Gold Standard” portions of the electrodiagnostic examinations.
    • Discuss single fiber EMG.
    • Identify the components of the needle EMG examination and discuss how various pathological conditions might be demonstrated by each component of the examination.
    • Describe the morphology of positive sharp waves, fibrillations and motor unit potentials.
    • Describe the morphology of positive sharp waves and fibrillations.
    • Identify normal from abnormal patterns of muscular recruitment under minimal, moderate and maximal muscle contraction. 
    • List various causes of radiculopathy.
    • Discuss the history of radiculopathy through time.
    • Contrast and compare various causes of radiculopathy.
    • Discuss the need for and types of advanced imaging following abnormal findings on an electrodiagnostic examination.
    • Discuss the utility of electrodiagnosis to the Doctor of Chiropractic.

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    Neurology 207c

    Aspects of the Clinical Examination


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    • Recite relevant anatomy of the peripheral nervous system including the brachial plexus, upper limb nerves, lumbosacral plexus and lower limb nerves.
    • Define and draw the brachial plexus.
    • List the nerves of the upper limb.
    • Compare and contrast the anatomy of the median and the ulnar nerves.
    • Describe innervation of the major nerve branches of the major nerve divisions of the brachial plexus.
    • Discuss the most common compressive lesions of the upper extremity involving the peripheral nervous system.
    • List the muscles most commonly tested during EMG of the upper extremity.
    • Define and draw the lumbosacral plexus.
    • List the nerves of the lower limb.
    • Discuss the most common compressive lesions of the lower extremity involving the peripheral nervous system.
    • List the muscles most commonly tested during EMG of the lower extremity.
    • Discuss the distinction between motor and sensory neural fibers and salutatory versus local circuit conduction.
    • Compare and contrast the two types of compound potentials and discuss waveform morphology and parameters.
    • Describe effects and patterns of demyelination.
    • Describe the effects of axonal loss.
    • Identify the electro-physiologic changes that may be noted in disease of the neuromuscular junction.
    • Discuss late responses (F-waves and H-Reflexes) and describe the performance and clinical significance of each.
    • Identify components involved in the tendon tap response.
    • Thoroughly discuss all aspects of median and ulna nerve testing, including common congenital anomalies that are like to be encountered in the patient population.

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    Neurology 208 Session 8
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    Neurology 208a

    Demyelinating Disease, Recognition and Chiropractic Management


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    Hour 1

    • Recite general information regarding incidents and prevalence of multiple sclerosis in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.
    • Describe the pathophysiological process believed to be responsible for the most common types of multiple sclerosis.

    Hour 2

    • Recognize the common signs and symptoms of a patient presenting with demyelinating disease.
    • Recognize typical lesions in the brain and spinal cord associated with multiple sclerosis on MRI studies.
    • Define the McDonald criteria for the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.

    Hour 3

    • Identify various blood tests for diseases that may mimic multiple sclerosis.
    • Compare and contrast the category types of multiple sclerosis.
    • Describe the common medical treatment for multiple sclerosis.

    Hour 4

    • Recite studies associated with complementary and alternative approaches to management of patients with multiple sclerosis.
    • Synthesize a plan for the management of patients with multiple sclerosis.

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    Neurology 208b

    Recognizing Tumors Involving the CNS


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    • Recite statistics regarding the percentage of primary versus secondary tumors found in the central nervous system.
    • Recognize the signs and symptoms of a patient with an intracranial or spinal canal tumor.

    Hour 2

    • Describe the pathophysiological process associated with neoplasia.
    • Discuss the most common types of primary intracranial tumors, metastatic neoplasms and other spinal cancers.

    Hour 3

    • Identify advanced imaging studies of various types of nervous system tumors.
    • Describe mechanisms of cerebrospinal fluid flow in their association with symptoms caused by intracranial tumors.

    Hour 4

    • Contrast and compare the signs and symptoms associated with tumors arising in various parts of the spinal cord.
    • Discuss various forms of medical treatment for patients with nervous system tumors.

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    Neurology 208c

    Congenital Disorders of the Nervous System


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    Hour 1

    • Discuss the etiology of congenital conditions of the brain and spinal cord.
    • Recite statistics regarding incidence and prevalence of neural tube defects.

    Hour 2

    • Describe common forms and categories of neural tube defects.
    • Recognize various forms of neural tube defects at birth, in infant life as well as on advanced imaging studies.

    Hour 3

    • Identify defects of the cranial cervical junction including categorizing Chiari Malformation and discuss clinical significance and management of patients with Chiari Malformation I, II and III.
    • Utilize plain film radiometrics to identify multiple forms of cranial cervical junction deformities.

    Hour 4

    • Discuss various congenital syndromes including Dandy-Walker Syndrome and Mobius Syndrome.
    • Compare and contrast different types of developmental defects such as hydrocephalus, crainiosynostosis, achondroplasia, microcrania, and others.

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    Neurology 208d2

    Neurodegeneration: Mechanisms, Pathways and Therapeutic Actions.


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    • Define Neurodegeneration.
    • Identify some of the core mechanisms of Neurodegeneration.
    • Define and discuss oxidative stress and damage of neurons.
    • List most common neurological illnesses thought to be due to long-term Neurodegeneration.
    • Cite specific biochemical pathways to target therapeutically to slow down or reverse Neurodegeneration.
    • Itemize common clinical findings in Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer's disease, and multiple sclerosis.
    • List the mechanisms involved in the neurodegenerative process.
    • Define free radicals, articulate the issue with free radicals and describe their role in the neurodegenerative process.
    • Discuss the role of glial cells in regard to Neurodegeneration.
    • Itemize ways to increase the Nrf2 pathway.
    • Discuss glutathione and list specific methods to increase glutathione levels.
    • List dangers found in regard to genetically modified foods.
    • Compare and contrast normal mitochondrial structure and function with dysfunctional mitochondria with attention to free radical damage to my no conjugal proteins and mitochondrial DNA.
    • Discuss the therapeutic role of essential fatty acids (EFA's), Acetyl-L-Carnitine, and coenzyme Q-10.
    • List and discuss methods for laboratory evaluation of systemic inflammation.
    • Itemize issues associated with the "leaky gut" syndrome, including aspects of inflammation, relation to diabetes, and Zonulin.

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    Neurology 208e

    Toxic, Metabolic and Neurodegenerative Diseases Affecting the Nervous System


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    Hour 1

    • Describe the most common laboratory procedures used to diagnose infections of the central nervous system, including lumbar puncture indications, contraindications and complications.
    • Recite characteristics and components of normal cerebrospinal fluid.

    Hour 2

    • Define the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and how it affects the nervous system.
    • Discuss Lyme disease, its vectors of transmission, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, clinical diagnosis and therapeutic options.
    • Compare and contrast stage I, stage II and stage III Lyme disease.

    Hour 3

    • Identify multiple types of infections capable of producing spinal meningitis and encephalitis.
    • Compare and contrast bacterial meningitis from viral meningitis.
    • Discuss serious nervous system toxins such as tetanus and botulism.

    Hour 4

    • Discuss other nervous system infections including brucellosis, psittacosis, syphilis, tuberculosis, sarcoidosis, rickettsial, protozoan, viral and fungal infections of the nervous system.
    • Recognize and act appropriately in cases of suspected Reye syndrome.
    • Recite and perform appropriate universal precautions necessary to avoid the transmission of communicable diseases in the chiropractic practice.

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    Neurology 209 Session 9
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    Neurology 209a

    Issues of Sexual Misconduct and Gender Sensitivity


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    • Define and discuss professional boundaries
    • Define and discuss sexual misconduct
    • Sensitize the D.C. To Issues Relating to Sexual Interaction with The Patient
    • Discuss the problem of sexual misconduct, either real or perceived
    • Define and discuss specific examination procedures
    • Provide methods for recording examinations and incidents
    • Discuss case of alleged sexual misconduct
    • Discuss strategies to avoid misunderstandings that may lead to charges of sexual misconduct

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    Neurology 209b

    Considerations in Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome


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    • Recite the incidence and prevalence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
    • Discuss the cost of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome on society.
    • Identify disorders and situations that Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
    • Describe the common symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
    • Define the anatomical boarders of the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
    • Differentiate the methods of Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery.
    • Describe the scientific literature comparing different methods of Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery.

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    Neurology 209c

    Professional Boundaries and Ethics - An Interactive Discussion


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    • Review items included in the State and American Chiropractic Association "Principles of Chiropractic Ethics".
    • Define and distinguish between principles of philosophy, ethics and morality. 
    • Explore the concept of "The Greater Good".
    • Differentiate general concepts of what is right and wrong, from personal decisions of what is right and wrong.
    • Define the term "Fiduciary Responsibility".
    • Give examples of "Ethical Dilemmas" that might face a doctor of chiropractic and provide discussion of alternative thoughts.
    • Discuss issues of “boundary crossings & violations” in regard to chiropractic practice.

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    Neurology 209d

    Upper Extremity Neurovascular Entrapment Syndromes


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    • Recite the types of Thoracic Outlet Syndromes and identify which types are “real” and which are disputed.
    • Demonstrate different clinical maneuvers designed to identify Thoracic Outlet Syndromes.
    • Identify the anatomical structures thought to be responsible for entrapment in the various Thoracic Outlet Syndromes.
    • Discuss the significance of the nine fibrous bands discussed by Roos.
    • Describe the anatomical and physiological changes that are thought to occur post-accident, resulting in a traumatic variety of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. 
    • Differentiate the compressive causes of upper extremity paresthesia using orthopedic and neurological testing.
    • Contrast and compare the resultant clinical profile expected with upper extremity compression of vascular structures versus compression of neural structures.
    • Define and perform orthopedic and neurological tests used to determine upper extremity compression of neurovascular structures.

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    Neurology 209e

    CVD Vessel Anatomy, Irrigation Areas and Related Agnosias, Apraxic and Aphasic Syndromes


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    • Outline topography and discuss internal anatomy of the cortex.
    • Illustrate and list functions of the various lobes of the brain.
    • Identify and describe anterior and posterior intracranial circulatory patterns.
    • Relate cortical anatomy with electrode placement when eliciting somatosensory evoked potentials.
    • Identify irrigation distribution of all major intracranial arteries.
    • Diagram irrigation to the levels of the spinal cord.
    • Describe intracranial venous drainage of the skull and differentiate between dural sinuses, boney sinuses and cerebral veins.
    • List areas of the cortex responsible for vision, hearing and touch and explain their interaction with the association cortex.
    • Give examples traits and characteristics which are associated with hemisphere dominance.
    • Define and differentiate the agnosias, such as apraxia, aphagia, etc.
    • Define constructional apraxia, and discuss the clinical significance.
    • Quantify the incidence of various types of neurovascular disease.
    • Contrast and compare strokes from a vascular anatomical and etiology viewpoint.
    • List and discuss choices for various forms of imaging based upon suspected stroke etiology.
    • Identify treatable, untreatable and possible risks for cerebrovascular accident. 
    • Identify medical and conservative options for treatment of cerebrovascular accident risk factors.

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    Neurology 209f

    Aspects of Lower Motor Neuron Paralysis, Anterior Poliomyelitis, Polio Vaccination and Chiropractic Treatment


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    • Compare and contrast chiropractors of the 1940s with modern day chiropractors.
    • Define neuropathy.
    • Recite the major points related to chiropractic physical rehabilitation of neuropathy.
    • Contrast and compare medical treatment of polio in the 1940s, to chiropractic treatment of polio at the same time.
    • List potential reasons related to public hygiene which may account for disease epidemics.
    • Discuss facts related to "Sister Kenny" in regard to her credentials, her claims, and her notoriety.
    • Itemize the early chiropractic colleges and discuss Willard Carver school of thought and the "mixers".
    • Critically evaluate the world health organization's campaign to eradicate polio.
    • Discuss the ethics of herd immunity.
    • Compare and contrast individual interests vs. societal interests.
    • Discuss the types, risks and benefits of the inactive polio virus (injected).
    • Discuss the risks and benefits of the oral polio virus (live, attenuated).
    • List the types of wild polio virus.
    • Define vaccine associated paralytic polio mile items (VAPP)
    • Define circulating vaccine derived polio virus.
    • Discuss the concepts of risk: benefit ratio.
    • Discuss the transmission and pathophysiology and list the presenting signs and symptoms of a polio virus infection.
    • List the different types of Polio virus infection.
    • Quantify the various affects of the polio virus on different groups of individuals.
    • Itemize ethical concerns regarding Dr. Jonas Salk.
    • Graph the incidence of polio cases after other vaccines were introduced and after the definition of a polio diagnosis was altered.
    • Discuss SV40 tainted vaccines.
    • Define acute flaccid paralysis as it relates to new “non-polio” outbreaks.

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    Neurology 210 Session 10
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    Neurology 210a

    The Subluxation Complex and the Chiropractic Adjustment


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    • Evaluate the subluxation complex and the chiropractic adjustment.
    • Develop a working knowledge of the neurology of spinal joints and how this may be altered by a spinal subluxation complex.
    • Consider the safety and effectiveness of chiropractic adjustments through a review of the scientific literature and understanding of a decline in literature integrity and literature bias.
    • Consider the scientific literature regarding chiropractic adjustments and a measurable decrease in pain.
    • List and identify the components of the synovial joint and spinal joint mechanoreceptors.
    • Consider activities in and around the nervous system that occur after nerve tissue injury.
    • Distinguish different levels of nervous system involvement in neuropathic pain, including the peripheral neuron, the dorsal root ganglia and the dorsal horn neurons, as well as concepts of descending inhibition.
    • Analyze the goals and effects of the chiropractic adjustment on pain.
    • Examine the scientific literature regarding the physiological effects of a subluxation and adjustment upon non-musculoskeletal systems.

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    Neurology 210b

    Documentation Of Chiropractic Subluxation: The Medicare Standard


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    • Explain how and why documentation of a subluxation is so important for Medicare patients in chiropractic practice.
    • Compare and contrast the Medicare reimbursement of chiropractic providers vs. Medical and other providers for similar services.
    • Describe payments made to chiropractors, calculate the actual dollars per visit and explain what portion of payments made are considered inappropriate as medically unnecessary according to a report issued by the Department Of Health And Human Services (HHS).
    • Compare and contrast non-provider services, such as drugs and durable medical devices with costs associated with chiropractic care.
    • Define requirements for chiropractic services to be covered by Medicare.
    • List and discuss how a subluxation may be properly documented in the medical record for Medicare patients.
    • Evaluate your understanding of subluxation compared to other chiropractic providers. 
    • List the various types of subluxation which may be demonstrated on xray and are acceptable to Medicare.
    • List the components of the physical examination which are required by Medicare to be demonstrated in order to verify the existence of a subluxation.
    • Identify the specific requirements accepted by Medicare for the initial and subsequent visits of the chiropractic patient.

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    Neurology 211 Session 11
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    Neurology 211a

    Clinical Assessment of Pain, Function, and Neuropathic Pain, Lower Back Pain and Spinal Decompressive Traction, Disorders Presenting with Dizziness


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    • Perform a clinical assessment of pain and function
    • Explain the psychophysiological profile of pain patients
    • Discuss the treatment of pain
    • Define spinal decompression therapy
    • Demonstrate decompression table structure and use
    • Describe the relevant anatomy of the lumbar spine
    • Critically examine published reports of clinical outcomes of decompression therapy
    • Present and discuss clinical outcomes of decompression therapy
    • Determine spinal decompression table treatment protocols
    • Define dizziness
    • Define vertigo and other associated symptoms
    • Discuss cervicogenic dysequilibrium
    • Discuss diagnostic tests to determine the cause of vertigo
    • Explore current understanding of pain concepts, physiology and theories behind neuropathic pain
    • Discuss in detail the relevant neurological anatomy and functional neurology
    • Describe the anatomy and physiology of relevant components of human nervous system as it relates to pain receptors and neural integration
    • Describe the anatomy and physiology of relevant components of human nervous system as it relates to neural plasticity, articular neurology, and mechanisms of pain
    • Explore current understanding of pain concepts, physiology and theories behind neuropathic pain and allodynia
    • Discuss the importance of the neurological implications of a nerve injury
    • Describe mechanisms of neural plasticity
    • Describe the anatomy and physiology of relevant components of human nervous system as it relates to neural plasticity, articular neurology, and mechanisms of pain
    • Analyze current literature regarding spinal adjustments, and break down concepts, physiology and theories behind chiropractic treatment
    • Appraise new and existing ideas related to mechanisms involved whereby chiropractic spinal adjustments might effect the vascular and nervous system
    • Describe the anatomy and physiology of relevant components of human nervous system as it relates to chiropractic adjustments, neural plasticity, articular neurology, and mechanisms of pain
    • Explore current understanding of pain physiology and theories behind neuropathic pain, allodynia and proposed treatment using chiropractic adjustments

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    Neurology 211b

    Headache: A Clinical Discussion


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    • Explore current role of the art and science of obtaining a relevant patient history at the bedside
    • Discuss and demonstrate relevant neurological examination procedures required to examine and diagnose pathological conditions of the nervous system
    • Outline considerations regarding the relationship of the upper cervical spine and headache
    • Summarize characteristics of several clinical headache syndromes, emphasizing recognition and differential diagnosis of pathological conditions
    • Illustrate levels of the central and peripheral nervous system and relate that to the clinical presentation resulting from disease of the various brain and cord areas
    • Outline and organize various categories for headache

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 211c

    Dealing with the Dizzy Patient


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    • Define vertigo and differentiate vertigo in the "dizzy" patient population
    • Identify disorders that cause dizziness and vertigo.
    • Discuss modes of presentation, providers consulted and other aspects.
    • Differentiate primary and secondary dizziness.
    • Understand aspects of serious and other uncommon causes of dizziness.
    • Describe basic anatomy and physiologic function of components of the vestibular system.
    • Demonstrate and comprehend performance of the Dix-Hallpike and Eply Maneuvers.
    • Define and diagnose Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo (BPPV).
    • Perform a bedside examination for evaluation of the dizzy patient.

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    Neurology 211d1

    Dealing with the Dizzy Patient: Part 1


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    • Describe the incidence and prevalence of dizziness as a complaint.
    • Define the term vertigo from a clinical perspective.
    • Identify anatomical components and describe physiological function of the vestibular system.
    • Perform a brief bedside examination for basic evaluation of the dizzy patient.
    • Categorize varieties of conditions causing dizziness and identify which are likely to be amenable to conservative care.
    • Compare and contrast the function of the utricle, saccule and semicircular canals.

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 211d2

    Dealing with the Dizzy Patient: Part 2


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    • Describe the anatomical structures involved and the overall significance of the Dix-Hallpike Maneuver.
    • Perform the Dix-Hallpike Maneuver.
    • Describe the anatomical structures involved and the overall significance of the Epley Maneuver.
    • Perform the Epley Maneuver.
    • Compare and contrast the use of the Dix Hallpike and the Roll Test.
    • Discuss in detail the proper use of various vestibular function tests (past pointing, veering, balance, gait, etc.), Swivel Chair Test, Swinging Stool Test, Semont Procedure and the Brandt-Daroff exercises.
    • Perform vestibular function tests (past pointing, veering, balance, gait, etc.), Swivel Chair Test, Swinging Stool Test, Semont Procedure and the Brandt-Daroff exercises.

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 212 c173

    A Case of Facial Spasms: Functional or Organic?


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    • Evaluate a case of an adult female patient who presents with facial spasms and other complaints including facial weakness, slurred speech, and drooling.
    • Differentiate central causes of facial spasm from central causes of facial spasm.
    • Consider the effect of chiropractic adjustments on intracranial arterial function.
    • Develop improved skills in obtaining an accurate case history and performing a neurological examination of patient’s presenting with facial spasms.
    • Improve interpretation of relevant clinical findings of patients presenting with facial spasms.
    • List the differential diagnoses to consider in a patient presenting with facial spasms.
    • Identify portions of the brainstem, origins of the cranial nerves and the relationship between arteries and cranial nerves at the brainstem.

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 212 Session 12
    19.0

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    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 212a

    Physical Diagnosis 1: Physical Examination of Peripheral Arteries and Veins


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    • Identify the anatomical components of the peripheral arterial system.
    • Identify the anatomical components of the peripheral venous system.
    • Identify, define and discuss commonly presenting disorders of the vascular system.
    • Briefly describe methods of medical and conservative treatment for select vascular illnesses.
    • Compare and contrast clinical findings in arterial versus venous disease involving the lower extremity.

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 212b

    Exam of the Thyroid and Lymphatic System and Thoracic Landmarks


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    • Identify the anatomical components of the thyroid gland.
    • Identify the anatomical components and drainage areas of the lymphatic vascular system.
    • Identify, define and discuss commonly presenting disorders of the thyroid gland and lymphatic vascular system.
    • Briefly describe methods of medical and conservative treatment for select thyroid and lymphatic illnesses.
    • Define and discuss landmarks of the human thorax and their implication in the clinical examination.

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 212c

    Examination of The Lungs


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    • Identify the surface anatomy of the 5 lobes of the lungs.
    • Identify anatomical landmarks related to the lung lobes.
    • Identify, define and discuss normal and abnormal breath sounds.
    • Briefly describe methods of stethoscope use and placement.
    • Define and discuss methods used to analyze breaths during auscultation.

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 212d

    Physical Diagnosis: Cardiac Auscultation Points, Breath Sounds and Breathing Abnormalities


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    • Recall normal chest ratios and differentiate from abnormal chest ratios.
    • Compare and contrast clinical findings associated with various breathing abnormalities.
    • Recognize the location of the cardiac auscultation points and distinguish which structures are best heard at each point.
    • Identify pain producing structures in the thorax.
    • Describe the physics of sound transmission.
    • Define and discuss physical signs in selected abnormalities of the bronchi and lungs.

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 212e

    Cases in Endocrinology and Metabolic Disease


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    • Relate relatively common but sometimes challenging patient cases
    • Explain diagnostic and therapeutic considerations in thyroid disease
    • Give examples of diagnostic and therapeutic considerations in drug toxicity
    • Describe diagnostic and therapeutic considerations in diabetic neuropathy
    • Demonstrate diagnostic and therapeutic considerations in vitamin deficiency

    • NOTE: This course contains the same content as Physical Diagnosis 128

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 212e2

    Grand Rounds in Family Medicine


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    • Outline relatively common but sometimes challenging patient cases.
    • Comprehend diagnostic and therapeutic considerations in multiple pathological conditions.
    • Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory tests for alcoholic cirrhosis.
    • Recite abnormal blood pressure parameters in malignant hypertension.

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    Neurology 212f

    Grand Rounds in Family Practice


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    • Relate relatively common but sometimes challenging patient cases including vitamin B12 deficiency, metabolic conditions, drug toxicity, neuropathy, lymphoma and drug diversion.
    • Explain diagnostic and therapeutic considerations in vitamin B12 deficiency, neuropathy, drug toxicity, neuropathy, lymphoma and drug diversion.
    • Give examples of diagnostic and therapeutic considerations in vitamin B12 deficiency, neuropathy, drug toxicity, neuropathy, lymphoma and drug diversion.
    • Describe diagnostic and therapeutic considerations in vitamin B12 deficiency, neuropathy, drug toxicity, neuropathy, lymphoma and drug diversion.
    • Demonstrate diagnostic and therapeutic considerations in vitamin B12 deficiency, neuropathy, drug toxicity, neuropathy, lymphoma and drug diversion.

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 212f2

    Grand Rounds in Family Practice


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    • Relate relatively common but sometimes challenging patient cases including myocardial infarction, alcoholic hepatitis, A-V malformation and misdiagnosed limb paralysis.
    • Explain diagnostic and therapeutic considerations in myocardial infarction, alcoholic hepatitis, A-V malformation and misdiagnosed limb paralysis.
    • Give examples of diagnostic and therapeutic considerations in myocardial infarction, alcoholic hepatitis, A-V malformation and misdiagnosed limb paralysis.
    • Describe diagnostic and therapeutic considerations in myocardial infarction, alcoholic hepatitis, A-V malformation and misdiagnosed limb paralysis.

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 212f3

    Interesting Cases in Family Practice


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    • List common signs and symptoms of Perinephric Abscess.
    • List common signs and symptoms of Adenocarcinoma of the Esophagus.
    • List common signs and symptoms of Methanphetimine use and Complications.
    • List common signs and symptoms of Cavernous Hemangioma.
    • List common signs and symptoms of Cardiomyopathy.
    • Discuss use of Zoll Lifevest.
    • List common signs and symptoms of Quinolone toxicity.

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 212f4

    Orthopedic Surgery and Joint Replacement


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    • Compare and contrast use of PRP injections for joints versus tendons.
    • Itemize criticisms of Stem Cell injections and discuss the current state of the science.
    • Contrast characterized and uncharacterized Stem Cell therapies.
    • List the relative indications for hip replacement.
    • List common hip injuries that may require surgical referral, and discuss the surgical procedure most likely to be employed.
    • List Indications for knee replacement.
    • Describe progression from normal knee to a knee with severe osteoarthritis.
    • Compare and contrast the indications and procedures for a partial knee replacement and a total knee replacement.
    • List the benefits of robotic joint replacement surgery.
    • List the rational for surgical referral for surgical treatment and possible joint replacement.
    • List common knee injuries that may require surgical referral, and discuss the surgical procedure most likely to be employed.
    • Compare and contrast shoulder replacement and reverse shoulder replacement, emphasizing the relative indications for each.
    • List common shoulder injuries that may require surgical referral, and discuss the surgical procedure most likely to be employed.
    • List common elbow injuries that may require surgical referral, and discuss the surgical procedure most likely to be employed.
    • List common hand and wrist injuries that may require surgical referral, and discuss the surgical procedure most likely to be employed.

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 212g

    Physical Diagnosis: Evaluation of the Abdomen


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    • Recall the location of the organs in the abdomen.
    • Define various regions of the abdomen.
    • Describe techniques of examination including observation, palpation, percussion and special tests and their relevant clinical findings associated with abdominal disease.
    • Recognize signs and symptoms of abdominal visceral disease including differentiation of symptoms by hollow versus solid viscera.
    • Identify somatic locations of pain associated with abdominal visceral disease.
    • Describe changes in stool and vomitus associated with various pathological conditions.

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 212h

    Evaluation of the External Eye


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    • Recall the structural anatomy of the external eye.
    • Define various functions of components of the external eye.
    • List local disorders affecting the external eye.
    • Differentiate local conditions of the external eye with cranial nerve II, III, IV, V, VI and VII.
    • Describe techniques of examination of the internal eye such illumination, observation, and special tests and their relevant clinical findings associated with local external eye disease.
    • Recognize the appearance of common eyelid conditions such as chalazion, internal and external hordeolum, blepharitis, blepharospasm, dacrocystitis, and a wide variety of others.
    • Identify and perform methods for examining the external eye for conjunctivitis, episceritis and others.
    • Perform the technique of removing a foreign body from the external eye.
    • Identify and describe pathological changes associated with disease of the cornea.

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 212i

    Physical Diagnosis: Evaluation of the Internal Eye


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    • Recall the structural anatomy of the internal eye.
    • Define various functions of components of the internal eye.
    • List local disorders affecting the internal eye.
    • Describe techniques of examination of the internal eye such illumination, observation, and special tests and their relevant clinical findings associated with local internal eye disease.
    • Identify and perform methods for examining the internal eye for uveal tract disease, cataracts, and vitreous disease.
    • Identify and describe pathological changes conditions associated with disease of the uveal tract disease, cataracts, and vitreous humor.

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 213 Session 13
    5.0

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    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 213a

    Neuroradiology for the Chiropractic Neurologist


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    • Review the categorizations for the specialty of radiology and its related subspecialties
    • Compare and contrast typical analog x-ray suites with Computed Radiography (CR) and Digital radiology (DR) detection systems
    • Review and describe equipment, concepts and various types of CT Scanning
    • Review and describe equipment, concepts and various types of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI/MRA), and angiography
    • Discuss newer technologies for assessing neurological tissue function, including SPECT,  PET and fMRI scanning
    • Review and describe equipment, concepts and various types of diagnostic ultrasoundography
    • Identify and define other techniques of diagnostic imaging

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 214 Session 14
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    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 214a

    Ethical Issues for Doctors of Chiropractic


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    • Define professional ethics and morals
    • Sensitize the DC to issues related to common ethical dilemma in chiropractic practice
    • Discuss specific ethical considerations in situations and scenarios related to patients, former patients and society

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 214c1

    Record Maintenance and Narrative Report Writing


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    • Maintain proper records of neurological examination in the SOAP format
    • Write narrative reports reflecting the neurological examination
    • Apply an outline of fundamental procedures in performing a complete chiropractic neurological examination

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    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 214c2

    Documentation for the Neurologist


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    • Discuss ethical standards of insurance reporting and coding
    • Define the Problem Oriented Medical Record (POMR)
    • Describe the P.A.R.T. format of documentation
    • Define the P of P.A.R.T. from Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services
    • Define the A of P.A.R.T. from Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services
    • Demonstrate the POMR and the P and A of P.A.R.T. formats for the initial patient encounter
    • Describe the concept of outcome assessments in clinical practice
    • Distinguish between subjective and objective outcome assessments Illustrate methods of proving medical necessity
    • Develop a strategy to justify treatment
    • Define the R of P.A.R.T. from Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services
    • Illustrate the different methods of evaluating spinal range of motion
    • Define the T of P.A.R.T. from Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services
    • Describe the timing of the first re-exam
    • Demonstrate proper coding for range of motion measurements
    • Illustrate different outcome assessments for the T of P.A.R.T
    • Demonstrate the POMR and P.A.R.T. formats for the initial patient encounter
    • Integrate the POMR and P.A.R.T. formats for subsequent patient encounters
    • Define proper Assessments
    • Illustrate the two types of Plan
    • Demonstrate proper documentation for timed codes
    • Define the short, moderate and long term diagnoses for Medicare
    • Illustrate the legal definition of medical necessity
    • Describe the red flags of a record review
    • Demonstrate the determination of causation for a motor vehicle collision
    • Discuss the different mechanisms of injury for motor vehicle collisions
    • Demonstrate the key value drivers of Colossus
    • Discuss the difference between impairment and disability
    • Illustrate the determination of the end of justifiable treatment
    • Define the main components of an impairment evaluation
    • Illustrate Duties Under Duress and Loss of Enjoyment
    • Illustrate the important diagnoses for personal injury cases
    • Define the 5 Colossus prognoses
    • Demonstrate the 5 grades of injury severity for the Croft Guidelines for the Treatment of CAD Injuries
    • Illustrate the Croft Treatment Guidelines
    • Discuss the complicating factors for the Croft Guidelines
    • Define the critical points for documentation of personal injury cases
    • Discuss the concepts that personal injury attorneys look for in our documentation
    • Illustrate the differences between subjective and objective testimony
    • Discuss the appropriate order of visits for functional exams

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    Neurology 214d

    Neurological Examination Flow: A Brief Review


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    • Correctly assess the level of the lesion in case scenario questions.
    • Identify the components of the neurological examination.
    • Demonstrate a basic examination flow from sitting to standing, to the supine and prone positions.
    • Outline "Ferezy's MSR's" which is a pneumonic devise to help recall areas needing to be tested.
    • Summarize implications of neurological findings for lesions in various parts of the central nervous system.
    • Summarize implications of neurological findings for lesions in various parts of the peripheral nervous system.

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 214e

    Review: History and Mental Status


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    • Describe areas of concern in the history taking process
    • List areas of concern in the mental status examination
    • Identify and perform methods for eliciting a patient history
    • Identify and perform methods for examining the patient’s mental status

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 214e2

    Bedside Neurological Examination Review


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    • Identify the areas of proper placement of the stethoscope bell in order to auscultate various arteries and other vascular structures available in the head and neck.
    • Perform palpation of the thyroid gland.
    • Perform an examination of the cranial nerves.
    • Evaluate the head and neck for signs of nervous system trauma.
    • Draw out the visual pathways from retina to striate cortex of the occipital lobe.
    • Associate patterns of visual field losses with various portions of optic pathway disease.
    • List retinal areas to evaluate and associated parameters during the fundoscopic examination.
    • Correlate disorders of eye position and movement with peripheral cranial nerve disease, internuclear ophthalmoplegia and gaze palsy’s.
    • List current vertebrobasilar risk assessment options as well as the value and limitations of each.
    • Outline the position of the Association of Chiropractic Colleges (ACC) in regard to vertebrobasilar ischemia (VBI) provocative testing in the chiropractic office.
    • Identify suggested effects of elevated homocystine levels above 7.2 umol/L.
    • Perform procedures recommended by the author to evaluate candidates for manipulative therapy.
    • Summarize implications of neurological findings for lesions involving the cranial nerves or their central connections.

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 214e3

    Somatoform Disorders and Malingering


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    • Define the terms somatoform disorder, hysteria, malingering, organic and non organic disease.
    • Contrast and compare organic and non organic disease.
    • Contrast and compare somatoform disorder and malingering.
    • Identify the most common symptoms described by patients suffering from Somatoform disorder, and develop a strategy to what degree the symptoms may have a somatoform component. 

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 214e4

    The Cortex: Communication and Knowledge


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    • Locate cortical areas responsible for language and describe the relationship between the areas and describe pathways of cortical information processing.
    • Define the term “hemisphericity” in relation to hemisphere dominance and itemize various methods to determine hemisphere dominance for functions such as language, handedness, hearing, vision, etc.
    • Describe results of “split brain” experiments regarding cortical processing of faces and items in regard to distribution of visual information and speech.
    • Draw the relationships between the reception and expression categories in The Schema of Monrad Crone to illustrate the “inputs and outputs” of human interaction.
    • Identify the cortical pathways involved from hearing and understanding to formulating speech and speaking, and discuss the relevance of pathway location to other cortical systems.
    • Define common terms associated with cortical disorders including aphasia, agraphia and apraxia.

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 214e5

    A Brief Review of the Neurological Examination: Ferezy's MSR's


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    • List the major divisions and sub components of the neurological examination.
    • Contrast and compare the effects of neurological lesions on the neurological examination of the central nervous system versus the peripheral nervous system.
    • Recite the implications of neurological examination findings on disorders involving various components of the central and peripheral nervous system.
    • Draw the anatomy of the lower motor neuron in its relation to the spinal cord, nerve root, spinal nerve, and the neuromyal junction.
    • Describe components of the so called “SAID” principle of strength training and its relation to neural and muscular adaptation.
    • List the five primary roles of functional skeletal muscle tissue.
    • Describe and perform aspects of the neurological examination of the Motor Systems of the patient.
    • Recite findings related to neurological “drift” performed during the neurological examination.
    • Compare and contrast the findings of percussion myoedema with those of percussion myotonia.
    • Discuss the significance of neural shock and detail expected associated neurological examination findings.
    • Describe and perform aspects of the neurological examination of the Sensory Systems of the patient.
    • List, contrast and compare the neurological signs associated with “release phenomenon” and “deficit phenomena”.
    • Illustrate components of the muscle stretch reflex including the role of the Alpha motor neuron, Gama motor neuron, and large sensory fibers in relation to the muscle fibers and spinal cord.
    • Describe and perform aspects of the neurological examination of the Reflex Systems of the patient.
    • Draw the neurologic pathways associated with the eye light reflexes.  Include reference to cells of the retina, the optic nerve, the optic chiasm, the optic tract, the Pretectal nucleus, and the Edinger Westphal nucleus.
    • Itemize and discuss categories of neurological involuntary movements.
    • Perform and discuss three versions of the extensor plantar response (extensor toe sign, Babinski sign).
    • Discuss the common shorthand used for grading muscle stretch reflex responses and discuss the results of the neurological examination associated with each grade.

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Neurology 214e6

    Non-Organic Physical Signs: Are Tests for "Fakers" Credible? Plus Fundamentals and Mechanics of the Neurological Examination


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    • Contrast and compare the physical neurological examination with the physical examination of other body systems.
    • Perform a neurological examination in a logical, physical sequence from sitting to standing, supine and prone.
    • Describe and perform “Waddell’s Tests and six other special tests described in the literature to detect complaints without a physical basis.
    • Itemize pitfalls and critically review special tests described in the literature to detect complaints without a physical basis.

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Nutrition 101
    Resistance Exercise and Lipoprotein, and the Effects of Boswelia and Green Tea

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    • Identify the correlation of resistance exercise and lipoprotein Patterns
    • Discuss the effect of boswelia on arthritis
    • Review the effect of green tea on weight loss
    • Establish the relationship of exercise and water replacement
    • Identify the relationship of red wine and the cardiovascular system

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    Nutrition 102

    Blood Lipids, Probiotics and the Effects of Bromelain and Tea Tree Oil


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    • Distinguish how orange juice can improve blood lipid profiles
    • Discuss dietary aspects for the vegetarian athlete
    • Identify the relationship between bromelain and acute inflammation
    • Develop the anti-septic activity of tea tree oil
    • Describe Probiotics

    Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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    Nutrition 103

    Antioxidants, Vitamin E, Silymarin, Magnesium and Whole Grains


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    • Review aspects of antioxidants and free radicals
    • Discuss how silymarin can improve an alcohol-damaged liver
    • Describe the connection/mechanism between atherosclerosis and vitamin E
    • Identify research evidence between whole grains and disease
    • Delineate the relationship of magnesium and hypertension

    Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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    Nutrition 104

    Nutritional Treatment for Cardiovascular Disease


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    • Identify risk factors of cardiovascular disease
    • Construct a list of appropriate food and food groups associated with cardiovascular disease prevention
    • Evaluate various supplements that are beneficial in prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease
    • Differentiate various diets in regard to cardiovascular disease

    Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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    Nutrition 105

    Nutritional Treatment for Hypertension, Peripheral Vascular Disease and Other CV Conditions


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    • Discuss various diet and lifestyle factors involving hypertension
    • Recognize the relationship between various minerals and hypertension
    • Distinguish the nutritional aspects of various related cardiovascular conditions
    • Identify the relationship between various herbs and peripheral vascular diseases

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    Nutrition 106

    Herbal Therapies I


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    • Discuss the basics of herbal medicine
    • Identify the conditions treated with herbs
    • List the effects, indications and dosages for T Bilberry and Black Cohosh

    Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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    Nutrition 107

    Herbal Therapies II


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    • Identify the conditions treated with specific herbs
    • List the effects, indications and dosages for Boswellia, Burdock Root, Bromelain, Calendula, Cascara sagrada, Cayenne, CBD (cannabis), Chamomile, Echinacea

    Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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    Nutrition 108

    Herbal Therapies III


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    • Discuss the mechanism and effects of Feverfew, Garlic, Ginger, Ginkgo Biloba, Ginseng, Goldenseal, Gugulipid, Gymnena Sylvestre, Horse Chestnut, Lemon Balm, Licorice, Milk Thistle, Nettle, Passionflower, Psyllium, Pygeum, Senna, Shiitake, St. Johns Wort, Saw Palmetto, Tea Tree Oil, Tumeric, Valerian Root, and White Willow

    Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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    Nutrition 109

    Nutrition and the Elderly


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    • Identify changes in vitamin needs and status that occurs with aging and in the elderly
    • List changes in mineral needs and status that occurs with aging and in the elderly
    • Demonstrate an understanding of protein, fiber and water needs of the elderly
    • Identify important antioxidants in the elderly and the interactions that exist between them
    • Create a list of nutritional deficiencies and how they can lead to disease and illness in the elderly

    Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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    Nutrition 110

    Female Nutrition - Osteoporosis, Pregnancy and Lactation


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    • Demonstrate an understanding of the role of calcium and other minerals in osteoporosis
    • Design a treatment protocol for the osteoporotic patient
    • Create nutritional guidelines for the pregnant female
    • Identify changes in vitamin and mineral requirements in pregnancy
    • Review the nutritional changes that occur with lactation

    Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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    Nutrition 111

    Childhood Nutrition - Vitamins, Minerals, Fiber, Growth and Obesity


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    • Understand proper growth rates and weight gain in early childhood
    • Identify specific minerals involved in childhood nutrition
    • Explain the stages of obesity development in childhood
    • Review the importance and problems associated with childhood obesity
    • Evaluate the role of fiber in childhood

    Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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    Nutrition 112

    Obesity - Calculations, Body Composition, Diet, and Exercise


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    • Identify the link between obesity and disease
    • Understand body composition and assessment methods
    • Design a practical weight loss diet program
    • Perform obesity related calculations quick and easily in the office
    • Recognize the role of exercise and other lifestyle factors that can influence obesity.

    Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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    Nutrition 113

    Case Studies in Nutritional and Functional Medicine - Chronic GI Disorders and Fatigue


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    • Identify the challenges inherent in the diagnosis and management of patients with complex and chronic multi-factorial problems
    • Associate a multitude of common symptomatic complaints with foundational metabolic disorders such as elevated total toxic load and "leaky gut"
    • Apply a systematic approach to functional laboratory diagnostics and associate the findings with the need for specific therapeutic strategies using nutrients, botanical medicines, and nutraceutical compounds
    • Demonstrate an ability to institute life-style modifications, such as dietary changes, stress management techniques, and exercise in the management of patients with complex chronic illness
    • Measure your ability to assess, diagnose, and treat patients with fatigue-related disorders, vague gastrointestinal complaints, cognitive dysfunction, thyroid-adrenal problems, food intolerance, and more

    David Brady, DC, ND, CCN, DACBN

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    Nutrition 114

    Case Studies in Nutritional and Functional Medicine - Hypertension and Food Allergy


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    • Identify the challenges inherent in the diagnosis and management of patients with complex and chronic multi-factorial problems
    • Associate findings such systemic skin problems with foundational metabolic disorders
    • Apply a systematic approach to functional laboratory diagnostics and associate the findings with the need for specific therapeutic strategies
    • Discuss the modification of your approach to case management based on outcome-assessment
    • Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with serious food allergy and sensitivity, dermatologic disorders, immune dysfunction, and persistent serious hypertension

    David Brady, DC, ND, CCN, DACBN

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    Nutrition 115

    Clinical Detoxification: Part 1


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    • Identify the sources of toxic exposure in modern industrial society, the prevalence of exposure, and the health ramifications of elevated total toxic body burden
    • Associate a multitude of common symptomatic complaints (ie: fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, skin problems, global pain, etc.) with foundational metabolic disorders related to issues such as elevated total toxic load and "leaky gut"
    • Discover the specific biochemical methodology utilized by human metabolism to render toxins harmless and excrete them from the body
    • Explain the inherent complications within the normal detoxification process related to the formation of toxic intermediates and the increase in oxidative stress
    • Explore the effect of elevated oxidative stress on mitochondrial function and cellular energy production

    David Brady, DC, ND, CCN, DACBN

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    Nutrition 116

    Clinical Detoxification: Part 2


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    • Identify various pathologies associated with increased toxicity and total oxidative stress
    • Outline specific strategies of patient assessment to determine toxic load and individual hepatic detoxification capacity
    • Discriminate between the various pathways of hepatic detoxification biochemistry and objectively assess each pathway
    • Explain the use of specific nutrients, nutraceutical compounds, botanical medicines, and foods to lower oxidative stress
    • Explore the benefits and complications of adjunctive therapies in the management of patients with elevated toxic load and poor detoxification capacity

    David Brady, DC, ND, CCN, DACBN

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    Nutrition 117

    Drug, Herb and Nutrient Interactions and Toxicity


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    • Identify common drug and nutrient interactions
    • Identify herbal interactions
    • Identify nutrient and nutrient interactions
    • Recognize different toxicity levels for various nutrients
    • To formulate treatment recommendations based a patient's medication intake.

    Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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    Nutrition 118

    Co Q10: Functions, Use in Performance, Parkinson Disease and Migraines


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    • Identify some of the functions of Co Q10
    • Use Co Q10 for as appropriate as a supplement
    • List the issues of performance changes with Co Q10
    • Discuss the reasons for, and application of, Co Q10 for patients with Parkinson Disease and migraines

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Nutrition 119

    Natural Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory Agents


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    • Identify how free radicals are formed and what parts of the body are affected.
    • Determine the relationship between antioxidants and cardiovascular disease and cancer
    • Discuss the role that vitamins, amino acids and herbs have in pain control.
    • Examine inflammation and the pro-inflammatory state.
    • Construct an anti-inflammatory diet
    • Determine which vitamins, minerals and herbs are useful as natural anti-inflammatories.
    • Identify the role of Proteolytic enzymes and inflammation and review sources of fatty acids.

    Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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    Nutrition 120

    Management of Functional GI Disorders


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    • Frame the problem and basic epidemiology of chronic G.I. disorders
    • Present evidence of linkage between chronic G.I. disorders with other common medical conditions
    • Discuss the current hypothesis of associations between intestinal hyperpermeability and systemic illnesses
    • Review cutting edge assessment tools and tests for G.I. disorders
    • Outline and suggest rational and efficacious cutting-edge non-drug treatment interventions for functional G.I. disorders.

    David Brady, DC, ND, CCN, DACBN

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    Nutrition 121

    Nutrition and Exercise, Muscle Physiology, Training Methods, Weight Training


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    • Understand how muscle contraction occurs
    • Review practical muscle physiology
    • Determine how the body responds to exercise
    • Discuss the role of hormones in regards to muscle
    • Identify the components of proper assessment for physical fitness
    • Review the main components of a weight training exercise program
    • Identify various exercise training methods
    • Discuss the practical aspects of body composition
    • Review basic nutrition and how it relates to sport and exercise
    • Determine the energy needs and energy balance of the athlete

    Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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    Nutrition 122

    Nutritional Support for Alzheimer's Disease


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    • Discuss the causes and genetics of Alzheimer's Disease
    • Review the diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease, including symptoms, incidence, course, and risk factors
    • Understand conventional lab tests for Alzheimer's Disease
    • Review the conventional treatment options for Alzheimer's disease, including drug therapies
    • Understand new drug research and innovative drug strategies for Alzheimer's disease
    • Utilize nutritional strategies for Alzheimer's disease, including vitamin, mineral and herbal therapies
    • Discuss and define drug-vitamin-herb interactions for nutritional supplements recommended for Alzheimer's disease

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    Nutrition 123

    Nutritional Support for ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)


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    • Define the common signs and symptoms leading to the diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
    • Utilize conventional and alternative lab test for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
    • Learn about the conventional treatment options for ALS, including drug therapies and new drug research
    • Utilize nutritional support strategies for ALS, including diet, and nutritional supplements
    • Coordinate care with the Medical Profession for innovative drug strategies for ALS

    Ron Steriti, ND, PhD

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    Nutrition 124
    Nutritional Support for Cognitive Enhancement and Mental Decline

    3.0

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    • Review Age-Associated Mental Decline, including its symptoms, causes and innovative drug therapies
    • Discuss and define nutritional support strategies for Age-Associated Mental Decline, including vitamins, hormones and antioxidants
    • Outline innovative drug strategies for cognitive enhancement
    • Apply nutritional support strategies for cognitive enhancement

    Ron Steriti, ND, PhD

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    Nutrition 125

    Drug-Vitamin-Herb Interactions


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    • Discuss the interactions between nutritional supplements and diuretics, statins and anticoagulant drugs
    • Discuss the interactions between nutritional supplements and antidepressants, antidiabetic medications, and antibiotics
    • Discuss the interactions between drugs and the B vitamins, fat soluble vitamins
    • Discuss the interactions between drugs and vitamin C, folic acid, PABA, progesterone, tyrosine, phenylalanine, and therapeutic oils

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    Nutrition 128

    Nutritional Support for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome


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    • Define the criteria for diagnosing chronic fatigue syndrome
    • Outline the causes of chronic fatigue syndrome
    • Summarize the relationship between chronic fatigue syndrome and the endocrine system
    • Discuss natural therapies that may be helpful for CFS patients
    • Describe the relationship between neurotransmitters and chronic fatigue syndrome

    Ron Steriti, ND, PhD

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    Nutrition 129

    Nutritional Support for Obesity and Weight Loss - Part 1


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    • Define obesity, including its symptoms, epidemiology and effects on health and wellness.
    • Review conventional treatments for obesity
    • Discuss popular diets for obesity and weight loss, and the macronutrients: carbohydrates, protein, and fats
    • Review nutritional support strategies for weight loss.

    Ron Steriti, ND, PhD

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    Nutrition 130

    Cardiovascular Disease Risk Assessment and Management: A Functional and Nutritional Perspective


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    • Adequately frame the problem and basic epidemiology of cardiovascular disorders (CVD)
    • Present evidence of the relationship between obesity, insulin resistance, inflammation, stress and CVD
    • Summarize the standard medical and laboratory evaluation techniques and why they may only screen for approximately 50% of people at significant risk for CVD
    • Appraise the latest laboratory evaluations, including Lp (a), Apo A1, Apo B, hs-CRP, homocysteine, fibrinogen, AA/EPA, LDL-subclass and others to determine CVD risk
    • Critique the current dietary, lifestyle, nutritional supplement, nutraceutical, and herbal strategies as therapeutic management options to reduce CVD risk and for the treatment of those who already have cardiovascular issues, including: high cholesterol and dyslipidemia, genetic susceptibilities, chronic inflammation, coagulation abnormalities, and insulin resistance-related risk factors

    David Brady, DC, ND, CCN, DACBN

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    Nutrition 131

    Gluten Sensitivity


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    • Generate a list of disorders associated with gluten sensitivity
    • Describe to patients where gluten is likely to be found and which foods are generally safe for a gluten sensitive patient
    • Interpret journal articles or general publication articles in the light of the history of gluten sensitivity diagnosis
    • Critique articles and authors who claim that celiac disease is the only proven form of gluten reaction
    • Detect and differentiate chronic gluten reactions in patients from other causes of inflammation and disease

    Dan Schlenger, DC

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    Nutrition 132

    Celiac Disease Mechanisms and Related Topics


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    • Describe the historical context of celiac understanding
    • Document reasons why celiac disease is nearly always misdiagnosed
    • Present valid arguments from cited literature how celiac disease is an autoimmune condition
    • Defend recent scientific advances for the leaky gut syndrome
    • Discuss reasons why celiac disease is a global concern, not just an American issue.

    Dan Schlenger, DC

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    Nutrition 133

    When to Begin a Gluten Free Diet


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    • Defend the implementation of a gluten free diet in celiac and non-celiac gluten sensitive patients based on sound evidence from current literature
    • Document reasons why a first-degree relative of a known celiac should be gluten-free
    • Summarize the current rate of celiac diagnosis in the US
    • Contrast the expected findings of a celiac patient and non-celiac gluten intolerant patient
    • Recognize that neurological signs can result from gluten intolerance

    Dan Schlenger, DC

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    Nutrition 134

    Supplements for Exercise and Sport, Vitamins, Minerals, Fluids, Sport Drinks and Antioxidants - Part 1


    3.0

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    • Identify which supplements are commonly used in exercise and sport
    • Determine the benefits and risks of individual ergogenic aids
    • Discuss the role that individual vitamins have in exercise and sport
    • Examine the role that individual minerals have in exercise and sport
    • Investigate the value of sport drinks
    • Ascertain when fluids are most beneficial in sport
    • Apply how exercise effects the immune system
    • Review the positive and negative effects of exercise
    • Identify the role of antioxidants in sport and exercise

    Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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    Nutrition 136

    Nutrition and the Gastrointestinal System, IBS, Constipation, IBD


    3.0

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    • Summarize the bowel protective mechanisms and their role in health and disease
    • Outline a treatment strategy for imbalanced gut flora/leaky gut
    • Identify common food allergies and determine appropriate nutritional therapy
    • Examine the role of fiber in gastrointestinal health
    • Create a treatment plan for common GI complaints of constipation and diarrhea
    • Determine appropriate nutritional treatments for ulcers
    • Theorize how diet can affect Inflammatory bowel disease
    • Understand how to successfully use nutrition to treat a variety of gastrointestinal disorders
    • Comprehend a rationale treatment protocol for Irritable bowel syndrome
    • Determine correct doses of supplements used for various gastrointestinal disorders
    • Ascertain the safety and risks associated with commonly prescribed gastrointestinal supplements

    Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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    Nutrition 137

    Vitamin D


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    • Recognize health conditions that will benefit from optimal Vitamin D measurement
    • Assess Vitamin D blood work results
    • Diagnose Vitamin D deficiency
    • Support nutritional supplementation dose recommendations in your office
    • Interpret major research outcomes on several conditions common to a private health practice
    • Analyze further conditions and clinical applications by utilizing resources provided
    • Integrate new information into your patients education

    Kristen Halland, DC, DABCA

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    Nutrition 138

    Nutrition for Exercise and Sport, Carnitine, Glutamine, DHEA, Caffeine and Ribose - Part 2


    3.0

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    • Identify which supplements are commonly used in exercise and sport
    • Ascertain the rationale of using specific individual sport supplements
    • Differentiate between fact and fiction of the supplement in relation to sport and exercise
    • Determine the practical use in sport for individual supplements
    • Determine the benefits of individual ergogenic supplements
    • Examine the risks associated with individual supplements
    • Investigate the value of specific supplements via studies
    • Define contraindications and interactions with the supplement
    • Recommend the correct dose of the supplement for sport and exercise

    Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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    Nutrition 139

    Nutrition for Exercise and Sport, Bioenergetics, Fat/Carb/Protein Metabolism and Meal Timing - Part 3


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    • Identify various energy systems of the body and how they relate to exercise and sport
    • Theorize which energy system is used for a specific sport event/activity
    • Summarize the physiology of fat, protein and carbohydrate metabolism and utilization in exercise and sport
    • Understand the relationship between the energy systems and various exercise parameters
    • Create a diet protocol for the athlete prior to their sport or exercise activity
    • Determine and understand the timing of meals in exercise and sport
    • Outline a useful program for a person to maximize carbohydrate stores
    • Theorize how glycemic index can affect exercise and sport activity
    • Ascertain differences between food variables and how they affect exercise and sport performance

    Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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    Nutrition 140

    Nutritional Support for Obesity and Weight Loss - Part 2


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    • Review nutritional supplements useful for weight loss.
    • Discuss the research for conjugated linoleic acid for weight loss.
    • Outline the associations between thyroid function and weight loss.
    • Summarize dietary supplements that increase thermogenesis.

    • NOTE: Recommend but not required to first take Nutritional Support for Obesity and Weight Loss - Part 1, Nutrition 129

    Ron Steriti, ND, PhD

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    Nutrition 141

    Nutrition and Fitness Assessment, Body Fat, BMI and Fitness Tests


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    • Differentiate various nutrition assessment techniques.
    • Determine which body fat/composition technique is most appropriate for the individual.
    • Calculate essential measurements for weight loss patients.

    Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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    Nutrition 143

    IBS/SIBO


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    • Appraise the reviewed research studies for salient elements of bias.
    • Describe the sensitivity and specificity of common food sensitivity tests.
    • Identify the effect of common natural interventions for IBS.
    • Compare results of the low FODMAP diet to conventional dietary approach for IBS.
    • Differentiate between clinical and statistical significance in natural medicine interventions for IBS
    • Grade the magnitude of effect size for natural medicine interventions.
    • Interpret the effect size of an intervention as it relates to the numbers needed to treat for benefit.
    • Identify the risk of bias level for studies included in a systematic review on yoga for IBS.

    Joshua Goldenberg, ND

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    Nutrition 143 - 149
    12.0

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    Nutrition 144

    Clinical Considerations to Measure and Enhance the Aging Process: Telomeres, Inflamm-aging, and Natural Strategies


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    • Understand current theories, physiology, and statistics associated with aging
    • Identify predisposing lifestyle factors that can cause poor or early aging
    • Utilize the gold standard biomarker to assess aging (in addition to other related options)
    • Assess which natural anti-aging strategies may be effective for your patients
    • Apply new ideas and strategies in contemporary anti-aging science

    Kristen Halland, DC, DABCA

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    Nutrition 145

    Nutritional Health for Chronic Diseases


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    • Discuss the role of diet in causing and preventing various diseases, particularly chronic diseases.
    • Describe methods used to assess nutrition status.
    • Explain how dietary recommendations are formulated.
    • Incorporate nutritional information into clinical practice and advise patients about eating for optimum health as well as using dietary change as a therapeutic intervention
    • Evaluate the benefits and risks of nutritional recommendations for specific health conditions through an analysis of the existing scientific and clinical evidence

    Jennifer Illes, DC

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    Nutrition 146

    Basic Clinical Concepts of Nutrition Therapy


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    • Investigate the importance of nutrient deficiencies
    • Review the role of essential nutrients in human health
    • Analyze the interaction between nutrients and various illnesses
    • Ascertain the role herbs have in health and disease
    • Understand drug and nutrient interactions

    Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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    Nutrition 147

    Basic Nutrition Assessment


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    • Recognize key nutrition risk factors related to chronic disease
    • Collect anthropometric measurements 
    • Integrate symptom based questionnaires into nutrition assessment
    • Demonstrate a nutrition-focused physical exam
    • Perform and Interpret uses of body composition testing
    • Interpret basic lab markers relative to nutritional status

    Kristen Halland, DC, DABCA

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    Nutrition 148

    Sugar Imbalances: Hyperglycemia and Hypoglycemia


    1.0

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    • Review the clinical presentation of Diabetes
    • Examine the role of nutrition and diet in Diabetes
    • Design an appropriate supplement protocol for the diabetic patient
    • Develop nutritional guidelines for hypoglycemia

    Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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    Nutrition 149

    Clinical Nutrition - 10 Common Pathologies Patients Present With


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    • Identify sources and functions of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, alcohol, vitamins, minerals, and water in the human body.
    • Demonstrate the importance of a balanced diet and use tools that can be utilized to evaluate the nutritional adequacy of a diet (RDA, Dietary Guidelines, MyPlate, etc.).
    • Identify the relationship between diet and chronic diseases/illnesses (cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer, hypertension, osteoporosis, etc.) and what modifications can be made in the diet to reduce the risk for these diseases/illnesses.
    • Recall current nutritional recommendations for healthy eating habits (American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, etc.).
    • Utilize nutrition terminology and related terminology appropriately.
    • Demonstrate lifelong healthful eating habits by differentiating between beneficial and non-beneficial dietary practices.
    • Develop nutritional scripts for 10 of the most common adult pathologies that can be potentially palliative or reverses through dietary changes.

    Jennifer Illes, DC

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    Nutrition 153

    Nutrition and the GenitoUrinary System


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    • Understand the relationship between BPH and nutrition/supplements
    • Develop a nutrition treatment program for UTI's
    • Design a nutrition therapy program for kidney stones and gallstones
    • Explore the relationship between diet and hyperestrogenism and its related diseases such as PMS and FBD
    • Outline a nutrition treatment program for menopause

    Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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    Nutrition 154

    Nutrition and the Muscular System


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    • Analyze the relationship between tendonitis/bursitis and nutrition
    • Identify the nutritional treatment of muscle cramps/leg cramps and soreness
    • Discuss nutrition treatment for Muscular dystrophy
    • Determine an appropriate nutrition treatment for Fibromyalgia

    Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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    Nutrition 201

    The Facts of Life Extension and Aging Theories


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    • Explain basic concepts of health
    • Identify the health spectrum
    • Investigate the various facts associated with aging
    • Determine the difference between sickly aging and normal aging
    • Investigate the various theories of aging

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    Nutrition 201 - 212
    12.0

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    Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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    Nutrition 202

    The Relationship Between Exercise, Health and Aging


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    • Recognize the most common theory of aging
    • Determine the risks associated with being sedentary
    • Identify the effect of exercise on the cardiovascular system
    • Describe how exercise affects cholesterol and cancer
    • Examine the various components of an exercise program

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    Nutrition 203

    How Stress Affects Health and Aging


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    • Identify which exercises are best for health and longevity
    • Investigate the relationship between exercise and antioxidants
    • Recognize basic concepts of stress
    • Explain how stress and other emotions can cause disease and ill health
    • Determine the relationship between nutrition and stress

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    Nutrition 204

    Aging and Social Relationships, Alcohol and Smoking


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    • Differentiate the relationship between various stress reducing techniques
    • Identify how social relationships, religion and prayer can affect health and aging
    • Investigate the negative and positive factors from consuming alcohol
    • Recognize how alcohol affects nutrition
    • Identify how smoking affects health

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    Nutrition 205

    Smoking, Aging, Antioxidants and Cardiovascular Disease


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    • Identify the relationship between nutrition and smoking
    • Investigate the relationship between second hand smoke and nutrition
    • Identify various smoking cessation techniques
    • Identify the role of antioxidants and free radicals
    • Examine the relationship between antioxidants and heart disease

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    Nutrition 206

    Antioxidants and Cancer - Food Quantity and Control and How it Affects Aging


    1.0

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    • Determine the relationship between diet, cancer, and the environment
    • Identify various antioxidants that can affect cancer
    • Describe how caloric restriction affects longevity
    • Explore basic concepts of weight control and obesity
    • Recognize how obesity affects overall health and promotes disease

    Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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    Nutrition 207

    Diet Patterns, Types and Habits and How They Affect Health and Aging


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    • Identify various dietary patterns and habits
    • Determine how diet patterns affect health and promote disease
    • Explore the typical American diet pattern
    • Review the vegetarian diet pattern
    • Analyze the Mediterranean diet pattern and its components

    Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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    Nutrition 208

    The Antiaging foods; Fish, Fruits and Vegetables and Garlic


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    • Identify why fruits and vegetables are anti-aging foods
    • Determine how fruits and vegetables offer health benefits
    • Select what components of fish have positive effects on health
    • Investigate how fish affects cardiovascular disease and cancer
    • Identify how garlic affects health and inhibits disease

    Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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    Nutrition 209

    The Antiaging Foods; Grains, Nuts, Soy and Legumes


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    • Demonstrate the role grains have in health and longevity
    • Explain the basics of fiber and how it can affect health and disease
    • Identify how nuts can positively affect health and decrease disease
    • Investigate how legumes and soy can affect heart disease
    • Relate how legumes and soy can affect cancer

    Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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    Nutrition 210

    The Antiaging Foods; Yogurt, Chocolate and Tea


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    • Recognize the beneficial components of yogurt
    • Identify how yogurt can affect the immune system
    • Define what prebiotics are and how they affect health
    • Describe how chocolate can promote health and longevity
    • Explore how tea can positively affect health and decrease disease risk

    Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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    Nutrition 211

    The Antiaging Foods; Wine and Water. Nutrient Deficiencies and Aging


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    • Identify what the beneficial components of wine are
    • Determine the how and when of wine consumption
    • Explain basic concepts of water and signs of dehydration
    • List how water affects disease and promotes health
    • Identify who is susceptible to nutrient deficiencies

    Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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    Nutrition 212

    Antiaging Hormones; DHEA, Testosterone, Growth Hormone and Melatonin


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    • Determine the relationship between a daily multiple vitamin and health
    • Analyze how growth hormone can promote health and possibly slow aging
    • Explain the risk versus benefit of using testosterone and melatonin
    • Recognize the role of DHEA and DHEA-S on health and longevity
    • Identify the main concepts of an anti-aging strategy

    Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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    Ortho 102

    Posture: Biomechanics and Control, Relation to Injuries


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    • Identify differences between strength and balance training
    • Discuss the dynamic aspects of posture
    • Learn aspects of Postural control in chronic LBP patients
    • Understand relationship of posture and sports injuries
    • Review some concepts of posture, mobility and pain in children

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Ortho 103

    Cervical Spine Biomechanics and Whiplash, Muscle Adaptation to Stretching, Manipulation and EMG


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    • Review normal cervical biomechanics and apply to examination
    • Discuss some effects of manipulation on EMG/ROM
    • Recognize lumbar movements during mobilization
    • Discuss how whiplash invisibility is not evidence of absence of injury
    • Understand muscle adaptation through stretching

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Ortho 104

    Muscular Strength in Clinical Practice: Influence of Chiropractic, Assessment with Dynamometry, Training Principles and Guidelines


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    • Distinguish Chiropractic influences on muscular strength
    • Develop the use of hand-held dynamometry in chiropractic practice
    • Identify basic strength training principles for chiropractors
    • Construct basics of strength training guidelines for all ages

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Ortho 105

    Postural and Spinal Stability: Introduction, Changes with Posture and Strength Training


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    • Review an Introduction to the Clinical Biomechanics of Stability
    • Identify causes of select musculoskeletal injuries
    • Describe how LBP in golfers alters motor control
    • Describe spinal stability changes with posture
    • Distinguish how stability improves with resistance training

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Ortho 109

    Neck Pain and Dysfunction: Anticipatory Control, Fatigue, Rehabilitation Through Exercise


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    • Describe neck anticipatory control with pain
    • Describe lateralized fatigue with unilateral neck pain
    • Assess head and trunk motion during neck manipulation
    • Identify neuromuscular dysfunction in neck pain patients
    • Outline exercises for the rehabilitation of neck neuromuscular dysfunction

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Ortho 111

    Back Belts: Biomechanics, Recommendations and Use of, Affordances


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    • Discuss the biomechanical, physiological and psychological evidence for the use of back belts
    • Identify and describe recent recommendations and findings for the use of back belts.
    • Discuss the principle of affordances and how they relate to environmental constraints (such as a back belt) and posture.

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Ortho 112

    Low Back Pain and Disorders: Health Status and Risk, Lumbar Curvature, Movement Impairments


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    • Summarize the affects of low back health status on low back disorder risk
    • Discuss the relation between lumbar curvature and LBP risk factors during postural loading
    • Assess the relation between asymmetric lifting and spine loading
    • Describe the differences in spine kinematics between LBP patients and normal controls
    • Analyze the functional deficits that occur following low back disorders

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Ortho 113

    Backpacks: Research, Health Effects and Clinical Recommendations


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    • Summarize recommendations for backpack use
    • Appraise recent research on backpacks and human health
    • Discuss the effects of backpacks on musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal variables
    • Describe current studies on backpack use in children: perceptions, load, biomechanics, physiology

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Ortho 114

    Low Back Pain: Causes, Ergonomics and Exercise


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    • Learn current perspectives on which structures are strongly but variably linked to back pain
    • Review the state-of-the art in low back disorders research applied to ergonomics
    • Describe workplace design guidelines for asymptomatic and low back pain workers
    • Determine the influence of exercise on lumbar spine disorders

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Ortho 115

    Waddell Signs and Non-Organic Pain


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    • Identify common underlying causes of non-organic pain
    • Recognize the eight Waddell signs of non-organic back pain
    • Develop a level of knowledge, comprehension, and understanding of the medicolegal system as it relates to Waddell signs
    • Encourage development and nurturing of skill sets in utilizing Waddell signs

    Leanne Cupon, DC, DACRB and Warren Jahn, DC, DIANM (US)

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    Ortho 116
    Back Pain, Neck Pain and Tension Type Headaches in Children

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    • Determine the epidemiology of low back pain in children and adolescents
    • Assess the risk factors associated with back pain in school children
    • Outline the effect of an intervention to improve sitting habits in schoolchildren
    • Assess the effects of reading a book or using a computer on neck and upper back muscle activity in children
    • Review the diagnostic criteria of tension-type headaches in children

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Ortho 117

    Postural Control: Principles, Assessment, Rehabilitation


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    • Describe the basic principles of postural control
    • Clinically assess postural control
    • Outline a protocol of postural rehabilitation

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Pain 105

    Cancer: Pathology, Physical Activity, Nutrition, Massage Therapy and Acupuncture


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    • Outline the nature of and hallmarks of cancer
    • Summarize the relationship between physical activity and cancer
    • Summarize the relationship between nutrition and cancer
    • Summarize the relationship between massage therapy and cancer
    • Summarize the relationship between acupuncture and cancer
    • Summarize the relationship between manual therapy and cancer


    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Pain 106

    Pain, Inflammation, Back Pain, Fibromyalgia and Peripheral Neuropathy


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    • Summarize the assessment and diagnosis of pain
    • List and describe 5 common causes of back pain and how to prevent injury
    • Outline the causes of fibromyalgia
    • Illustrate the mechanisms of inflammation and pain
    • Discuss the pain of peripheral neuropathy


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    Pain 107

    Central Sensitization, Plasticity, Myofascial Pain


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    • Explain the concept of central sensitization and appreciate its relevance in clinical practice
    • Summarize the mechanisms of neural plasticity pertaining to pain perception in the central nervous system
    • Outline how proper training can positively influence neural plasticity in the motor cortex in low back pain patients
    • Highlight key components of motor-skill training that provide the greatest potential in rehabilitation
    • Describe the state of the literature on our knowledge about Myofascial Pain Syndrome

    Shawn Thistle, DC

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    Pain 108
    Pain Diagrams, Neuropathic Pain and Neuroplasticity, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

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    • Evaluate the test-retest, intra- and inter-examiner reliability of the body pain diagram for determining pain distribution and location for musculoskeletal conditions
    • Summarize the current state of knowledge on neuropathic pain, with focus on how it differs from nociception
    • Review of the current literature regarding the epidemiology, diagnosis and management of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
    • Explore central nervous system neuroplastic adaptations that may contribute to the pathophysiology of chronic conditions
    • Differentiate symptoms and signs of central sensitization, peripheral neuropathic pain and nociceptive pain in patients with low back pain (with or without leg pain)

    Shawn Thistle, DC

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    Pain 109

    Pain Management


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    • Gain insight into the different types of pain
    • Differentiate different sources of spinal pain
    • Summarize the societal and clinical challenges of the pain patient
    • Describe the difference between acute and chronic pain
    • Provide an initial appreciation of alternative treatment options
    • Understand the importance of chiropractic principles with the pain patient

    David Taylor, DC, DABCN, FIACN

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    Patient Communications 201

    Improving Patient-Provider Communications


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    • Determine why communication is imperative in clinical encounters
    • Classify rights and responsibilities of the patient -provider partnership
    • Recognize barriers and benefits regarding improved communication
    • Apply numerous strategies to improve and solidify patient interactions
    • Summarize how to fix the system so providers will provide better quality visits

    Brett Kinsler, DC

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    Patient Communications 202
    Age, Ethnicity and Socioeconomic Status

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    • Identify the ways your conscious or unconscious bias toward patient characteristics may enter the clinical relationship
    • Outline ways to improve your clinical communication with patients who are elderly, poor or ethnic minorities.
    • Distinguish male and female patient communication styles and plan what to do when your patient wants a different gender provider
    • Compare the way Jewish, Irish, Italian, and other cultures present differently as patients and prepare your communication style appropriately
    • Internalize the seven ideal interpersonal traits patients want in their health care providers

    Brett Kinsler, DC

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    Patient Communications 203
    Detecting Dishonesty: Why Our Patients Lie and What To Do About It

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    • Recognize deceptive behaviors from other people and integrate these skills
    • Use tips garnered from former CIA officers to separate truth from lies
    • Determine motivations for patients to lie to health care providers
    • Strategize ways to avoid being lied to by your patients and staff
    • Assess the consequences of lying and how it compromises clinical relationships

    Brett Kinsler, DC

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    Patient Communications 204

    Four Habits of Highly Effective Clinicians: Evidence-Based Ways to Improve Your Bedside Manner


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    • Explain the Four Habits of Highly Effective Clinicians
    • Show the payoffs for each of the habits and provide examples
    • Demonstrate how to avoid “Door Knob Concerns” and uncover hidden problems
    • Specify barriers to patient communication and how to overcome them
    • Describe action steps to incorporate better communication habits into practice immediately

    Brett Kinsler, DC

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    Patient Communications 205

    Communicating Risk and Harms


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    • Modify explanations about risks, harms and benefits to avoid miscommunication to patients
    • Apply research concepts such as sensitivity and specificity to outcomes communications
    • Identify weak spots in clinical trials with regard to benefits and harms
    • Implement the best practitioner action to build trust in patients
    • Discover strategies for better communicating with low functional health literacy patients

    Brett Kinsler, DC

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    Pediatrics 108

    Pediatric Research VIII


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    • Describe and utilize an effective but non-invasive treatment for warts
    • Understand the risk versus benefit of diagnostic imaging radiation in children
    • Recognize patterns of pain in children that might actually indicate malignancies
    • Develop an understanding of pediatric atlantooccipital dislocation
    • Be able to perform 5 minute infant physical examination to detect congenital anomalies of the musculoskeletal system

    Brett Kinsler, DC

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    Pediatrics 114

    Low Back Pain in Children and Adolescents


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    • Determine the epidemiology of low back pain in children and adolescents
    • Assess the risk factors associated with back pain in school children
    • Outline the effect of an intervention to improve sitting habits in schoolchildren
    • Assess the effects of reading a book or using a computer on neck and upper back muscle activity in children

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Pediatrics 115
    Varying Viewpoints on Vaccinations with Alternative Schedule and Homeopathic Remedies

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    • Examine the allopathic approach to vaccinations, including recommended schedules from the medical community (This course does not address the COVID vaccine)
    • Assess potential side-effects seen in patients, both pediatric and adult
    • Discover the pharmaceutical industry’s interest in creating more vaccinations
    • Review historical political maneuvers behind many vaccination mandates
    • Explore varying philosophical viewpoints on vaccinations, including Religious beliefs, Ethical viewpoints, Schools’ needs.
    • Consider utilization of alternative and holistic healthier lifestyle approaches
    • Educate your patient on their choices for vaccination
    • Refer your patient to alternative options while maintaining your scope of practice
    • Identify and treat the common side effects of vaccinated children
    • Identify useful Homeopathic Nosodes and Remedies proven to be effective alternatives to vaccinations

    Robin Mayfield, DC

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    Pediatrics 116

    Evaluating and Correcting Retained Primitive Reflexes


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    Hour 1

    • Discover what primitive reflexes are and why we have them
    • Understand the various possible causes of retained primitive reflexes in a child
    • Outline common questions that would suggest retention of primitive reflexes
    • Identify and assess eight primitive reflexes that can be easily evaluated by a doctor of chiropractic, specifically the Moro, Grasp, Spinal Galant, Rooting, Asymmetrical Tonic Neck, Symmetrical Tonic Neck, Tonic Labyrinthine, and the Landau reflexes.

    Hour 2

    • Further identify and assess the remaining of the eight primitive reflexes not covered in the first hour
    • Detect the presence or absence of specific primitive reflexes
    • Recognize the need for intervention when a retained primitive reflex is demonstrated by a patient
    • Prescribe a specific course of treatment for each of the eight primitive reflexes if they are determined to be retained

    Karen Gardner, DC

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    Physical Diagnosis 102
    Joint Diagnosis

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    • Construct examination/radiographic criteria for Osteochondritis Dissecans
    • Dissect the elbow as it relates to lateral epicondylitis
    • Develop a diagnostic and treatment approach for adhesive capsulitis
    • Review possible causes of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
    • Create a list of differential diagnoses of foot pain

    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Physical Diagnosis 103
    Shoulder Pathology

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    • Develop an understanding of shoulder anatomy and motion as they pertain to diagnosis and treatment of the injured shoulder
    • Review examination techniques relative to diagnosis of injury in the overhead athlete
    • Review the characteristics and diagnosis of shoulder injuries common to overhead athletes
    • Understand the functional anatomy of joint and the classification of traumatic injuries of the acromioclavicular joint
    • Develop understanding of the mechanisms, examination, diagnosis, radiography and treatment of common acromioclavicular joint injuries

    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Physical Diagnosis 106

    Patellofemoral Syndrome


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    • Identify common causes of patellofemoral syndrome
    • Understand knee mechanics relative to patellofemoral syndrome
    • Differentially diagnose patellofemoral syndrome from other knee conditions
    • Define an appropriate treatment program for patellofemoral syndrome

    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Physical Diagnosis 107

    Shoulder Impingement Syndrome


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    • Identify common causes of shoulder syndrome
    • Understand functional mechanics of the shoulder relative to impingement syndrome
    • Differentially diagnose shoulder impingement from other shoulder conditions
    • Define an appropriate treatment program for impingement syndrome.

    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Physical Diagnosis 108

    Carpal Tunnel Syndrome


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    • Identify common risk factors and causes for CTS
    • Define tests and examination procedures to diagnose CTS
    • List the common conditions important in the differential diagnosis of CTS
    • Develop a chiropractic treatment plan for CTS

    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Physical Diagnosis 119

    Rheumatoid Arthritis: Current Literature in Diagnostic Imaging and C.A.M. Treatments


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    • Understand the use of plain film and advanced imaging for patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
    • Identify conservative treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis
    • Discuss supplements relative to alleviating Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms as well as other treatment additions to the patient's drug regimen
    • Provide an overview of the rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis and traditional treatments

    Melanie Osterhouse, DC, DACBR

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    Physical Diagnosis 121

    Congestive Heart Failure


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    • Understand the general features of congestive heart failure, a condition which currently affects 4.9 million Americans
    • Determine physical examination and diagnostic imaging findings in patients with congestive heart failure
    • Discuss treatment, including conservative management, for congestive heart failure patients
    • Discuss conditions commonly associated with congestive heart failure

    Melanie Osterhouse, DC, DACBR

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    Physical Diagnosis 123

    Breast Cancer: Risk Factors, Screening, Assessment and Treatment


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    • Define the classifications of Breast cancer and compare the stage
    • List some of the major risk factors for Breast Cancer
    • List some of the screening techniques for the detection of Breast Cancer
    • Discuss some main options in evaluating breast cancer
    • List some of the treatment options that are available for women with a genetic predisposition for Breast Cancer

    Virginia Norris-Schafer, DC, MD

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    Physical Diagnosis 124
    Low Back Injuries and Complaints in the Work Place: Diagnosis and Treatment

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    • List some of the risk factors for low back injuries in the work place
    • List the classes of low back etiologies and describe some of the spinal diseases that may cause low back syndrome exacerbation
    • List some of the protocols for documenting and managing repetitive stress type injuries and low back pain and describe some of the factors to consider when documenting
    • List some of the clinical manifestations of pain
    • Describe some of the orthopedic tests that may be utilized in the examination for low back pain
    • List some treatment options for Low back injuries

    Virginia Norris-Schafer, DC, MD

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    Physical Diagnosis 128

    Cases in Endocrinology and Metabolic Disease


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    • Relate relatively common but sometimes challenging patient cases
    • Explain diagnostic and therapeutic considerations in thyroid disease
    • Give examples of diagnostic and therapeutic considerations in drug toxicity
    • Describe diagnostic and therapeutic considerations in diabetic neuropathy
    • Demonstrate diagnostic and therapeutic considerations in vitamin deficiency

    • NOTE: This course contains the same content as Neurology 212e

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Physical Diagnosis 129

    Womens Health


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    • Summarize premenstrual syndrome, its diagnosis, causes and natural therapies
    • Understand premenstrual dysphoric disorder, its diagnosis, causes and natural therapies
    • Outline polycystic ovarian syndrome, its diagnosis, causes and natural therapies
    • Illustrate menopause, its diagnosis, causes and natural therapies
    • Discuss nutritional support for womens health

    Ron Steriti, ND, PhD

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    Physical Diagnosis 130

    Natural Treatments and Diagnosis of Common Female Disorders


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    • Differentiate between premenstrual disorder, menopause and perimenopause
    • Identify the causes of Estrogen Dominance in the typical patient for patient education
    • Assess hormone levels and diagnosis with saliva and blood spot testing with reputable labs listed
    • Observe recorded changes in actual patient histories with treatments and results
    • Apply products listed by Brand Names to use for treatments, with suggested dosages

    Robin Mayfield, DC

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    Physical Diagnosis 131

    Fibromyalgia: Myths and Realities


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    • Diagnose Fibromyalgia and Discuss the modern research that contradicts older ideas about the syndrome, separating myth from fact
    • Obtain an accurate diagnosis and differentiate from other syndromes
    • Recognize prescription medication side effects
    • Apply appropriate movement and exercise therapy
    • Select the best alternative and holistic treatments and design a treatment plan
    • Treat using integrated care, including physical, emotional and spiritual support as needed

    Robin Mayfield, DC

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    Physical Diagnosis 132
    Keeping up with Inflammation

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    • Detect Intracellular inflammation and its effects on the entire body
    • Define Oxidation and illustrate the importance of quality anti-oxidants
    • Discover affordable tests you can easily run in your office to determine levels of oxidative stress
    • Recall what causes free radicals and discover what resolves the problem
    • Summarize environmental toxins and their realistic effects on the health of your patients, your family and you
    • Show that Insulin resistance is yesterday’s news, now it’s Hormonal resistance Analyze weight loss resistance and how to correct it
    • Analyze lifestyle choices that "pull the trigger" for epigenetics and how to reverse it
    • Describe the new catch-all term: Mitochondrial diseases. Formerly known as “no known cause, no known cure”
    • Summarize Methylation, Methyl donors, and its depletion
    • Examine cell membrane impermeability and its effect on your paradigm of health
    • Determine the role of antioxidants, fatty acids, and vitamin D: what you should use in your clinic now to get people well

    Robin Mayfield, DC

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    Physical Diagnosis 133
    10 Tests You Can Use In Your Clinic Tomorrow

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    • Utilize Salivary pH readings to determine the need for Fatty Acid Supplementation and dietary modification
    • Discuss Candidiasis with your patient and interpret the results of their home self-test
    • Determine if your patient is best served with a vegetarian lifestyle, and if not, measures you can take to improve their health
    • Interpret the Zinc Tally test for your patient and prescribe a treatment plan that can greatly improve the overall health and longevity of your patient
    • Measure specific blood pressure readings to demonstrate adrenal hypofunction
    • Formulate your treatment plan based upon your results Discover an affordable and simple test for Sick Building Syndrome, Toxic Mold and other toxic loads
    • Rate a patient’s need for calcium and mineral supplementation with the easily-performed Tissue Calcium Test
    • Identify important underlying factors in weight loss or gain with Barne’s Thyroid Test
    • Diagnosis an underlying deficiency that contributes to immune dysfunction, metabolic dysfunction, weight gain, skin rashes and more
    • Quickly determine a definitive need for hydrochloric acid supplementation in every patient with gastric upset

    Robin Mayfield, DC

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    Physical Diagnosis 134

    Human Genetics: Testing in the Physicians Office


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    • Define Genetic Testing and name some of the components in the gene that are being examined.
    • List some laboratory techniques used in genetic testing.
    • Name some types of genetic tests and explain the purpose of the tests. 
    • Describe some of the methods of obtaining gene samples for laboratory analysis
    • List some of the limitations and risks for genetic testing
    • Discuss some of the ethical issues in genetic testing

    Virginia Norris-Schafer, DC, MD

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    Physical Diagnosis 135

    Fibromyalgia - Myths and Realities


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    • Define Fibromyalgia from an allopathic perspective
    • Review historical treatment by traditional medical community
    • Examine current allopathic theories and treatments
    • Review signs and symptoms, demographics and presentation of the fibromyalgia patient
    • Obtain an accurate diagnosis through labwork and history as it pertains to the fibromyalgia patient.
    • Differentially Diagnosis adrenal fatigue, perimenopause, myofascial pain syndrome, chronic fatigue
    • Determine the Labwork needed to evaluate a fibromyalgia patient
    • Discuss the fibromyalgia patient’s point of view of symptoms and treatments
    • Contrast the varying possible diagnoses from the alternative healer viewpoint
    • Explain the Fibromyalgia “personality type”
    • Create a team approach with other practitioners in the treatment of the fibromyalgia patient
    • Determine the appropriate organic treatments that may be needed to treat the fibromyalgia patient including Gluten intolerance, Food allergies, and Supplementation
    • Discuss Musculoskeletal treatments for fibromyalgia patients including Adjustments, Massage, and Prolo therapy
    • Integrate appropriate exercise and home remedies for the fibromyalgia patient including 5 Tibetan Rites, Yoga, Walking, and swimming

    Robin Mayfield, DC

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    Physical Diagnosis 136

    Neurotransmitter Testing and Treatment


    2.0

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    • Describe reasons for including neurotransmitter evaluation in a clinical practice
    • Recognize that common symptom patterns that can occur from neurotransmitter imbalance
    • Defend the use of urinary neurotransmitter evaluation as valid biomarkers
    • Document reasons for neurotransmitter depletion
    • Summarize methods of neuropharmacology intervention
    • Select the appropriate test for symptom pattern Interpret neurotransmitter patterns from test results

    Dan Schlenger, DC

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    Physical Diagnosis 137
    Migraine Headaches, Cluster Headaches and More: Differential Diagnosis

    2.0

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    • Discuss the effects of spinal manipulation on headache
    • Refer for alternative remedies for headaches
    • Evaluate the emotional and mind-body connections as it relates to headaches
    • List 14 different categories of foods that can trigger a Migraine
    • Discover the eastern diagnosis of underlying conditions for headaches, including emotional and spiritual blockages
    • Create a treatment plan for addressing the headache and potential underlying conditions
    • Differentially diagnose underlying conditions related to headache
    • Educate your patients on home remedies for their headaches
    • Examine the economic impact of headaches
    • Discriminate between headache pains and locations
    • Recognize migraine headaches, even when head pain is not present
    • Specify musculoskeletal treatments to reduce or eliminate headache symptoms

    Robin Mayfield, DC

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    Physical Diagnosis 139
    Complete Orthopedic and Neurological Examination of the Low back for the Busy Clinician

    1.0

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    • Recognize the signs and symptoms of a low back disorder
    • List the differential diagnosis of low back disorders
    • Outline the different elements of a low back examination
    • Identify “red flags” in the examination and evaluation of low back patients
    • Summarize additional low back tests that can be performed and the reasons why to use them

    Marc Lawson, DC

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    Physical Diagnosis 146
    Ankle and Foot Diagnosis

    1.0

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    • Compare knee joint biomechanics during running and cutting tasks performed with and without ankle taping
    • Review common and unusual causes of lateral ankle pain
    • Examine the effects of foot orthotics on overpronation and gait
    • Relate the current state of knowledge about the pathogenesis of hallux valgus
    • Apply contemporary knowledge to the assessment, management and prevention of ankle sprains
    • Appraise the relationship between posterior lower limb muscle tightness and plantar fasciitis

    Shawn Thistle, DC

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    Physical Diagnosis 146 - 159
    12.0

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    Physical Diagnosis 149

    Chiropractic, Orthopedic, and Neurological Examination of the Elbow for the Busy Clinician


    1.0

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    • Recognize the signs and symptoms of an elbow disorder
    • List appropriate exam procedures for differential diagnosis of elbow disorders
    • Outline the different elements of a elbow exam
    • Discuss the importance of “red flags” in the exam and evaluation of elbow complaints
    • Summarize additional elbow tests that can be performed and under what conditions to use them

    Marc Lawson, DC

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    Physical Diagnosis 150
    Complete Orthopedic and Neurological Examination of the Hip for the Busy Clinician

    1.0

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    • Identify and describe the signs and symptoms hip disorders
    • Synthesize differential diagnosis of hip disorders
    • Outline and analyze the different elements of a hip exam
    • Comprehend the nature of spinal cord and cauda equina injuries and determine their importance in hip disorders
    • Apply knowledge of available hip assessments and evaluate how each can best be utilized

    Marc Lawson, DC

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    Physical Diagnosis 150 - 153
    4.0

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    Hour 1

    • Identify and describe the signs and symptoms hip disorders
    • Synthesize differential diagnosis of hip disorders
    • Outline and analyze the different elements of a hip exam
    • Comprehend the nature of spinal cord and cauda equina injuries and determine their importance in hip disorders
    • Apply knowledge of available hip assessments and evaluate how each can best be utilized

    Hour 2

    • Recognize the signs and symptoms of a neck disorder
    • Differentially diagnose neck disorders
    • Perform the different elements of a neck exam
    • Comprehend the importance of "red flags" in the exam and evaluation of neck complainants
    • Summarize additional neck tests that can be performed and under what conditions to use them

    Hour 3

    • Recognize the signs and symptoms of a shoulder disorder
    • Be able to list differential diagnosis of shoulder disorders
    • Outline the different elements of a shoulder exam
    • Understand the importance of “red flags” in the exam and evaluation of shoulder complainants
    • Be able to summarize additional shoulder tests that can be performed and under what conditions to use them

    Hour 4

    • Identify important chest and thorax landmarks in order to perform a lung examination.
    • Summarize the various musculature associated with adult breathing mechanics.
    • Demonstrate the differences between consolidation and effusion lung pathologies.
    • Diagnose common adult lung pathologies with use of a medical history and full physical examination.

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    Physical Diagnosis 151

    Chiropractic, Orthopedic, and Neurological Examination of the Neck for the Busy Clinician


    1.0

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    • Recognize the signs and symptoms of a neck disorder
    • Differentially diagnose neck disorders
    • Perform the different elements of a neck exam
    • Comprehend the importance of "red flags" in the exam and evaluation of neck complainants
    • Summarize additional neck tests that can be performed and under what conditions to use them

    Marc Lawson, DC

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    Physical Diagnosis 152
    Chiropractic, Orthopedic, and Neurological Examination of the Shoulder for the Busy Clinician

    1.0

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    • Recognize the signs and symptoms of a shoulder disorder
    • Be able to list differential diagnosis of shoulder disorders
    • Outline the different elements of a shoulder exam
    • Understand the importance of “red flags” in the exam and evaluation of shoulder complainants
    • Be able to summarize additional shoulder tests that can be performed and under what conditions to use them

    Marc Lawson, DC

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    Physical Diagnosis 153

    Adult Lung Examination from Inspection to Auscultation: For Health Care Practitioners


    1.0

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    • Identify important chest and thorax landmarks in order to perform a lung examination.
    • Summarize the various musculature associated with adult breathing mechanics.
    • Demonstrate the differences between consolidation and effusion lung pathologies.
    • Diagnose common adult lung pathologies with use of a medical history and full physical examination.

    Jennifer Illes, DC

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    Physical Diagnosis 154

    Temporomandibular Disorders and Headache - Clinical Aspects


    1.0

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    • Develop a rational clinical approach to evaluating and diagnosing disorders affecting the temporomandibular joint
    • Outline conservative treatment options for temporomandibular joint conditions
    • Appraise and critique the rationale and supporting evidence for utilizing manual therapy in the management of cervicogenic and tension-type headaches
    • Explain the relationship between temporomandibular joint pain and the trigeminal and limbic systems
    • Summarize the current evidence surrounding alternative therapies used in the treatment of primary headache syndromes of childhood

    Shawn Thistle, DC

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    Physical Diagnosis 155

    The Eye Exam


    1.0

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    • Define the differences between visual fields and pathways.
    • Recognize the three most common eye conditions and diseases affecting the cranial nerves seen within the chiropractic practice.
    • Diagnose common eye diseases and conditions from a funduscopic examination.
    • Propose management and co-management options for specific common eye conditions.

    Jennifer Illes, DC

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    Physical Diagnosis 156

    School Enrollment and Sports Pre-participation Physicals


    1.0

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    • Explain jurisdictional authority over school enrollment and pre-participation physical examinations
    • List the common items required on a school enrollment and pre-participation physical examinations
    • Outline the key components of the health history
    • Identify normal values for vision and hearing acuity
    • Calculate BMI and determine age appropriate percentile ranking
    • Classify physical maturity using the Tanner Scale
    • Assess immunization records for statutory compliance
    • Indicate the difference in the level of detail required in the pre-participation exam versus the school enrollment physical
    • Recognize the classifications of sports based on exertion required and level of contact
    • Describe the process of clearing an athlete to resume training and competition
    • Recognize the risk factors to sudden cardiac death syndrome
    • Determine the association between risk factors and specific sports

    Richard Saporito, DC

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    Physical Diagnosis 157

    The Heart Exam: Made Simple


    1.0

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    • Recognize the elements and significance of the jugular venous pulse
    • Know the physiology and sound of S1 and S2
    • Know the physiology and sound of S3 and S4
    • Identify systole and diastole by palpation and listening
    • Describe heart murmurs
    •  Hear and understand the mechanism of two common systolic murmurs

    Jennifer Illes, DC

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    Physical Diagnosis 158

    Test for Spinal Dysfunction, Neck Injury and Future Neck Pain, Cervical ROM and Strength


    1.0

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    • Outline tests of high diagnostic utility for spinal disorders
    • Examine the association between work-related neck injury and future neck pain
    • Breakdown the proposed relationship between neck muscle strength, cervical range of motion and neck pain
    • Summarize recent Clinical Practice Guidelines on the chiropractic treatment of adults with neck pain

    Shawn Thistle, DC

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    Physical Diagnosis 159

    Recurrent Ankle Sprain, Plantarfascitis, Foot Orthoses, Ankle Evaluation


    1.0

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    • Justify the addition of manipulative therapy to rehabilitation in the management of recurrent ankle sprain with functional instability
    • Compare the effectiveness of plantar fascia-specific stretching to high-load strength training in patients with plantar fasciitis
    • Examine the biomechanical mechanisms that may be involved in the foot-to-low back relationship, and how foot orthoses might be used to manage low back pain
    • Outline the state of current clinical evidence regarding the use of manual therapies in the treatment of lateral ankle sprains
    • Summarize relevant concepts for the diagnosis and management of ankle syndesmosis injuries

    Shawn Thistle, DC

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    Physical Diagnosis 160

    DD of Low Back Pain and Prostate Patholgies with Case Studies


    3.0

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    • Differentially diagnose prostate pathologies in individuals who present to your office with musculoskeletal pain,
    • Differentiate various types of common prostate pathologies
    • Expand understanding of prostate pathophysiology, including hormonal and biochemical implications
    • Identify prostate pathology risk factors
    • Identify the common pre-disposing factors for prostate pathologies that can ultimately mimic musculoskeletal complaints
    • Interpret conventional prostate diagnostic procedures and identify protocols to evaluate and monitor prostate health and/or pathology
    • Hone diagnostic skills by reviewing and analyzing patient case studies, inclusive of history, exam findings, lab test results for patients presenting with musculoskeletal complaints that may have underlying prostate pathologies

    Richard Powers, DC

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    Physical Diagnosis 161
    Chiropractic, Orthopedic, and Neurological Examination of the Wrist and Hand for the Busy Clinician

    1.0

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    • Recognize the signs and symptoms of a wrist and hand disorder
    • Be able to list appropriate exam procedures for a differential diagnosis of wrist and hand disorders
    • Outline the different elements of a wrist and hand exam
    • Discuss the importance of “red flags” in the exam and evaluation of wrist and hand complaints
    • Be able to summarize additional wrist and hand tests that can be performed and under what conditions to use them

    Marc Lawson, DC

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    Physical Diagnosis 162

    Shoulder - Adhesive Capsulitis and Cervical Spine Considerations


    1.0

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    • Outline the current state of the literature on the etiology, diagnosis and management of frozen shoulder
    • Clarify the influence of the spine on shoulder range of motion in middle-aged and elderly patients
    • Assess the utility of three clinical tests evaluating subscapularis muscle function
    • Utilize and integrate a simple clinical test to assist in distinguishing neck from shoulder pain
    • Summarize the recent Clinical Practice Guideline (APTA) regarding the treatment of adhesive capsulitis

    Shawn Thistle, DC

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    Physical Diagnosis 164
    Complete Orthopedic and Neurological Examination of the Mid-Back for the Busy Clinician

    1.0

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    • Recognize the signs and symptoms of a mid-back disorder
    • Be able to list differential diagnosis of mid-back disorders
    • Outline the different elements of a mid-back exam
    • Understand the importance of “red flags” in the exam and evaluation of mid-back complainants
    • Be able to summarize additional mid-back tests that can be performed and the reasons why to use them

    Marc Lawson, DC

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    Physical Diagnosis 165

    Genomic Medicine


    2.0

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    • Understand basic genetic and how this new field of medicine may impact your practice
    • Learn and key common genomic medicine study type.
    • Critically evaluate genomic medicine studies by identifying bias, evaluating effect size, and applying it to your patient.
    • Understand the cardiovascular disease association between the SNPs ApoE, Kif6, and MTHFR.
    • Consider how polymorphisms may impact the placebo effect.

    Joshua Goldenberg, ND

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    Physical Diagnosis 166

    Differential Diagnosis - Exposing Spinal Pain Imposters


    1.0

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    • List five statistical references that relate to evidence based practice.
    • List four Red flags that are pertinent in the evaluation component of treatment.
    • Identify the five categories that pertain to possible spinal pain and referred pain.
    • Describe two metabolic diseases that can affect the spine.

    Debra Dent, BPT, Dip Manip PT, OCS, FCAMPT

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    Physical Diagnosis 166 - 169
    Differential Diagnosis in Physical Therapy

    4.0

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    Debra Dent, BPT, Dip Manip PT, OCS, FCAMPT

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    Physical Diagnosis 167

    Cervical Spine Differential Diagnosis


    1.0

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    • Recognize and list four red flags for the cervical and shoulder girdle.
    • Identify three medical conditions that may refer to the cervical spine but are non-musculoskeletal in origin and require a physician's intervention.
    • Name and describe two CPR for the Cervical Spine.
    • List two dural tests that are done for the nervous system in the Cervical region.

    Debra Dent, BPT, Dip Manip PT, OCS, FCAMPT

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    Physical Diagnosis 168

    Thoracic Spine Differential Diagnosis


    1.0

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    • Identify and describe two musculoskeletal issues of the thoracic region.
    • List one dural test that is used to evaluate the thoracic region which will assist in determining normal neuromeningeal pathway mobility.
    • List two CPR of the spine in the thoracic region that have good reliability and are effective in use.
    • List and describe two vascular diagnoses which may relate to Thoracic Spine referred pain

    Debra Dent, BPT, Dip Manip PT, OCS, FCAMPT

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    Physical Diagnosis 169

    Lumbar Spine, Pelvis and Hip Differential Diagnosis


    1.0

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    • Identify two serious pathologies that appear to be related to the lumbar spine but are not.
    • Describe three categories of pelvic fractures than may occur.
    • Describe the objective differences between vascular claudication and neurogenic claudication.
    • List the five screening tests for the pelvis and SI joint.

    Debra Dent, BPT, Dip Manip PT, OCS, FCAMPT

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    Physical Therapy 101
    1.0

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    • Discuss the use of electrotherapy to control pain
    • Establish parameters for wobble board rehabilitation of the ankle
    • Describe how SI manipulation affects anterior knee pain
    • Discuss the use of post-fracture manipulation
    • Construct therapeutic exercises for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis

    Paul Powers, DC, DABCN

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    Physical Therapy 102

    Physical Therapy Applications


    1.0

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    • Describe ideal pad placement for interferential therapy
    • Discuss increasing muscle strength in the elderly
    • Construct screening procedures and treatment for the TMJ
    • Relate the evaluation and treatment of whiplash
    • Review rehabilitation of ankle injuries

    Robert Schwer, DC

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    Physical Therapy 103
    Ultrasound: An Underused Modality

    1.0

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    • Explain that the key to increased utilization of ultrasound lies in chiropractic providers knowledge and training
    • Recognize the ultrasound procedure, its benefits, effects, proper application, and potential outcomes
    • Point out precautions and contraindications affiliated with ultrasound
    • Internalize a level of knowledge and comprehension of diathermal principles
    • Develop skill sets when rendering ultrasound (continuous or pulsed) therapy

    Leanne Cupon, DC, DACRB and Warren Jahn, DC, DIANM (US)

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    Physical Therapy 104

    Introduction to Low Level Lasers


    1.0

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    • Discuss the unique properties of lasers and their clinical applications
    • Identify indications and contraindications to cold laser therapy
    • List parameters and protocols of cold laser therapy
    • Evaluate the current body of low level laser therapy clinical research
    • Explain the advantages and disadvantages of using cold laser therapy


    Brett Kinsler, DC

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    Physical Therapy 105

    Treating Patients with Light Energy, LASERS, LEDs and UV


    3.0

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    • Define laser
    • Discuss the critical properties of laser light and the categories of lasers
    • Define power density and energy density
    • Recognize the factors that effect the depth of penetration of light therapies
    • Explain why certain frequencies are employed with therapeutic lasers
    • Discuss the proposed physiological mechanisms of light therapy
    • List the contraindications and precautions for the use of low level laser therapy
    • Differentiate continuous wave and super pulsed laser therapy
    • Describe the application techniques for low level laser therapy
    • Describe light emitting diodes
    • Describe ultraviolet radiation and the difference between UVA, UVB and UVC
    • List the effects of UV light
    • Describe the dosage determination method for UV therapy, MED and E1 - E3
    • List the contraindications and precautions to the use of UV therapy

    Richard Saporito, DC

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    Physical Therapy 106

    US, Cryotherapy, E-stim, Phonophoresis and Safety


    1.0

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    • Identify principles, indications and contraindications for ultrasound, heat, cold and electrical modalities with a focus on the upper extremity
    • Utilize clinical guidelines for applying ultrasound, heat, cold and electrical modalities with a focus on the upper extremity
    • Recognize and discuss the clinical efficacy and safety parameters of ultrasound, heat, cold and electrical modalities with a focus on the upper extremity

    Richard Saporito, DC

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    Physical Therapy 107

    Elastic Therapeutic Taping


    3.0

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    Hour 1

    • Discuss the history of elastic taping.
    • Define the anatomy of fascial layers in the human body, and how the mechanotransduction concept relates to the use of elastic taping.
    • Recognize the most common indications and contraindications for the use of elastic tape within the manual therapist’s practice.
    • Describe the application process of elastic taping .

    Hour 2

    • Discuss the evidence providing support of the use of elastic taping
    • Outline various conservative management options for taping musculoskeletal problems
    • Construct a treatment plan for a typical patient with acute traumatic swelling
    • Apply specific taping techniques for certain biomechanical dysfunctions

    Hour 3

    • Describe and demonstrate the application of elastic taping procedures for carpal tunnel syndrome
    • Describe and demonstrate the application of elastic taping procedures for biomechanical low back pain
    • Describe and demonstrate the application of elastic taping procedures for shoulder stabilization
    • Describe and demonstrate the application of elastic taping procedures for knee osteoarthritis

    Jennifer Illes, DC

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    Physical Therapy 108

    Patellofemoral Pain and Tendinopathy


    1.0

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    • Examine the relationship between hip flexibility and patellofemoral pain
    • Summarize the evidence pertaining to the efficacy of manual and physical therapies for the management of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
    • Outline the possibility of a continuum existing between patellofemoral pain and patellofemoral osteoarthritis
    • Discuss the evidence regarding prevalence, diagnosis and management of patellar tendinopathy
    • Review the most common clinical tests used to determine balance in those with knee OA a clinical setting

    Shawn Thistle, DC

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    Physical Therapy 109

    Low Level Laser Therapy - A Primer for the Clinician.


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    • Outline the innovation of the therapy
    • Summarize the Physics behind the modality
    • Describe the interaction of LLLT with live tissue
    • Detect the contraindications & precautions
    • Assess the different LLLT devices.
    • Comprehend the different types of LLLT available
    • Optimize the LLLT parameters for improved outcomes
    • Apply LLLT in a manner that optimizes your treatment
    • Explain the physiological effects to your patients
    • Examine the current clinical evidence

    David Taylor, DC, DABCN, FIACN

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    Rehab 101

    Sensory Motor Control and Rehabilitation, Aerobic Exercise for Motor Performance and Back Pain


    1.0

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    • Review sensory-motor control and rehabilitation
    • Discuss aerobic exercise for LBP patients
    • Describe muscle training of the hip, abdominal and paraspinal muscles
    • Identify how aerobic exercise improves motor performance in the elderly
    • Distinguish the effects of different training styles on the cross-sectional area of paraspinal muscles

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Rehab 102

    Spinal Rehabilitation - Hip Vs. Spinal Motion, Exercise for Neck Disorders, Neural Adaptations to Exercise


    1.0

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    • Describe the contribution of hip vs. spinal motion
    • Distinguish poor motor patterns of hip and low back movements and what to do about it
    • Differentiate the role of exercise for neck disorders and determine what type of exercise works
    • Delineate the neural adaptations to exercise and apply towards rehabilitation
    • Describe current issues in low back rehabilitation (such as can low back tissues heal within a few weeks)

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Rehab 103

    Low Back Pain: Long Term Course, Movement Impairments, Sources of Pain


    1.0

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    • Describe the long term course of LBP
    • Describe neuromuscular impairments following LBP
    • Differentiate the effects of pain on the neuromuscular system
    • Discuss the models that explain the nature of motor problems with pain
    • Differentiate and discuss the potential sources of LBP

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Rehab 104

    Strength Training


    1.0

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    • Identify and describe the major factors influencing muscular strength
    • Assess the chiropractic influences on strength
    • Identify and discuss the strength training principles
    • Illustrate components of a training session
    • Apply training principles into a practical strength program

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Rehab 105

    Proprioception: Definition, Measurement, Clinical Rehabilitation


    1.0

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    • Define proprioception and describe how it is measured
    • Discuss proprioception from a rehabilitative perspective
    • Examine ankle, knee and shoulder proprioception and rehabilitation
    • Examine spinal proprioception and sensorimotor training
    • Summarize rehabilitation recommendations for proprioceptive deficits

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Rehab 106

    Cardiovascular Exercise: Principles, Mechanisms, Training Effects


    1.0

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    • Illustrate basic principles of cardiovascular exercise
    • Discuss the mechanisms of cardiovascular responses to exercise
    • Discuss the acute effects of exercise on the cardiovascular system
    • Discuss the training effects of exercise on the cardiovascular system

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Rehab 107

    Spinal Stabilization and Core Strength: Anatomy, Principles and Assessment


    1.0

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    • Summarize the functional anatomy of core strength training
    • Discuss the principles of core strength
    • Develop an assessment of spinal stabilization
    • Distinguish specific evaluation tests for spinal stability

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Rehab 108

    Spinal Stabilization: Muscular Fatigue, Muscles Used in Exercise, Manipulation and Functional Restoration in Low Back Pain


    1.0

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    • Summarize the effect of training on the fatigue of multifidi muscles
    • Discuss which muscles are involved in stabilization exercises
    • Assess the relation between low back pain and clinical instability
    • Describe a study implementing manipulation and stabilization exercises for chronic LBP
    • Introduce the concept of functional restoration vs. physical therapy for LBP

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Rehab 109

    Low Back Pain: Health Care Utilization, Predicting Outcomes with Spinal Stabilization, Spinal Kinematics


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    • Describe the early health care utilization for occupational low back pain
    • Determine which factors are important in predicting outcome after a spinal stabilization exercise program
    • Assess lumbar disc surgery rates before and after implementation of nonsurgical spine clinics
    • Determine whether kinematic compromise can be used to predict spine loading in low back pain (LBP) patients under realistic lifting efforts in a workplace
    • Determine the effects of subacute LBP and limitation of the straight leg raise on lumbar and hip kinematics during sit-to-stand and its reverse

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Rehab 110
    Whiplash and Neck Pain: Manipulation Vs. Mobilization, Effect on Muscle Strength, Thoracic Spine Manipulation

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    • Summarize the effect of whiplash on neck muscle strength
    • Discuss the effects of manipulation vs. mobilization on head and neck pain in whiplash patients
    • Assess the effects of thoracic manipulation in whiplash patients
    • Describe a study predicting the response of neck pain patients to neck strengthening exercise
    • Introduce the smooth pursuit neck torsion test and its application in whiplash disorders

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Rehab 111

    Spinal Cord and Head Injury Rehabilitation


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    • Identify the anatomy of upper motor neuron tract systems and discuss the functionality of upper motor neuron tract systems
    • Explain the effects of a spinal cord injury
    • Discuss the anatomy and functionality of regions of the brain
    • Describe complications post injury of brain and spinal cord injury
    • Describe standard treatment procedures prior to rehabilitation of brain and spinal cord injured patients
    • Explain the difference between neurological deficit rigidity versus disuse atrophy/spasm of spinal cord and head injured patients
    • Describe treatment options for rehabilitation of spinal cord and head injured patients
    • Explain treatment methods to transition C curve locomotion to S curve locomotion
    • Explain treatment methods for atrophy and spasm
    • Discuss most current curative research for spinal cord and head injured patients

    Linda Simon, DC

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    Rehab 112

    Cervical Spine Proprioception: Anatomy, Clinical Use, Spinal Manipulation


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    • Outline the anatomy of cervical spine proprioception
    • Review clinical studies investigating cervical spine proprioception
    • Assess existing literature on the reliability of cervical spine joint position sense
    • Assess the effect of spinal adjustments/manipulation on cervical spine proprioception

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Rehab 113

    Muscle Metabolism in Health and Disease: Hormones, Maximizing Mass


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    • Summarize the central role of muscle protein in whole-body metabolism and muscle mass
    • Outline the role of skeletal muscle metabolism in health and disease (such as diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis)
    • Describe the role of hormones for influencing muscle metabolism and health
    • Identify the catabolic and anabolic mediators of muscle metabolism
    • Specify ways to maximize muscle mass and metabolism to promote wellness

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Rehab 114

    Performance Theories and Core Training Concepts


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    • Explain the anatomical constituents of the core musculature
    • Consider implications of weak or inadequate core muscles
    • Emphasize the importance of the gluteal muscle group in rehabilitation
    • Illustrate common compensation patterns when individuals have weak core musculature with clinical examples
    • Explain the concept of neural adaptation
    • Review reciprocal inhibition and it's clinical application
    • Discuss physiological overflow and its clinical application

    Ivo Waerlop/Shawn Allen, DC

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    Rehab 115

    Core Activation Training


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    • Discuss conventional situps and their pitfalls
    • Provide a logical rationale for core training
    • Explain and demonstrate a logical progression of exercises for core training, emphasizing skill, then endurance and strength

    Ivo Waerlop/Shawn Allen, DC

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    Rehab 115 - 125
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    Course Group includes all Rehab Courses numbered 115 thru 125

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    Rehab 116

    Advanced Core Stabilization Concepts


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    • Recognize some of the common mistakes with conventional sit ups and how to correct them
    • View and narrate the ideal sit up
    • Recognize the importance of the brain and cortex in core training
    • Discuss how inhalation and exhalation affect muscular activity, and how to utilize this in training
    • Point out the pitfalls of abdominal hollowing and core training
    • Examine the importance of the thoracolumbar fascia
    • Analyze what cues to look for when evaluating a bench press exercise

    Ivo Waerlop/Shawn Allen, DC

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    Rehab 117

    Lunges, Squats, Advanced Squats and Gluteal Exercises


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    • Demonstrate the proper patient positioning for the lunge and squat exercises
    • Explain and show common problems with the lunge and squat exercises
    • Explain and show Dr cues for proper patient positioning of the lunge and squat exercises
    • Explain, evaluate, compare and demonstrate variations of the squat exercise, including ball squats, theraband squats, potty squats, squat shuffles
    • Explore and demonstrate how foot function and shoe type impacts squat and lunge activities
    • Introduce, explain and demonstrate proper and improper performance of additional, advanced gluteal activation exercises including the Texas walk, ball squats, drops, roman chair and 1 legged dead lifts

    Ivo Waerlop/Shawn Allen, DC

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    Rehab 118

    Spinal Exercise and Rehab


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    • Apply core exercise to facilitate improved lower limb mechanics in women
    • Recognize the connection between improved lumbar multifidus function and clinical improvement after spinal manipulation
    • Discuss the potential of full kinetic chain manual therapy treatment for hip osteoarthritis
    • Assess muscle activation and spinal loading profiles during common Kettlebell exercises
    • Describe specific exercises that could improve hip strength and mechanics in women with patellofemoral pain

    Shawn Thistle, DC

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    Rehab 119
    Exercise and Rehab

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    • Describe the Nordic Hamstring exercise and its potential applications for hamstring injuries
    • Summarize the state of the literature on exercise interventions for adolescent scoliosis
    • Integrate strength training with flexibility training to improve patient progress
    • Appraise the potential role of yoga in managing spinal conditions
    • Grade and recognize the state of the literature on physical and rehabilitation interventions for chronic non-specific low back pain

    Shawn Thistle, DC

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    Rehab 120

    Exercise and Chronic Disease


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    • Compare slower treadmill walking on a moderate incline to faster walking with no incline for moderately obese adults patients
    • Summarize the current state of the literature on exercise interventions for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    • Explain the utility of interval training for patients with coronary artery disease
    • Support the inclusion of resistance training in exercise programs for aging patients based on existing scientific research
    • Appraise various types of exercise for patients with metabolic syndrome

    Shawn Thistle, DC

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    Rehab 121

    Neuroendocrine-Immune Responses to Exercise, Interval vs. Endurance, and other Training, Dehydration


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    • Outline the neuroendocrine-immune interactions and communication pertaining to exercise
    • Contrast sprint training with endurance training regarding performance adaptations and cardiac output
    • Identify the benefits and underlying mechanisms of agonist-antagonist paired set training for improving strength and power
    • Summarize the validity of dehydration signs, compared with body weight change, in marathon runners
    • Describe methods for developing maximal neuromuscular power

    Shawn Thistle, DC

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    Rehab 122

    ACL Rehab and Injury Prevention, Patellofemoral Pain, Quadriceps and OA


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    • Apply contemporary rehabilitation strategies for anterior cruciate ligament patients
    • Illustrate the importance of proximal stability and rehabilitation in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome
    • Outline the relationship between quadriceps strength, proprioception and knee osteoarthritis
    • Discuss the potential value of gait retraining for improving lower limb biomechanics in runners with patellofemoral pain
    • Contrast lower extremity kinematics & muscle activation in patients with and without patellofemoral pain syndrome

    Shawn Thistle, DC

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    Rehab 123

    Active Rehabilitation and Exercise Prescription


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    • Discuss a proposed model for the logical sequence of active rehabilitation
    • Review ‘the core’, its healthy functional role and how it is commonly changed in people with spinal and pelvic girdle pain syndromes
    • Describe core muscle activity during physical fitness exercises
    • Provide an introduction to dynamic neuromuscular (core) stabilization and athletic performance
    • Introduce the basics of exercise prescription

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Rehab 124
    Spinal Stabilization and Rehabilitation Concepts

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    • Illustrate the effects of external pelvic compression on the passive, active and neuromotor control systems of the lumbopelvic region and thigh
    • Summarize the importance of core stability assessment and rehabilitation in lumbosacral radiculopathy cases
    • Assess the differences in torso motion and muscle activity between elliptical trainer use and treadmill walking
    • Discover how even small amounts of daily exercise can positively impact patients with neck and shoulder pain
    • Critique and apply periodization concepts to rehabilitation for patients with non-specific low back pain

    Shawn Thistle, DC

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    Rehab 125

    Exercise and Brain Health: Neurobiology and Motor Performance


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    • Outline the relationship between exercise and brain health
    • Describe the evidence for the links between physical activity/exercise and brain function across the lifespan
    • Discuss the neurobiology of exercise
    • Assess whether exercise is neuroprotective or not
    • Summarize the effect of exercise on motor performance

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Rehab 126
    Spinal Considerations of Radiculopathy, Hyperkyphosis, Cervical Impulsive Loads

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    • Identify how the sciatic nerve and adjacent nervous structures respond to tensioning and sliding techniques
    • Appraise the potential benefit of adding forward head posture corrective exercise to the management of lumbosacral radiculopathy
    • Compare clinical and muscle function outcomes of patients randomized to one of two early multimodal rehabilitation programs following single-level lumbar discectomy
    • Analyze the influence of neck strength and muscle activation status on resultant head kinematics after impulsive loading to the head/neck
    • Assess the efficacy of corrective exercise interventions for reducing thoracic hyper-kyphosis

    Shawn Thistle, DC

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    Rehab 127

    Implement and Execute a Simple and Effective Active Rehab Program


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    • Recognize and document preferred outcomes that result from properly executed active care techniques
    • Establish rehab protocols for both cervical and lumbar conditions with suggested core exercise recommendations
    • Properly advance a patient through their customized exercise protocol in a systematized fashion
    • Identify and document progress on a routine visit basis for patients participating in active care rehab

    Kathy Mills Chang, MCS-P, CCPC

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    Rehab 128

    Clinical Conditions of the Lower Extremity


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    • Evaluate the long-term effect of exercise therapy in addition to patient education on a patient’s need for total hip replacement (THR)
    • Integrate clinical and laboratory research on the function and assessment of abductor muscles about the hip and pelvis 
    • Understand how hip weakness can potentially contribute to knee pain and altered running mechanics
    • Outline the nomenclature, definition, diagnosis, imaging and management of inguinal disruption (‘Sportsman’s Groin’) 
    • Assess the efficacy of exercise interventions for lateral ankle sprains, Achilles tendinopathy and plantar fasciitis 

    Shawn Thistle, DC

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    Rehab 130

    Evaluation and Treatment of Non-Surgical Rotator Cuff Disorders


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    • Recite 3 risk factors for developing rotator cuff tendonosis
    • State the purpose of the scapula reposition and scapula assistance test.
    • Explain how to perform the external rotation lag sign and recall the purpose of this test
    • Paraphrase one evidence - based test cluster for diagnosing a rotator cuff tear.
    • Recall two indications/goals for performing posterior glenohumeral joint mobilizations.
    • Cite the clinical prediction rule (CPR) for favorable outcome in patients undergoing conservative management for rotator cuff disorders
    • Identify two criteria for phase I rehabilitation exercises for rotator cuff disorders

    Robert McCabe, PT, OCS

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    Rehab 131

    Rehabilitation Following Rotator Cuff Repair


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    • Recall 3 potential reasons, based on expert opinion, that may contribute to the high re-tear rate following rotator cuff repair.
    • Recite 4 factors that impact the rehabilitation program for patients following rotator cuff repair.
    • Summarize the DeOrio classification for rotator cuff tear size.
    • State 3 appropriate exercises during weeks 0-2 following rotator cuff repair
    • Provide 2 appropriate exercises during weeks 6-8 following rotator cuff repair
    • Name 3 appropriate exercises during weeks 8-12 following rotator cuff repair

    Robert McCabe, PT, OCS

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    Research Trends 102

    Spinal Manipulation: Neurophysiology, Fixation and Degeneration, Chronic Pain, Neck Pain


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    • Delineate the effects of spinal fixation on degeneration in relation to the chiropractic model of degeneration
    • Determine the benefits of 3 common treatments thought to aid chronic spine pain including chiropractic
    • Outline and categorize the neurophysiology of spinal manipulation
    • Determine the effects of spinal manipulation and exercise on neck pain

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Research Trends 103

    Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: Epidemiology, Costs, Injury, Inflammatory Process


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    • Discuss the epidemiologic evidence and debate about work-related musculoskeletal disorders
    • Discuss the costs and financial burden associated with musculoskeletal disorders
    • Discuss the factors involved in strain-induced injury of skeletal muscles
    • Discuss the inflammatory process as related to musculoskeletal disorders

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Research Trends 104

    Spinal Manipulation: Neural Plasticity and Low Back Pain, Whole Spine Manipulation in Primary Care


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    • Summarize the relation between neural plasticity, LBP and spinal manipulation
    • Discuss the concept of intervertebral dysfunction with respect to paraspinal muscle
    • Assess the correlation between back pain, disability and quality of life
    • Describe a study implementing whole spine manipulation in primary care

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Research Trends 105

    Spinal Manipulation: Dose-Response, Muscle Relaxers Vs. Manipulation for LBP, Relationship (or Lack Thereof) with Disc Herniations


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    • Summarize the dose-response relationship between chiropractic and LBP
    • Discuss the differences between chiropractic adjustments and muscle relaxants for LBP
    • Assess the relationship between osteopathic manipulation and prenatal outcomes
    • Describe the association (or lack thereof) between spinal manipulation and lumbar disk herniations
    • Analyze the results of a study on active care vs. manual therapy with active care

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Research Trends 106

    Chiropractic Care: Maintenance Care, Comparing Individuals with and Without Chiropractic Coverage, Predictors for Successful Outcome with Low Back Pain


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    • Determine the effects of maintenance chiropractic care on chronic low back pain
    • Delineate the demographic and clinic-related predictors for successful outcome of chiropractic patients with low back pain
    • Compare individuals with and without chiropractic coverage
    • Summarize the efficacy of medication, acupuncture, and spinal manipulation for chronic mechanical spinal pain syndromes
    • Determine the effects of simulated spinal manipulation on facet joint strains

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Research Trends 107

    Health Behavior Change: Principles, Theories, Clinical Techniques


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    • Describe the principles of health behavior change
    • Detail the factors that promote positive lifestyle changes
    • Discuss current theories and models of behavior change
    • Discuss techniques and processes of how to change health behavior

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Research Trends 108

    Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation for Neck Pain and Headaches


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    • Review articles addressing the latest information concerning chiropractic and/or spinal manipulation for neck pain and/or headaches
    • Provide evidence-informed practice recommendations for the chiropractic treatment of headache in adults
    • Determine the short-term effect of chiropractic joint manipulation therapy (CMT) and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on pain and range of motion in the management of cervical facet dysfunction
    • Assess whether adjusting dysfunctional cervical segments in people with subclinical neck pain can improve their upper limb joint position sense accuracy
    • Investigate the efficacy of preventive spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) compared to a no treatment group in non-specific neck pain patients
    • Assess the effectiveness of thoracic manipulation (TM) on patients with chronic neck pain
    • Describe a randomized controlled trial comparing manipulation with mobilization for recent onset neck pain

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Research Trends 109

    Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation for Acute and Chronic Low Back Pain


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    • Review articles addressing the latest information concerning chiropractic and/or spinal manipulation of the lower back
    • Assess the current scientific literature related to manipulation for acute low back pain
    • Assess the current scientific literature related to manipulation for chronic low back pain
    • Compare the clinical efficacy of spinal manipulation against microdiskectomy in patients with sciatica secondary to lumbar disk herniation (LDH)
    • Review the Chiropractic Hospital-based Interventions Research Outcomes (CHIRO) study
    • Assess maintenance spinal manipulation therapy for chronic non-specific low back pain

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Research Trends 110

    Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation for Pregnancy Related Low Back Pain and Post-Partum Pain


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    • Review articles addressing the latest information concerning chiropractic and/or spinal manipulation for pregnancy related low back pain and/or post-partum pain
    • Review the published evidence regarding chiropractic care, including spinal manipulation, for pregnancy-related low back pain (LBP)
    • Describe the clinical outcomes of patients with pregnancy-related lumbopelvic pain (PRLP) treated according to a diagnosis-based clinical decision rule
    • Assess osteopathic manipulative treatment of back pain and related symptoms during the third trimester of pregnancy
    • Describe the development a clinical prediction rule (CPR) for identifying postpartum women with low back pain (LBP) and/or pelvic girdle pain (PGP) whose functional disability scores improve with a high-velocity thrust technique (HVTT)

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Research Trends 111

    Update on Back Pain, CAD, Whiplash


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    • Discuss recent research on Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy for patients with 'Acute Low Back Pain'
    • Discuss recent research on Spinal High-Velocity Low Amplitude Manipulation in Acute Nonspecific Low Back Pain
    • Review The Quality of Reports on Cervical Arterial Dissection following Cervical Spinal Manipulation
    • Describe the Various Mechanisms of Injury in Whiplash Associated Disorders
    • Review the Mechanisms of Chronic Pain from Whiplash Injury

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Research Trends 112

    Where to Manipulate, Back Pain and Decision Rules


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    • Review methods used by chiropractors to determine the site for applying manipulation
    • Review clinical decision rules, spinal pain classification and prediction of treatment outcome in rehabilitation literature
    • Describe the trajectories and life course of low back pain
    • Discuss the evidence for multisite musculoskeletal pain being common among people suffering from low back pain
    • Discuss the relative effectiveness of manipulative therapy vs sham manipulation

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Research Trends 113

    Spinal Manipulation - Neural Plastic Changes, Effect on Heart Rate and SEP's


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    • Discuss how spinal manipulation can lead to neural plastic changes involving cortical drive and the H-reflex pathway
    • Assess the impact of cervical spinal manipulation on heart rate variability
    • Assess how somatosensory evoked potentials (SEPs) can be used to elucidate differences in cortical activity associated with a spinal manipulation (SM) intervention
    • Describe alterations in cortical and cerebellar motor processing in subclinical neck pain patients following spinal manipulation
    • Apply the effect of spinal manipulation on somato-sympathetic reflexes

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Research Trends 114

    Muscle Activity Patterns with Pain, Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Trigger Points


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    • Describe muscle activity patterns in pain development and alleviation
    • Discuss the role of anti-inflammatory interventions and their effect on skeletal muscle injury as they pertain to chiropractic examination/treatment
    • Assess whether the construct of myofascial pain syndrome caused by trigger points is conjecture
    • Review recent fascia research as it pertains to anatomy and biomechanics
    • Summarize anatomical and biomechanical properties of fascial tissue with a special focus on fascial dysfunctions and resulting clinical manifestations

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Research Trends 115

    Effect of Facet Fixation and Thrust on Muscle Spindal Activity, Contact Site for SMT and Sensory Input to CNS


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    • Describe the effect of intervertebral facet joint fixation and segmental thrust level on paraspinal muscle spindle activity
    • Determine how contact site for high velocity, low amplitude spinal manipulation affects sensory input to the central nervous system
    • Assess the association between low-tech clinical tests commonly used in adult patients with acute, recurrent or chronic LBP and short- and long-term outcome
    • Discuss the role for neck manipulation in elderly falls prevention
    • Summarize North American chiropractic students’ opinions concerning professional identity, role and future

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Research Trends 116

    Current Research on SMT


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    • Assess whether low back pain (LBP) patients who respond to spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) differ biomechanically from non-responders and untreated asymptomatic controls
    • Describe the comparative effectiveness of manipulation versus usual medical care for acute and subacute low back pain
    • Determine the effectiveness of adding upper cervical manipulation to a multimodal program for patients with fibromyalgia
    • Discuss the effects of forward head posture correction in patients with chronic discogenic lumbosacral radiculopathy
    • Summarize US chiropractors' attitudes, skills and use of evidence-based practice

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Research Trends 117

    Adverse Events Involving Manual Therapy Providers, Role of the Cervical Spine with PCS, Effects of Chiropractic Treatment of GI Disorders


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    • Review the literature for cases of adverse events in infants and children treated by chiropractors or other manual therapists
    • Analyze provider specialties in the treatment of patients with back and joint problems
    • Review the role of the cervical spine in post-concussion syndrome
    • Assess whether the availability of chiropractic care affects use of primary care physician (PCP) services
    • Describe the effect of chiropractic treatment on gastrointestinal (GI) disorders

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Rheumatology 101
    Fibromyalgia: Facts, Diagnosis and Treatment

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    • Define Fibromyalgia according to the ACR criteria
    • Discuss the history and epidemiology of Fibromyalgia
    • Assess the differential diagnoses, triggers and possible causes of Fibromyalgia and discuss how they can help in the diagnosis of Fibromyalgia
    • Identify several triggers for the exacerbation of Fibromyalgia
    • List the symptoms of depression, grief and adjustment disorder that can be clues for the diagnosis of Fibromyalgia
    • Recall the symptoms of dysfunctional sleep, chronic pain and fatigue that help to diagnose Fibromyalgia
    • Compare some of the triggers that may make pain worse in the Fibromyalgia patient and factors that may decrease pain in the Fibromyalgia patient

    Virginia Norris-Schafer, DC, MD

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    Rheumatology 102

    Chiropractic and Rheumatology - The Perfect Marriage


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    • Define Rheumatology and Chiropractic and list similarities
    • Critique some of the downfalls in today’s treatment protocol of the Rheumatic patient and explain why Chiropractors should be aware of this patient population
    • Discuss Integrative Medicine and outline some of the important options for holistic treatment
    • Discuss other health concerns facing the Rheumatic Patient
    • List the steps used in evaluating the Rheumatic Patient
    • Identify some of the tools used for diagnosis and treatment of the Rheumatic Patient
    • Analyze the patient’s symptoms and test values and compare for differential diagnose
    • Evaluate laboratory tests and values used to diagnose Rheumatic diseases and syndromes
    • Select the best imaging techniques for specific Rheumatic diseases and soft tissue syndromes
    • Identify some of the diseases specific issues in a few of the Rheumatic diseases and syndromes discussed
    • Recognize the symptoms, diagnosis protocols and treatments of some of the more prevalent arthritic diseases and syndromes

    Virginia Norris-Schafer, DC, MD

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    Risk 103

    Introduction to Documentation Principles


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    • Construct a list of four specific compliance risk areas for physicians
    • Establish internal control mechanisms
    • Distinguish aspects of Quality Assurance
    • Develop Documentation Principles
    • Identify documentation warning signs and components of SNOCAMP

    Leanne Cupon, DC, DACRB and Warren Jahn, DC, DIANM (US)

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    Risk 105

    Georgia Workers' Compensation Act Laws, Rules and Regulations


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    • Review important laws, rules and regulations related to the Georgia Workers' Compensation Act
    • Develop an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of the parties and a working knowledge of the Georgia Workers' Compensation Act
    • The Georgia chiropractor will expand and/or update current knowledge base relating to the Georgia Workers' Compensation Act and treatment

    • NOTE: Provides 2 hours of Risk and 1 hour Jurisprudence

    Leanne Cupon, DC, DACRB and Warren Jahn, DC, DIANM (US)

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    Risk 106

    How to Minimize Risks and Avoid Malpractice Actions


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    • Develop a level of knowledge, comprehension, and understanding of the medicolegal system as it relates to malpractice
    • Minimize risks and failure in malpractice actions
    • Encourage development and nurturing of skill sets in avoiding malpractice actions
    • Identify action steps for minimizing risks of malpractice actions

    Leanne Cupon, DC, DACRB and Warren Jahn, DC, DIANM (US)

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    Risk 107

    The Informed Consent Process and How to Avoid Malpractice Actions


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    • Develop a level of knowledge, comprehension, and understanding of the medicolegal system as it relates to informed consent
    • Minimize risks and failure in malpractice actions
    • Encourage development and nurturing of skill sets in avoiding malpractice actions by utilizing properly executed informed consent
    • Identify action steps for minimizing risks of malpractice actions

    Leanne Cupon, DC, DACRB and Warren Jahn, DC, DIANM (US)

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    Risk 108

    Identifying and Managing a Complication of Neural Injury From Manipulation


    1.0

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    • Develop a level of knowledge, comprehension, and understanding of the medicolegal system as it relates to malpractice actions from neural injury
    • Minimize risks and failure in malpractice actions
    • Encourage development and nurturing of skill sets in avoiding malpractice actions by utilizing proper manipulative procedures, recognizing post-operative complications and risks, and identifying and managing a complication.
    • Identify action steps for minimizing risks of malpractice actions from neural injury

    Leanne Cupon, DC, DACRB and Warren Jahn, DC, DIANM (US)

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    Risk 110

    How to Review Legal Opinions


    1.0

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    • Emphasize that each chiropractic provider must keep informed as to the laws and their interpretation in their particular state of practice
    • Identify various ingredients found in a typical judicial opinion
    • Discuss what each chiropractic provider should look for when they read an opinion
    • Develop a level of knowledge, comprehension, and understanding of the medicolegal system as it relates to legal opinions
    • Encourage development and nurturing of skill sets in reading legal opinions by utilizing case method

    Leanne Cupon, DC, DACRB and Warren Jahn, DC, DIANM (US)

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    Risk 111
    Malpractice Primer: The Basics

    1.0

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    • Describe each of the four elements of malpractice
    • Differentiate between a bad treatment result and malpractice
    • Define Duty, Dereliction of Duty, Direct causation, and Damage
    • Search out a case report on-line or in a law library by using the case citation

    Jacob Ladenheim, JD

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    Risk 112

    Fee-Splitting, Self Referrals and Kickbacks: Steering Clear of Prohibited Healthcare Arrangement


    3.0

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    • Identify specific conduct and activities within the practice of healthcare that violate a host of regulatory and statutory proscriptions relating to fee splits and kickbacks
    • Explain the development of current fee-splitting laws
    • Distinguish the letter of the law regarding fee-splitting and anti-kickback legislation from unprofessional conduct and consequent harms the statutes were enacted to discourage
    • Demonstrate a working knowledge regarding the roles played by the various state and federal enforcement agencies as they related to fee splits and kickbacks
    • Assess ones working knowledge regarding the process by which anti-referral safe harbors developed and how they operate

    • NOTE: This course is based on the same information as Risk 124 in a Text Format

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    Risk 113

    Avoiding Ethical Landmines and Criminality in Your Healthcare Employment Agreement


    3.0

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    • Evaluate sample healthcare employment agreement
    • Explain the components of a well drafted healthcare employment agreement
    • Relate likely enforcement of provisions included in healthcare employment contract
    • Assess non-compete provisions through a judicial balancing test
    • Distinguish the various methods by which a court will rehabilitate certain contract provisions and selectively enforce others
    • Explain what kinds of contract provisions may run afoul of state and federal laws, including fee splitting and kickback prohibitions

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    Risk 114

    Selling a Healthcare Practice: Ethical, Legal, Financial and Tax Considerations


    3.0

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    • Evaluate a sample sale agreement and sample letter issued to patients upon dissolution of practice
    • Explain components of any well drafted buy-sell agreement including non-competes
    • Identify how to handle patient records vis-à-vis the sale
    • Understanding forms and laws relating to the transfer of logos, trademarks and Internet Domain Names
    • HIPAA Considerations
    • Acquaint oneself with the tax consequences of particular types of practice sales
    • Discuss valuation methods used for determining an appropriate practice sales price
    • Identify legal concerns associated with the dissolution of a healthcare practice
    • Recognize how sales can trigger violations: fee splitting, patient abandonment, kickback, and anti-trust

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    Risk 115

    Administrative and Clinical Risk Management Protection Strategies


    3.0

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    • Identify "high risk" patients
    • Design protection strategies for telephone "advice."
    • List the "4 D's" of malpractice
    • Differentiate clinical from administrative malpractice risks
    • Distinguish malpractice from an adverse patient outcome
    • Describe how a non-office encounter can create a dr/patient relationship
    • Give examples of statutory duties beyond clinical care
    • Explain how you can be guilty of malpractice without being negligent
    • Assess office equipment hazards
    • Discuss malpractice cases where patient was never given an adjustment

    Jacob Ladenheim, JD

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    Risk 116a

    Recordkeeping and Documentation Rules Part 1


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    • Discuss problems created by leaving blank spaces in records
    • Create practice appropriate SOAP note format to reduce risk exposures
    • Recognize Health Questionnaire “red flag” responses

    Jacob Ladenheim, JD

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    Risk 116b

    Recordkeeping and Documentation Rules Part 2


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    • Integrate protective “rules for recordkeeping"
    • Monitor records release authorizations
    • Individualize pre-printed forms to conform with your practice and reduce risk exposures

    • NOTE: Recommend taking Risk 116a prior to this course

    Jacob Ladenheim, JD

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    Risk 116c

    Recordkeeping and Documentation Rules Part 3


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    • Identify and document significant patient non-compliance
    • Generate appropriate X-ray warning labels
    • Identify “bad” forms
    • Incorporate protective letters-writing protocols

    • NOTE: Recommend taking Risk 116a and 116b prior to this course

    Jacob Ladenheim, JD

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    Risk 117a

    Pretrial and Trial Preparation Part 1


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    • Recognize “exposure events” in area's of potential risk management
    • Discuss proper communication of a potential exposure event with a malpractice carrier
    • Maintain a healthy practice while in litigation
    • Prepare staff for dealing with the publicity of litigation

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    Risk 117b

    Pretrial and Trial Preparation Part 2


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    • Prepare for a deposition
    • Identify “informed consent” compliance
    • Analyze your website for potential risk management issues
    • Recognize deposition “tricks & traps”

    • NOTE: Recommend taking Risk 117a prior to this course

    Jacob Ladenheim, JD

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    Risk 117c

    Pretrial and Trial Preparation Part 3


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    • Properly prepare for a trial
    • Prepare for lawyers questioning techniques
    • Avoid detrimental body language in front of a jury
    • Prepare for the phases of trial and the "down time" associated with trial

    • NOTE: Recommend taking Risk 117a and 117b prior to this course

    Jacob Ladenheim, JD

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    Risk 118

    Business Structure and Other Risk Reduction Strategies


    3.0

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    • Find and Analyze Chiropractic Malpractice Court Opinions
    • Justify referral protocols
    • Plan staff training to avoid "vicarious liability"
    • Interpret "lawyer-speak" like "vicarious liability"
    • Assess equipment risk
    • Differentiate between good PR & sexual harassment
    • Generate HIPAA compliance strategies w/o paranoia
    • Appraise partnership, independent contractor and doctor/associate risks
    • Implement Table safety procedures
    • Recognize "exposure events"

    Jacob Ladenheim, JD

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    Risk 119

    Understanding the Legalities of Fee Discounts, Particularly Time-of-Service Discounts and Hardship Discounts - 6 Hour


    6.0

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    • Assess state, federal and board rulings regarding fee discounts, particularly time-of-service discounts and hardship discounts, and the extent to which they may be impacted by anti-kickback legislation, insurance regulations, self-referral laws, marketing restrictions, and the tenets of unprofessional conduct..
    • Identify potential problems associated with routine approval of hardship discounts and the requirement for inquiry and documentation regarding qualifying for same.
    • Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate/illegal marketing relating to fees and professional services.
    • Demonstrate how these discounts are regarded by relevant professional boards, and state and federal enforcement agencies.
    • Explain terms associated with time of service discounts and relevant factors associated in calculating an appropriate reduction in fees.
    • Identify specific conduct and activities within the practice of healthcare that violate a host of regulatory and statutory proscriptions relating to pre-paid fee arrangements.
    • Explain the development of current fee discounting legislation, rules and holdings.
    • Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate/illegal marketing relating to fees and professional services.
    • Demonstrate a working knowledge regarding the roles played by the various state and federal enforcement agencies as they related to fee splits and kickbacks.
    • Assess one’s working knowledge regarding the process by which state and federal rulings regarding fees impact a healthcare provider’s practice in light of marketing, fee-splitting and anti-kickback legislation, insurance regulations, self-referrals, and the tenets of unprofessional conduct generally.
    • Verify how certain discount practices may be legally actionable as “improper inducements.”
    • Evaluate federal Stark legislation and the discouragement of corruption in sound professional healthcare decision-making.
    • Identify distinctions between federal anti-kickback and the federal Stark legislation.
    • Critique state anti-kickback laws.
    • Recognize the role the FTC played, and continues to play, in discouraging the fraudulent marketing of discount health care programs.
    • Draw associations between co-pay requirements, consumer habits and federal healthcare expenditures.
    • Assess how "professional courtesy" discounts may raise enforcers' concerns under the federal anti-kickback statute.
    • Diagram how prepaid fee arrangements often resemble health insurance to unwitting patients.
    • Illustrate pitfalls that advertising discounts visit on the practitioner.

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    Risk 120

    Understanding the Legalities of Fee Discounts, Particularly Time-of-Service Discounts and Hardship Discounts - 3 Hour


    3.0

    $60.00 USD

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    • Assess state, federal and board rulings regarding fee discounts, particularly time-of-service discounts and hardship discounts, and the extent to which they may be impacted by anti-kickback legislation, insurance regulations, self-referral laws, marketing restrictions, and the tenets of unprofessional conduct..
    • Identify potential problems associated with routine approval of hardship discounts and the requirement for inquiry and documentation regarding qualifying for same.
    • Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate/illegal marketing relating to fees and professional services.
    • Demonstrate how these discounts are regarded by relevant professional boards, and state and federal enforcement agencies.
    • Explain terms associated with time of service discounts and relevant factors associated in calculating an appropriate reduction in fees.
    • Identify specific conduct and activities within the practice of healthcare that violate a host of regulatory and statutory proscriptions relating to pre-paid fee arrangements.
    • Explain the development of current fee discounting legislation, rules and holdings.
    • Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate/illegal marketing relating to fees and professional services.
    • Demonstrate a working knowledge regarding the roles played by the various state and federal enforcement agencies as they related to fee splits and kickbacks.
    • Assess one's working knowledge regarding the process by which state and federal rulings regarding fees impact a healthcare provider's practice in light of marketing, fee-splitting and anti-kickback legislation, insurance regulations, self-referrals, and the tenets of unprofessional conduct generally.

    • PLEASE NOTE:  Risk 120 is a 3 hour course which contains content from Risk 119.  It is a shorter version using an AV Presentation.

    Peter Van Tyle, Esq

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    Risk 121

    Nutritional Supplementation and Counseling: Tackling Some Legal Issues


    2.0

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    • Assess how state scopes of practice affect chiropractic treatment of nutrition-related health problems.
    • Identify the roles the FDA and FTC play in the administration of nutritional healthcare.
    • Distinguish between a "food" and a "drug" for purposes of nutritional supplementation.
    • Demonstrate how the various states' ban against the practice of medicine affects other disciplines' approach to nutritional healthcare.
    • Explain aspects of nutrition labeling.
    • Identify issues associated with current performance-enhancing supplementation.
    • Explain the significance of distinguishing "treatment" from "informing" as it relates to nutritional counseling.

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    Risk 122

    Treating the Athlete: Unique Malpractice Issues


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    • Assess the relationship between the implementation of efficient office systems, accurate record keeping, patient communication, and adherence to professional standards of conduct within the context of malpractice allegations by patients who engage in sports.
    • Identify actions suggestive of malpractice negligence and conduct that fails to live up to the standard established by law for the protection of others.
    • Demonstrate a professional relationship can spring into existence when the healthcare professional is hired by a third party to oversee the health of athletic participants.
    • Distinguish the duties an examining physician has regarding informing those athletes he examines about abnormal test results.
    • Explain the legal concept of “assumption of the risks” within the context of sports participation and how it affects a healthcare professional’s liability.
    • Identify “therapeutic exceptions” to providing informed consent excusing the practitioner from fully disclosing matters where they might unfavorably affect the outcome of a patient’s treatment.
    • Explain a healthcare professional’s duty to warn patients engaged in sports regarding injury prevention following treatment.
    • Examine a practitioner’s duties regarding athletes’ return to play in instances when head injury and concussion may be a factor.

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    Risk 123

    Avoiding Charges of Patient Abandonment, Terminating the Doctor/Patient Relationship Lawfully and Ethically


    2.0

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    • Assess the role the doctor-patient relationship plays in allegations of Patient Abandonment
    • Identify the components to any successful Patient Abandonment charge
    • Discuss court cases evaluating whether the doctor-patient relationship had been terminated lawfully
    • Distinguish between proper and improper considerations a doctor may rely upon to either refuse to undertake, or to terminate, a doctor-patient relationship
    • Explain the role notice plays in lawfully terminating a doctor-patient relationship
    • Evaluate the role consent plays in the establishment of the doctor-patient relationship, and in subsequent treatment

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    Risk 124

    Fee Splitting


    3.0

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    • Identify specific conduct and activities within the practice of healthcare that violate a host of regulatory and statutory proscriptions relating to fee splits and kickbacks
    • Explain the development of current fee-splitting laws
    • Distinguish the letter of the law regarding fee-splitting and anti-kickback legislation from unprofessional conduct and consequent harms the statutes were enacted to discourage
    • Demonstrate a working knowledge regarding the roles played by the various state and federal enforcement agencies as they related to fee splits and kickbacks
    • Assess ones working knowledge regarding the process by which anti-referral safe harbors developed and how they operate

    • NOTE: This course is based on the same information as Risk 112 in an AV Format

    Peter Van Tyle, Esq

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    Risk 125

    Introduction to Forensic Science


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    • Develop a level of knowledge, comprehension, and understanding of the medicolegal system as it relates to the practice of forensic science
    • Identify a new dimension of chiropractic practice that will minimize risks and failure in court appearances as a practitioner
    • Construct skill sets in forensic examination and document review

    Leanne Cupon, DC, DACRB and Warren Jahn, DC, DIANM (US)

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    Risk 126

    Risks and Liabilities Encountered with Electronic Communications


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    • Acquire a current knowledge base relating to medicolegal issues
    • Identify risks and liabilities that may be encountered by examiners with electronic communications
    • Develop a level of understanding of the medicolegal system as it relates to Junk Science

    Leanne Cupon, DC, DACRB and Warren Jahn, DC, DIANM (US)

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    Risk 127

    Why Become an Ethical Expert Witness?


    1.0

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    • Develop a level of knowledge, comprehension, and understanding of the medicolegal system as it relates to the ethical expert witness
    • Introduce a new dimension of chiropractic practice that will minimize risks and failure in court appearances as an ethical expert witness.
    • Encourage development and nurturing of skill sets in forensic examination and appearing as an expert witness through certification.
    • Develop a level of understanding of the medicolegal system as it relates to the ethical expert witness.

    Leanne Cupon, DC, DACRB and Warren Jahn, DC, DIANM (US)

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    Risk 128

    Daubert Criteria and its Challenges


    1.0

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    • Emphasize that each chiropractic provider must keep informed as to the laws and their interpretation in their particular state of practice
    • Identify Daubert criteria
    • Discuss what each chiropractic expert should look for when preparing for the opposing attorney
    • Develop a level of knowledge, comprehension, and understanding of the medicolegal system as it relates to Daubert challenges
    • Encourage development and nurturing of skill sets in proving expert opinions

    Leanne Cupon, DC, DACRB and Warren Jahn, DC, DIANM (US)

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    Risk 129

    An Introduction to the Basics of a Deposition


    1.0

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    • Emphasize that each chiropractic provider must keep informed as to the laws and their interpretation in their particular state of practice
    • Identify the basics of a deposition
    • Discusses the tricky question types and suggested responses
    • Develop a level of knowledge, comprehension, and understanding of the medicolegal system as it relates to the deposition process
    • Encourage development and nurturing of skill sets in responding to questions posed in a deposition

    Leanne Cupon, DC, DACRB and Warren Jahn, DC, DIANM (US)

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    Risk 130

    Legal and Regulatory Issues Associated with Healthcare Marketing


    2.0

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    • Perform professional advertising and marketing that passes state and federal legal restriction.
    • Comprehend requirements for advertising testimonials, press releases, television, radio, Internet, personal solicitation and other marketing initiatives.
    • Comprehend the limits of commercial speech (advertising) within the arena of professional healthcare marketing and dissemination of information.
    • Train staff and implement policies associated with marketing initiatives and materials vis-a-vis state rules, regulations and statutes.
    • Comprehend issues associated with signage, listings, letterhead, and other matters of ostensible agency that may lead to liability.
    • Administer professional marketing such that it neither misleads, confuses nor exploits members of the public.
    • Discuss how nutritional supplementation labeling and HIPAA affects professional healthcare marketing efforts.
    • Undertake a review of marketing materials and initiatives so as to ensure compliance with relevant state rules, regulations and statutes.
    • Administer coverage decisions, professional referrals, and communicate same in a manner that limits professional liability.

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    Risk 132

    Protect Your Practice with Innovative Risk Management Techniques


    1.0

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    • Analyze charges and documentation on a daily or per visit basis to ensure accuracy and compliance
    • Compile accurate and comprehensive responses to documentation or record requests
    • Recognize and avoid confusing HIPAA privacy issues that can cost you time and money
    • Identify key areas that lack written policies causing increased risk in the practice
    • Evaluate your current written procedures and appraise the need for additional content

    Kathy Mills Chang, MCS-P, CCPC

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    Risk 133

    Legal Do's and Don'ts All Chiropractors Should Know


    2.0

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    Hour 1

    • Identify various types of billing irregularities and impact on healthcare expenditures.
    • Distinguish upcoding from bundling within the context of irregular billing schemes.
    • Demonstrate how and when exceeding a state’s scope of practice becomes “the unauthorized practice of medicine.”
    • Explain the restrictions states’ scopes of practice place on healthcare providers’ authority to treat and diagnose patients.
    • Discuss how invoicing unrendered medical services impacts third-party payers.
    • Interpret chiropractic boards’ positions on testimonial advertising and how best to comply.

    Hour 2

    • Identify what constitute a false claim under the False Claims Act.
    • Discriminate a kickback from a self-referral.
    • Trace how anti-kickback legislation arose and examine its prohibitions.
    • Explain the enactment of Stark legislation arising on the heels of anti-kickback bans.
    • Assess providing nutritional counsel within the context of “the practice of medicine.”
    • Evaluate identity theft and its impact on patients, providers and the cost of healthcare.
    • Discriminate between illegal copayment waivers from proper hardship waivers.
    • Discuss court cases instancing successful prosecution of healthcare fraud.

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    Risk 135

    Record Retention and Disposal and the 18 PHI Identifiers


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    • Identify the 18 PHI Identifiers
    • Awareness of other HIPAA related documentation and the appropriate retention period
    • How to confirm retention period for healthcare records
    • Recognize required security measures and their value to practice risk management
    • Implement policy and protocol for compliant and secure disposal of records

    Kathy Mills Chang, MCS-P, CCPC

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    Risk 136

    Managing Risk Using the 2018 OIG Chiropractic Portfolio


    1.0

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    • Be able to identify the definitions of Fraud, Waste and Abuse and how they may show up in day-to-day practice
    • Become aware of the source of overpayments, including not-medically necessary care, maintenance care, and active treatment
    • Apply the guidance from the OIG to your state and carrier regulations since they are a resource to these groups
    • Recognize insufficient documentation and incorrect coding before the billing takes place
    • Implement the action steps recommended by the OIG to eliminate incorrect documentation, billing and coding practices to reduce compliance risk

    Kathy Mills Chang, MCS-P, CCPC

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    Risk 137

    Minimizing Risk by Preventing Medicare Improper Payments


    1.0

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    • Distinguish between fraud, waste and abuse
    • Review and properly utilize your Medicare Local Coverage Articles (LCA)
    • Integrate critical compliance requirements for minimum, mandatory, annual self-audits  
    • Detect common billing protocols that are red-flags for third-party auditors and chiropractic boards of examiners

    Kathy Mills Chang, MCS-P, CCPC

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    SacroOccipital Technique 101

    Theory, Diagnosis and Application


    4.0

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    • Explain the anatomy of the spine, cranium and spinal cord components
    • Discuss the development of the theory of Sacro-occipital Technique
    • Explain the categories of Sacro-occipital Technique
    • Explain the physiology of the Cranio-sacral respiratory mechanism
    • Define the physical anomalies associated within each category system
    • Explain the diagnostic evaluations specific to Sacro-occipital Technique
    • Discuss Category I with regards to diagnosis and application
    • Discuss Category II with regards to diagnosis and application
    • Discuss Category III with regards to diagnosis and application
    • Demonstrate the adjustments for each of the categories
    • Demonstrate auxiliary treatment methods within the category systems
    • Describe rehabilitation methods within the category systems

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    Soft Tissue Injuries 101

    Soft Tissue Injury: The Neglected Cause of Musculoskeletal Disorders


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    • Explain the anatomy and functionality of healthy soft tissue components
    • Explain the effects of injury on soft tissue
    • Define effects of injured soft tissue on functionality of the spine and extremities
    • Discuss patterns of musculoskeletal relationships of recruiting other structures after injury and their effects on functionality
    • Describe various methods of treatment for dysfunctional soft tissue
    • Explain relationship of injured tissue to its surrounding structures, its effects and treatment
    • Explain compensation and recruitment of healthy tissue to the broader scope of complications and the effective treatment of primary and now secondary effects of injury
    • Describe rehabilitation exercises in relation to proprioception

    Linda Simon, DC

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    Soft Tissue Injuries 101 - 104
    10.0

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    • This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed from Soft Tissue Injuries 101 to Soft Tissue Injuries 104 

    Course Group includes all Soft Tissue Injuries Courses numbered 101 thru 104

    Linda Simon, DC

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    Soft Tissue Injuries 103

    Comprehensive Introduction to Soft tissue Injury and Treatment


    4.0

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    • Explain the types of soft tissue
    • Demonstrate and discuss diagnostic evaluation of soft tissue injury
    • Explain pain patterns of neurological injury for differential diagnosis
    • Discuss types of soft tissue injuries
    • Evaluate soft tissue changes associated with pain
    • Discuss the mechanisms of healing soft tissue injuries
    • Describe diagnostic tools in determining soft tissue injuries
    • Explain the use of ice and heat in soft tissue injuries
    • Demonstrate and discuss stretching; passive, active and postfacilitation
    • Demonstrate and discuss somatic technique
    • Demonstrate and discuss strain/counterstrain
    • Demonstrate and discuss friction massage
    • Demonstrate and discuss Postisometric relaxation
    • Demonstrate and discuss electrical muscle stimulation and ultrasound
    • Demonstrate and discuss triggerpoint ultrasound in treatment
    • Discuss massage therapy
    • Demonstrate and discuss myofascial release
    • Demonstrate and discuss active release
    • Demonstrate and discuss Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT)
    • Discuss cold laser therapy
    • Demonstrate and discuss exercise rehabilitation and muscle strengthening
    • Discuss mobilization and manipulation

    Linda Simon, DC

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    Soft Tissue Injuries 104

    The Shoulder: Biomechanics, Pathology and Soft Tissue Treatment


    4.0

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    • Explain the structural anatomy of the shoulder and its soft tissue
    • Explain the functional anatomy of the shoulder and its soft tissue.
    • Demonstrate the active and passive examination of the shoulder and soft tissue.
    • Describe pathological conditions of the bony structures, joints, ligaments, tendons, bursa and muscles of the shoulder
    • Describe sports injures to the shoulder.
    • Describe injuries to the nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the shoulder.
    • Demonstrate soft tissue treatments for pathological conditions of the bony structures, joints, ligaments, tendons, bursa and muscles of the shoulder.
    • Demonstrate soft tissue treatments for the nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the shoulder.
    • Define functional relationships of the shoulder with associated regions

    Linda Simon, DC

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    Soft Tissue Injuries 105

    Elbow, Wrist and Hand: Biomechanics, Pathology and Soft Tissue Treatment


    4.0

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    • Explain the structural anatomy of the elbow, wrist, and hand and associated soft tissue
    • Explain the functional anatomy of the elbow, wrist, and hand and associated soft tissue
    • Demonstrate the passive examination of the elbow, wrist, and hand and associated soft tissue
    • Demonstrate the active examination of the elbow, wrist, and hand and associated soft tissue
    • Describe pathological conditions of the bony structures, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, fascia, bursa and nerves of the elbow, wrist, and hand
    • Demonstrate soft tissue treatments for pathological conditions of the bony structures of the elbow, wrist and hand
    • Demonstrate soft tissue treatments for the joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, fascia, bursa and nerves of the elbow, wrist and hand
    • Define functional relationships between the elbow, wrist and hand and with other regions

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    Soft Tissue Injuries 105 - 107
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    • This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed from Soft Tissue Injuries 105 to Soft Tissue Injuries 107 

    Course Group includes all Soft Tissue Injuries Courses numbered 105 thru 107

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    Soft Tissue Injuries 106

    The Cervical Spine: Biomechanics, Pathology and Soft Tissue Treatment


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    • Explain the structural anatomy of the bones and joints of the cervical spine, ligaments and muscles of the cervical spine and the nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the cervical spine
    • Explain the functional anatomy of the bones and joints of the cervical spine, the ligaments and muscles of the cervical spine and the nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the cervical spine
    • Demonstrate the passive examination of the bones and joints of the cervical spine, the ligaments and muscles of the cervical spine and the nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the cervical spine
    • Demonstrate the active examination of the bones and joints of the cervical spine, the ligaments and muscles of the cervical spine and the nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the cervical spine
    • Discuss imaging of the cervical spine
    • Discuss advanced testing of the soft tissue of the cervical spine
    • Describe pathological conditions of the bony structures, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the cervical spine
    • Explain the mechanism of acceleration/deceleration impact
    • Explain the effects on the cervical spine from acceleration/deceleration injury, and specifically the effects on the soft tissues structures
    • Explain the grading system for acceleration/deceleration injury
    • Demonstrate soft tissue treatments for the pathological conditions of the bony structures, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, blood vessels, nerves and fascia of the cervical spine
    • Demonstrate soft tissue treatments for the sequela of acceleration/deceleration injury
    • Define relationships of the cervical spine with other regions

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    Soft Tissue Injuries 107

    The TMJ: Biomechanics, Pathology and Soft Tissue Treatment


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    • Explain the structural anatomy of the TMJ and its soft tissue
    • Explain the functional anatomy of the TMJ and its soft tissue
    • Demonstrate the passive examination of the TMJ and soft tissue
    • Demonstrate the active examination of the TMJ and soft tissue
    • Describe pathological conditions of the bony structures of the TMJ
    • Describe pathological conditions of the joints of the TMJ
    • Describe pathological conditions of the ligaments of the TMJ
    • Describe pathological conditions of the muscles of the TMJ
    • Describe injuries to the nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the TMJ
    • Describe injuries from acceleration/deceleration impact to the TMJ
    • Demonstrate soft tissue treatments for the joints of the TMJ
    • Demonstrate soft tissue treatments for the ligaments of the TMJ
    • Demonstrate soft tissue treatments for the muscles of the TMJ
    • Demonstrate soft tissue treatments for the nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the TMJ
    • Demonstrate soft tissue treatments for acceleration/deceleration injury to the TMJ
    • Define functional relationships of the TMJ with associated regions

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    Soft Tissue Injuries 108

    Thoracic Spine and Rib Cage: Biomechanics, Pathology and Soft Tissue Treatment


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    • Explain the structural anatomy of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the thoracic spine and rib cage
    • Explain the functional anatomy of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the thoracic spine and rib cage
    • Demonstrate the passive examination of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the thoracic spine and rib cage
    • Demonstrate the active examination of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the thoracic spine and rib cage
    • Discuss imaging of the thoracic spine and rib cage
    • Describe pathological conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the thoracic spine and rib cage
    • Demonstrate soft tissue treatments for the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the thoracic spine and rib cage
    • Discuss relationships of the thoracic spine and ribs with other regions

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    Soft Tissue Injuries 109

    Lumbopelvic Spine: Biomechanics, Pathology and Soft Tissue Treatment


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    • Explain the structural anatomy of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, bursa, nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the lumbopelvic spine
    • Explain the functional anatomy of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, bursa, nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the lumbopelvic spine
    • Explain biomechanics of the lumbopelvic spine
    • Demonstrate the passive examination of bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, bursa, nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the lumbopelvic spine
    • Demonstrate the active examination of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, bursa, nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the lumbopelvic spine
    • Discuss radiographic imaging of the lumbopelvic spine
    • Discuss advanced testing of the soft tissue of the lumbopelvic spine
    • Describe pathological conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, bursa, nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the lumbopelvic spine
    • Demonstrate soft tissue treatments for the pathological conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, bursa, nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the lumbopelvic spine
    • Define relationships of the lumbopelvic spine with other regions

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    Soft Tissue Injuries 110

    Hip and Knee: Biomechanics, Pathology and Soft Tissue Treatment


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    • Explain the structural anatomy of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, bursa, nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the hip and knee
    • Explain the functional anatomy of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, bursa, nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the hip and knee
    • Explain biomechanics of the hip and knee
    • Demonstrate the passive examination of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, bursa, nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the hip and knee.
    • Demonstrate the active examination of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, bursa, nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the hip and knee
    • Discuss radiographic imaging of the hip and knee
    • Discuss advanced testing of the soft tissue of the hip and knee
    • Describe pathological conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, bursa, nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the hip and knee
    • Demonstrate soft tissue treatments for the pathological conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, bursa, nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the hip and knee
    • Define relationships of the hip and knee with other regions

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    Soft Tissue Injuries 111
    Ankle and Foot: Biomechanics, Pathology and Soft Tissue Treatment

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    • Explain the structural anatomy of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, bursa, nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the ankle and foot
    • Explain the functional anatomy of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, bursa, nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the ankle and foot
    • Explain biomechanics of the ankle and foot
    • Demonstrate the passive examination of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, bursa, nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the ankle and foot
    • Demonstrate the active examination of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, bursa, nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the ankle and foot
    • Discuss radiographic imaging of the ankle and foot
    • Discuss advanced testing of the soft tissue of the ankle and foot
    • Describe pathological conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, bursa, nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the ankle and foot
    • Demonstrate soft tissue treatments for the pathological conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, bursa, nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the ankle and foot
    • Define relationships of the ankle and foot with other regions.

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    Soft Tissue Injuries 112

    Strain/Counterstrain: Theory, Technique and Treatment


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    • Discuss the development of strain/counterstrain
    • Describe the theory of strain/counterstrain
    • Describe the physiology of neuromuscular function
    • Describe the diagnosis of tenderpoints and treatment  prioritization
    • Discuss the technique of strain/counterstrain
    • Explain tenderpoints
    • Discuss method to locate tenderpoints
    • Describe conditions that respond to strain/counterstrain
    • Discuss treatment for the spine, TMJ and extremities
    • Discuss treatment for craniosacral dysfunctions

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    Soft Tissue Injuries 113
    Therapeutic Stretching and Exercise Rehabilitation

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    • Discuss the benefits and protocols of stretching
    • Discuss the theory and protocols of exercise rehabilitation
    • Discuss the evaluation of posture
    • Demonstrate postural corrections for the whole body
    • Discuss proprioception in relation to core stability
    • Demonstrate stretching and strengthening for the core
    • Demonstrate balance work in relation to core strength
    • Demonstrate stretching and strengthening for the foot, ankle, anterior compartment,  hamstrings, quadratus femoris, tensor fascia lata, adductor group, gluteal group, and iliopsoas, lumbar spine, thoracic spine, ribs, chest, cervical spine, TMG, shoulder, arm, forearm, wrist and hand
    • Describe Yoga and Pilates for the whole body

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    Soft Tissue Injuries 114

    Deep Tissue Muscle and Fascial Release: Evaluation and Treatment


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    • Explain the function of soft tissues
    • Describe the development of scar tissue and adhesions in fascia, connective tissue, muscles, tendons, ligaments and joint capsules
    • Discuss the benefits of deep tissue muscle and fascial release
    • Define friction massage
    • Describe friction massage for the upper extremity, lower extremity, spine and TMJ
    • Define myofascial release
    • Describe myofascial release for the upper extremity, lower extremity, spine and TMJ
    • Define active release
    • Describe active release for the upper extremity, lower extremity, spine and TMJ
    • Define trigger point ultrasound
    • Describe trigger point ultrasound for the upper extremity, lower extremity, spine and TMJ

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    Soft Tissue Injuries 115
    Active Myofascial Rehabilitation

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    • Educate patients on the function of soft tissues and the benefits of deep tissue muscle and fascial release.
    • Describe the development of scar tissue and adhesions in fascia, connective tissue, muscles, tendons, ligaments and joint capsules.
    • Perform postfacilitation stretch to the upper extremity, lower extremity and spine
    • Perform somatic technique for the upper extremity, lower extremity and spine
    • Utilize active release with your patient population
    • Perform postisometric relaxation for the upper extremity, lower extremity and spine
    • Apply therapeutic exercise and rehabilitative stretching with patients

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    Soft Tissue Injuries 116

    Understanding Acceleration/Deceleration Impact: Crash Reconstruction, Research, Injury and Treatment


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    • Describe the kinematics of acceleration/deceleration impact.
    • Comprehend the history and development of acceleration/deceleration research.
    • Defend injury manifestation using Whiplash guidelines and models.
    • Apply current model theories to better understand injury from acceleration/deceleration impact.
    • Explain to the patient the effects on the body during front, rear and side collisions.
    • Educate the patient on variables such as vehicle size and direction and the effects on the human frame during acceleration/deceleration impact.
    • Apply the variables of patient age, gender, size, etc during acceleration/deceleration impact.
    • Express an understanding of incidence, prevalence, injury and risk factors associated with acceleration/deceleration impact.
    • Describe the normal biomechanics of the cervical spine.
    • Discuss cervical spinal anatomy vulnerable to injury.
    • Define the nature of soft tissue structures; joints, ligaments, muscles, bursa, nerves, blood vessels and fascia.
    • Inform your patients of the symptoms and changes to soft tissue structures after acceleration/deceleration impact.
    • Explain the differences between scleratomal, dermatomal and myofascial pain.
    • Discuss prognosis after acceleration/deceleration impact.
    • Describe the normal biomechanics of the TMJ and associated soft tissue structures.
    • Discuss injury to the TMJ and associated soft tissue structures.
    • Explain the effects of trauma to the soft tissue of the spine, structures of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle and foot after acceleration/deceleration impact.
    • Describe the normal biomechanics of the thoracic spine and rib cage.
    • Describe the normal biomechanics of the lumbopelvic spine.
    • Educate the patient on complicating factors for treatment after acceleration/deceleration impact.
    • Determine the necessity and value of imaging and advanced diagnostic imaging after acceleration/deceleration impact.
    • Perform complete examination of the soft tissue structures of the cervical spine, TMJ, thoracic spine, rib cage, lumbopelvic spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle and foot after acceleration/deceleration impact.
    • Utilize treatment protocols for soft tissue damage after acceleration/deceleration impact.
    • Perform soft tissue treatments such as strain/counterstrain, postisometric relaxation, postfacilitation stretch, somatic technique, active and myofascial release, exercise and stretch, mobilization, manipulation and modalities.
    • Utilize above mentioned soft tissue techniques to treat the cervical spine, TMJ, thoracic spine, rib cage, lumbopelvic spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle and foot after acceleration/deceleration impact.
    • Communicate to your patients the late effects of soft tissue injury after acceleration/deceleration impact.

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    Soft Tissue Injuries 117
    Functional Kinesiology and Movement; Biomechanics, Pathology and Treatment

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    • Describe biomechanics of movement of the joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons, bursa, nerves and fascia of the lower extremity, pelvis and spine, TMJ and upper extremity.
    • Explain weight distribution and movement of ligaments, muscle and fascia in relation to the feet as foundation.
    • Discuss soft tissue movement during standing, walking, running, twisting, bending, reaching and grasping.
    • Relate movement interactions and stresses on soft tissues from one body region to another.
    • Demonstrate to your patients, correct posture from the feet as foundation to the cervical spine.
    • Educate and demonstrate the correct use of the core in posture.
    • Show patients how to relax their shoulders using the thoracic spine as a lever.
    • Describe and demonstrate appropriate gait in relation to correct posture.
    • Explain to your patient how the soft tissue adapts to an unstable scoliosis.
    • Apply understanding of injury dynamics in individual soft tissue structures (ligament, musculotendon, bursa, nerve, fascia).
    • Interrelate soft tissue contractures from one region of the body to another.
    • Learn passive and active examination techniques for all soft tissue structures of the soft tissue structures mentioned in Educational Objective 1.
    • Review Applied Kinesiology as a tool for muscle isolation and clinical testing.
    • Differentiate muscle strength testing from the proprioception evaluation of Applied Kinesiology.
    • Integrate Applied Kinesiology examination and treatment into soft tissue evaluation and case management.
    • Clinical examination of soft tissue structures of the soft tissue structures mentioned in Educational Objective 1.
    • Apply examination findings into differentially diagnosing soft tissue fibrosis, scar tissue and adhesions, trigger points and pain radiation patterns.
    • Inter-relate different regions of the body with local soft tissue findings.
    • Discern appropriate clinical application for advanced imaging studies and soft tissue.
    • Apply treatment protocols for ice, heat, stretching, Somatic Technique, Strain/counterstrain, friction massage, post-isometric relaxation, modalities, massage techniques, myofascial release, active release, Neuromuscular therapy, cold laser, exercise rehabilitations, mobilization and manipulation.
    • Apply techniques mentioned in Educational Objective (above) as well as Applied Kinesiology to all joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons, bursa, nerves and fascia of the lower extremity, pelvis and spine, TMJ, and upper extremity.
    • Relate treatments to improved movement locally, regionally and other affected regions and educate your patient to reasonable goals.
    • View the soft tissue structures of the body as a whole with recognizable patterns of dysfunction and treat these soft tissues for greater flexibility and function.

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    Soft Tissue Injuries 118

    Soft Tissue Injury Examination


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    Hour 1

    • Discuss the soft tissues of the body for examination protocol and differential diagnosis.
    • Correlate soft tissue pain radiation patterns and history to focus examination to appropriate soft tissues.
    • Explain to your patient the types of soft tissue pain and injuries related to their condition.
    • Identify soft tissue dysfunction consistent with injury.
    • Utilize passive examination techniques to accurately record the effects of soft tissue injury to local and regional soft tissues.

    Hour 2

    • Utilize active examination techniques to accurately record the effects of soft tissue injury to local and regional soft tissues.
    • Discern between neurological muscle strength testing, proprioceptive muscle strength testing using Applied Kinesiology and actual muscle fiber strength.
    • Apply biomechanics of the upper and lower extremities, spine and TMJ to soft tissue examination protocol.
    • Relate the biomechanical movement of the soft tissues of the foot and ankle to associated soft tissues during evaluation.
    • Perform examination of the soft tissue structures of the foot and ankle as the biomechanical foundation of the body.

    Hour 3

    • Apply biomechanics of the entire lower extremity to soft tissue examination protocol.
    • Relate the biomechanical movement of the soft tissues of the knee to associated soft tissues for evaluation.
    • Perform examination of the soft tissue structures of the knee.
    • Relate the biomechanical movement of the soft tissues of the hip to associated soft tissues during evaluation.

    Hour 4

    • Perform examination of the soft tissue structures of the hip.
    • Relate the biomechanical movement of the soft tissues of the lumbopelvic spine to associated soft tissues for evaluation.
    • Describe the movement of the soft tissues of the lumbar spine and sacroiliac joints for better patient compliance.
    • Perform passive examination of the soft tissue structures of the lumbopelvic spine.

    Hour 5

    • Perform active examination of the soft tissue structures of the lumbopelvic spine.
    • Relate the biomechanical movement of the soft tissues of the thoracic spine and rib cage to associated soft tissues for evaluation.
    • Describe the movement of the soft tissues of the thoracic spine and rib cage for better patient compliance.
    • Perform passive and active examination of the soft tissue structures of the thoracic spine and rib cage.

    Hour 6

    • Summarize biomechanics of the soft tissues of the cervical spine in their relation to the cranium.
    • Relate the biomechanical movement of the soft tissues of the cervical sp8ine to associated soft tissues for evaluation.
    • Perform soft tissue passive and active examination of the cervical spine.
    • Determine cervical soft tissue dysfunction and its effects on the trunk, upper extremity and TMJ.

    Hour 7

    • Explain to patients the biomechanics of the TMJ in relation to their pain; and jaw and cervical spine dysfunction.
    • Relate TMJ dysfunction in relation to biomechanical disturbances to the soft tissue of the cervical spine.
    • Perform examination of the soft tissues of the TMJ with objective measurements to determine, record and track dysfunction and improvement.
    • Describe the biomechanical movements of the shoulder.
    • Relate the biomechanical movements of the shoulder to associated soft tissue structures of the cervical spine and thoracic spine and rib cage.

    Hour 8

    • Summarize biomechanics of the soft tissues of the elbow, wrist and hand for the purposes of examination.
    • Relate the rotational movement of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand to determine soft tissue injury and dysfunction to associated soft tissue structures.
    • Perform examination of the soft tissues of the elbow, wrist and hand to determine injury and dysfunction.
    • Utilize appropriate advanced imaging methods for particular soft tissue structures.

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    Soft Tissue Injuries 119
    Treatments for Soft Tissues of the Musculoskeletal Frame

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    Hour 1:

    • Comprehend the human frame as interrelated biomechanical systems.
    • Relate the functional anatomy of soft tissue structures to the movement of the human frame.
    • Discern the six types of soft tissue end feel for evaluation of injury.
    • Perform passive and active examination according to protocol developed by James Cyriax, MD.
    • Distinguish between the types of injury and their effects on the soft tissues.

    Hour 2:

    • Identify soft tissue changes associated with injury.
    • Discern which phase of healing is associated with the current presentation of injury.
    • Apply mechanisms of healing to treatment protocol.
    • Discuss diagnostic tools used to identify soft tissue injury.
    • Utilize appropriate ice, heat and stretch protocols in the treatment of soft tissue injury.

    Hour 3:

    • Explain and perform Somatic Technique and Strain/Counterstrain.
    • Understand friction anesthesia and palpatory methods for identifying trigger points.
    • Differentiate between Postisometric Relaxation and Postfacilitation Stretch.
    • Apply specific modalities for particular soft tissue injury patterns.
    • Perform soft tissue restriction release methods.

    Hour 4:

    • Discern between mobilization and manipulation.
    • Apply biomechanics of foot arch function to injury.
    • Explain dynamic changes of foot during weight bearing, and walking on even and uneven surfaces.
    • Utilize treatment protocols for common ankle sprains.
    • Perform osseous manipulation to the bones of the foot and ankle.

    Hour 5:

    • Perform Strain/Counterstrain on the foot and ankle as an effective tool to release spasm and fixations.
    • Discern and treat various pathological conditions related to the knee.
    • Utilize myofascial release techniques to treat entrapment syndromes of the lower extremity.
    • Explain functional movement of the hip.
    • Apply functional kinesiology to the evaluation and treatment of the muscles associated with the hip.

    Hour 6:

    • Utilize treatment methods for contracted soft tissues of the lateral hip.
    • Perform treatment protocols for the hamstrings/quadratus femoris.
    • Explain the dynamics of correct posture.
    • Recognize normal versus abnormal gait in patient observation.
    • Describe nutation and counternutation of the pelvis.

    Hour 7:

    • Understand the various movements and fixations patterns in the Sacroiliac joints.
    • Perform Strain/Counterstrain for the pelvis.
    • Utilize a disc pump correction for mild to moderate disc lesions.
    • Demonstrate James Cyriax MD protocol from manipulation of the low back.
    • Devise a treatment protocol for sprain of the iliolumbar ligament.

    Hour 8:

    • Apply movement dynamics of the lumbopelvic spine to soft tissue injury.
    • Utilize chest movement dynamics to help determine injury to the thoracic spine and rib cage.
    • Provide affective treatment of the rib cage specific to rib articulations.
    • Perform somatic Technique to the trapezius muscle for muscle awareness.
    • Apply treatments to soft tissues of the rib cage without using electric modalities.

    Hour 9:

    • Discuss cervical spine mechanics as it applies to soft tissue injury.
    • Create muscle awareness of the cervical extensor group with Somatic Technique.
    • Reduce pain and spasm in an acute cervical spine injury using Strain/Counterstrain.
    • Apply myofascial release to the soft tissues of the posterior cervico-thoracic spine.
    • Educate the patient on corrective scoliosis exercises.

    Hour 10:

    • Relate the functional anatomy of the TMJ to soft tissue injury.
    • Discern between Acute Closed lock and Acute Open Lock of the TMJ.
    • Apply soft tissue treatments to the muscles of the TMJ.
    • Use movement dynamics of the shoulder to better evaluate injury.
    • Utilize a variety of soft tissue treatment in the treatment of adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder.

    Hour 11:

    • Differentially diagnose acromioclavicular joint injury and apply treatment to grades 1-3.
    • Use soft tissue methods to treat the muscles of the rotator cuff.
    • Discern and treat soft tissue structures related to the scapula.
    • Perform a scapula mobilization technique to free up the functional scapulo-thoracic joint.
    • Apply mechanisms of throwing to soft tissue injury and treatment.

    Hour 12:

    • Describe various soft tissue treatments for the elbow, wrist and hand and related functional dynamics of injury.
    • Osseously manipulate the joints of the elbow, wrist and hand.
    • Perform soft tissue treatment methods for injury to the myofascia associated with the upper extremity.
    • Discern and treat all injured tendon sheath components of the wrist using soft tissue treatment methods.
    • Differentially diagnose and treat nerve entrapment syndromes for the upper extremity.

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    Soft Tissue Injuries 120
    Modalities: Theories, Application and Treatment

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    • Explain the structural components of soft tissue.
    • Relate impact forces to functional movements of soft tissue and the development of scar tissue and adhesions.
    • Demonstrate diagnostic evaluation of soft tissue injury.
    • Differentially diagnose types of soft tissue injury.
    • Discuss the patterns of healing of soft tissue injuries.
    • Describe the diagnostic tools in determining soft tissue injuries.
    • Relate stress responses of soft tissues to development of structural and functional changes to injured tissues and their associated regions.
    • Perform diagnostic tests and order imaging to best determine injury to soft tissue.
    • Instruct the patient on correct application of ice and wet heat for soft tissue injury.
    • Perform and explain proper stretching; passive, active and postfacilitation of soft tissues.
    • Learn which therapy machines are best suited for your practice.
    • Utilize infrared and electrical muscle stimulation in soft tissue injury.
    • Apply appropriate contraindications of electric modalities to the individual patient’s care.
    • Discern between the various EMS options for each soft tissue and injury (Interferentail current, galvanic, microcurrent, sine wave, Russian stimulation).
    • Determine the most effective type of ultrasound for treatment of particular soft tissue injuries.
    • Learn the benefits and applications of cold laser therapy.
    • Understand the variety of massage therapy protocols and their applications.
    • Discuss the benefits of each form of modality with your patient.
    • Demonstrate and discuss exercise rehabilitation and muscle strengthening.
    • Apply a combination of modalities for specific conditions of the upper and lower extremities and the spine.

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    Soft Tissue Injuries 121

    Posture; Normal Biomechanics, Pathology and Treatment for Scoliosis and Spinal Distortion Syndromes.


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    • Discuss the normal function of soft tissues for support and movement to relate soft tissue injuries to postural anomalies. 
    • Utilize the evaluation of the feet as a foundation for full body postural adaptations.
    • Relate normal biomechanics of the foot, ankle, knee, hip, pelvis, spine, TMJ and upper extremities to normal posture and movement.
    • Apply findings of injured soft tissues of the foot, ankle, knee, hip, pelvis, spine, TMJ and upper extremities to evaluation of normal and abnormal postural distortions.
    • Discuss dynamic muscle stabilizers in the pelvis and abdominal core in relation to normal movement and fixations in the hip and pelvis.
    • Relate the thoracic spine and rib cage to dynamic movement and postural adaptations in the spine, upper and lower extremities.
    • Evaluate cervical joint dynamics in relation to compensations from the thoracic spine and rib cage, upper extremity and TMJ.
    • Discern impact of TMJ function on cervical spine posture and head tilt.
    • Relate abnormal scapular, glenohumeral joint and rotator cuff function to specific spinal and upper extremity postural distortions.
    • Educate the patient in normal standing, seated, computer ergonomic, reclined, recumbent positions and normal gait to discern and recognize postural abnormalities.
    • Relate functional dynamics during Acceleration/Deceleration Impact to soft tissue injury and postural adaptations to those injuries.
    • Define causative factors for Scoliosis and relate muscle disparities of the multifidus to spinal, pelvic, rib cage and shoulder postural distortions for treatment protocol.
    • Educate on causes of shoulder rounding, shoulder elevation; and backpack, throwing, tennis, golf, swimming, overhead sports injuries and their effects on spinal posture for rehabilitation.
    • Understand and apply soft tissue treatment methods for the three posture types of Somatic Technique Theory: Red Light, Green Light and Dark Vise.
    • Use Strain/Counterstrain, Friction Massage and Postisometric Relaxation as an effective tool for soft tissue damage contributing to postural distortion.
    • Apply soft tissue treatment methods, modalities and rehabilitation to Pelvic Crossed Syndrome and Shoulder Crossed Syndrome.
    • Apply Yoga for full body and regional postural corrections.
    • Understand and explain proper postures for dance, martial arts, running, cycling, baseball, golf, tennis, standing, walking, sitting, computer ergonomics and sleeping.

    Linda Simon, DC

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    Spinal Decompression 101

    Science and Clinical Application


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    • Identify the goals, indications and contraindications of spinal traction and decompression
    • Predict responsive patient selection for spinal traction and decompression
    • Plot phases of traction and calculate the appropriate force, traction and hold times
    • Evaluate the validity of logarithmic pulls and disc targeting
    • Define ethical behavior for billing and marketing of non-surgical spinal decompression device

    Brett Kinsler, DC

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    Sports Medicine 101

    Golf: Overview of Injury Assessment and Rehab, Balance, Coordination


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    • Develop and overview of Adult Golf Injury Assessment and Rehab
    • Identify the nature of balance and applying balance assessment to golfers
    • Review and Understand the concepts of coordination as applied to golf

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Sports Medicine 102

    Golf: Muscles Used in the Swing, Chiropractic's Influence, Practical Swing Suggestions, Physical Conditioning


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    • Identify which trunk muscles are used in the golf swing
    • Review the Chiropractic influence on the golf swing
    • Construct practical swing suggestions for golf patients
    • Discuss fundamental conditioning concepts
    • Prepare physical conditioning to improve club speed

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Sports Medicine 103

    Golf: Fundamentals of the Swing and Ball Flight, Golf Injuries, Injury Prevention, Shoulder Muscles Used in the Swing


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    • Differentiate the basic fundamentals of the golf swing and ball flight
    • Understand the epidemiology of golf injuries in both professionals and amateurs
    • Discuss the factors that influence injury formation and prevention
    • Learn the shoulder muscles involved in the various phases of the golf swing and apply this knowledge to examination and rehabilitation
    • Learn about the relationship between back pain and elite golf mechanics
    • Determine the spinal and metabolic loading characteristics associated with golf

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Sports Medicine 105

    Cardiorespiratory Fitness: Assessment and Exercise Prescription


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    • Illustrate basic principles of cardiorespiratory exercise
    • Outline health screening and physical fitness testing
    • Create cardiorespiratory and strength training exercise prescriptions

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Sports Medicine 107

    Clinical Aspects of Functional Lower Limb Injuries


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    • Discuss current diagnostic tests, risk factors and prognostic factors for Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
    • Identify risk factors for hamstring injury and re-injury
    • Summarize the association between foot type and incidence of a variety of lower extremity injuries
    • Determine if improvements in passive hip ROM and core endurance result in changes in hip and spine motion during the performance of functional movements
    • Indicate which clinical tests have the best accuracy in clinical practice for diagnosing stress fractures

    Shawn Thistle, DC

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    Sports Medicine 109

    Caring for Golfers


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    • Describe the biomechanical fundamentals of grip, posture and swing
    • Identify golf injuries and golfers’ problems
    • Develop protocols of rehab, strength training and adjusting for golfers

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Sports Medicine 110

    Ober Test, Extensor Carpi Ulnaris, Femoroacetabular Impingement and Movement Screening


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    • Investigate the anatomical structures strained during the Ober and Modified Ober tests for iliotibial band concerns
    • Evaluate the utility of screening tests for predicting injury risk in athletes
    • Describe the biomechanics associated with the extensor carpi ulnaris and recognize the variety of pathologies that can affect this structure
    • Summarize recommendations for the assessment, diagnosis and management of Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)
    • Assess whether expert and novice Functional Movement Screen raters can report the same scores

    Shawn Thistle, DC

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    Stroke and Manipulation 101

    Stroke and Spinal Manipulation: Anatomy, Epidemiology, Pathogenesis of Dissections and Triggers, Neurological Syndromes, Clinical Management


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    • Illustrate the pathogenesis of CADs ­dissection mechanisms
    • Identify putative causes and triggers of CAD
    • Estimate the purported incidence of cerebrovascular syndromes following cervical manipulation
    • Distinguish between the neurological syndromes
    • Identify stroke risk factors in general
    • Assess the value of pre-manipulation testing: to screen or not to screen?
    • Outline the warning signs/symptoms of CAD
    • Indicate what to include in the patient history and examination
    • Describe what to do if you suspect CAD
    • Point out how to communicate risk to patients as well as implementing strategies to prevent CAD
    • Assess the current literature on the relationship between stroke and manipulation
    • Describe the anatomy of the blood supply to the brain
    • Summarize the clinical biomechanics of vertebral arteries
    • Outline the epidemiology and classification of cervicocerebral (vertebral and internal carotid) arterial dissections (CAD) or strokes
    • Recognize the diseases affecting cervicocerebral arteries

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Stroke and Manipulation 102

    SMT in the Medicare Population - Risks, Facts, and Figures


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    • Compare the associations of chiropractic care and stroke with primary care physician (PCP) care and stroke in the Medicare population
    • Quantify risk of stroke after chiropractic spinal manipulation, as compared to evaluation by a primary care physician, for Medicare beneficiaries aged 66 to 99 years with neck pain
    • Determine the hemodynamics in the Circle of Willis with Internal Carotid Artery Stenosis under cervical rotatory manipulation: a finite element analysis
    • Review compensation claims for chiropractic in Denmark and Norway 2004-2012
    • Examine the risk of traumatic injury associated with chiropractic SMT in the Medicare population

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Stroke and Manipulation 103
    Risk, Association, Screening and Blood Flow

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    • Compare the risk of injury (via Medicare data) between two cohorts of patients treated by chiropractic spinal manipulation versus treatment by a primary care physician
    • Investigate the association between chiropractic manipulative treatment and vertebrobasilar artery stroke
    • Assess the level and quality of evidence regarding the potential association between cervical manipulation and cervical artery dissection/stroke
    • Evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of premanipulative vertebrobasilar tests in terms of sensitivity, specificity, predictive values and likelihood ratios in adults
    • Observe vertebral artery blood-flow after cervical manipulation and various head positions

    Shawn Thistle, DC

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    Stroke and Manipulation 104

    Cervical Spinal Manipulative Therapy (CSMT) and Vertebrobasilar Ischemia (VBI)


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    • Outline methods used and estimations as to the incidence of cervical spinal manipulative therapy and subsequent vertebrobasilar ischemia.
    • Review and describe cerebrovascular anatomy and hemodynamics.
    • Discuss proposed patho-physiological mechanisms believed responsible for subsequent vertebrobasilar ischemia.
    • Review and discuss past and present scientific literature to explore the evolution of what we think we know about the process of cervical spinal manipulative therapy and subsequent vertebrobasilar ischemia.
    • Identify radiographic signs of a vertebral artery dissection.
    • List and discuss the uses, pros and cons of current examination tools as they apply to vertebral artery dissection.
    • Explore issues and examination procedures related to patient assessment as well as vertebrobasilar ischemia recognition and proper diagnosis.
    • Define and contrast currently suggested procedures and develop a vertebrobasilar ischemia plan of action.
    • Explore various perspectives and reveal bias in both public media and biomedical journals.
    • Identify and define new theoretical concepts and prophylactic therapies.
    • Give multiple examples of anti-chiropractic bias in the biomedical literature
    • List and describe the most common red flags for a patient “at risk” for suffering Vertebrobasilar Ischemia following cervical manipulation.
    • Recite list of scientific studies relating to laboratory testing of plasma Homocystine levels and its relationship to Vertebrobasilar Ischemia from vertebral artery dissection.
    • List examples of bias against chiropractic cited in both the popular media as well as in biomedical journals.
    • Critically review landmark articles regarding the issue of cervical manipulation and vertebrobasilar distribution ischemia.
    • List studies suggesting that a high plasma homocystine level may be associated with vertebrobasilar dissection.
    • Cite studies suggesting that increasing folic acid intake can reduce plasma Homocystine levels.
    • Identify laboratory tests that may be useful in helping calculate an individual’s risk of suffering vertebrobasilar stroke following cervical manipulation.

    Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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    Stroke and Manipulation 105
    Clinical Aspects of Cervical Artery Strokes

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    • Cite the strength of evidence about whether chiropractic neck manipulation causes cervical artery dissection (CAD) based on a systematic review, meta-analysis, and evaluation of the body of evidence as a whole
    • Summarize our current state of knowledge on cervical artery dissection and how it impacts the practice of cervical spinal manipulation
    • Outline the state of knowledge regarding bedside diagnosis and management of an acute vestibular syndrome, with the suspicion for stroke 
    • Describe the demographics, past health care utilization, and comorbidities of vertebrobasilar artery stroke patients in Ontario, Canada who consulted a chiropractor within one year prior to their stroke
    • Analyze the nature of internal carotid artery biomechanics and associated risk of injury during cervical spinal manipulation

    Shawn Thistle, DC

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    Wellness 101

    Obesity: Epidemiology, Etiology, Theories, Pathophysiology, Risks and Morbidities


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    • Determine the epidemiology, etiology and background on obesity
    • Assess the theories of obesity development and pathophysiology
    • Outline the risks and morbidities related to obesity

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Wellness 102

    Obesity: Assessment and Management (Dietary and Exercise)


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    • Outline the management of obesity
    • Summarize the assessment of obesity for the busy clinician
    • Synthesize the literature on the dietary management of obesity
    • Discuss the role of exercise and physical fitness in the management of obesity and overweight

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Wellness 103

    Body Composition: Principles, Anthropometric Measures, Circumference Measures, Lab Measures


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    • Outline the principles of body composition assessment
    • Review the anthropometic measures of body composition
    • Discuss the circumference measurements of body composition
    • Assess the laboratory and field assessments of body composition

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Wellness 104

    Health and Wellness: Definition and Components, Dimensions of Wellness, Healthy People Initiative


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    • Outline the definition and components of health and wellness
    • Review the dimensions of wellness
    • Discuss various models of health and the need for wellness lifestyles
    • Outline the publication and goals of Healthy People

    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Xray 107

    LBP Origins and How Different Spine Conditions Could Affect Chiropractic Treatment


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    • Discuss a common origin of lumbar disc pain
    • Describe the orientation of lumbar facet joints
    • Identify the effect of lordosis on the position of the nucleus pulposis
    • Establish how injuries of the annulus fibrosus can cause nerve root changes
    • Identify the dynamic stenosis of the lumbar spine

    Jan Martensen, DC, DACBR

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    Xray 108

    Pediatric and Adult Anterior Knee Pain


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    • Identify anatomical structures of the knee involved with anterior knee pain
    • Diagnose fat pad and bursitis syndromes
    • Establish pathologies of the patellar tendon in adults and children
    • Differentiate different causes of patellofemoral pain
    • Match clinical syndromes of knee pain with radiological appearances

    Jan Martensen, DC, DACBR

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    Xray 110
    An Interactive, In-Depth Look at Anatomy of the Knee

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    • Identify the general anatomy of the knee joint
    • Develop an intimate knowledge of the anatomy of the menisci and ligaments of the knee using gross dissection and cross-sectional imaging
    • Understand the functional anatomy of the menisci of the knee and define the type and grade of meniscal tears
    • Establish the conditions discoid lateral meniscus and meniscal cyst and understand the spectrum of treatment available
    • Identify what type treatment is available for meniscal injuries and when it would be prudent to reevaluate a post-op patient with new knee pain

    Jan Martensen, DC, DACBR

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    Xray 112

    What is MRI with Indications and Contraindications for Use


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    • Outline the physical basis of magnetic resonance imaging
    • Identify patients that are candidates for an MRI
    • Recognize categories of pathology in the spine that are imaged well with MRI
    • Recognize cases that require contrast
    • List contraindications for an MRI

    Jan Martensen, DC, DACBR

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    Xray 113

    Ligamentous and Osteochondral Injuries of the Knee


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    • Identify and classify injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament
    • Diagnose and develop treatment for injuries to the posterior cruciate ligament
    • Diagnose and develop treatment for injuries to the medial collateral ligament
    • Diagnose and develop treatment for injuries to the lateral collateral ligament
    • Describe and classify ostochondritis dissecans of the knee

    Jan Martensen, DC, DACBR

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    Xray 114

    Differentiating Types of Calcification and Ossification on X-Ray


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    • Differentiate ossification from calcification
    • Identify the categories of ossification
    • Differentiate myositis ossificans progressiva from myositis ossificans traumatica
    • Discuss imaging utilization with regards to ossification
    • Review common and uncommon entities predisposed to ossification or calcification

    Melanie Osterhouse, DC, DACBR

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    Xray 115

    A Systematic Approach to Interpreting Plain Film Radiographs of the Spine/Pelvis


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    • Recognize and identify important key factors for interpreting plain film x-rays of the spine and pelvis
    • Recognize important medical/legal issues regarding interpreting plain films of the spine and pelvis and be able to apply appropriate radiographic documentation requirements when charting x-ray findings in the medical record
    • Identify, analyze and interpret normal and abnormal anatomical osseous structures, common congenital and acquired pathologies, common normal radiographic variants and soft tissue calcifications/structures of the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, lumbosacral spine and pelvis

    Paul Sherman, DC

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    Xray 116

    Identifying Aneurysm on X-Ray


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    • Alert your clinical consciousness to prevent complacency
    • Explain ways to identify the most common aneurysms clinically and on x-ray in the abdominal aorta, thoracic aorta, and splenic artery
    • Differentiate aneurysm from dissection and pseudoaneurysm

    Melanie Osterhouse, DC, DACBR

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    Xray 117

    Identifying the Three Most Common Cancers of Bone on Diagnostic Imaging


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    • Identify the source of metastatic lesions
    • Determine an advanced imaging protocol once a metastatic lesion is found
    • Discuss how to identify on radiographs the two most common primary malignancies of bone - multiple myeloma and osteosarcoma

    Melanie Osterhouse, DC, DACBR

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    Xray 118

    Imaging of Musculoskeletal Trauma - An Overview


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    • Discuss the fundamental role of trauma in musculoskeletal disease and the various diagnostic imaging techniques used to evaluate it
    • Identify, describe, and classify fractures by both direct & indirect radiographic signs
    • Review fractures of specific etiologies based upon imaging findings
    • Evaluate fracture alignment issues, complications, and healing
    • Identify non-accidental injury of childhood, as well as normal structures that mimic fractures

    Steven Weiner, MD, DC, DACBR

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    Xray 119

    Osteoporosis and the Use of DEXA for Diagnosis


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    • Understand Osteoporosis - (risk factors, incidence, prevalence, morbidity, etc.)
    • Understand the fundamentals of DEXA (dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry), the gold standard in bone density testing
    • Explain how to interpret the results
    • Investigate the advantages and limitations of DEXA
    • Investigate the indications and contraindications for utilization of DEXA

    Melanie Osterhouse, DC, DACBR

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    Xray 119 - 127
    6.0

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    Melanie Osterhouse, DC, DACBR

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    Xray 123

    Diagnostic Imaging and the Diabetic Foot


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    • Use plain film to identify imaging findings of common diabetic foot fractures
    • Discuss foot ulcers and using diagnostic imaging to rule out secondary osteomyelitis
    • Identify diagnostic imaging findings of neuropathic osteoarthropathy (Charcot foot)

    Melanie Osterhouse, DC, DACBR

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    Xray 124

    Ankylosing Spondylitis


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    • Explain the clinical presentation, physical examination findings, orthopedic tests, laboratory findings, and radiographic findings associated with ankylosing spondylitis
    • Discuss the extraskeletal manifestations of ankylosing spondylitis
    • Explain the similarities and differences between the spondyloarthropathies
    • Discuss the surgical and pharmacological management
    • Discuss treatment that promotes spine mobility including the chiropractic adjustment

    Melanie Osterhouse, DC, DACBR

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    Xray 124 - 146
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    Xray 125

    Gout: Diagnosis and Diagnostic Imaging


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    • Explain the origin and pathophysiology of gout
    • Understand how to prevent and monitor gout
    • Examine gout on plain film
    • Determine the clinical presentation of gout
    • Describe the differences between the crystal arthritides on plain film

    Melanie Osterhouse, DC, DACBR

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    Xray 126

    Imaging and Conservative Management of Osteoarthritis


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    • Describe the patients that are at risk for developing osteoarthritis
    • Summarize the pathophysiology behind the disease
    • Discuss what osteoarthritis looks like on plain film and which joints are most likely affected
    • Discuss the use of advanced imaging in osteoarthritis
    • Present the research on many conservative treatment options including: physiotherapy, physical therapy/exercise, diet, and acupuncture

    Melanie Osterhouse, DC, DACBR

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    Xray 127

    Disc Herniations and Degenerative Disc Disease: Clinical Findings and Diagnostic Imaging


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    • Describe the anatomy of the disc and what causes the disc herniation
    • Discuss the clinical presentation and who is at risk for a disc herniation
    • Explain the diagnostic imaging findings for the disc herniation patient
    • Evaluate the treatment options for disc herniation patients

    Melanie Osterhouse, DC, DACBR

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    Xray 129

    Vertebral Compression Fractures


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    • Assess the clinical presentation and diagnostic imaging procedure for vertebral compression fractures
    • Discuss the use of plain film, CT, MRI, and DEXA
    • Discuss treatments for vertebral compression fractures
    • Identify other causes of vertebral fractures
    • Identify other fractures besides vertebral fractures

    Melanie Osterhouse, DC, DACBR

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    Xray 129 - 134
    6.0

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    Melanie Osterhouse, DC, DACBR

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    Xray 130

    Extremity Fractures


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    • Summarize the current literature on fracture prevention
    • Discuss diagnostic imaging and treatment of hip fractures
    • Evaluate common lower extremity fractures, including stress fractures
    • Discuss common upper extremity fractures, including the Colle's fracture and stress fractures
    • Demonstrate knowledge of fractures in special populations, including adolescents and the developmentally disabled

    Melanie Osterhouse, DC, DACBR

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    Xray 131

    Dislocations and Diagnostic Imaging


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    • Evaluate the plain film images of upper and lower extremity dislocations
    • Determine the mechanism of action and clinical presentation for upper and lower extremity dislocations
    • Summarize the treatment options for the different upper and lower extremity dislocation
    • Use assessment tools to determine treatment outcomes for extremity dislocations

    Melanie Osterhouse, DC, DACBR

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    Xray 132

    Pediatric Safety Concerns with Diagnostic Imaging


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    • Determine the risk of MRI procedures and gadolinium contrast agents with respect to children
    • Discuss the consequences of ionizing radiation in plain film, computed tomography, nuclear medicine, and fluoroscopy
    • Demonstrate procedures to lessen the consequences of diagnostic imaging and discuss alternatives to the riskier modalities

    Melanie Osterhouse, DC, DACBR

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    Xray 133
    Diagnostic Imaging and the Fetus

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    • Determine the risks of ionizing radiation on the fetus
    • Demonstrate the usefulness and limitations of ultrasound with regards to the pregnant woman
    • Analyze the appropriate usage of magnetic resonance imaging in fetal diagnoses

    Melanie Osterhouse, DC, DACBR

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    Xray 134

    Pediatric Fractures


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    • Demonstrating the differences between pediatric fractures and adult fractures
    • Looking at the red flags for reporting non-accidental trauma (child abuse)
    • Identifying fractures in children with osteopenia
    • Discussing common upper extremity and lower extremity fractures
    • Assessing proper protocol in imaging pediatric fractures, namely the use of plain film, ultrasound, MRI and CT

    Melanie Osterhouse, DC, DACBR

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    Xray 135
    Positron Emission Tomography (PET Scans)

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    • Identifying bone and joint uses for PET
    • Discussing neurological uses of PET, focusing on Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis
    • Demonstrating the oncology use of PET
    • Comparing PET with other diagnostic imaging modalities

    Melanie Osterhouse, DC, DACBR

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    Xray 136

    Tumor-Like Conditions Found on Plain Film Xray


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    • Determine the skeletal manifestations of neurofibromatosis and Paget’s disease
    • Assess the diagnostic features of someone with neurofibromatosis or Paget’s disease
    • Identify benign and malignant tumors commonly associated with neurofibromatosis and Paget’s disease
    • Discuss the pathophysiology of neurofibromatosis and Paget’s disease

    Melanie Osterhouse, DC, DACBR

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    Xray 137
    Ordering Proper Diagnostic Imaging for Common Chiropractic Conditions

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    • Order proper diagnostic imaging for the lumbar spine
    • Determine appropriate imaging for various pediatric musculoskeletal complaints
    • Use plain film imaging for extremity complaints
    • Determine what advanced imaging is appropriate for different extremity pathology

    Melanie Osterhouse, DC, DACBR

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    Xray 138

    Imaging and Imaging Features Related to Back Pain


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    • Identify common causes of back pain
    • Assess pro and con of different imaging modalities related to back pain
    • Identify imaging features that may relate to back pain
    • Develop imaging strategy for back pain

    Jan Martensen, DC, DACBR

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    Xray 139

    The Imaging of Upper Cervical Spine Trauma


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    • Recognize normal bony and soft tissue anatomy of the upper cervical spine.
    • Describe the direct and indirect signs of cervical trauma.
    • Identify the more common mimics to cervical spine trauma.
    • Summarize specific traumatic conditions affecting the upper cervical spine and their imaging findings.
    • Assess which traumatic conditions of the upper cervical spine are stable, which are unstable, and how to manage each.

    Steven Weiner, MD, DC, DACBR

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    Xray 140
    Chest X-Ray

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    • Determine the diagnostic imaging findings consistent with a diagnosis of emphysema
    • Discuss the plain film findings of congestive heart failure and conservative treatment options for these patients
    • Determine the stage of sarcoidosis on plain film
    • Identify the most common mediastinal masses of the chest
    • Analyze different diagnostic imaging manifestations of pneumonia

    Melanie Osterhouse, DC, DACBR

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    Xray 141

    AP Open Mouth Projection - A Simple yet Complicated View.


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    • Point out the anatomy of the upper cervical spine and associated regional anatomy as seen on the APOM
    • Identify variants of anatomy on APOM, noting if they are clinically relevant in providing Chiropractic care
    • Differentially Diagnosis pathology noted in the region
    • Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of imaging modalities for the upper cervical spine and maxillofacial region

    Jan Martensen, DC, DACBR

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    Xray 142

    Differential Diagnosis of Musculoskeletal Conditions Mimicked by Sinus/Chest Conditions


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    • Recognize the signs and symptoms of patients entering the chiropractic with flu and sinusitis that may mimic musculoskeletal conditions
    • Identify radiographic features of sinusitis on standard chiropractic projections and differentially diagnose from other musculoskeletal conditions
    • Identify radiographic features of flu on standard chiropractic projections  and differentially diagnose from other musculoskeletal conditions
    • Examine basic treatment options within chiropractic scope of practice and when to refer

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    Xray 143

    Radiation Protection


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    • Analyze the debate between ALARA and AHARS with respect to the allowable amount of artificial radiation
    • Express the cost vs. benefit of using CT, the imaging modality with the highest radiation risk
    • Understand the added risk of radiation consequences in children
    • Identify the different types of ionizing radiation

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    Xray 144

    Imaging of Lower Cervical Spine Trauma


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    • Assess cervical radiographs to identify the radiographic signs of lower cervical spine trauma, recognizing which views are most diagnostic.
    • Recognize, differentiate, and classify cervical hyperflexion and hyperextension injuries with respect to spinal stability.
    • Identify and describe the imaging findings of neural arch trauma in the lower cervical spine.
    • Discuss and categorize the complications of lower cervical spine trauma.
    • Summarize the gravity as well as the evolving imaging and management protocols of penetrating neck injury.

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    Xray 145

    Abdominal Calcifications on Plain Film


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    • Identify plain film features of abdominal pathology that may present in the Chiropractic office, with an emphasis on calcifications
    • Differentiate cystic from solid mass lesions
    • Classify vascular calcifications
    • Recognize when calcifications need immediate medical referral

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    Xray 146

    The Imaging of Thoracolumbar Spine Trauma


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    • Summarize the radiographic findings of simple compression fractures and discuss how spinal biomechanics predispose to their occurrence.
    • Describe the radiographic signs and sequelae of burst fractures and differentiate them from simple compression fractures.
    • Identify the imaging findings of Chance type fractures and discuss their most common complications.
    • Recognize the common radiographic manifestations of posterior arch trauma.
    • Categorize the different types of intervertebral disc lesions and summarize their imaging findings.

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    Xray 147

    Imaging Sports Injuries


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    • Identify imaging modalities used in sports and musculoskeletal imaging
    • List indications for advanced imaging in the athlete
    • Explain why imaging of the weekend “athlete” could save your practice
    • Integrate imaging into treatment plans
    • Assess progress of care with imaging

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    Xray 150
    Common Surgical Hardware Seen on Plain Film Radiographs

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    • Examine common orthopedic hardware on plain film and what needs to be reported
    • Explain Xray findings which require Orthopedic referral and the various options
    • Determine when advanced imaging is appropriate and what modality to use
    • Discuss possible complications when finding orthopedic hardware

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    Xray 150 - 153
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    • Examine common orthopedic hardware on plain film and what needs to be reported
    • Explain Xray findings which require Orthopedic referral and the various options
    • Determine when advanced imaging is appropriate and what modality to use
    • Discuss possible complications when finding orthopedic hardware

    Hour 2

    • Discuss congestive heart failure: diagnosis, imaging, and treatment
    • Understand the imaging and treatment of multiple myeloma
    • Understand the nature of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, specifically emphysema
    • Evaluate the use of DXA in the diagnosis of osteoporosis
    • Determining appropriate care for patients with osteoarthritis

    Hour 3

    • Determining common geriatric conditions that need special consideration in a patient assessment
    • Identifying diabetic foot complications, specifically Charcot's foot
    • Analyzing bone metastasis in the elderly, specifically carcinomas
    • Understanding thoracic and abdominal aorta aneurysms and aorta dissections
    • Explaining pneumonia, specifically community acquired pneumonia, from a clinical perspective

    Hour 4

    • Determining the risk factors, diagnostic imaging and pathophysiology of atherosclerosis
    • Assessing patient risk for developing hip fractures
    • Understanding prevention and diagnosis of lung cancer
    • Identifying normal anatomy of the disc and what goes wrong in degenerative disc disease
    • Reviewing common orthopedic hardware found in elderly patients

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    Xray 151

    Geriatric Conditions Seen on Plain Film - Part 1


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    • Discuss congestive heart failure: diagnosis, imaging, and treatment
    • Understand the imaging and treatment of multiple myeloma
    • Understand the nature of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, specifically emphysema
    • Evaluate the use of DXA in the diagnosis of osteoporosis
    • Determining appropriate care for patients with osteoarthritis

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    Xray 152
    Geriatric Conditions Seen on Plain Film - Part 2

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    • Determining common geriatric conditions that need special consideration in a patient assessment
    • Identifying diabetic foot complications, specifically Charcot's foot
    • Analyzing bone metastasis in the elderly, specifically carcinomas
    • Understanding thoracic and abdominal aorta aneurysms and aorta dissections
    • Explaining pneumonia, specifically community acquired pneumonia, from a clinical perspective

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    Xray 153
    Geriatric Conditions Seen on Plain Film - Part 3

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    • Determining the risk factors, diagnostic imaging and pathophysiology of atherosclerosis
    • Assessing patient risk for developing hip fractures
    • Understanding prevention and diagnosis of lung cancer
    • Identifying normal anatomy of the disc and what goes wrong in degenerative disc disease
    • Reviewing common orthopedic hardware found in elderly patients

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    Xray 154

    Cancer Metastasizing to Bone


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    • Explaining in layman’s terms the basics of cancer
    • Determining prognosis when skeletal metastasis is found on plain film
    • Identifying osteolytic versus osteoblastic metastasis on plain film and specifying what advanced imaging is appropriate based on the cancer’s radiographic appearance
    • Exploring current literature on emerging treatment options
    • Discussing pathophysiology of bone metastasis

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    Xray 155

    Conditions of the Middle Aged Adult


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    • Describing common conditions affecting the middle aged adult, including the following: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, disc herniations, Type 2 diabetes mellitus, and abdominal aortic aneurysms
    • Observing diagnostic imaging related to each of the above conditions and determining the best imaging modality to use for the various conditions
    • Determining appropriate prevention and ancillary treatments for the discussed conditions

    Hour 2

    • Analyzing obesity through assessment and intervention
    • Discussing breast cancer diagnostic imaging and disease management
    • Diagnosing and treating congestive heart failure
    • Evaluating diagnosis and treatment options for the osteoporosis patient

     


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    Xray 155 - 165
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    • This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed from Xray 155 through Xray 165

    Course Group includes all Xray Courses numbered 155 through 165

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    Xray 156

    Pediatric Bone Scintigraphy - Common Indications


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    • Outline the utility of bone scintigraphy in the pediatric population
    • Summarize basic bone physiology & radiopharmaceutical dosing
    • Discuss image acquisition and analyze scans for signs of pathology
    • Identify common clinical indications for pediatric bone scintigraphy
    • Recognize the various imaging phases of bone scintigraphy and their clinical utility

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    Xray 157

    Spondylolisthesis and Transitional Segments


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    • Review the pathophysiology of spondylolisthesis
    • Evaluate the two classifications of spondylolisthesis
    • Classify transitional segments
    • Determine necessity and efficacy of imaging of spondylolisthesis and transitional segments

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    Xray 158

    Ostepenia in Chiropractic Patients and its Relevance


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    • Differential diagnosis osteopenia and its relevance towards Chiropractic practice
    • Identify imaging features of osteopenia
    • Recognize ominous features of osteopenia
    • Select appropriate chiropractic treatments for the osteoporotic patient

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    Xray 159

    Diagnostic Imaging of Breast Cancer and CAM


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    • Identify the risk factors for breast cancer – preventable and non-preventable.
    • Determine appropriate diagnostic imaging for screening and breast cancer assessment.
    • Investigate different CAM approaches to breast cancer prevention and symptom management.

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    Xray 160
    Fractures with Surgical Repair

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    • In plain film radiographs, identify the orthopedic hardware used to treat femur, humerus, tibia, and radius fractures.
    • Discuss special situations for fracture repair, such as osteoporosis, metastasis, pediatrics, and obesity.
    • Review various fracture risk assessment tools that can be used in clinical practice.
    • Evaluate when various hardware such as screws, nails, and plates are utilized.

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    Xray 161
    Conditions Affecting the Vertebrae Seen on Plain Film Radiographs

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    • Identifying vertebral characteristic features on plain film for the following diagnoses: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Neurofibromatosis-1, Multiple myeloma, Paget's disease of bone, and vertebral compression fractures.
    • Determining what advanced imaging might be warranted for each of the vertebral conditions.
    • Describing general features of each condition such as incidence, clinical presentation and treatment options.

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    Xray 162

    Spine Pathology and Diagnostic Imaging


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    • Determine the incidence and the characteristics of different spine pathology.
    • Demonstrate, with plain film radiographs and magnetic resonance imaging, characteristics of central nervous system tumors and metastasis, syringomyelia, disc herniation, and trauma.
    • Identify clinical features and treatment for various spine pathologies.

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    Xray 163

    Inflammatory Arthritis


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    • Understand the general features of the inflammatory arthritides
    • Discuss the clinical presentation, radiographic features, and chiropractic treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis
    • Discuss the clinical presentation, radiographic features, and chiropractic treatments for Ankylosing Spondylitis
    • Compare the two most common inflammatory arthritides – Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis – to the other diseases in this category
    • Compare the inflammatory arthritides to the most common arthritide – osteoarthritis

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    Xray 164
    Differentiating Common Arthritides

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    • Differentiate Rheumatoid Arthritis from Ankylosing Spondylitis, the two most common inflammatory arthritides.
    • Differentiate Rheumatoid Arthritis from Erosive Osteoarthritis, both hand arthritides.
    • Differentiate Degenerative from Inflammatory arthritis.
    • Differentiate Osteoarthritis from Gout, the most common arthritide and the most common metabolic arthritide respectively.

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    Xray 165

    Problem Solving Approach to Arthritis


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    • Learn a systematic approach to feature identification of arthritis
    • Identify radiographic features of arthritis
    • Develop a differential diagnosis of arthritis
    • Apply knowledge to classify unknown cases

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    Xray 166

    Metal in the Patient, Safety and Usage of Diagnostic Imaging


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    • Determine the safety of surgical clips with magnetic resonance imaging
    • Examine the safety and usage of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging for patients with embedded bullets or shrapnel
    • Assess the major types of hip arthroplasty and the usefulness of computed tomography and plain film x-ray
    • Utilize different diagnostic imaging modalities for analysis of spinal fusion
    • Identify external fixators on plain film and advanced imaging

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    Xray 167
    Fractures Through the Ages

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    • Assess the signs of non-accidental trauma in infants.
    • Identify the unique childhood fracture known as the greenstick fracture.
    • Evaluate a young adult for potential cervical spine fracture after trauma.
    • Determine the work-up of a middle-aged patient with a Colles’ fracture.
    • Examine the osteoporosis vertebral compression fracture, and consider diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

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