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12 Steps to Radiographic Analysis - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until N/A

A rational, easy-to-follow, sequential 12-step approach to film interpretation is presented, with emphasis on the CATBITES categories of bone disease, illustrated with appropriate examples. Proper construction of an x-ray report is discussed, sample cases from the various categories are discussed in a rounds-type setting.

A Logical Approach to X-Ray Interpretation - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until N/A

1st hour: This session introduces a systematic 12-step method for interpreting films, focusing on the CATBITES bone disease categories. The approach is designed to be straightforward and logical, ensuring clarity in analysis. 2nd hour: The method is then applied to a range of case studies, reinforcing the principles learned. Time permitting, the hour will conclude with guidance on crafting comprehensive x-ray reports.

Chiropractic Ethics - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until N/A

This course will discuss personal, business, and professional ethics as they relate to chiropractic. We will review the ACA and ICA Code of Ethics. The course will also discuss, in detail the Informed Consent Doctrine and the difference between an independent contractor and an employee.

Documentation - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until N/A

This course will provide you with the basic principles of documentation to establish medical necessity for the treatments you provide for your patients. In today's healthcare environment more and more chiropractors are experiencing post payment audits. If an audit reveals that the medical necessity for the treatment was not supported in the notes, then the provider is required to refund the insurance company. This course will give you all the necessary forms and concepts to protect you from these audits.

Radiology of Arthritis - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until N/A

HOUR 1: a review of degenerative arthritides, concentrating on osteoarthritis, and including DISH, neurotrophic joints, and synoviochondrometaplasia. HOUR 2: the comparison is made with the inflammatory arthritides, including rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile RA, and major rheumatoid variants, including ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, and Reiter’s syndrome. As time permits, gout and pseudogout will be presented as well.

Radiology of Scoliosis and Spondylolisthesis - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until N/A

TITLE: RADIOLOGY OF SCOLIOSIS AND SPONDYLOLISTHESIS SYLLABUS: 1st hour: The categorization and various etiologies of scoliosis are presented. This is followed by a discussion of the radiological evaluation and measurement of scoliotic curves. The concluding section of the session describes a variety of therapeutic options, including observation, bracing and surgery. 2nd hour: a review of spondylolisthesis, aetiologies, radiographic presentations and assessment.

Radiology of Skeletal Trauma - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until N/A

Presentation of types of fractures (eg. open, compound, greenstick, pathological, stress, Salter-Harris etc.) with examples; various mechanisms of trauma causing these types of fractures.

Sexual Boundaries - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until N/A

This course will include discussions regarding Professional Boundaries Defined, The Basis for the Doctor / Patient Relationship, Transference / Counter-transference, Terminology Associated with Sexual Misconduct, Boundary Violation vs. Boundary Crossing Case studies Doctor Profiles Caution Signs Guidelines for Prevention