Description

Basic MRI Part 1 - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until N/A

Although a detailed understanding of nuclear physics is not necessary to interpret MRI studies, chiropractors should have a solid understanding of the basic principles involved in producing MRI images. This course describes the basic fundamental principles shared by all MRI scanners.

Basic MRI Part 2 - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until N/A

The second part to this series will begin with a discussion regarding the multiplanar images of MRI, the shades of gray and the differences between T1 and T2 weighted images. We will then explore the special MRI studies that have been created to help identify different pathologies. This will include discussions on Fat Suppression, Contrast Enhanced and Functional MRI studies.

Basic MRI Part 3 - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until N/A

In the third part of this series we will discuss the Contraindications to MRI, how to read an MRI report, the MRI appearance of DDD, Ligamentum Flavum Hypertrophy, Disc Herniations, Annular Tears and Post-disc Surgical cases.

Conditions of the Disc Part 1 - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until N/A

This course will begin with a detailed discussion on the functional anatomy of the disc. This will include disc innervation, disc nutrition and structural composition. The course will continue with a discussion on the basic interpretation of MRI.

Conditions of the Disc Part 2 - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until N/A

This course will begin with a short review of the basic aspects of MRI. The discussion will then continue with a detailed analysis of disc herniations and normal disc aging.

Conditions of the Disc Part 3 - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until N/A

This is the last installment of a three part series. It will include a review of normal disc aging, a discussion on the differences between normal disc aging and degenerative disc disease, internal disc disruptions, and nerve in growth.

Digestion and Absorption - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until N/A

The purpose of this course is to aid the Chiropractic Profession by providing Chiropractors with instruction necessary to understand the anatomy and physiology of the digestive system and how macronutrients are digested and absorbed into the blood stream.  This course will review the basic principles of the anatomy, neurology, and physiology of digestion and how some errors along this system may lead to disease in our patients.

Food and Inflammation - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until N/A

The purpose of this course is to aid the Chiropractic Profession by providing Chiropractors with instruction necessary to understand how nutrition affects the brain, musculoskeletal system and pain and inflammation and treatments to address these nutritional conditions. This course will review the basic principles of the etiology of overall systemic inflammation caused by nutrition and how this is the basis for the leading diseases that our patients suffer with today. 

Insurance Coding - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until N/A

This is a 2-hour course designed to provide chiropractors with basic vital coding information for compliant billing. This course will focus on coding and documentation of Evaluation/Management, Chiropractic Manipulative Technique, Modalities, and Therapeutic procedures.

Long COVID - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until N/A

Understand how SARS-CoV-2 impacts the various systems of the body Review the basics of “long COVID” Provide practitioner with practical tools in the management of these patients