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Conditions of the Disc Part 1 - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until {dc_course_5510_expires} 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 {dc_course_5511_expires} 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 {dc_course_5512_expires} 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. Dementia - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until {dc_course_48528_expires} This 2 hour on-demand course will provide the chiropractor with a basic understanding of what cognition is, what dementia is, the different types of dementia and some of the precursors to dementia Digestion and Absorption - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until {dc_course_5536_expires} 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. Function Based Care Part 1 - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until {dc_course_5514_expires} This course is designed to instruct physicians on the basic principles of function based care. It will include a discussion on how to demonstrate medical necessity for function based care, how to perform physical capacity tests, and how to prescribe specific exercises related to the patient's ability to perform those tests. Function Based Care Part 2 - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until {dc_course_5515_expires} Part 2 of Function Based Care picks up with Neuromuscular Re-education. In this course we will discuss the theory of this treatment as well as how to demonstrate medical necessity for these exercises. This course will also discuss stretching exercises and postural correction exercises. Geriatric and Alzheimer’s Considerations in the Chiropractic Patient Population - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until {dc_course_46276_expires} Geriatric patients comprise 30-40% of a chiropractor’s patient base. Chiropractic care for geriatric patients demands innovative, interdisciplinary, and comprehensive approaches. This course provides an understanding of the chiropractic geriatric patient, communication techniques, innovative approaches to treatment planning, adjustment, and sustainable patient care. Chiropractors are in a great position to help with disease prevention, geriatric injuries, balance, minimizing dementia or pain, and providing a better overall patient care experience. Incorporating the caregiver in long-term planning is critical for sustainable geriatric care. Chronic comorbid conditions, arthritis, and Alzheimer’s disease need chiropractic techniques that will reduce the impact. Chiropractors can not only provide a valuable service for geriatric patients and their loved ones but enhance their overall patient services, revenue, and presence in their community. New studies show chiropractic spinal manipulation reduces falls for older adults, minimizes dementia, and reduces behavioral challenges due to Alzheimer’s. This course is the first in a series on chiropractic geriatric care. Neuropathy - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until {dc_course_46650_expires} Introduction to Neuropathy in Clinical Practice Discussion of prevalence of neuropathy History intake Symptoms of neuropathy Differential diagnosis Lab evaluations Types of neuropathies and underlying causes Understanding oxidative stress Age related glycation end products Compression, Trauma Pathophysiology of Neuropathy Inflammation and Neuropathy Resolution vs. reduction Nutritional support; vitamin D, fish oil, B1, curcumin, alpha lipoic acid Adjunctive therapies; TENS, cold light laser, ultrasound Nutritional Psychology: Anxiety (2) - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until {dc_course_64034_expires} This course will review the nervous system as well as discuss the symptoms of anxiety and its neurological contributions. The function of the nervous system can be facilitated by nutritional foundations and we will review a few of the general foundations, therapies, & techniques in management. Vitamins and Minerals Essential for Health - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until {dc_course_21173_expires} The purpose of this course is to aid the Chiropractic Profession by providing Chiropractors with instruction necessary to understand the different vitamins and minerals and their effect on their patients.   This course will identify the essential vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that are important for optimal health. COURSE OUTLINE The difference between macro and micro nutrients. The microbiome’s role in vitamin synthesis and macronutrient metabolism and dysbiosis. The fat soluble vitamins and their role in our patient’s optimal health. The water soluble vitamins and their role in our patient’s optimal health. Macronutrients and trace nutrients and how the body uses them Diagnosing nutrient deficiencies