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An Introduction to Communicable Diseases - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until 12/31/2024

This 2-hour course is designed to provide doctors with basic information regarding the transmission of Hepatitis B and HIV. In addition, the course will provide the chiropractor with vital information regarding procedures to prevent the transmission of these diseases.

Basic Case Management - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until 12/31/2024

This course will provide you with the basic principles of case management. It will include discussion on evaluation, diagnosis, setting goals and treatments. As part of this course you will also be introduced to the use of outcome assessments.

Basic MRI Part 1 - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until 12/31/2024

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 12/31/2024

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 12/31/2024

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.

Cervicogenic Headaches - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until 12/31/2024

This course reviews the clinical presentation of cervicogenic headache, proposed diagnostic criteria, pathophysiologic mechanisms, and methods of diagnostic evaluation. Guidelines for developing a successful multidisciplinary pain management program using medication, physical therapy, osteopathic manipulative treatment, other non pharmacologic modes of treatment, and anesthetic interventions are also presented.

Chiropractic Ethics - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until 12/31/2024

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.

Migraine Headaches - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until 12/31/2024

This course will review the basic principles of the etiology of Migraine Headaches. We will also focus on the evaluation and treatment of patients suffering with this condition.

Osha Standards for Communicable Diseases - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until 12/31/2024

This one hour course is designed to introduce doctors to the OSHA Standards and guidelines regarding bloodborne pathogens. This course falls under the topic of communicable diseases.

Post-Traumatic Headaches - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until 12/31/2024

This course will review the basic principles of the etiology of Post Traumatic Headaches. We will also focus on the evaluation and treatment of patients suffering with this condition.

Professional Boundaries - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until 12/31/2024

This 1-hour course is designed to meet the Professional Boundaries" continuing education requirements for State Board license renewal."

Spinal Decompression - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until 12/31/2024

This course will expose many of the lies and exaggerations that many of the decompression table manufacturers have been telling us. During this hour we will examine spinal decompression therapy through and objective review of the medical and chiropractic literature regarding its efficacy.

Spinal Pain Syndromes - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until 12/31/2024

This course will present the clinical aspects of pain. You will learn about the differences between Sclerotogenous, Myofascial, Visceral and Neuropathic pain syndromes. This will include a review of the literature of Bogduk, Lord and Kuslich.

Tension Type Headaches - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until 12/31/2024

This course will review the basic principles of the etiology of tension type headaches. We will also focus on the evaluation and treatment of patients suffering with this condition.