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NEUROPLASTICITY PART 1: A BASIC OVERVIEW - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until N/AClinical

The purpose of this course is to aid the Chiropractic Profession by providing Chiropractors with an evidence based review of the theory of neuroplasticity and how its effect on our nervous system. This course will provide Chiropractors with information on the theory of neuroplasticity.

UNDERSTANDING WHIPLASH PART 2 - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until N/AClinical

Part 2 of this series will focus on specific conditions and symptoms related to whiplash type injuries. Some of the conditions we will discuss include: the etiology of neck pain and headache, radiculopathy, TOS, myofascial pain syndrome, fibromyalgia, post-concussive syndrome, and TMJ

UNDERSTANDING WHIPLASH PART 1 - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until N/AClinical

This course will detail the biomechanics of low speed rear impact collisions. This includes discussions on the S shaped curve of the spine, general magnitudes of force, factors associated with increased risk of injury and the types of injuries that result from these collisions.

TRIGGER POINT THERAPY - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until N/AClinical

This course will review the basic principles of trigger point therapy. We will focus on the theory and application of these procedures for myofascial release. Specific muscle referred pain patterns will be demonstrated as well as treatment procedures and adjunctive stretches

THE NEUROLOGY OF PAIN - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until N/AClinical

This course will examine the neurological and physiological aspects of pain transmission and pain perception. Included in this discussion is an in depth analysis of the innate pain modulation systems that, when activated, will reduce a patient's perception of pain without medication.

THE ART OF MUSCLE TESTING - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until {dc_course_9535_expires}Clinical

The purpose of this course is to aid the Chiropractic Profession by providing Chiropractors with instruction necessary to understand how to functionally muscle test common muscles seen in practice including their anatomy and action and which dysfunctions may be associated with inhibited and hypertonic muscles.  This course will review the basic principles of the anatomy, neurology, and physiology of muscles and how to test them and how their inhibition and/or hypertonicity may lead to dysfunction.

TENSION TYPE HEADACHES - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until N/AClinical

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.

SPINAL PAIN SYNDROMES - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until N/AClinical

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.

SPINAL DECOMPRESSION - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until N/AClinical

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.

RADICULOPATHY: PATIENT ASSESSMENT - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until N/AClinical

This course is designed to provide you with the necessary tools to effectively evaluate radiculopathies. It will include a discussion on neuropathic pain syndromes, orthopedic evaluation, neurological work up and MRI.

POST TRAUMATIC HEADACHES - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until N/AClinical

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.

PASSIVE CARE MODALITIES PART 2 - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until N/AClinical

Passive Care Modalities Part 2 will provide you with detailed instruction on Ultrasound, Trigger Point Therapy and Spinal Traction.

PASSIVE CARE MODALITIES PART 1 - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until N/AClinical

Passive Care Modalities Part 1 will provide you with detailed instruction on symptom based care. This will include a discussion regarding thermal therapies and electric stimulation and TENS unit integration as an effective pain management tool.

NEUROPLASTICITY PART 4: THE EFFECTS OF SUBLUXATION AND STRESS ON THE BRAIN - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until N/AClinical

The purpose of this course is to aid the Chiropractic Profession by providing Chiropractors with an evidence-based review of the role of role of subluxation and stress on the process of creating neuroplastic changes.  This course will provide Chiropractors with information on the effect of subluxation and stress on neuroplasticity.

NEUROPLASTICITY PART 3: THE IMPORTANCE OF SLEEP - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until N/AClinical

The purpose of this course is to aid the Chiropractic Profession by providing Chiropractors with an evidence-based review of the role of role of sleep in the process of creating neuroplastic changes. This course will provide Chiropractors with information on role of sleep and neuroplasticity.

NEUROPLASTICITY PART 2: BRAINWAVES ARE A WINDOW TO THE BRAIN - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until N/AClinical

The purpose of this course is to aid the Chiropractic Profession by providing Chiropractors with an evidence based review of the role of brain wave patterns in the process of creating neoplastic changes.  This course will provide Chiropractors with information on brain wave patterns and neuroplasticity.

FUNCTION BASED CARE PART 2 - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until N/AClinical

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.

FUNCTION BASED CARE PART 1 - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until N/AClinical

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.

DOCUMENTATION - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until N/ADocumentationRisk Management

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.

CONDITIONS OF THE DISC PART 3 - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until N/AClinical

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.

CONDITIONS OF THE DISC PART 2 - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until N/AClinical

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 1 - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until N/AClinical

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.

CERVICOGENIC HEADACHES - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until N/AClinical

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.

BASIC MRI PART 3 - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until N/AClinical

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.

BASIC MRI PART 2 - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until N/AClinical

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 1 - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until N/AClinical

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.

AN INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICABLE DISEASES - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until N/AClinicalRisk Management

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.