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Clinical Chiropractic Practice

These courses are designed to assist you in exploring the different aspects of the clinical applications of the art and science of chiropractic.

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Title Hours

Case Studies in Chiropractic – The Cervical Spine I

6

Concepts of a Team Chiropractor

10

Emergent Care of the Injured Individual 

12

Nutritional Issues in Chiropractic

10

Patient Care in Radiology

6

Special Imaging for the Chiropractic Patient 

10

Soft Tissue Care in Chiropractic

6

Special Populations in Chiropractic - The Female Patient

6

Immunization: Making Informed Choices

6

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Case Studies in Chiropractic – The Cervical Spine I
Instructor - Dr. Bill Moreau DC, DACBSP

  • This course will provide Doctors of Chiropractic with the most current information concerning the evaluation and management of the cervical spine. Designed for the general practicing Doctor of Chiropractic, this course uses a case study format utilizing the study of actual chiropractic patients and includes 3 hours of radiographic interpretation. 6 hours CEU. Please check with the approved states link to the right regarding your state's acceptance of CE hours for online learning and this course.
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Concepts of a Team Chiropractor
Instructor - Dr. Bill Moreau DC, DACBSP

  • Learn about the duties required of a chiropractor who works with athletes. This 10 hour course is designed to explore the many different areas of knowledge a Doctor of Chiropractic should know about when working in the sporting world.  Some of the topics addressed include team doctors duties, management of extremity injury,  emergency treatment of the injured athlete, environmental concerns and medical legal issues in sport.
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Emergent Care of the Injured Individual  -
Instructor: Dr. Robert Nelson, DC, DACBSP

  • Explore the most current information concerning the evaluation and management of the injured individual. This course is designed to follow the same sequence that you would use to help an injured person. As you move through the course materials you will learn about performing evaluations as parts of a whole not just in segmented pieces. Review and further develop emergency procedures connected with traumatic injuries occurring during sporting events, learn a systematic approach to evaluating injuries, identify and learn to use the equipment needed to properly care for traumatic / or disabled individuals, rediscover the proper techniques for transporting injured people. 12 hours CEU. Please check with the approved states link to the right regarding your state's acceptance of CE hours for online learning and this course.
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Nutritional Issues in Chiropractic   
Instructor - Dr. Pat Helma DC, DACBSP

  • This 10-hour distance-based course will provide Doctors of Chiropractic with the necessary information and practical skills relating to clinical nutrition.  Learn how to correctly use nutritional support for the chiropractic care of your patients.  The course will investigate the practical scientific aspects of nutritional recommendations and patient care.  Some of the topics covered include; measuring nutritional status, carbohydrates and glycemic indexes, protein and amino acids, fats and fat metabolism, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, glycosaminoglycans ergogenic aids, and nutritional support for injuries and healing.
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Patient Care in Radiology
Instructor -
Cliff Tao, DC, DACBR

  • This six-hour course discusses the methods available to the doctor of chiropractic to obtain quality x-ray images and to reduce patient exposure to radiation from x-ray. The course is designed to provide Chiropractors with current information on x-ray production, patient protection and procedures related to producing quality radiographs in the chiropractic office.6 hours of radiological CEU's. Please check with the approved states link to the right regarding your state's acceptance of CE hours for online learning and this course.
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Special Imaging for the Chiropractic Patient  -
Instructor - Dr. Ian McLean DC, DACBR

  • This 10-hour image rich distance-based course will provide Doctors of Chiropractic with information and practical guidelines related to ordering special or advanced imaging procedures for the chiropractic patient.  Review plain film highlights of the spine and extremities, develop a plan to decide if special imaging is really needed, recognize the uses of nuclear imaging, understand when to implement CT imaging, recognize when MRI should be utilized, review the basis physics of advanced imaging techniques. 10 hours of radiological CEU's. Please check with the approved states link to the right regarding your state's acceptance of CE hours for online learning and this course.
    Tuition is $120
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Soft Tissue Care in Chiropractic
Instructor - Dr. Joseph Horrigan, DC, DACBSP
  •  Explore the most current information concerning the evaluation and management of soft tissue injury. You will look forward to learning with Dr. Horrigan about soft tissue healing and soft tissue care. Some of the topics covered include: the current and past history of the evolution of soft tissue care, the risks associated with using soft tissue techniques, develop a methodology for treatment of soft tissue conditions, investigation of different methods of therapeutic stretching, and the current breakthroughs in science as they relate to the future care of soft tissue injuries. Offered each term through DConline 6 hours CEU. Please check with the approved states link to the right regarding your state's acceptance of CE hours for online learning and this course.
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Special Populations in Chiropractic - The Female Patient
Instructor: Anne Sorrentino Hoover, DC, CCSP

  • This six-hour distance based course will provide Doctors of Chiropractic with information necessary to enhance your understanding of the special health concerns of the female patient. You will receive insight to specific health and wellness issues and you will develop a better understanding of how to better help the female patients you treat. The course is designed for the general practicing Doctor of Chiropractic.
    Hours
    : 6 course (General – 1 hour professional boundaries may apply)
    Dates: Offered each term through DConline 6 hours CEU. Please check with the approved states link to the right regarding your state's acceptance of CE hours for online learning and this course..
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Immunization: Making Informed Choices
Instructor: Lisa Z. Killinger, DC
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  • Dr. Lisa Killinger will lead this six-hour course that provides for the exploration of resources and research on immunizations and vaccine safety, in the context of chiropractic philosophy and professional responsibility. This seminar will provide balanced, valid information and will introduce an array of resources to help doctors of chiropractic evaluate the literature and develop their own position on immunizations. These preparations will allow the doctor to prepare parents and patients to make educated choices regarding this important health issue.Please check with the approved states link to the right regarding your state's acceptance of CE hours for online learning and this course.

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