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Instructor: |
William J. Moreau, DC, DACBSP |
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Course
Description: |
This twelve-hour distance based
course will provide Doctors of Chiropractic with the current
information concerning the performance of the athletic physical.
The course is designed for the general practicing Doctor of
Chiropractic. The learner is actively tracked and engaged in this
distance-based class by the use of interactive teaching tools
including the evaluation of heart sounds. |
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Course
Objectives / Outcomes: |
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Understand
the structure of a PPE
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Know
the standard of care concerning the PPE
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Apply
the knowledge of physical examination and history taking to
provide a chiropractic assessment of athlete
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Learn the key
components of the PPE
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Refine the
skills associated with obtaining a health history
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Develop
further appreciation of the conditions encountered in the athletic
population that involve the spine
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Analyze the
history and physical examination to determine clearance to
participate
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Recognize the
key components of the cardiovascular examination
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Analyze heart
sounds to determine what is normal and what is not
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Evaluate several case studies of athletes and perform synthesis of
the case study to determine clearance to participate
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Course
Outline: |
Hour
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General information, goals and
objectives
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Timing, setting and structure
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The Station based examination
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Laboratory tests
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The PPE health history
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Performing the PPE
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Musculoskeletal examination
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Determining clearance
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Cardiovascular clearance
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The female triad
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Determining
clearance
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Classifications of sports
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Evaluation
Methods: |
The learner’s time spent studying course materials
is tracked electronically. A formal multiple-choice examination
is administered at the termination of the course materials. There
will be at least three questions for every hour of the class. The
learner will also be required listen to evaluate radiographs and
construct a report of findings. The learner must score 80% to
receive credit for the course. Learners not achieving the pass
rate will be directed to additional study by the instructor and
allowed to re-take the examination. |
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