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Geriatrics - Chiropractic Assistant


Geriatrics 108
Older & Bolder: Chiropractic Care for Healthy Aging

8.0

$160.00 USD

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  • Summarize the United Nations (UN) Decade of Healthy Aging and its initiatives
  • Describe challenges specific to conducting clinical research on older patients
  • Examine epidemiological trends and opportunities related to an aging population
  • Define agism and elderspeak
  • Explore relevant concepts of, and goals for, healthy aging
  • Outline relevant clinical considerations for aging patients in a chiropractic practice
  • Specify red flags in older patients that would warrant clinical referral
  • Assess general function in elderly patients using simple clinical tests
  • Examine our unique clinical opportunities (and challenges) relating to providing chiropractic care for older patients
  • Recognize the clinical impact of multi-site pain in elderly patients
  • Cite existing data on chiropractic care patterns for older patients
  • Summarize and critique the existing body of research on chiropractic care for spinal conditions in older patients
  • Explore the relationship between hip and spine function in elderly patients
  • Integrate existing literature pertaining to the patient experience and understand what matters to them
  • Summarize best practices for providing chiropractic care for older patients
  • Discuss the rational use of imaging in chiropractic practice
  • Define osteoarthritis and review the societal impact of this condition
  • Identify risk factors for the development of osteoarthritis
  • Outline our current state of knowledge on the pathophysiology and diagnosis of osteoarthritis
  • Appraise the state of the evidence regarding general treatment recommendations for osteoarthritis
  • Explore the scientific literature regarding various treatment modalities for osteoarthritis
  • Recognize the value of exercise for managing osteoarthritis
  • Critique the literature regarding common medical interventions for osteoarthritis
  • Define lumbar spinal stenosis and review the societal impact of this condition
  • Classify pathognomonic signs and symptoms of lumbar spinal stenosis
  • Differentiate lumbar spinal stenosis from other clinical conditions
  • Breakdown the evolving evidence relating to the management of lumbar spinal stenosis
  • Discover the important role chiropractic can play in the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis
  • Outline our current state of knowledge on the pathophysiology and diagnosis of degenerative cervical (spondylotic) myelopathy
  • Recognize the importance of identifying this pathology in aging patients to facilitate appropriate care

Shawn Thistle, DC

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Geriatrics 107

Clinical Care and Risk of Falls


1.0

$20.00 USD

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  • Review evidence-based recommendations regarding best practices for chiropractic care of older adults
  • Outline the relationship between individual sagittal posture and risk falling in an elderly back pain population
  • Explore the cost impact of utilizing chiropractic in older patients with chronic low back pain and multiple comorbidities
  • Examine the effectiveness of nonpharmacological therapies for dizziness in older people
  • Assess the impact of chiropractic care on measures of sensorimotor function associated with the risk of falls in older adults

Shawn Thistle, DC

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Geriatrics 106 - 108
12.0

$216.00 USD

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  • This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed from Geriatrics 106 through 108

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Geriatrics 106

Therapeutic clinical solutions to common geriatric conditions


3.0

$60.00 USD

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  • Assess various treatment modalities
  • Implement treatment protocols as found in the latest research
  • Progress patients to incorporate wellness into their lifestyle
  • Perform postural evaluations and discuss clinical significance to the patient
  • Appropriately factor radiographic findings into diagnosis and clinical decision making of the geriatric patient
  • Examine physical findings and set specific and measurable patient treatment goals

Michelle Binkowski, DC

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Geriatrics 105

Nutrition for the aging population


3.0

$60.00 USD

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  • Implement nutrients that promote spinal and joint function to obtain positive clinical outcomes
  • Explain Ph., alkalinity and acidity as it impacts the physiology of the body in regards to healing
  • Categorize toxins in the environment that create clinical presentations of  geriatric patients clinical care
  • Utilize vitamins herbals and supplements to augment patients’ care
  • Factor nutritional aspects of protein, fats and carbs into clinical treatment plans to improve healing
  • Create treatment goals and nutritional plans

Michelle Binkowski, DC

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Geriatrics 104

Psychology of mind/body as it relates to improvement of patient results


3.0

$60.00 USD

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Hour 1

  • Describe psychoneuroimmunology and its application to clinical diagnosis of geriatric patients
  • Apply psychoneuroimmunology to activities of daily living

Hour 2

  • Differentiate clinical approaches to managing psychoneuroimmunology
  • Measure clinical treatment outcomes

Hour 3

  • Relate what factors contribute to this field in the elderly patient
  • Incorporate hormonal balancing with nutrition in clinical treatment plans for Chiropractic Patients

Michelle Binkowski, DC

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Geriatrics 103 - 106
12.0

$240.00 USD

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  • This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed from Geriatrics 103 through 106

Course Group includes all Geriatrics Courses numbered 103 through 106

Michelle Binkowski, DC

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Geriatrics 103
Breaking down the biomechanical and biochemical aspects of longevity

3.0

$60.00 USD

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  • Breakdown the biomechanical processes of spinal degeneration
  • Explain the biochemical processes that occur in the geriatric population in 
  • Differentiate between various diagnosis of structural and chemical conditions seen in geriatric patients
  • Analyze the radiological findings and how they influence clinical decisions
  • Explain Syndrome X and how it affects physiology
  • Differentiate trauma and its late effects on the body

Michelle Binkowski, DC

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Geriatrics 102
Mitochondrial Degeneration, Dysfunction and Oxidative Stress

1.0

$22.00 USD

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  • Summarize the concept of mitochondrial degeneration
  • Discuss the free-radical mitochondrial theory of aging and the susceptibility of the brain to oxidative stress
  • Assess the relationship between mitochondrial decay and age-related neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD)
  • Illustrate the array of mitochondrial nutrients and the various vitamins that may improve mitochondrial function

Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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Geriatrics 101
Exercise Effects on Wound Healing, Balance, Depression, and Anxiety in Older Adults

1.0

$22.00 USD

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  • Summarize the effect of exercise on wound healing in older adults
  • Discuss the relationship between trunk muscle composition and functional capacity
  • Assess the effects of high-intensity strength training on balance
  • Describe a study that examines the reliability and validity of a new steadiness measure
  • Assess the effect of an endurance exercise program on depression, anxiety and quality of life

Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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