Georgia Chiropractic Assistant Education and Continuing Education

• Define abuse and neglect
• Differentiate the various forms of abuse
• Recognize who are mandatory reporters of abuse
• Identify the reporting requirements for mandatory reporters
• Cite resources for obtaining specific state laws and statutes pertaining to child abuse and neglect
• List signs of abuse and neglect
• Explain the appropriate history and examination components in cases of suspected abuse and neglect
• Cite resources for patient education
• Define Mandatory Reporter and Permissive Reporter
• Explain the term perpetrator as it pertains to child abuse
• Explain the reporting requirements of mandatory reporters
• Differentiate Child Protective Services from General Protective Services
• List the penalties for failure to report suspected child abuse by mandatory reporters

• Summarize the types of interviews: Forensic, Diagnostic, Therapeutic
• Describe who is involved in the interview process
• Explain the importance of the medical history
• Identify reasons for non-disclosure of information by the victim
• Recognize how family dynamics effect disclosure
• Indicate how the age and developmental status of the child affects the interview process
• Describe the proper use of open and closed ended questions
• List components of the medical history
• Summarize the responsibilities for disclosure of information
• Identify safety issues related to the disclosure of confidential information

• Define abuse and neglect
• Differentiate the various forms of abuse and neglect
• Identify the reporting requirements for mandatory reporters
• Cite resources for obtaining specific state laws and statutes pertaining to elder abuse and neglect
• Describe the concept of immunity and confidentiality as it relates to elder abuse and neglect
• List signs of abuse and neglect
• Explain the appropriate history and examination components in cases of suspected elder abuse and neglect
• Cite resources for physician, caregiver and patient education

• Develop diagnostic tools and complementary treatment approaches to common foot disorders
•  Outline a complete approach to treatment from assessment to acupuncture to patient advice
•  Discover major points and regions used most to achieve better treatment outcomes
•  Apply palpation and needling concepts to regions affecting/affected by foot disorders
•  Devise treatment plans specific to patient’s foot complaint

• Develop diagnostic tools and complementary treatment approaches to lateral ankle issues, inversion injuries and sinus tarsi syndrome
• Discover the association between lateral ankle injuries and sinus tarsi syndrome
• Outline a complete approach to treatment from assessment to acupuncture to patient advice
• Gain a better understanding of the distribution, pathology and function of the six leg muscle channels
• Devise a treatment plan specific to patient’s lateral ankle injury and sinus tarsi syndrome

• Develop diagnostic tools and complementary treatment approaches to Morton’s metatarsalgia, capsulitis and forefoot pain
• Outline a complete approach to treatment from assessment to acupuncture to patient advice
• Discover major foot points and regions used most to achieve better treatment outcomes
• Apply palpation and “grid” needling concepts to regions affecting/affected by Morton’s metatarsalgia, capsulitis and forefoot pain
• Devise treatment plans specific to patient’s forefoot complaint

• Develop diagnostic tools and complementary treatment approaches to Metatarsophalangeal joint pain, Turf toe and first Metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint issues
• Outline a complete approach to treatment from assessment to acupuncture to patient advice
• Discover major foot points and regions used most to achieve better treatment outcomes
• Apply palpation and traction needling concepts to regions affecting the first metatarsophalangeal joint
• Devise treatment plans specific to patient’s first metatarsophalangeal joint complaint

• Develop diagnostic tools and complementary treatment approaches to heel pain, plantar fasciitis and plantar fascia disorders
• Outline a complete approach to treatment from assessment to acupuncture to patient advice
• Discover major points and regions used most to treat plantar fascia disorders
• Apply palpation and needling concepts to regions affecting/affected by heel pain, plantar fasciitis and plantar fasciopathy
• Devise treatment plans specific to the patient’s plantar fascia complaint

• Develop diagnostic tools and complementary treatment approaches to tarsal tunnel syndrome
• Outline a complete approach to treatment from assessment to acupuncture to patient advice
• Discover major points and regions used most to treat issues related to the tarsal tunnel of the foot
• Apply palpation and needling concepts to regions affecting/affected by tarsal tunnel syndrome
• Devise treatment plans specific to the patient’s medial foot/tarsal tunnel complaint

• Develop diagnostic tools and complementary treatment approaches to Achilles tendinopathy and related Achiiles tendon issues
• Outline a complete approach to treatment from assessment to acupuncture to patient advice
• Discover major points and regions used most to treat Achilles tendon issues
• Apply palpation and needling concepts to regions affecting/affected by Achilles tendinopathy
• Devise treatment plans specific to the patient’s Achilles tendon issue

• Discuss the history and philosophy of acupuncture
• Identify and differentiate the three founders of Chinese Medicine
• Differentiate the three pillars (three central influences of Chinese thought)
• Identify the first material used to make acupuncture needles
• Identify acupunctures struggle to survive and become recognized and accepted
• Recognize the most influential scripts and texts used in early acupuncture history
• Discuss the most significant events in acupuncture history from the early 20th century to the present time
• Discuss acupuncture theory (Yin/Yang, Qi and Five Elements)
• Differentiate Yin/Zang organs and Yang/Fu organs
• Differentiate the different types of Qi
• Identify the Five Elements/Phases
• Differentiate the four interactions of the Five Elements/Phases
• Identify the Five Shu (Transporting) Points

• Define HIV
• Outline HIV epidemiology and symptoms
• Discuss the effects of HIV on health and wellness
• Review current facts about the HIV and AIDS epidemic both in the U.S. and worldwide

• Define HIV
• Outline HIV epidemiology and symptoms
• Discuss the effects of HIV on health and wellness
• Review current facts about the HIV and AIDS epidemic both in the U.S. and worldwide
• Discuss strategies for preventing HIV in the health care workplace
• Outline universal precautions and additional precautions to prevent transmission of HIV by blood
• Apply what to do when there has been a possible exposure to HIV infection
• Define and discuss confidentiality laws covering the medical records of HIV/AIDS patients
• Define and discuss behavioral interventions for HIV/AIDS patients
• Outline the screening of HIV-infected persons for HIV transmission risk

• Discuss strategies for preventing HIV in the health care workplace
• Outline universal precautions and additional precautions to prevent transmission of HIV by blood
• Apply what to do when there has been a possible exposure to HIV infection

• Define and discuss confidentiality laws covering the medical records of HIV/AIDS patients
• Define and discuss behavioral interventions for HIV/AIDS patients
• Outline the screening of HIV-infected persons for HIV transmission risk

Hour 1

• Indicate the immune system’s complexity as it fits into the body’s function
• Give examples of various Interleukins involved in the immunity
• List neurotransmitters, and vasoactive dilators
• Contrast TH1 and TH2 immune cells and apply a working knowledge of their clinical phenotype.

Hour 2

• Discuss signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and current therapy.
• List the major immune cells responsible for allergic reactions
• Name the major receptor responsible for IgE sensitization, and what cells it is primarily found on.
• Summarize the meaning of WAO.
• List signs and symptoms of a typical allergic response after re-exposure to a sensitized allergen
• List different methods of allergy testing and critique their strengths and weaknesses.
• Give an example of a complicating factor that might skew an IgE(total) test result
• Apply the terms sensitivity and specificity in lab tests
• Categorize who is at risk of allergic sensitization.

Hour 3

• List 1-2 examples of research supporting IgE sensitization prevention.
• List 1-2 examples of factors which may increase risk of IgE sensitization.
• Explain the effect of smoking on IgE
• Have working knowledge of the effect of SO2 on health, and its primary source.
• Describe how and why it Ragweed is fast becoming worse of a problem throughout the US and worldwide.
• Indicate a potential sequela of Rhinoconjunctivitis and why it is meaningful to treat
• Identify and name a treatment backed by clinical evidence for Ragweed allergy and its meaning for natural therapy to be used by non-prescribing practitioners
• Describe a potential problem with medical Sublingual allergy therapy, and then defend it.
• Outline the major allergens in Ragweed.
• Give an example of co-sensitivity
• Define Pan allergen and give an example

Hour 1

• List the cells where histamine is predominantly found.
• Describe the role of the Mast Cell.
• Explain histamine’s function and recall what causes its release.
• List the Histamine receptor types and where each are each found.
• Summarize or give examples of symptoms in over activation of histamine receptors.
• Many of our patients are on OTC Antihistamine medications.  List their effects, positive and negative.

Hour 2

• Quote what OAS stands for.
• Define OAS and describe what happens to those with this problem.
• Recognize at what age(s) OAS occurs.
• Memorize, recognize and describe 1-5 OAS examples.
• Educate your patient on how to deal with OAS.
• Describe NFkB as a system
• Describe NFkB’s role in canonical and non-canonical pathways
• Explain what IκBα is and its potential role in downregulating inflammation

Hour 3

• Discuss how specific herbs, nutrients, and Vitamin E work to manage histamine at both a macro and microscopic level.
• Be able to describe allergic inflammation
• Discover how NSAIDs are being noted to reduce CNS diseases with inflammation and may help manage allergic disorder(s). 
• Identify what particular NSAID is naturally occurring and available to us and your patients to help them manage their allergic inflammation.  Calculate its clinical dose and avoid its lethal dose.
• List various SPMs (Specialized Proresolving Mediators)
• Describe how SPMs can control IgE production and play a potential role in the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease.
• Relate histamine’s role in IBS (Irritable Bowel), name and synthesize the type of 2 known GI receptors involved.

• Dissect and identify musculature of the anterior cervical spine.
• Identify and learn the origin and insertion of specific musculature of the anterior cervical spine.
• Describe the innervation of specific anterior cervical musculature.
• Learn the anatomic relationship of anterior cervical spine musculature to other structures.

• This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed from Anatomy 101 through 112

• To dissect and identify musculature of the shoulder
• Identify and learn the origin and insertion of specific musculature of the shoulder
• Construct a list of differential diagnoses for Clinical Shoulder Pathologies
• Learn the anatomic relationship of shoulder to other structures and correlate them to an MRI

• Locate and identify the various bones that make up the hand
• Identify bony landmarks and the parts of the bones that make up the hand
• Identify various joint structures within the hand
• View the anatomic relationship of the bones of the hand to other bony and soft tissue structures

• Dissect and identify musculature, nerve and vascular aspects of the hip
• Identify and learn the origin and insertion of specific musculature of the hip
• Describe the innervation of specific hip musculature.
• Learn the anatomic relationship of hip musculature to other structures and their relationships on the MRI

• Locate skeletal structures and landmarks of the elbow joint.
• Identify ligamentous and neurovascular anatomy of the elbow complex.
• Name the origin, insertion and innervation of musculature around the elbow.
• Assess the relationship of bony and soft tissue structures around the elbow.

• Identify anatomical landmarks pertaining to osteology of the humerus
• Locate attachments of prime movers of the shoulder joint
• Identify ligaments of the shoulder joint
• Identify bursae of the shoulder joint
• Recognize pathologies associated with shoulder joint anatomy

• Locate and identify major nerve structures of the shoulder area
• Locate and identify arteries of the shoulder area
• Locate and identify veins of the shoulder area
• Locate and identify lymphatics of the shoulder area

• Identify anatomical landmarks pertaining to osteology of the tibia
• Identify anatomical landmarks pertaining to osteology of the patella
• Identify anatomical landmarks pertaining to osteology of the fibula
• Correlate bony landmarks of the knee with clinical conditions that affect them

• Identify attachment sites of muscles around the knee joint
• Identify attachment sites of ligaments of the knee joint
• Identify attachment sites of cartilage of the knee joint
• Correlate the clinical aspects of the structures identified in this course

• Identify the ligaments that support the knee joint
• Identify the cartilaginous structures of the knee
• Correlate clinical conditions of identified knee structures with the anatomy studied
• Compare and contrast MRI images with the dissection images of the knee

• Locate and identify arteries which supply the area around the knee
• Locate and identify nerves which supply the area around the knee
• Locate and identify veins which drain the area around the knee
• Outline the anatomical course followed by the neurovascular structures as they pass through the area of the knee

• Locate and identify the muscles act on the knee joint
• Identify origins and insertions of muscles that act on the knee joint
• Recognize the peripheral nerves which supply the muscles that act on the knee joint
• Correlate clinical conditions of the muscles that act on the knee joint with their anatomy

• Identify anatomical landmarks pertaining to osteology of the tibia
• Identify anatomical landmarks pertaining to osteology of the fibula
• Identify anatomical landmarks pertaining to osteology of the tarsals
• Identify anatomical landmarks pertaining to osteology of the metatarsals and phalanges

• This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed from Anatomy 113 to Anatomy 124 

• Identify the ligaments of the ankle and foot
• Identify the attachment sites of the ligaments of the ankle and foot
• Describe the structures supported by the ligaments of the ankle and foot
• Correlate the anatomy with clinical conditions of the ligaments of the ankle and foot

• Identify muscles of the foot and ankle
• Locate origin and insertions of the muscles of the foot and ankle
• Identify the nerve supply of the muscles of the foot and ankle
• Correlate clinical conditions with the anatomy of the muscles of the foot and ankle

• Locate and identify arteries which supply the ankle and foot
• Locate and identify nerves which supply the ankle and foot
• Locate and identify veins which drain the ankle and foot
• Outline the anatomical course followed by the neurovascular structures as they pass through the area of the ankle and foot
• Correlate clinical conditions of neurovascular structures of the ankle and foot with the anatomy

• Identify anatomical landmarks pertaining to osteology of the sacrum and coccyx
• Identify anatomical landmarks pertaining to osteology of the ischium
• Identify anatomical landmarks pertaining to osteology of the ilium
• Identify anatomical landmarks pertaining to osteology of the pubis
• Correlate bony landmarks of the pelvis with clinical conditions that affect them

• Identify ligaments of the pelvis
• Correlate anatomical relationships of the ligaments of the pelvis
• Identify deep muscles of the pelvis
• Locate origin and insertions of the deep muscles of the pelvis
• Identify the nerve supply and actions of the deep muscles of the pelvis

• Identify nerve structures of the pelvis
• Locate the anatomical course of the nerves of the pelvis
• Identify structures supplied by nerves of the pelvis
• Identify nerve root levels that supply the peripheral nerves of the pelvis

• Identify the arteries and veins of the pelvis
• Locate the anatomical course of arteries and veins of the pelvis
• Describe the anatomical areas supplied by the arteries of the pelvis
• Describe the anatomical areas drained by the veins of the pelvis

• Identify anatomical landmarks pertaining to osteology of a typical lumbar vertebra
• Identify anatomical landmarks pertaining to osteology of an atypical lumbar vertebra
• Identify anatomical landmarks pertaining to osteology of the sacrum
• Identify bony attachment sites of selected muscles and ligaments of the lumbar spine

• Identify ligaments of the lumbar spine
• Correlate anatomical relationships of the ligaments of the lumbar spine
• Identify deep muscles of the lumbar spine
• Locate origin and insertions of the deep muscles of the lumbar spine
• Identify the nerve supply and actions of the deep muscles of the lumbar spine

• Identify the muscles of the posterior vertebral column
• Locate the attachments of the muscles of the posterior vertebral column
• Describe the actions of the muscles of the posterior vertebral column
• Identify the nerve supply of the muscles of the posterior vertebral column.

• Identify neural structures of the brain stem and spinal cord
• Identify structures of the meninges
• Describe the function of the structures of the brain stem and spinal cord
• Describe anatomical relationships between structures of the brain stem, spinal cord and meninges

• Locate and identify anatomical structures of the spinal cord
• Locate and identify the columns and tracts of the spinal cord
• Describe the functions of the columns and tracts of the spinal cord
• Locate and identify the vascular structures that supply the spinal cord

• This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed from Anatomy 125 to Anatomy 136 

• Locate and identify the rami, anterior and posterior divisions of the lumbar plexus
• Locate and identify the peripheral nerves that arise from the lumbar plexus
• Recognize anatomical landmarks that surround the lumbar plexus
• Identify the structures supplied by the nerves of the lumbar plexus

• Locate and identify the bones of the cranium
• Identify anatomical landmarks on the bones of the cranium
• Identify the sutures of the cranium
• Describe the structures passing through the foramina of the cranium

• Locate and identify the extraoccular muscles
• Locate and identify deep muscles of the face and pharynx
• Describe nerve the supply of muscles identified
• Describe the actions of the muscles identified

• Locate and identify intermediate muscles of the face and pharynx
• Describe nerve the supply of muscles identified
• Describe the actions of the muscles identified
• Locate origins and insertions of the muscles identified

• Locate and identify superficial muscles of the face and pharynx
• Describe nerve the supply of muscles identified
• Describe the actions of the muscles identified
• Locate origins and insertions of the muscles identified

• Identify the arteries that supply the face and head
• Identify the nerves that supply the face and head
• Describe the structures innervated by the nerves of face and head
• Identify the veins that drain the face and head

• Locate identify muscles of the eye and orbit
• Locate and identify blood vessels of the eye and orbit
• Locate and identify connective tissue structures of the orbit
• Describe location and innervation of the lacrimal glands

• Locate the major anatomical landmarks of the orbit
• Describe anatomical relationships between structures of the orbit
• Correlate functions of the structures of the orbit with the anatomy
• Identify the nerves, muscles and blood vessels of the orbit

• Identify the structures of the interior structures of the eyeball
• Explain the function of the interior structures of the eyeball
• Correlate anatomical relationships between interior structures of the eyeball
• Explain the actions of the extraoccular muscles

• Identify anatomical landmarks of the ossicles of the ear
• Locate and identify the organs of hearing in the ear
• Explain the transmission of sound in the ear
• Locate and identify the organs of balance in the ear

• Identify anatomical landmarks pertaining to osteology of the temporomandibular joints
• Locate and identify the soft tissue structures of the temporomandibular joint
• Correlate specific muscles with the possible movements of the temporomandibular joint
• Locate attachment sites of the structures of the temporomandibular joint

• Identify anatomical landmarks pertaining to surface anatomy of the wrist and forearm
• Locate the surface landmarks of prime movers of the wrist
• Identify locations where major structures of the wrist may be palpated of the wrist
• Identify when and where deep structures may be visible at the surface of the wrist and forearm

• This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed from Anatomy 225 through Anatomy 230

• Identify the trigger points for selected muscles in the gluteal region and the anterior and lateral compartment of the hip and thigh
• Label the primary and secondary referral patterns for the identified trigger points
• Summarize the differential diagnoses associated with each trigger point in the hip and thigh
• Indicate the proximal and distal attachments of the selected muscles in the gluteal region and the anterior and lateral compartment of the hip and thigh
• Describe the action of the selected muscles in the gluteal region and the anterior and lateral compartment of the hip and thigh
• Recognize when muscles are acting agonistically and antagonistically

• Identify the trigger points for the selected muscles of the foot
• Label the primary and secondary referral patterns for the identified trigger points
• Summarize the differential diagnoses associated with each trigger point in the foot
• Indicate the proximal and distal attachments of the selected muscles of the foot
• Describe the action of the selected muscles of the foot
• Recognize when muscles are acting agonistically and antagonistically

• Define common terminology used in the Chiropractic office
• Identify terminology associated with specific conditions and their treatment
• Describe locations on the body using appropriate anatomical terminology
• Describe the four procedures that constitute vital signs
• Identify normal values for pulse, blood pressure, temperature and respiratory rate in the adult

• Explain basic concepts of health
• Identify the health spectrum
• Recognize the various facts associated with aging
• Determine the difference between sickly aging and normal aging
• Recognize the various theories of aging
• Recognize the most common theory of aging
• Determine the risks associated with being sedentary
• Identify the effect of exercise on the cardiovascular system
• Describe how exercise affects cholesterol and cancer
• Examine the various components of an exercise program
• Identify which exercises are best for health and longevity
• Recognize the relationship between exercise and antioxidants
• Recognize basic concepts of stress
• Establish how stress and other emotions can cause disease and ill health
• Determine the relationship between nutrition and stress
• Differentiate the relationship between various stress reducing techniques
• Identify how social relationships, religion and prayer can affect health and aging
• Recognize the negative and positive factors from consuming alcohol
• Recognize how alcohol affects nutrition
• Identify how smoking affects health
• Identify the relationship between nutrition and smoking
• Recognize the relationship between second hand smoke and nutrition
• Identify various smoking cessation techniques
• Identify the role of antioxidants and free radicals
• Examine the relationship between antioxidants and heart disease
• Determine the relationship between diet, cancer, and the environment
• Identify various antioxidants that can affect cancer
• Describe how caloric restriction affects longevity
• Explore basic concepts of weight control and obesity
• Recognize how obesity affects overall health and promotes disease
• Identify various dietary patterns and habits
• Determine how diet patterns affect health and promote disease
• Explore the typical American diet pattern
• Review the vegetarian diet pattern
• Analyze the Mediterranean diet pattern and its components
• Identify why fruits and vegetables are anti-aging foods
• Determine how fruits and vegetables offer health benefits
• Select what components of fish have positive effects on health
• Recognize how fish affects cardiovascular disease and cancer
• Identify how garlic affects health and inhibits disease
• Demonstrate the role grains have in health and longevity
• Explain the basics of fiber and how it can affect health and disease
• Identify how nuts can positively affect health and decrease disease
• Recognize how legumes and soy can affect heart disease
• Relate how legumes and soy can affect cancer
• Recognize the beneficial components of yogurt
• Identify how yogurt can affect the immune system
• Define what prebiotics are and how they affect health
• Describe how chocolate can promote health and longevity
• Explore how tea can positively affect health and decrease disease risk
• Identify what the beneficial components of wine are
• Determine the how and when of wine consumption
• Explain basic concepts of water and signs of dehydration
• List how water affects disease and promotes health
• Identify who is susceptible to nutrient deficiencies
• Determine the relationship between a daily multiple vitamin and health
• Analyze how growth hormone can promote health and possibly slow aging
• Explain the risk versus benefit of using testosterone and melatonin
• Recognize the role of DHEA and DHEA-S on health and longevity
• Identify the main concepts of an anti-aging strategy

Musculoskeletal

• Explain the causes behind Musculoskeletal Injuries
• Compare the minimum/maximum times during the Acute, Repair, and Remodeling Phase of Recovery
• Summarize protocols for acute inflammation
• Demonstrate a Kinetic Chain Assessment
• Explain why indirect cause of injury can be as disabling due to tissue overuse and overload
• Contrast and compare male vs female most common extremity injuries
• Contrast the differences between high school, collegiate, and professional athletic injuries
• Summarize how gold-standard management drives lower injury rates and duration
  

Nutrition

• Develop components of a typical healthy meal plan for athletes
• Differentiate between healthy and unhealthy food choices in each category of FAT, CHO, PRO
• Identify problem foods specific to the individual athlete
• Explain CHO loading and examples of high glycemic index foods
• Describe meal plan for post-exercise "window of recovery"
• Describe benefits and sources of branched chain amino acids for athletic recovery
• Explain purpose of omega 3 fatty acids during recovery phase of athletic activity
• Define components of female athlete triad
• List vitamins and minerals required to rebuild bone health in female athlete triad
• Name ergogenic nutrients acceptable to the World Anti-Doping Agency

Dehydration

• Explain difference between dehydration and hyponatremia
• Recognize early or acute signs and symptoms of dehydration and hyponatremia
• Discuss benefits of each method of determining hydration status
• Demonstrate treatment intervention for heat cramps
• Compare energy drink to sports drink

Concussion

• Define and recognize brain concussion, second impact syndrome, and chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
• Describe frequency of sports concussion and common duration of signs and symptoms.
• Describe all possible results of head trauma, including second impact syndrome, intracranial hematoma, skull fracture, brain contusion, cervical injury (both mild and dangerous)
• Differentiate and rule out dangerous results from head trauma.
• Demonstrate proper exam procedures following head trauma on field.
• Demonstrate proper exam procedures to clear the cervical spine on field.
• Perform the SCAT 3 exam and describe how it is to be used both on field and in the office.
• Describe how and why one performs serial exams after head trauma on field.
• Describe return to play protocols for concussed athletes.
• Describe prevention procedures for sports concussion.

• Explain the phases of human walking gait
• Discuss the biomechanical events associated with stance phase of gait
• Discuss the biomechanical events associated with swing phase of gait
• Explain biomechanically what is happening during each phase of gait in the foot, ankle, knee and hip
• Discuss the 3 rockers of the foot and how they apply to the gait cycle
• Understand the calcaneocuboid locking mechanism and defend it's importance in the stance phase of gait
• Summarize the ranges of motion of the foot, ankle, knee and hip and their importance in normal gait
• Explain how stance phase abnormalities would impact the gait cycle
• Demonstrate competency in obtaining a reproducible Pedograph print
• Interpret rearfoot, midfoot and forefoot mechanics as seen on a pedograph print
• Identify and interpret problem areas in a pedograph print
• Identify stance phase abnormalities on a Pedograph print
• Extrapolate pathomechanics which would occur rostrally in the kinetic chain during pathomechanics occurring in the gait cycle
• Evaluate the impact of gait abnormalities on human locomotion

• This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed from Biomechanics 201 through Biomechanics 216

• Describe how the motor and sensory homunculus relate to the foot and are integral to training and rehabilitation
• Discuss the 3 rockers of the foot
• Give examples of problems that result from a loss of the 3 rockers of the foot
• Explain the concept of pelvis neutrality and its effect on training
• Describe and examine the tripod of the foot
• Breakdown most movement into 2 basic rules or tenets
• Give examples of the problems which can arise if the 2 basic rules or tenets of movement are not followed
• Discuss the clinical consequences of loss of the medial and lateral tripods of the foot

• Discuss the normal walking gait cycle
• Apply the biomechanics of the pelvis and lower kinetic chain during walking to clinical practice
• Predict and discuss problems and clinical strategies that can arise from altered lower extremity biomechanics
• Apply visual analysis skills
• Evaluate case studies in gait analysis
• Clinically apply solutions for gait abnormalities

• Describe and identify how the parts of a running shoe affect running biomechanics
• Compare and contrast different shoe constructions to the biomechanical needs of an individual
• Determine the appropriate last shape for different foot types
• Discuss the biomechanical consequences of improper vs. proper selection of last types
• Predict which features in a shoe are necessary to correct faulty gait patterns

• Explore barefoot running from a position of biomechanical efficiency
• Contrast the differences in shod vs unshod running
• Predict problems that can arise from shod and barefoot running
• Apply visual analysis skills to barefoot running technique
• Describe how to introduce barefoot running to your patient population

• Discuss the salient points of conducting a visual gait analysis
• Review the gait cycle and associated kinetics and kinematics
• Discuss step length, stride length and how they are affected in a case of a person with posterior compartment weakness
• Review the biomechanics associated with heel rise
• Propose rehabilitation strategies for specific cases that were reviewed

• Discuss the pitfall of video assessment of gait cases
• Review the gait cycle with respect to stance phase abnormalities in a gait case
• Differentiate between step length and stride length
• Review heel rise and the windlass mechanism
• Discuss the function of the long flexors of the toes in gait
• Evaluate pelvic posturing as it relate to a gait case
• Discuss the gait pathomechanics that result from a herniated disc

• Review the pertinent anatomy of the knee
• Review the kinematics and kinetics of knee function during the gait cycle
• View and discuss case studies involving knee function
• Predict pathomechanics that will arise from the gait abnormalities presented
• Propose remedies for the gait abnormalities seen

• Review the pertinent anatomy of the hip
• Review the kinematics and kinetics of hip function during the gait cycle
• View and discuss case studies involving hip function and common clinical scenarios
• Predict pathomechanics that will arise from the gait abnormalities presented
• Propose remedies for the gait abnormalities seen

• Review the walking gait cycle
• Review the running gait cycle
• Identify the key differences between walking and running gait
• Review the kinematics and kinetic differences between walking and running gait
• View case studies involving different walking and running gait styles
• Predict pathomechanics that may arise from gait abnormalities presented

• Review anatomical vs functional short leg
• Review the kinematics and kinetics of the short leg during the gait cycle
• View and discuss case studies looking at functional and anatomical short legs
• Predict pathomechanics that will arise from a short leg
• Propose remedies for the gait abnormalities seen

• This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed from Biomechanics 211 through Biomechanics 222

• Review fore foot to rearfoot relationships
• Review the different rear foot types
• Review the kinematics and kinetics of rear foot function during the gait cycle
• View and discuss case studies involving different rear foot types
• Predict pathomechanics that will arise from gait abnormalities presented
• Propose remedies for the gait abnormalities seen

• Breakdown the gait cycle into its component parts
• Recognize some less common gait abnormalities seen in gait analysis
• Assess actions of the lower kinetic chain during gait
• Predict pathomechanics that will arise from gait abnormalities presented

• Review how to determine foot type
• Describe and identify the five common foot types
• Explain how foot type effects gait biomechanics
• Compare and contrast different clinical examples of each foot type
• Discuss some treatments that can be utilized when a client presents with a particular foot type

• Briefly describe the history of the pedograph
• Compare pedographs with other technologies available for foot imprinting
• Explain how to obtain a reproducible pedograph
• Discuss pedograph interpretation and what it means clinically

• Review the pertinent anatomy of the foot
• Review the kinematics and kinetics of foot function during the gait cycle
• View and discuss case studies involving foot function and common pathomechanics
• Predict pathomechanics that will arise from the gait abnormalities presented
• Propose remedies for the gait abnormalities seen

• Define the crossover gait
• Visually identify the crossover gait
• Explain the biomechanical elements of the crossover gait
• Analyze the cross over gait
• Give examples of the cross over gait
• Integrate your knowledge of the cross over gait to formulate an appropriate treatment plan
• Outline some common exercises for cross over gait remediation

• Examine how arm swing correlates and integrates with the gait cycle
• Visually identify arm swing
• Explain the biomechanical elements of arm swing
• Analyze arm swing
• Give examples of normal and abnormal arm swing
• Integrate your knowledge of arm swing to formulate an appropriate treatment plan

• Define minimal vs. neutral vs. guidance vs. motion control shoes
• Contrast minimal vs. neutral vs. guidance vs. motion control shoes
• Discuss current shoe trends
• Discuss ramp delta and its implications in shoes and shoe fit

• Review the injuries associated with an improperly fitting bike frame and how to properly size a frame to a person
• Discuss how cleat position can lead to biomechanical problems and injuries related to power loss.
• Demonstrate how to properly place cleats on shoes to avoid injury and increase power transfer
• Discuss injuries that stem from inappropriate seat height, saddle for and aft position and handlebar reach and explain how to determine appropriate seat height, fore and aft saddle position and handlebar reach.

• Review static postural foot assessment as it relates to a case study
• Describe muscular compensations that may occur as the result leg length differences
• Compare muscular action vectors and their changes with aberrant foot mechanics
• Discuss the concept of flexor dominance and how it relates to the long flexors of the toes

• Discuss the gait cycle and gait cycle biomechanics
• Discuss Tetrasomy 18 and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy etiologies
• Discuss Tetrasomy 18 and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy gait abnormalities
• Propose rehabilitation strategies for abnormalities commonly seen in many neurological disorders

• Review the anatomical and functional causes of  leg length discrepancies
• Review the kinematics and kinetics of leg length discrepancies during the gait cycle.
• View and discuss several new case studies looking at anatomical leg length discrepancies and the impact of compensations to accommodate the fixed changes. 
• Discuss examination procedures to facilitate understanding of the pathomechanics resulting from a leg length discrepancy. 
• Propose intrinsic and extrinsic remedies for the gait abnormalities seen.

• Provide an overview of orthotic therapy
• Review orthotic casting processes and contrast differences and potential pitfalls in them
• Discuss common problems arising from orthotic prescription (blisters, pain during use, pressure spots, etc)
• Propose mechanisms for why problems occur biomechanically
• Present remedies for common problems that arise

• Discuss retraining CNS sensory and motor patterns
• Present several key concepts in visual gait analysis
• Introduce lesser known anatomical points of interest in the sacroiliac joint
• Discuss some rehabilitation strategies for the sacroiliac joint

• Discuss retraining CNS sensory and motor patterns
• Present several key concepts in visual gait analysis
• Introduce lesser known anatomical points of interest in the sacroiliac joint
• Discuss some rehabilitation strategies for the sacroiliac joint
• Discuss the ideal kinetics and kinematics of the walking gait cycle
• Present the normal lower extremity parameters/ontogeny surrounding the requisites for gait
• Explore the impact of lower extremity torsions on foot progression angle
• Highlight the differences between tibial and femoral leg length discrepancies
• View video examples of different aspects of gait
• Review the mechanics of the bridge exercise
• Discuss the current indexed literature surrounding the bridge exercise
• Describe potential pitfalls in performing and prescribing the bridge exercise
• Point out the differences of maintaining a "neutral spine" versus an increased or decreased lumbar lordosis
• Identify potential ways to correct faulty mechanics and optimize performance of the bridge exercise
• describe a new, novel test to diagnose gluteus medius tears
• explain the various functions of the gluteus maximus and medius
• explore the effects of a resistance band around the knees on the gluteus maximus, quadricep and valgus angles on the knees during a back barbell squat
• contrast gluteus medius resistance and rehabilitation exercises with respect to maximal recruitment
• discuss electromyographic activity in the gluteus medius, gluteus maximus, biceps femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis and rectus femoris during the Monopodal Squat, Forward Lunge and Lateral Step-Up exercises

• Discuss the ideal kinetics and kinematics of the walking gait cycle
• Present the normal lower extremity parameters/ontogeny surrounding the requisites for gait
• Explore the impact of lower extremity torsions on foot progression angle
• Highlight the differences between tibial and femoral leg length discrepancies
• View video examples of different aspects of gait

• Review the mechanics of the bridge exercise
• Discuss the current indexed literature surrounding the bridge exercise
• Describe potential pitfalls in performing and prescribing the bridge exercise
• Point out the differences of maintaining a "neutral spine" versus an increased or decreased lumbar lordosis
• Identify potential ways to correct faulty mechanics and optimize performance of the bridge exercise

• describe a new, novel test to diagnose gluteus medius tears
• explain the various functions of the gluteus maximus and medius
• explore the effects of a resistance band around the knees on the gluteus maximus, quadricep and valgus angles on the knees during a back barbell squat
• contrast gluteus medius resistance and rehabilitation exercises with respect to maximal recruitment
• discuss electromyographic activity in the gluteus medius, gluteus maximus, biceps femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis and rectus femoris during the Monopodal Squat, Forward Lunge and Lateral Step-Up exercises.

• Review ideal walking gait biomechanics
• Discuss the current indexed literature surrounding sandals and open back footwear relative to musculoskeletal symptoms
• Describe pathomechanics associated with wearing flip flops and open back footwear
• Contrast the ideal gait cycle with the gait cycle while wearing flip flops, sandals and open back footwear
• Identify potential ways to correct faulty mechanics associated with wearing open back footwear

• Review ideal walking gait biomechanics
• Discuss the indexed literature surrounding movement patterns, gait remodeling and therapeutic uses of a split treadmill
• Rehab gait movement patterns
• Develop a deeper understanding of arm swing, leg swing, and interlimb timing and coordination.

• Identify ideal walking gait biomechanics
• Discuss the indexed literature surrounding movement patterns, gait impairments and compensations.
• Analyze arm swing, leg swing, and interlimb timing and coordination.
• Interpret local foot biomechanics and compensations.

• Review the gait cycle and gait cycle biomechanics
• View and discuss case studies of gait pathologies
• Assess actions of the lower kinetic chain during gait
• Predict pathomechanics that will arise from gait abnormalities presented
• Propose remedies and rehabilitation strategies for the gait abnormalities seen

Hour 1

• Identify some common gait abnormalities seen in gait analysis and develop mental strategies in evaluating the 3 cardinal planes of motion and potential failures in the loading of these planes.
• Categorize the Fast and Slow phases of an imbalance asymmetrical gait and define rehabilitation strategies to remedy the gait pathology.
• Develop a conceptual overview of how step length and stride length change in a limping gait.
• Breakdown portions of the gait cycle into its component parts, including compensation patterns
• Conceptualize the gait changes oriented around a hallux (great toe) amputation and learn to predict gait compensations off of a fixed anatomic anomaly.
• Describe arm swing and how it plays out in gait, particularly asymmetrical, and develop some treatment concepts in addressing this asymmetry.

Hour 2

• Discuss the critical function of the deep neck flexors and transverse abdominus, and how they related to gait, especially the running athlete.
• Identify the 3 compartments of the thoracolumbar fascia and translate them into gait concepts and treatment concepts.
• Develop treatment concepts in addressing this asymmetry and define in-phase and out-of-phase arm and leg swing assimilation
• Discuss on a surface level the concepts of speed in gait, and how to adjust the speed of one's gait to break down gait components that might lead to better treatment directions.
• Describe central pattern generators and relate to arm swing on a neurologic level.
• Recognize some common gait abnormalities seen in gait analysis such as arm swing, step length, the cross over gait, and develop mental strategies in evaluating the 3 cardinal planes of motion and potential failures in the loading of these planes when it comes to these gait parameters.

• Discuss the concept of Gender as it relates to society, language and culture
• Identify Gender roles in Western Society
• Recognize innate gender traits in males and females
• Summarize socially imposed gender traits

• This includes all courses with the educational objectives listed from Boundary Training 101 through Boundary Training 112

• Identify aspects of male and female psychological development
• Relate basic concepts of Gender and Power
• List female and male leadership factors
• Discuss gender and the Doctor/Patient relationship
• Identify the ways which gender affects the Doctor/Patient relationship

• Describe what accounts for the differences, in practice style and patient care, between males and females healthcare providers
• Define differing sexualities in western culture
• Review sexuality as it relates to the Doctor/Patient relationship
• Identify misconceptions in personal definitions of male, female, power and sexuality
• Recognize when Power is misused and becomes a threat

• Define Touch as it relates to perception, gender and culture
• Discuss the giving up of power as it relates to patients and touch
• Recognize the perception, intention, and uses of touch
• Perform an analysis of individual conceptions of gender and sexuality

• Perform an exercise to identify personal concepts of touch
• Create practical applications for healthcare practitioners with regard to gender, touch, and sexuality
• Define sexual misconduct
• Recognize the difference between sexual misconduct and sexual harassment
• Critique different models of misconduct

• Describe how misconduct occurs
• Distinguish between different types of offenders
• Give examples of case studies in sexual misconduct
• Identify common fears and misconceptions of sexual misconduct
• Specify important concepts of treated a patient who has a history of abuse

• Define professional boundaries and relate the issue of consent
• Describe the three types of power, the three patterns of power, and how power is used
• Discuss the differences between adherence vs. compliance and transference vs. countertransference
• Identify anatomical risk levels for touch

• Develop safe touch guidelines
• Create a set of office based interventions and patient based interventions in the development of safe practice strategies
• Define educational interventions for safe practice strategies
• Define the basics of the supervision for a safe practice strategy

• Develop and outline for safe practice analysis
• Perform a risk factor analysis
• Execute a healthcare provider questionnaire
• Create a staff evaluation to implement at the office

• Develop and implement a buddy/supervisor evaluation of the healthcare provider and staff
• Develop and implement a patient evaluation of the healthcare provider and staff
• Create a system of analysis for the buddy/supervisor, healthcare provider, staff and patient evaluations

• Develop a plan for change based on the risk factor analysis (RFA) and practice evaluation questionnaires
• Identify areas of improvement for touch, consent, communication and respect
• Address concerns raised by staff and patients
• Discuss ways to defuse attraction

• Develop guidelines of dealing with a patient who is attracted to you
• Develop guidelines of dealing with feeling an attraction
• Discuss the six factors for a safe practice
• Describe the new partnership between healthcare providers and patients

• Define and discuss professional boundaries
• Define and discuss sexual misconduct
• Sensitize The D.C. To Issues Relating to Sexual Interaction With The Patient
• Discuss the problem of sexual misconduct, either real or perceived
• Define and discuss specific examination procedures
• Provide methods for recording examinations and incidents
• Discuss case of alleged sexual misconduct
• Discuss strategies to avoid misunderstandings that may lead to charges of sexual misconduct

• Identify the purpose of professional boundaries
• Differentiate between boundary violations and boundary crossings
• Identify the various factors related to dual relationships
• Identify issues related to bartering, gifts and boundaries

• Recognize the challenges of social networking and boundaries
• Evaluate issues specific to boundaries
• Clarify guidelines for maintaining professional boundaries
• Reflect on the maintenance of professional boundaries

• Describe the biomechanics of rotation of a thoracic ring at the levels T1-T7.
• Describe the biomechanics of the Cervical spine, Thoracic spine, ribs, clavicle and manubrium with elevation of the right or left shoulder.
• Describe the biomechanics of flexion and extension at the Costotransverse joint at T9.
• Describe the differences in motion of the mobile segments between T3 -T7 with side flexion occurring first in the Thoracic spine.

• This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed from Breathing Essentials 201 through Breathing Essentials 207

• Describe the physiology of breathing and how altered pH can affect the body.
• Describe two functions of the diaphragm.
• Identify limited chest expansion and Bradcliff angles and ski jumps
• Identify limited lateral costal breathing and how to facilitate normal lateral costal breathing

• Describe how altered breathing patterns can alter pH and how this can affect the body.
• Describe the autonomic nervous system and function.
• Name three physiological consequences of respiratory alkalosis.
• Describe suboptimal breathing patterns and their effect on the cervical spine and chronic pain.

• Name and describe the different types of sleep apnea.
• Describe the three levels of Apnea-hypopnea index AHI.
• List five symptoms of sleep apnea.
• List two treatments for sleep apnea.

• Describe the physiological response of aerobic exercise on the respiratory system.
• Describe the effect of running on the viscera and the diaphragm.
• Describe the response to inspiratory muscle fatigue on the body.
• List one device than may increase endurance of the respiratory muscles.

• Describe the anatomical structure of the diaphragm including innervation and blood supply.
• List four causes that may damage the innervation to the diaphragm and effect normal function.
• Describe the factors involved in Intensive Care Unit Acquired Weakness.
• Be able to describe the pros and cons of early mobilization in the ICU.

• Discuss the place cannabis products have in healthcare.
• Recall the historic relevance cannabidiol (CBD) has in patient care.
• Analyze which manual therapeutic modalities best compliment CBD usage and apply it to their practice.
• Discuss federal and state laws that apply to CBD use within their practice.
• Assess and differentiate between different CBD products to find that best suits their personal/ professional use.

• Summarize the history of Chiropractic
• Describe the basics of Chiropractic Philosophy
• Explain Chiropractic, Adaptation and Innate Intelligence
• Describe how Chiropractic is built upon the basic sciences of anatomy (structure), physiology (function) and the clinical sciences (patient application).
• Explain how Chiropractic affects specific conditions
• Describe the four procedures that constitute vital signs
• Identify normal values for pulse, blood pressure, temperature and respiratory rate in the adult
• Define common terminology used in the Chiropractic office
• Identify terminology associated with specific conditions and their treatment
• Describe locations on the body using appropriate anatomical terminology
• List the major muscle and muscle groups of the body
• Name the regions of the human spine and the parts of the vertebral motion unit
• Explain the interview of a patient using the skills of the patient-centered interview
• Outline the need to obtain from patients their stories of illness, while pursuing the broader life setting in which symptoms occur
• Recognize the importance of eliciting from patients’ key information in their medical, family, and psychosocial histories
• Define the elements of history taking with a focus on musculoskeletal conditions
• Describe the elements of proper note taking during the patient history
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of ICD-10 codes and CPT codes
• Outline the skills for medical documentation record keeping for proper patient care and adherence to insurance protocols
• Discuss the History of HIPAA
• Define the terminology of HIPAA i.e.: PHI, IIHI, NPP, TPO, NPI, EIN, EDI, etc.
• Contrast covered entities vs. non-covered entities
• Define the Problem Oriented Medical Record (POMR).
• Demonstrate taking a complete patient history.
• Define the Evaluation and Management examination for the musculoskeletal system.
• Define Outcome Assessment.
• Illustrate the P.A.R.T. format of documentation.
• Define proper assessment for SOAP notes.
• Discuss proper documentation of treatment performed on each visit.
• Discuss proper documentation of treatment plans.
• Define the Physician Quality Reporting System for Medicare.
• Illustrate the Pain Assessment and Follow-Up requirements.
• Illustrate the Functional Outcome Assessment and Treatment Plan requirements.
• Discuss practical methods for chiropractors to efficiently perform the PQRS reporting.
• Demonstrate the importance of communicating in an ethical manner and what that entails
• Develop an understanding of what 'spin' is, why it is unethical and how to monitor and minimize/stop it
• Evaluate the barriers to effective and ethical communication
• Develop an understanding of exactly what takes place/needs to take place during the provider/client interaction
• Discover what it is that patients want from their visits to a provider
• Appraise how to deal with challenging clients and situations
• Define the terms confidential information and confidentiality.
• Identify the relationship of a patient's legal right to privacy with his reasonable expectations regarding confidential information.
• Describe how the telling and keeping of secrets is relevant to understanding the importance of confidentiality.
• Discuss the ethical norms involved in keeping and breaking professional confidences.
• Explain the six - step process in confidentiality situations
• Name five general legal exceptions to the professional standard of practice that confidences should not be broken.
• Consider practical options that a professional can take when faced with the possibility of breaking a confidence.
• Discuss some important aspects of documentation that affect confidentiality.
• Describe how trust and trustworthiness give shape to the idea of respect between patient and health professional
• Assess the roles of competence and reassurance in strengthening the necessary connections between you and the patient
• Explain the phenomena of transference and countertransference in the health professional and patient relationship
• Contrast courteous behaviors with casualness and how each is perceived by the patient to bridge the gap of estrangement between you when you fi rst meet and as the relationship develops
• Give some examples of what it means to focus on caring behaviors
• Distinguish contractual characteristics of the health professional and patient relationship from covenantal characteristics and evaluate the role of each
• Perform an exercise to identify personal concepts of touch
• Create practical applications for healthcare practitioners with regard to gender, touch, and sexuality
• Define sexual misconduct
• Recognize the difference between sexual misconduct and sexual harassment
• Critique different models of misconduct
• Develop guidelines of dealing with a patient who is attracted to you
• Develop guidelines of dealing with feeling an attraction
• Discuss the six factors for a safe practice
• Describe the new partnership between healthcare providers and patients
• Describe the preparations for a medical emergency
• Review four emergency medical conditions: Stroke, Heart Attack, Difficulty Breathing, Diabetic Emergencies
• Recognize the causes, symptoms and signs for these emergencies
• Summarize how to provide the appropriate emergency treatments
• Describe the general rules for the application of physical therapy modalities/procedures
• Develop an understanding of the use of cryotherapy and hot moist packs
• Explain the principals of therapeutic ultrasound
• Summarize the types of electrical therapy modalities
• List the contraindications and precautions to the use of electrical therapy
• Recognize the appropriate application of low level laser therapy
• Explain the therapeutic benefits of spinal traction
• List the effects of soft tissue and cross friction massage
• Indicate how to apply stretching programs to patients
• Discuss spinal exercise programs with the treating doctor
• Identify common treatment procedures and modalities used in a chiropractic practice and recognize contraindications to them
• Prepare a patient to have an x-ray examination
• Recognize basic x-ray terminology
• Discuss safety measures when taking x-rays
• List the common safety measures when taking x-rays
• Dissect the elbow as it relates to lateral epicondylitis
• Develop a diagnostic and treatment approach for adhesive capsulitis
• Review possible causes of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
• Create a list of differential diagnoses of foot pain
• Identify common causes of patellofemoral syndrome
• Understand knee mechanics relative to patellofemoral syndrome
• Differentially diagnose patellofemoral syndrome from other knee conditions
• Define an appropriate treatment program for patellofemoral syndrome
• Identify common causes of shoulder syndrome
• Understand functional mechanics of the shoulder relative to impingement syndrome
• Differentially diagnose shoulder impingement from other shoulder conditions
• Define an appropriate treatment program for impingement syndrome.
• Identify common risk factors and causes for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Define tests and examination procedures to diagnose Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• List the common conditions important in the differential diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Develop a chiropractic treatment plan for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Outline the definition and components of health and wellness
• Review the dimensions of wellness
• Discuss various models of health and the need for wellness lifestyles
• Outline the publication and goals of Healthy People 2010

• Define common terminology used in the Chiropractic office
• Identify terminology associated with specific conditions and their treatment
• Describe locations on the body using appropriate anatomical terminology
• List the major muscle and muscle groups of the body
• Name the regions of the human spine and the parts of the vertebral motion unit
• Discuss the History of HIPAA
• Define the terminology of HIPAA i.e.: PHI, IIHI, NPP, TPO, NPI, EIN, EDI
• Contrast covered entities vs. non-covered entities
• Define the Problem Oriented Medical Record (POMR).
• Demonstrate taking a complete patient history.
• Define the Evaluation and Management examination for the musculoskeletal system.
• Define Outcome Assessment.
• Illustrate the P.A.R.T. format of documentation.
• Define proper assessment for SOAP notes.
• Discuss proper documentation of treatment performed on each visit.
• Discuss proper documentation of treatment plans.
• Discuss Medicare’s new guidelines for documenting quality measures 
• Discuss Medicare’s new Merit-Based Incentive Program (MIPS)
• Identify and determine the eligibility requirements for MIPS
• Identify and discuss the 4 categories under MIPS (Quality, Cost, Clinical Practice Improvement Activities (CPIA) and Advancing Care Information (ACI)
• Recognize how Medicare calculates MIPS to determine payment adjustments
• Demonstrate the importance of communicating in an ethical manner and what that entails
• Develop an understanding of what 'spin' is, why it is unethical and how to monitor and minimize/stop it
• Evaluate the barriers to effective and ethical communication
• Develop an understanding of exactly what takes place/needs to take place during the provider/client interaction
• Discover what it is that patients want from their visits to a provider
• Appraise how to deal with challenging clients and situations
• Describe how trust and trustworthiness give shape to the idea of respect between patient and health professional
• Assess the roles of competence and reassurance in strengthening the necessary connections between you and the patient
• Explain the phenomena of transference and countertransference in the health professional and patient relationship
• Contrast courteous behaviors with casualness and how each is perceived by the patient to bridge the gap of estrangement between you when you fi rst meet and as the relationship develops
• Give some examples of what it means to focus on caring behaviors
• Distinguish contractual characteristics of the health professional and patient relationship from covenantal characteristics and evaluate the role of each
• Perform an exercise to identify personal concepts of touch
• Create practical applications for healthcare practitioners with regard to gender, touch, and sexuality
• Define sexual misconduct
• Recognize the difference between sexual misconduct and sexual harassment
• Critique different models of misconduct
• Develop guidelines of dealing with a patient who is attracted to you
• Develop guidelines of dealing with feeling an attraction
• Discuss the six factors for a safe practice
• Describe the new partnership between healthcare providers and patients
• Explain how to prepare for a medical emergency
• Outline four emergency medical conditions: Stroke, Heart Attack, Difficulty Breathing, Diabetic Emergencies
• Recognize the causes, symptoms and signs for these emergencies
• Summarize how to provide the appropriate emergency treatments
• Describe the general rules for the application of physical therapy modalities/procedures
• Develop an understanding of the use of cryotherapy and hot moist packs
• Explain the principals of therapeutic ultrasound
• Summarize the types of electrical therapy modalities
• List the contraindications and precautions to the use of electrical therapy
• Recognize the appropriate application of low level laser therapy
• Explain the therapeutic benefits of spinal traction
• List the effects of soft tissue and cross friction massage
• Identify common treatment procedures and modalities used in a chiropractic practice and recognize contraindications to them
• Describe the steps to prepare a patient to have an x-ray examination
• Define the terms Collimation, Filtration and Shielding
• Explain the 10-day rule for taking x-rays of a woman
• Discuss safety measurements when taking x-rays
• Recognize the importance of explaining the x-ray procedure to the patient
• List ways to protect the technician and chiropractic assistant when using x-rays
• Identify the importance of wearing a film badge when near x-ray equipment

• Outline the most commonly encountered neurological complaints of pregnancy that a D.C. might encounter in practice
• Differentiate between similar complaints to establish best course of care
• Modify normal practices, techniques and methods to accommodate for the biomechanical changes of the pregnancy patient
• Integrate other palliative therapies to relieve these complaints
• Analyze and adjust according to the complaint and concomitant exam findings

• This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed from Chiropractic and Pregnancy 201 through Chiropractic and Pregnancy 207

• Outline eight commonly encountered complaints of pregnancy that a DC might encounter in practice
• Differentiate between similar complaints to establish best course of care
• Understand the various causes of each complaint and how to address these causes
• Integrate other palliative therapies to relieve these complaints
• Analyze and adjust according to the complaint and concomitant exam findings

• Outline the most common herbal and homeopathic remedies that may be useful to a DC who cares for pregnant patients
• Differentiate between helpful remedies and those contraindicated for use during pregnancy
• How and when to successfully integrate these palliative therapies to relieve common complaints of pregnancy
• Recognize the basics of homeopathy, why and how it works, how to administer remedies and proper use and storage of remedies
• Generalize the use and need for these remedies to accommodate the special needs and concerns of the pregnancy patient

• Outline necessary dietary requirements for the mother to be
• Differentiate between safe and unsafe exercises that can be recommended to the expectant mother
• Give examples of safe exercise practices to the pregnant patient
• Identify the normal and customary weight gain during a healthy pregnancy
• Offer dietary recommendations and healthy food choices to the pregnant patient

• Identify the most common birth trauma(s) to a newborn
• Assess the biomechanics of the pregnant pelvis
• Recognize how certain maternal pelvic misalignments can lead to increased incidence of various birth traumas
• Modify adjustive techniques and methods to better care for the pregnant patient
• Reduce the prevalence of certain birth traumas due to distortions and misalignments in the maternal pelvis

• Identify the most common medical tests and procedures performed on pregnant and laboring women
• Recognize the risks of these tests and procedures
• Assess the benefits of these tests and procedures
• Effectively explain these risks and benefits to the pregnant patient
• Assist in the preparation of a well thought out and defined birth plan for the pregnant patient

• Outline commonly encountered misalignment and/or subluxation patterns that present with a breech presentation
• Outline commonly encountered misalignment and/or subluxation patterns that present with various common complaints of pregnancy
• Identify the various causes of a breech presentation and how to address these causes
• Integrate or eliminate other palliative therapies to aid in the reversal of a breech presentation and common complaints of pregnancy
• Analyze and adjust according to the patient history and concomitant exam findings

• Outline commonly encountered misalignment and/or subluxation patterns that present with a breech presentation
• Outline commonly encountered misalignment and/or subluxation patterns that present with various common complaints of pregnancy
• Outline commonly encountered misalignment and/or subluxation patterns that present with a twin breech presentation
• Integrate or eliminate other palliative therapies to aid in the reversal of a breech presentation and common complaints of pregnancy
• Analyze and adjust according to the patient history and concomitant exam findings

• This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed from Chiropractic and Pregnancy 208 through Chiropractic and Pregnancy 212

• Outline commonly encountered misalignment and/or subluxation patterns that present with a breech presentation
• Identify the correlation between a misaligned pubic bone and an occiput posterior presentation
• Draw a parallel between a superior pubic bone misalignment and round ligament pain
• Develop a pregnancy care plan based on exam findings and presenting complaints

• Outline commonly encountered postpartum complaints that a chiropractor might encounter in practice
• Understand the various chiropractic causes of each complaint and how to address these causes.
• Integrate other palliative therapies to relieve these complaints if applicable
• Analyze and adjust according to the complaint and concomitant exam findings
• Modify adjustive techniques and methods to better care for the postpartum patient

Hour 1

• Examine all reported cases of serious adverse events in infants and children receiving manual therapies from chiropractors as well as practitioners from other disciplines
• Outline the connection between pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain and biomechanical changes during pregnancy
• Review differential diagnostic consideration for the important causes of back pain in children and adolescents
• Analyze the design and results of a pragmatic study on chiropractic care for infant colic
• Justify the chiropractic management of pregnant patients with low back or pelvic pain

Hour 2

• Outline the state of the literature on the treatment of childhood respiratory conditions with manual therapy
• Evaluate the effect of supplementing various combinations and types of micronutrients on the course and outcomes of pregnancy
• Examine whether a multimodal approach of musculoskeletal and obstetric management (MOM) was superior to standard obstetric care to relieve pain and reduce impairment and disability in the antepartum period
• Assess the peer-reviewed literature on the effectiveness of physical therapy interventions in treating lumbopelvic pain during pregnancy
• Summarize the results of a systematic review evaluating the evidence for the use of spinal manipulative therapy for pediatric conditions

• Appraise the literature pertaining to the safety of acupuncture for pregnant women
• Summarize consensus-based recommendations regarding best practices for the chiropractic care of children
• Explore the association between exercise levels and types pre-pregnancy and pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy in nulliparous women
• Assess alterations in pelvic floor function in pregnant women secondary to spinal manipulation
• Compare the effectiveness of Kinesio taping combined with exercise on abdominal recovery in women post-caesarean section compared with exercise alone

• Identify safety measures involved with essential oils
• Understand the various possible reactions if safety measures are not followed properly 
• Outline common methods of applications of various essential oils
• Identify the essential oils commonly used during pregnancy and labor and the uses of each
• Further identify essential oils that are contraindicated during pregnancy and labor

• Discuss the role of chiropractic manipulation and the evidence surrounding reduced back pain in pregnant women.
• Discuss the role of chiropractic manipulation and the evidence surrounding musculoskeletal conditions related to pregnancy
• Describe the somatovisceral reflex
• Review options for conservative pain management for musculoskeletal conditions related to pregnancy
• Interpret evidence-based data for safety of spinal manipulation of pregnant women.
• Describe presentation of musculoskeletal conditions seen in postpartum patients
• Perform evaluation of musculoskeletal conditions seen in postpartum patients
• Discuss treatment options for musculoskeletal conditions seen in postpartum patients
• Formulate a nutritional plan for women

• Evaluate the evidence for chiropractic care for pregnancy-related low back pain and pelvic girdle pain
• Assess the effectiveness of treatments within the chiropractic scope of practice for low back pain, pelvic girdle pain, or combination pain during the postpartum period
• Summarize best-practice recommendations for chiropractic care of pregnant and postpartum patients

• Discuss a brief history of Chiropractic
• Describe the basics of Chiropractic Philosophy
• Discuss Chiropractic, Adaptation and Innate Intelligence
• Review how Chiropractic is built upon the basic sciences of anatomy (structure), physiology (function) and the clinical sciences (patient application).
• Understand how Chiropractic affects specific conditions

• Explain the basis of chiropractic, as taught by DD Palmer
• Recite DD Palmer's definition of disease
• Explain the Founder's concept of subluxation
• Using DD's words, justify the statement: Spine straightening is not chiropractic
• Compare and contrast spinal manipulation with chiropractic adjustment
• Define intelligence
• Describe the process of falsification and how it is applied to science
• Explain why intelligence must precede energy/matter
• Explain why the placebo effect cannot exist in a mechanistic world view
• Explain why adaptation is the basis of chiropractic research

• Utilize the Official Disability Guidelines for Low Back Pain.
• Apply the Official Disability Guidelines for the chiropractic treatment of low back pain.
• Use the CCGPP Guidelines for the treatment of low back pain.
• Integrate Outcome Assessments for clinical justification of chiropractic treatment low back pain.

• Utilize the Official Disability Guidelines for Neck Pain.
• Apply the Official Disability Guidelines for the chiropractic treatment of neck and upper back pain.
• Use the CCGPP Guidelines for the treatment of neck and upper back pain.
• Integrate Outcome Assessments for clinical justification of chiropractic treatment for neck and upper back pain.

• Utilize the Official Disability Guidelines for Shoulder Pain
• Apply the Official Disability Guidelines for the chiropractic treatment of shoulder pain
• Illustrate sensitivity and specificity of orthopedic tests for the shoulder
• Integrate Outcome Assessments for clinical justification of chiropractic treatment for neck and upper back pain

• Utilize the Official Disability Guidelines for Headaches.
• Apply the Official Disability Guidelines for the chiropractic treatment of headaches.
• Use the CCGPP Guidelines for the treatment of headaches.
• Integrate Outcome Assessments for clinical justification of chiropractic treatment for headaches.

• List and describe each Medicare required document, content requirements and timing rules
• Summarize and explain Medicare’s documentation requirements and how to comply with those requirements to improve patient care
• Examine and review how Medicare reviews PT and OT documentation
• Describe how to demonstrate and document medical necessity in order to treat patients and prepare for a potential appeal

• Interpret compliance advice and regulations directly from the Federal Office of Inspector General (OIG)
• Identify and become compliant with other requirements from the state level through third-party payer contractual obligations
• Review existing policy and procedure for compliance, including OIG compliance, HIPAA compliance, and other federal and state programs

• Apply guidelines for accurate coding and compliant billing practices
• Install monitoring to ensure standards are met
• Self-audit for compliance purposes
• Create internal policy and procedure to improve compliance

• Identify risk areas in the claim adjudication process and apply learned knowledge to prevent missteps
• Discuss federal, state, and payer guidelines that govern billing activities
• Avoid behaviors that violate the carrier contract and ensure compliance with regulations
• Evaluate provider contracts and payer policy for complete clarification on claim process

• Utilize self-auditing methods to identify high risk areas of patient finance in the office
• Develop systems for accountability and transparency in patient accounting
• Apply appropriate fee schedule measures to ensure validity in account posting
• Address federal and state guidelines for discounting to ensure compliance

• Apply the process for setting your fees legally and compliantly and according to Federal regulation
• Know the policies of ALL your carriers to be compliant
• Properly administer desired discounts without running afoul of the Federal and State regulations
• Implement legal hardship discounts, if desired, using the Federal guidelines to appropriately verify hardship

• Distinguish between the five most important federal fraud and abuse laws that apply to physicians
• Identify red flags in your practice that increase vulnerability
• Comprehend what has been discovered in previous OIG workplans and how to apply the findings to your practice
• Determine what entities require a formal compliance program for your office
• Develop an action list to start today for implement a Compliance Program for your clinic

Hour 1

• Discuss the Inflammatory Cascade
• Identify the mechanics of concussion that results in inflammation
• Describe the neuro-chemical cascade of concussion

Hour 2

• Perform physical exam protocols in inflammation as it relates to concussion
• Perform Neurological exam protocols in inflammation as it relates to concussion
• Perform Chiropractic exam protocols including incorporating AK exam
• Apply Chiropractic exam protocols in inflammation
• Utilize advanced examination protocols in inflammation

Hour 3

• Perform structural treatment protocols to treat inflammation related to concussion
• Utilize phytonutrient protocols to treat inflammation related to concussion
• Use specific therapeutic protocols to resolve inflammation with literature citations

Hour 1

• Discuss the Selye Stress Response
• Discuss the mechanics of concussion that results in the inflammatory response
• Describe the cortisol cascade response associated with concussion

Hour 2

• Perform physical exam protocols in the stress response
• Perform Neurological exam protocols in the cortisol cascade
• Apply Chiropractic exam protocols in the cortisol cascade
• Utilize advanced examination protocols in evaluating the stress response

Hour 3

• Perform chiropractic treatment protocols to treat the stress response
• Utilize nutritional protocols to treat inflammation related to the stress response and concussion
• Use evidenced based therapeutic protocols to address the cortisol cascade associated with concussion with literature citations

Hour 1 and 2

• Describe the components of the core and the function of the core.
• Describe the function of the diaphragm as it relates to posture, muscular relationships and stability of the spine.
• Describe the function and structure of the superficial muscle system of the body.
• Describe two concepts of spinal stability. 

Hour 3

• Demonstrate how to determine the length of quadratus lumborum and erector spinae. 
• Demonstrate how to evaluate Transversus abdominus function
• Demonstrate how to facilitate the core and initiate a core training program

Hour 4

• List three pathologies related to less than optimal core function.
• Describe three postural strategies that the patient may develop when the core is in dysfunction.
• Describe how weakness of the abdominals can alter diaphragm contractions.
• Explain how respiratory fatigue can alter core control.

• Develop an appreciation of the impact of culture group, minority group and racial group on the health care relationship
• Increase sensitivity, knowledge and skills to promote effective intercultural interactions
• Identify the professional's own cultural identity/judgments /biases and their impact on their behavior and how they are perceived by clients and patients
• Recognize cultural variables that appear in verbal and non-verbal communication
• Examine the influence of culture in our patient population
• Differentiate the provider's culture

• Examine the historical background of the various Latino/Hispanic groups in the U.S.
• Develop the skills needed to care for people from Spanish speaking parts of the world
• Increase our understanding of the cultural traits of Latino/Hispanic groups in the U.S.
• Summarize specific traits of various Latino/Hispanic groups
• Recognize how we can narrow the gap between us

• Develop an appreciation of the impact of culture group, minority group and racial group on the health care relationship.
• Increase sensitivity, knowledge and skills to promote effective intercultural interactions.
• Identify our own provider culture/judgments /biases and their impact.
• Examine characteristics of Asians, Blacks and Middle Easterners.
• Summarize how to care for patients of these three ethnic/racial groups and how to narrow the gap between us
• Develop an understanding/plan of how to reach out to these populations.

• Describe cultural diversity
• Recognize the need for cultural competence in health care
• Explain the concept of health disparity
• Define culture and cultural competence
• Differentiate between the concepts of culture, race, ethnicity, diversity, and minority
• Describe the Cultural Competence Continuum
• Discuss the interdependency between the levels of cultural competence

• Discuss the evolution of multicultural policy
• Describe the phases of multiculturalism
• Discuss three major perspectives on culture and diversity that have influenced healthcare literature and practice
• Identify the common myths and misconceptions associated with culture
• Recognize the paradoxical dilemmas associated with cultural competence

• Identify the need for cultural competence in health care and in medical literature.
• Examine and Research the historical perspectives
• Examine your world view or cultural beliefs about diversity and explain how you can develop an attitude of cultural competence.
• Analyze the five aspects of ethnicity used to describe cultural differences in the health care environment. 

• Review and explain the racial and ethnic disparities in health care.
• Explain the role of health care providers and organizations as mechanisms to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in health care. 
• Explain how language and communication of the health care provider can be a barrier to establishing relationships.
• Identify tools that can foster empathy for differing cultures.

• Explain the need for improving cultural awareness in the workplace to build cultural competency.
• Identify five practices that can be implemented to increase cultural awareness in the workplace.
• List the benefits of building an organization's cultural competence
• Explain how to deliver culturally competent care.