Indiana Naturopathic Physician Continuing Education

 

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State of Indiana Naturopathic Physician Continuing Education Requirements

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Nutrition 109 : Nutrition and the Elderly
1.0

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

$20.00 USD

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  • Identify changes in vitamin needs and status that occurs with aging and in the elderly
  • List changes in mineral needs and status that occurs with aging and in the elderly
  • Demonstrate an understanding of protein, fiber and water needs of the elderly
  • Identify important antioxidants in the elderly and the interactions that exist between them
  • Create a list of nutritional deficiencies and how they can lead to disease and illness in the elderly

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 110 : Female Nutrition - Osteoporosis, Pregnancy and Lactation
1.0

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

$20.00 USD

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  • Demonstrate an understanding of the role of calcium and other minerals in osteoporosis
  • Design a treatment protocol for the osteoporotic patient
  • Create nutritional guidelines for the pregnant female
  • Identify changes in vitamin and mineral requirements in pregnancy
  • Review the nutritional changes that occur with lactation

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 111 : Childhood Nutrition - Vitamins, Minerals, Fiber, Growth and Obesity
1.0

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

$20.00 USD

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  • Understand proper growth rates and weight gain in early childhood
  • Identify specific minerals involved in childhood nutrition
  • Explain the stages of obesity development in childhood
  • Review the importance and problems associated with childhood obesity
  • Evaluate the role of fiber in childhood

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 112 : Obesity - Calculations, Body Composition, Diet, and Exercise
1.0

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

$20.00 USD

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  • Identify the link between obesity and disease
  • Understand body composition and assessment methods
  • Design a practical weight loss diet program
  • Perform obesity related calculations quick and easily in the office
  • Recognize the role of exercise and other lifestyle factors that can influence obesity.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 113 : Case Studies in Nutritional and Functional Medicine - Chronic GI Disorders and Fatigue
1.0

David Brady, DC, ND, CCN, DACBN

$22.00 USD

Case Studies, Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Identify the challenges inherent in the diagnosis and management of patients with complex and chronic multi-factorial problems
  • Associate a multitude of common symptomatic complaints with foundational metabolic disorders such as elevated total toxic load and "leaky gut"
  • Apply a systematic approach to functional laboratory diagnostics and associate the findings with the need for specific therapeutic strategies using nutrients, botanical medicines, and nutraceutical compounds
  • Demonstrate an ability to institute life-style modifications, such as dietary changes, stress management techniques, and exercise in the management of patients with complex chronic illness
  • Measure your ability to assess, diagnose, and treat patients with fatigue-related disorders, vague gastrointestinal complaints, cognitive dysfunction, thyroid-adrenal problems, food intolerance, and more

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 114 : Case Studies in Nutritional and Functional Medicine - Hypertension and Food Allergy
1.0

David Brady, DC, ND, CCN, DACBN

$22.00 USD

Case Studies, Text

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  • Identify the challenges inherent in the diagnosis and management of patients with complex and chronic multi-factorial problems
  • Associate findings such systemic skin problems with foundational metabolic disorders
  • Apply a systematic approach to functional laboratory diagnostics and associate the findings with the need for specific therapeutic strategies
  • Discuss the modification of your approach to case management based on outcome-assessment
  • Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with serious food allergy and sensitivity, dermatologic disorders, immune dysfunction, and persistent serious hypertension

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 115 : Clinical Detoxification: Part 1
1.0

David Brady, DC, ND, CCN, DACBN

$22.00 USD

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  • Identify the sources of toxic exposure in modern industrial society, the prevalence of exposure, and the health ramifications of elevated total toxic body burden
  • Associate a multitude of common symptomatic complaints (ie: fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, skin problems, global pain, etc.) with foundational metabolic disorders related to issues such as elevated total toxic load and "leaky gut"
  • Discover the specific biochemical methodology utilized by human metabolism to render toxins harmless and excrete them from the body
  • Explain the inherent complications within the normal detoxification process related to the formation of toxic intermediates and the increase in oxidative stress
  • Explore the effect of elevated oxidative stress on mitochondrial function and cellular energy production

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 116 : Clinical Detoxification: Part 2
1.0

David Brady, DC, ND, CCN, DACBN

$22.00 USD

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  • Identify various pathologies associated with increased toxicity and total oxidative stress
  • Outline specific strategies of patient assessment to determine toxic load and individual hepatic detoxification capacity
  • Discriminate between the various pathways of hepatic detoxification biochemistry and objectively assess each pathway
  • Explain the use of specific nutrients, nutraceutical compounds, botanical medicines, and foods to lower oxidative stress
  • Explore the benefits and complications of adjunctive therapies in the management of patients with elevated toxic load and poor detoxification capacity

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 117 : Drug, Herb and Nutrient Interactions and Toxicity
1.0

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

$20.00 USD

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  • Identify common drug and nutrient interactions
  • Identify herbal interactions
  • Identify nutrient and nutrient interactions
  • Recognize different toxicity levels for various nutrients
  • To formulate treatment recommendations based a patient's medication intake.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 118 : Co Q10: Functions, Use in Performance, Parkinson Disease and Migraines
1.0

Dean Smith, DC, PhD

$21.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Identify some of the functions of Co Q10
  • Use Co Q10 for as appropriate as a supplement
  • List the issues of performance changes with Co Q10
  • Discuss the reasons for, and application of, Co Q10 for patients with Parkinson Disease and migraines

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 119 : Natural Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory Agents
2.0

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

$40.00 USD

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  • Identify how free radicals are formed and what parts of the body are affected.
  • Determine the relationship between antioxidants and cardiovascular disease and cancer
  • Discuss the role that vitamins, amino acids and herbs have in pain control.
  • Examine inflammation and the pro-inflammatory state.
  • Construct an anti-inflammatory diet
  • Determine which vitamins, minerals and herbs are useful as natural anti-inflammatories.
  • Identify the role of Proteolytic enzymes and inflammation and review sources of fatty acids.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 120 : Management of Functional GI Disorders
1.0

David Brady, DC, ND, CCN, DACBN

$24.00 USD

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  • Frame the problem and basic epidemiology of chronic G.I. disorders
  • Present evidence of linkage between chronic G.I. disorders with other common medical conditions
  • Discuss the current hypothesis of associations between intestinal hyperpermeability and systemic illnesses
  • Review cutting edge assessment tools and tests for G.I. disorders
  • Outline and suggest rational and efficacious cutting-edge non-drug treatment interventions for functional G.I. disorders.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 121 : Nutrition and Exercise, Muscle Physiology, Training Methods, Weight Training
2.0

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

$40.00 USD

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  • Understand how muscle contraction occurs
  • Review practical muscle physiology
  • Determine how the body responds to exercise
  • Discuss the role of hormones in regards to muscle
  • Identify the components of proper assessment for physical fitness
  • Review the main components of a weight training exercise program
  • Identify various exercise training methods
  • Discuss the practical aspects of body composition
  • Review basic nutrition and how it relates to sport and exercise
  • Determine the energy needs and energy balance of the athlete

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 122 : Nutritional Support for Alzheimer's Disease
3.0

Ron Steriti, ND, PhD

$66.00 USD

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  • Discuss the causes and genetics of Alzheimer's Disease
  • Review the diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease, including symptoms, incidence, course, and risk factors
  • Understand conventional lab tests for Alzheimer's Disease
  • Review the conventional treatment options for Alzheimer's disease, including drug therapies
  • Understand new drug research and innovative drug strategies for Alzheimer's disease
  • Utilize nutritional strategies for Alzheimer's disease, including vitamin, mineral and herbal therapies
  • Discuss and define drug-vitamin-herb interactions for nutritional supplements recommended for Alzheimer's disease

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 123 : Nutritional Support for ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
3.0

Ron Steriti, ND, PhD

$66.00 USD

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  • Define the common signs and symptoms leading to the diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
  • Utilize conventional and alternative lab test for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
  • Learn about the conventional treatment options for ALS, including drug therapies and new drug research
  • Utilize nutritional support strategies for ALS, including diet, and nutritional supplements
  • Coordinate care with the Medical Profession for innovative drug strategies for ALS

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 123 - 125
7.0

Ron Steriti, ND, PhD

$140.00 USD

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  • NOTE: Approved for 7 hours Category A in Ontario
  • Define the common signs and symptoms leading to the diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
  • Utilize conventional and alternative lab test for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
  • Learn about the conventional treatment options for ALS, including drug therapies and new drug research
  • Utilize nutritional support strategies for ALS, including diet, and nutritional supplements
  • Coordinate care with the Medical Profession for innovative drug strategies for ALS
  • Review Age-Associated Mental Decline, including its symptoms, causes and innovative drug therapies
  • Discuss and define nutritional support strategies for Age-Associated Mental Decline, including vitamins, hormones and antioxidants
  • Outline innovative drug strategies for cognitive enhancement
  • Apply nutritional support strategies for cognitive enhancement
  • Discuss the interactions between nutritional supplements and diuretics, statins and anticoagulant drugs
  • Discuss the interactions between nutritional supplements and antidepressants, antidiabetic medications, and antibiotics
  • Discuss the interactions between drugs and the B vitamins, fat soluble vitamins
  • Discuss the interactions between drugs and vitamin C, folic acid, PABA, progesterone, tyrosine, phenylalanine, and therapeutic oils

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 124 : Nutritional Support for Cognitive Enhancement and Mental Decline
3.0

Ron Steriti, ND, PhD

$66.00 USD

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  • Review Age-Associated Mental Decline, including its symptoms, causes and innovative drug therapies
  • Discuss and define nutritional support strategies for Age-Associated Mental Decline, including vitamins, hormones and antioxidants
  • Outline innovative drug strategies for cognitive enhancement
  • Apply nutritional support strategies for cognitive enhancement

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 125 : Drug-Vitamin-Herb Interactions
1.0

Ron Steriti, ND, PhD

$22.00 USD

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  • Discuss the interactions between nutritional supplements and diuretics, statins and anticoagulant drugs
  • Discuss the interactions between nutritional supplements and antidepressants, antidiabetic medications, and antibiotics
  • Discuss the interactions between drugs and the B vitamins, fat soluble vitamins
  • Discuss the interactions between drugs and vitamin C, folic acid, PABA, progesterone, tyrosine, phenylalanine, and therapeutic oils

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 128 : Nutritional Support for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
1.0

Ron Steriti, ND, PhD

$20.00 USD

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  • Define the criteria for diagnosing chronic fatigue syndrome
  • Outline the causes of chronic fatigue syndrome
  • Summarize the relationship between chronic fatigue syndrome and the endocrine system
  • Discuss natural therapies that may be helpful for CFS patients
  • Describe the relationship between neurotransmitters and chronic fatigue syndrome

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 129 : Nutritional Support for Obesity and Weight Loss - Part 1
1.0

Ron Steriti, ND, PhD

$20.00 USD

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  • Define obesity, including its symptoms, epidemiology and effects on health and wellness.
  • Review conventional treatments for obesity
  • Discuss popular diets for obesity and weight loss, and the macronutrients: carbohydrates, protein, and fats
  • Review nutritional support strategies for weight loss.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 130 : Cardiovascular Disease Risk Assessment and Management: A Functional and Nutritional Perspective
2.0

David Brady, DC, ND, CCN, DACBN

$40.00 USD

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  • Adequately frame the problem and basic epidemiology of cardiovascular disorders (CVD)
  • Present evidence of the relationship between obesity, insulin resistance, inflammation, stress and CVD
  • Summarize the standard medical and laboratory evaluation techniques and why they may only screen for approximately 50% of people at significant risk for CVD
  • Appraise the latest laboratory evaluations, including Lp (a), Apo A1, Apo B, hs-CRP, homocysteine, fibrinogen, AA/EPA, LDL-subclass and others to determine CVD risk
  • Critique the current dietary, lifestyle, nutritional supplement, nutraceutical, and herbal strategies as therapeutic management options to reduce CVD risk and for the treatment of those who already have cardiovascular issues, including: high cholesterol and dyslipidemia, genetic susceptibilities, chronic inflammation, coagulation abnormalities, and insulin resistance-related risk factors

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 131 : Gluten Sensitivity
3.0

Dan Schlenger, DC

$60.00 USD

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  • Generate a list of disorders associated with gluten sensitivity
  • Describe to patients where gluten is likely to be found and which foods are generally safe for a gluten sensitive patient
  • Interpret journal articles or general publication articles in the light of the history of gluten sensitivity diagnosis
  • Critique articles and authors who claim that celiac disease is the only proven form of gluten reaction
  • Detect and differentiate chronic gluten reactions in patients from other causes of inflammation and disease

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 132 : Celiac Disease Mechanisms and Related Topics
1.0

Dan Schlenger, DC

$20.00 USD

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  • Describe the historical context of celiac understanding
  • Document reasons why celiac disease is nearly always misdiagnosed
  • Present valid arguments from cited literature how celiac disease is an autoimmune condition
  • Defend recent scientific advances for the leaky gut syndrome
  • Discuss reasons why celiac disease is a global concern, not just an American issue.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 133 : When to Begin a Gluten Free Diet
1.0

Dan Schlenger, DC

$20.00 USD

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  • Defend the implementation of a gluten free diet in celiac and non-celiac gluten sensitive patients based on sound evidence from current literature
  • Document reasons why a first-degree relative of a known celiac should be gluten-free
  • Summarize the current rate of celiac diagnosis in the US
  • Contrast the expected findings of a celiac patient and non-celiac gluten intolerant patient
  • Recognize that neurological signs can result from gluten intolerance

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 134 : Supplements for Exercise and Sport, Vitamins, Minerals, Fluids, Sport Drinks and Antioxidants - Part 1
3.0

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

$60.00 USD

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  • Identify which supplements are commonly used in exercise and sport
  • Determine the benefits and risks of individual ergogenic aids
  • Discuss the role that individual vitamins have in exercise and sport
  • Examine the role that individual minerals have in exercise and sport
  • Investigate the value of sport drinks
  • Ascertain when fluids are most beneficial in sport
  • Apply how exercise effects the immune system
  • Review the positive and negative effects of exercise
  • Identify the role of antioxidants in sport and exercise

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 138 : Nutrition for Exercise and Sport, Carnitine, Glutamine, DHEA, Caffeine and Ribose - Part 2
3.0

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

$60.00 USD

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  • Identify which supplements are commonly used in exercise and sport
  • Ascertain the rationale of using specific individual sport supplements
  • Differentiate between fact and fiction of the supplement in relation to sport and exercise
  • Determine the practical use in sport for individual supplements
  • Determine the benefits of individual ergogenic supplements
  • Examine the risks associated with individual supplements
  • Investigate the value of specific supplements via studies
  • Define contraindications and interactions with the supplement
  • Recommend the correct dose of the supplement for sport and exercise

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 139 : Nutrition for Exercise and Sport, Bioenergetics, Fat/Carb/Protein Metabolism and Meal Timing - Part 3
3.0

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

$60.00 USD

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  • Identify various energy systems of the body and how they relate to exercise and sport
  • Theorize which energy system is used for a specific sport event/activity
  • Summarize the physiology of fat, protein and carbohydrate metabolism and utilization in exercise and sport
  • Understand the relationship between the energy systems and various exercise parameters
  • Create a diet protocol for the athlete prior to their sport or exercise activity
  • Determine and understand the timing of meals in exercise and sport
  • Outline a useful program for a person to maximize carbohydrate stores
  • Theorize how glycemic index can affect exercise and sport activity
  • Ascertain differences between food variables and how they affect exercise and sport performance

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 140 : Nutritional Support for Obesity and Weight Loss - Part 2
1.0

Ron Steriti, ND, PhD

$20.00 USD

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  • Review nutritional supplements useful for weight loss.
  • Discuss the research for conjugated linoleic acid for weight loss.
  • Outline the associations between thyroid function and weight loss.
  • Summarize dietary supplements that increase thermogenesis.

  • NOTE: Recommend but not required to first take Nutritional Support for Obesity and Weight Loss - Part 1, Nutrition 129
No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 141 : Nutrition and Fitness Assessment, Body Fat, BMI and Fitness Tests
1.0

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

$20.00 USD

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  • Differentiate various nutrition assessment techniques.
  • Determine which body fat/composition technique is most appropriate for the individual.
  • Calculate essential measurements for weight loss patients.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 143 : IBS/SIBO
2.0

Joshua Goldenberg, ND

$40.00 USD

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  • Appraise the reviewed research studies for salient elements of bias.
  • Describe the sensitivity and specificity of common food sensitivity tests.
  • Identify the effect of common natural interventions for IBS.
  • Compare results of the low FODMAP diet to conventional dietary approach for IBS.
  • Differentiate between clinical and statistical significance in natural medicine interventions for IBS
  • Grade the magnitude of effect size for natural medicine interventions.
  • Interpret the effect size of an intervention as it relates to the numbers needed to treat for benefit.
  • Identify the risk of bias level for studies included in a systematic review on yoga for IBS.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 145 : Nutritional Health for Chronic Diseases
3.0

Jennifer Illes, DC

$60.00 USD

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  • Discuss the role of diet in causing and preventing various diseases, particularly chronic diseases.
  • Describe methods used to assess nutrition status.
  • Explain how dietary recommendations are formulated.
  • Incorporate nutritional information into clinical practice and advise patients about eating for optimum health as well as using dietary change as a therapeutic intervention
  • Evaluate the benefits and risks of nutritional recommendations for specific health conditions through an analysis of the existing scientific and clinical evidence

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 145 - 146
4.0

multiple

$80.00 USD

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Hour 1 - 3

  • Discuss the role of diet in causing and preventing various diseases, particularly chronic diseases.
  • Describe methods used to assess nutrition status.
  • Explain how dietary recommendations are formulated.
  • Incorporate nutritional information into clinical practice and advise patients about eating for optimum health as well as using dietary change as a therapeutic intervention
  • Evaluate the benefits and risks of nutritional recommendations for specific health conditions through an analysis of the existing scientific and clinical evidence

Hour 4

  • Investigate the importance of nutrient deficiencies
  • Review the role of essential nutrients in human health
  • Analyze the interaction between nutrients and various illnesses
  • Ascertain the role herbs have in health and disease
  • Understand drug and nutrient interactions

Course Group includes all Nutrition Courses numbered 145 thru 146
No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 146 : Basic Clinical Concepts of Nutrition Therapy
1.0

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

$20.00 USD

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  • Investigate the importance of nutrient deficiencies
  • Review the role of essential nutrients in human health
  • Analyze the interaction between nutrients and various illnesses
  • Ascertain the role herbs have in health and disease
  • Understand drug and nutrient interactions

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 147 - 157
12.0

multiple

$240.00 USD

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  • This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed in Nutrition 147 through 157

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 148 : Sugar Imbalances: Hyperglycemia and Hypoglycemia
1.0

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

$20.00 USD

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  • Review the clinical presentation of Diabetes
  • Examine the role of nutrition and diet in Diabetes
  • Design an appropriate supplement protocol for the diabetic patient
  • Develop nutritional guidelines for hypoglycemia

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 148 - 154
6.0

multiple

$120.00 USD

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  • This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed from Nutrition 148 through 154

Course Group includes all Nutrition courses numbered 148 thru 154
No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 149 : Clinical Nutrition - 10 Common Pathologies Patients Present With
3.0

Jennifer Illes, DC

$57.00 USD

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  • Identify sources and functions of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, alcohol, vitamins, minerals, and water in the human body.
  • Demonstrate the importance of a balanced diet and use tools that can be utilized to evaluate the nutritional adequacy of a diet (RDA, Dietary Guidelines, MyPlate, etc.).
  • Identify the relationship between diet and chronic diseases/illnesses (cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer, hypertension, osteoporosis, etc.) and what modifications can be made in the diet to reduce the risk for these diseases/illnesses.
  • Recall current nutritional recommendations for healthy eating habits (American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, etc.).
  • Utilize nutrition terminology and related terminology appropriately.
  • Demonstrate lifelong healthful eating habits by differentiating between beneficial and non-beneficial dietary practices.
  • Develop nutritional scripts for 10 of the most common adult pathologies that can be potentially palliative or reverses through dietary changes.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 153 : Nutrition and the GenitoUrinary System
1.0

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

$20.00 USD

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  • Understand the relationship between BPH and nutrition/supplements
  • Develop a nutrition treatment program for UTI's
  • Design a nutrition therapy program for kidney stones and gallstones
  • Explore the relationship between diet and hyperestrogenism and its related diseases such as PMS and FBD
  • Outline a nutrition treatment program for menopause

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 154 : Nutrition and the Muscular System
1.0

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

$20.00 USD

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  • Analyze the relationship between tendonitis/bursitis and nutrition
  • Identify the nutritional treatment of muscle cramps/leg cramps and soreness
  • Discuss nutrition treatment for Muscular dystrophy
  • Determine an appropriate nutrition treatment for Fibromyalgia

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 155 : Nutrition and Arthritis
1.0

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

$20.00 USD

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  • Identify the etiology and pathology of arthritis.
  • Outline a diet that is helpful in the treatment of arthritis.
  • Apply specific supplements to an arthritic condition.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 156 : Nutrition and Heart Disease
1.0

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

$20.00 USD

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  • Review the risk factors and mechanisms of heart disease.
  • Identify the parts of a proper diet to prevent heart disease.
  • Evaluate various supplements that are beneficial in prevention and treatment of heart disease.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 157 : Flavanoids
3.0

Grant Shapiro, DC

$60.00 USD

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  • Recall various foods with high amounts of Flavonoids and briefly relate their impact health
  • Indicate the basic chemical structural similarities and differences of Flavonoids
  • Relate potential benefits of combining Flavonoids, and ways of improving their bioavailability and efficacy
  • Explain why some Flavonoids may be effective according to their chemical structure, specifically in a study for neuroprotection
  • Discuss Flavonoid use and neuromuscular treatment considerations
  • Integrate knowledge of Flavonoids and biochemical pathways to prescribe individualized nutrition treatments to your patients and appreciate the potential for overprescribing too many competing herbs
  • Examine and demonstrate how and why Green Tea extract may play an inclusive role in health

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 157 - 158
6.0

multiple

$120.00 USD

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  • This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed in Nutrition 157 and 158

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 158 : Common Herbal and Prescription Drug Interactions
3.0

Jennifer Illes, DC

$60.00 USD

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  • Quantify the prevalence rates of patients using opioids and herbal products
  • Demonstrate the significance to the chiropractor of interactions between different herbs and common prescription drugs
  • Discuss the at risk populations for interactions including the pregnant, and elderly populations
  • Record and list the most common interactions of common food and herbal products
  • Record and list the effects of the common interactions of common heart medication and herbal products
  • Demonstrate evidence that supports the use of health care providers assessing patients for these interactions.
  • Discuss the role of the chiropractor in the role of identifying these interactions.
  • Illustrate several books, and smart phone based electronic applications to make the process of identification easier for a chiropractor and patient.
  • Evaluate common case scenarios

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 159 : Innate Nutrition for the Practicing Chiropractor
8.0

Dan Murphy, DC, DABCO

$240.00 USD

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Hour 1: Evolutionary Biology Influence on Clinical Physiology

  • Discuss infection, evolution, immunity, inflammation, and fibrosis.
  • Compare short-term survival v. long-term chronicity.

 Hour 2: Summarize Inflammation in both Pain and Disease

  • Utilize Laboratory diagnosis of inflammation.
  • Provide Nutritional management for inflammation.

Hour 3: Justification of Sleep Hygiene

  • Explain the role for sleep and sleep’s influence on immunity, cognition, psychiatric conditions, hunger, fertility, blood sugar control, vascular health, and more.
  • Summarize the influence of sleep on brain neurochemistry.

Hour 4: Define the Recently Discovered Glymphatic System

  • Discuss the glymphatic system and how to optimize its influence on health.
  • Emphasize the importance of the glymphatic system in relation to neurodegenerative diseases.

Hour 5: Point out the Role of Vitamins for Chronic Disease Prevention

  • Emphasize the importance of B vitamins to lower homocysteine.
  • Point out the relationship between elevated homocysteine and vascular injury risks.
  • Justify why people need between 5-8 different supplements and explain why.

Hour 6: Analyze the Science of a Healthy Diet

  • Justify high vegetable, low lectin, low glycemic dietary habits, and their influence on physiology.
  • Summarize problems with refined carbohydrates, monosodium glutamate, aspartame, and chemical toxins.
  • Explain the drivers and consequences of a leaky gut.
  • Demonstrate glycation and its consequences.
  • Explore the benefits of Intermittent Fasting

Hour 7: Appraise Chiropractic Clinical Practice and Pain Management

  • Integrate the Gate Theory of Pain and the Chiropractic Adjustment
  • Quantify the Opioids Epidemic and the Positive Influence of Chiropractic
  • Diagram the importance of the omega-6 / omega-3 ratio
  • Caution Against the Ingestion of Excitotoxins

Hour 8: Detail the Benefits of Exercise

  • Emphasize the Benefits of High Intensity Interval Training.
  • Introduce the Harmful Effects of Fructose on Energy Production

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 160 : A Review of the New Guidelines on Red Meat Consumption
1.0

Joshua Goldenberg, ND

$20.00 USD

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  • Discuss the Nutritional Aspect of effect size of red meat reduction
  • Discuss the importance of the GRADE evidence evaluation method.
  • Explain the Nutritional importance of the choice of the red meat reduction target
  • Summarize the multiple lines of evidence supporting the guideline recommendation.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 161 : Keto Diets
1.0

Joshua Goldenberg, ND

$20.00 USD

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  • Define very low carb (ketogenic), low carb, and moderate carbohydrate diets
  • Describe the proposed mechanism of how low carbohydrate diets may improve outcomes
  • Summarize the evidence supporting low and very low carbohydrate diets in diabetes management
  • Critique the arguments for the long-term use of ketogenic diets

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 162 : Nutrition and the Gastrointestinal System
1.0

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

$20.00 USD

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  • Understand the importance of normal bowl defense mechanisms
  • Develop a nutritional treatment for candidiasis and gut flora imbalances
  • Examine the importance of fiber on human health
  • Design a nutritional treatment program for constipation and diarrhea

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 163 : Nutrition: Inflammation and Natural Anti-Inflammatories
3.0

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

$60.00 USD

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  • Identify different types of natural anti-inflammatories.
  • Determine which anti-inflammatory is best for a particular patient.
  • Develop an anti-inflammatory diet.
  • Examine the concept of health and aging
  • Determine an appropriate lifestyle to increase the chances of living longer
  • Analyze various diets and dietary patterns that play a role in aging
  • Ascertain which foods are of greater benefit in regards to aging and longevity
  • Develop an appropriate anti-aging diet
  • Identify the risk factors associated with osteoporosis
  • Outline a beneficial diet for osteoporosis
  • Determine an appropriate supplement protocol
  • Examine the role of exercise in the treatment of osteoporosis

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 164 : Nutrition and the Immune System
1.0

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

$20.00 USD

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  • Analyze the role between diet and the immune system.
  • Design a nutrition supplement program to stimulate the immune system.
  • Develop a nutrition program for colds, flu, sore throat and infections.
  • Understand basic detoxification techniques.
  • Examine the role of nutrition and diet in regards to chronic fatigue syndrome.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 164 - 168
6.0

multiple

$120.00 USD

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Hour 1  Nutrition and the Immune System
  • Analyze the role between diet and the immune system.
  • Design a nutrition supplement program to stimulate the immune system.
  • Develop a nutrition program for colds, flu, sore throat and infections.
  • Understand basic detoxification techniques.
  • Examine the role of nutrition and diet in regards to chronic fatigue syndrome.

Hour 2 - 3  Ideal Nutrition for Optimal Health

  • Define and explain the chronic illnesses so prevalent in today’s society.
  • Recognize and calculate life expectancy statistics
  • Describe the difference between traditional and modern (commercial diets)
  • Distinguish the differences between raw and pasteurized milk
  • Recognize the difference between healthy and commercial butter and eggs
  • Discuss the difference between hydrogenated and non-hydrogenated fats/oils
  • Contrast the differences between lacto fermented and non-fermented soy (tofu, edamame)
  • Compare breast milk to soy formula
  • Identify the difference between sea salt and industrialized salt
  • Summarize the benefits of cholesterol
  • Explain the dangers of cholesterol lowering drugs
  • List the benefits of sunlight
Hour 4  Nutrition and Osteoporosis
  • Identify the risk factors associated with osteoporosis
  • Outline a beneficial diet for osteoporosis
  • Determine an appropriate supplement protocol
  • Examine the role of exercise in the treatment of osteoporosis
Hour 5  Natural Anti-Inflammatories

  • Identify different types of natural anti-inflammatories.
  • Determine which anti-inflammatory is best for a particular patient.
  • Develop an anti-inflammatory diet.
Hour 6  Nutrition and the Gastrointestinal System

  • Develop an appropriate nutrition program for an ulcer
  • Identify the importance of diet in Celiac’s disease (non-tropical sprue)
  • Outline a nutrition program for a patient with lactose intolerance
  • Design a nutrition treatment program for GERD
  • Examine the role of nutrition and supplements in irritable bowel syndrome

This course contains the same content as found in the individual courses Nutrition 164 through 168
No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 165 : Ideal Nutrition for Optimal Health
2.0

Tedd Koren, DC

$40.00 USD

AudioVisual Course

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Hour 1

  • Define and explain the chronic illnesses so prevalent in today’s society.
  • Recognize and calculate life expectancy statistics
  • Describe the difference between traditional and modern (commercial diets)
  • Distinguish the differences between raw and pasteurized milk
  • Recognize the difference between healthy and commercial butter and eggs
  • Discuss the difference between hydrogenated and non-hydrogenated fats/oils

 Hour 2 

  • Contrast the differences between lacto fermented and non-fermented soy (tofu, edamame)
  • Compare breast milk to soy formula
  • Identify the difference between sea salt and industrialized salt
  • Summarize the benefits of cholesterol
  • Explain the dangers of cholesterol lowering drugs
  • List the benefits of sunlight

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 166 : Nutrition and Osteoporosis
1.0

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

$20.00 USD

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  • Identify the risk factors associated with osteoporosis
  • Outline a beneficial diet for osteoporosis
  • Determine an appropriate supplement protocol
  • Examine the role of exercise in the treatment of osteoporosis

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 167 : Natural Anti-Inflammatories
1.0

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

$20.00 USD

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  • Identify different types of natural anti-inflammatories.
  • Determine which anti-inflammatory is best for a particular patient.
  • Develop an anti-inflammatory diet.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 168 : Nutrition and the Gastrointestinal System - Part II
1.0

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

$20.00 USD

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  • Develop an appropriate nutrition program for an ulcer
  • Identify the importance of diet in Celiac’s disease (non-tropical sprue)
  • Outline a nutrition program for a patient with lactose intolerance
  • Design a nutrition treatment program for GERD
  • Examine the role of nutrition and supplements in irritable bowel syndrome

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 169 : Nourishing the Brain & Hidden Triggers of Early Aging
2.0

Erica Oberg, ND MPH

$40.00 USD

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Hour 1

  • Recognize normal cognitive and memory lapses and signs of declining cognition.
  • Differentiate the assessment tools and the pros & cons of each
  • Review evidence-based dietary patterns and specific foods that impact cognition
  • Review additional evidence-based lifestyle factors that contribute to cognition
  • Summarize dietary supplements which may impact cognition

Hour 2

  • Recognize 5 categories of early aging
  • Identify nutrient deficiencies associated with aging
  • Examine epigenetics in aging, specifically COMT and MTHFR
  • Review stress physiology and its contribution to aging
  • Review contributions of microbiome to healthy physiology and aging

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 170 : Nutrition and the Neurological System
1.0

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

$20.00 USD

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  • Design an effective nutrition treatment program for carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Develop a nutritional treatment program for Multiple Sclerosis
  • Investigate the role of nutrition and supplements in regards to the treatment of headaches
  • Understand how nutrition and nutrition supplements can influence dementia
  • Identify appropriate diet and supplement agents in the treatment of dementia

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 171 : Nutritional Considerations of Artificial Sweeteners
3.0

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

$60.00 USD

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Hour 1
  • Identify behaviors associated with artificial sweeteners
  • Examine the main artificial sweeteners used in the United States
  • Determine why artificial sweeteners are used in the food industry
  • Summarize the general risks associated with artificial sweeteners
  • Evaluate the benefits and risks of Neotame and Advantame
Hour 2
  • Identify the benefits and risks of Saccharin
  • Discover the benefits and risks of Acesulfame potassium
  • Summarize the benefits and risks of Sucralose
  • Differentiate Aspartame benefits and risks
  • Critique the current research on artificial sweeteners and cancer risk
  • Explain the effect of artificial sweeteners on the gastrointestinal environment
  • Interpret the research on artificial sweeteners and blood sugar
Hour 3
  • Distinguish between the negative and positive effects on obesity, weight control and artificial sweeteners
  • Identify the natural sweeteners that are generally recognized as safe
  • Evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Stevia
  • Determine the effectiveness and safety of Luo han guo (Swingle fruit or monk fruit extract)
  • Analyze the effectiveness and safety of Thaumatin

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 171 - 172 : Nutritional Considerations of Artificial Sweeteners and Nutrition for Exercise
4.0

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

$80.00 USD

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Hour 1
  • Identify behaviors associated with artificial sweeteners
  • Examine the main artificial sweeteners used in the United States
  • Determine why artificial sweeteners are used in the food industry
  • Summarize the general risks associated with artificial sweeteners
  • Evaluate the benefits and risks of Neotame and Advantame
Hour 2
  • Identify the benefits and risks of Saccharin
  • Discover the benefits and risks of Acesulfame potassium
  • Summarize the benefits and risks of Sucralose
  • Differentiate Aspartame benefits and risks
  • Critique the current research on artificial sweeteners and cancer risk
  • Explain the effect of artificial sweeteners on the gastrointestinal environment
  • Interpret the research on artificial sweeteners and blood sugar
Hour 3
  • Distinguish between the negative and positive effects on obesity, weight control and artificial sweeteners
  • Identify the natural sweeteners that are generally recognized as safe
  • Evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Stevia
  • Determine the effectiveness and safety of Luo han guo (Swingle fruit or monk fruit extract)
  • Analyze the effectiveness and safety of Thaumatin
Hour 4:
  • Review exercise physiology principles and techniques
  • Analyze various exercise prescription principles
  • Identify appropriate carbohydrate – fat – and protein recommendations
  • Develop meal timing and fluid guidelines for the athlete

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 172 : Nutrition and Exercise
1.0

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

$20.00 USD

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  • Review exercise physiology principles and techniques
  • Analyze various exercise prescription principles
  • Identify appropriate carbohydrate – fat – and protein recommendations
  • Develop meal timing and fluid guidelines for the athlete

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 173 : Restoring Gut Health and Brain Performance
4.0

Robert Silverman, DC, DABCN, DCBCN

$80.00 USD

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  • Review the signs and symptoms of neuroinflammation and the processes that drive neurodegeneration.
  • Identify the neurological signs and symptoms of long COVID and apply research-based protocols.
  • Utilize dietary improvements and selected supplements to reduce neuroinflammation.
  • Treatment protocols on testing to identify gut barrier and gut-brain axis imbalances.
  • Recognize that neuroplasticity plays a fluctuating but essential role in health and trauma.
  • Understand the effect of bacterial toxins originating in the gut on the gut-brain axis as a key to neurological disorders pathogenesis.
  • Assess intestinal and blood-brain barrier dysfunction for better managing chronic neurological disorders.
  • Understand new functional nutritional strategies for longevity.
  • Incorporate leading-edge protocols for extending healthspan and longevity.
  • Clarify the effects of intermittent fasting on immunity and longevity.
  • Recognize that neuroplasticity plays a fluctuating but essential role in health and trauma.
  • Integrate optimal lifestyle adaptations in diet, exercise, and supplement protocols to enhance neuroplasticity and improve quality of life.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 174 : Health and Aging
1.0

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

$20.00 USD

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  • Understand basic concepts of health
  • Identify the health spectrum
  • Investigate the various facts associated with aging
  • Investigate the various theories of aging

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 201 : The Facts of Life Extension and Aging Theories
1.0

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

$23.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Explain basic concepts of health
  • Identify the health spectrum
  • Investigate the various facts associated with aging
  • Determine the difference between sickly aging and normal aging
  • Investigate the various theories of aging

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 201 - 212
12.0

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

$240.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed from Nutrition 201 to Nutrition 212

Course Group includes all Nutrition Courses numbered 201 thru 212
No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 202 : The Relationship Between Exercise, Health and Aging
1.0

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

$23.00 USD

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  • 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

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 203 : How Stress Affects Health and Aging
1.0

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

$23.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Identify which exercises are best for health and longevity
  • Investigate the relationship between exercise and antioxidants
  • Recognize basic concepts of stress
  • Explain how stress and other emotions can cause disease and ill health
  • Determine the relationship between nutrition and stress

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 204 : Aging and Social Relationships, Alcohol and Smoking
1.0

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

$23.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Differentiate the relationship between various stress reducing techniques
  • Identify how social relationships, religion and prayer can affect health and aging
  • Investigate the negative and positive factors from consuming alcohol
  • Recognize how alcohol affects nutrition
  • Identify how smoking affects health

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 205 : Smoking, Aging, Antioxidants and Cardiovascular Disease
1.0

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

$23.00 USD

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  • Identify the relationship between nutrition and smoking
  • Investigate 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

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 206 : Antioxidants and Cancer - Food Quantity and Control and How it Affects Aging
1.0

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

$23.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • 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

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 207 : Diet Patterns, Types and Habits and How They Affect Health and Aging
1.0

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

$23.00 USD

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  • 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

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 208 : The Antiaging foods; Fish, Fruits and Vegetables and Garlic
1.0

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

$23.00 USD

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  • 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
  • Investigate how fish affects cardiovascular disease and cancer
  • Identify how garlic affects health and inhibits disease

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 209 : The Antiaging Foods; Grains, Nuts, Soy and Legumes
1.0

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

$23.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • 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
  • Investigate how legumes and soy can affect heart disease
  • Relate how legumes and soy can affect cancer

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 210 : The Antiaging Foods; Yogurt, Chocolate and Tea
1.0

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

$23.00 USD

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  • 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

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 211 : The Antiaging Foods; Wine and Water. Nutrient Deficiencies and Aging
1.0

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

$23.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • 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

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Nutrition 212 : Antiaging Hormones; DHEA, Testosterone, Growth Hormone and Melatonin
1.0

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

$23.00 USD

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  • 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

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Opioid Management 203 : Impact of Chiropractic Care
1.0

Shawn Thistle, DC

$20.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Journal Article Review, Text

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  • Assess the association between opioid use and chiropractic treatment for LBP
  • Demonstrate the potential for chiropractic care to reduce the use of prescription opioids in patients with spinal pain
  • Summarize two papers exploring the effects of utilization and availability of chiropractic services on opioid usage and medical services
  • Evaluate the impact of chiropractic utilization on the use of prescription opioid use in Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 and over with spinal pain
  • Describe the comparative risk of treatment escalation in patients with neck pain between recipients of spinal manipulation and nonrecipients of spinal manipulation

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Ortho 102 : Posture: Biomechanics and Control, Relation to Injuries
1.0

Dean Smith, DC, PhD

$20.00 USD

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  • Identify differences between strength and balance training
  • Discuss the dynamic aspects of posture
  • Learn aspects of Postural control in chronic LBP patients
  • Understand relationship of posture and sports injuries
  • Review some concepts of posture, mobility and pain in children

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Ortho 103 : Cervical Spine Biomechanics and Whiplash, Muscle Adaptation to Stretching, Manipulation and EMG
1.0

Dean Smith, DC, PhD

$20.00 USD

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  • Review normal cervical biomechanics and apply to examination
  • Discuss some effects of manipulation on EMG/ROM
  • Recognize lumbar movements during mobilization
  • Discuss how whiplash invisibility is not evidence of absence of injury
  • Understand muscle adaptation through stretching

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Ortho 104 : Muscular Strength in Clinical Practice: Influence of Chiropractic, Assessment with Dynamometry, Training Principles and Guidelines
1.0

Dean Smith, DC, PhD

$20.00 USD

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  • Distinguish Chiropractic influences on muscular strength
  • Develop the use of hand-held dynamometry in chiropractic practice
  • Identify basic strength training principles for chiropractors
  • Construct basics of strength training guidelines for all ages

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Ortho 105 : Postural and Spinal Stability: Introduction, Changes with Posture and Strength Training
1.0

Dean Smith, DC, PhD

$20.00 USD

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  • Review an Introduction to the Clinical Biomechanics of Stability
  • Identify causes of select musculoskeletal injuries
  • Describe how LBP in golfers alters motor control
  • Describe spinal stability changes with posture
  • Distinguish how stability improves with resistance training

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Ortho 109 : Neck Pain and Dysfunction: Anticipatory Control, Fatigue, Rehabilitation Through Exercise
1.0

Dean Smith, DC, PhD

$23.00 USD

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  • Describe neck anticipatory control with pain
  • Describe lateralized fatigue with unilateral neck pain
  • Assess head and trunk motion during neck manipulation
  • Identify neuromuscular dysfunction in neck pain patients
  • Outline exercises for the rehabilitation of neck neuromuscular dysfunction

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Ortho 111 : Back Belts: Biomechanics, Recommendations and Use of, Affordances
1.0

Dean Smith, DC, PhD

$22.00 USD

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  • Discuss the biomechanical, physiological and psychological evidence for the use of back belts
  • Identify and describe recent recommendations and findings for the use of back belts.
  • Discuss the principle of affordances and how they relate to environmental constraints (such as a back belt) and posture.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Ortho 112 : Low Back Pain and Disorders: Health Status and Risk, Lumbar Curvature, Movement Impairments
1.0

Dean Smith, DC, PhD

$22.00 USD

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  • Summarize the affects of low back health status on low back disorder risk
  • Discuss the relation between lumbar curvature and LBP risk factors during postural loading
  • Assess the relation between asymmetric lifting and spine loading
  • Describe the differences in spine kinematics between LBP patients and normal controls
  • Analyze the functional deficits that occur following low back disorders

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Ortho 113 : Backpacks: Research, Health Effects and Clinical Recommendations
1.0

Dean Smith, DC, PhD

$22.00 USD

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  • Summarize recommendations for backpack use
  • Appraise recent research on backpacks and human health
  • Discuss the effects of backpacks on musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal variables
  • Describe current studies on backpack use in children: perceptions, load, biomechanics, physiology

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Ortho 114 : Low Back Pain: Causes, Ergonomics and Exercise
1.0

Dean Smith, DC, PhD

$22.00 USD

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  • Learn current perspectives on which structures are strongly but variably linked to back pain
  • Review the state-of-the art in low back disorders research applied to ergonomics
  • Describe workplace design guidelines for asymptomatic and low back pain workers
  • Determine the influence of exercise on lumbar spine disorders

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Ortho 115 : Waddell Signs and Non-Organic Pain
1.0

Leanne Cupon, DC, DACRB and Warren Jahn, DC, DIANM (US)

$21.00 USD

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  • Identify common underlying causes of non-organic pain
  • Recognize the eight Waddell signs of non-organic back pain
  • Develop a level of knowledge, comprehension, and understanding of the medicolegal system as it relates to Waddell signs
  • Encourage development and nurturing of skill sets in utilizing Waddell signs

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Ortho 116 : Back Pain, Neck Pain and Tension Type Headaches in Children
1.0

Dean Smith, DC, PhD

$22.00 USD

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  • Determine the epidemiology of low back pain in children and adolescents
  • Assess the risk factors associated with back pain in school children
  • Outline the effect of an intervention to improve sitting habits in schoolchildren
  • Assess the effects of reading a book or using a computer on neck and upper back muscle activity in children
  • Review the diagnostic criteria of tension-type headaches in children

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Ortho 117 : Postural Control: Principles, Assessment, Rehabilitation
1.0

Dean Smith, DC, PhD

$20.00 USD

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  • Describe the basic principles of postural control
  • Clinically assess postural control
  • Outline a protocol of postural rehabilitation

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Ortho 118 : Bone Healing - Everything You Need to Know
2.0

Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

$38.00 USD

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  • Identify and describe the phases of bone healing
  • List and describe 3 objectives that serve as the foundation of fracture management and bone healing
  • Define and differentiate osteoblasts, osteoclasts, and osteocytes
  • Define and discuss Wolff’s law
  • Discuss 3 principles of stress deprivation, immobilization, and normal physiologic stress as they apply to fracture healing
  • Identify 3 complications of bone healing
  • Outline and describe 6 areas of descriptive organization of classifying fractures
  • Describe pathologic fractures and list 4 types
  • Discuss 2 ways how osteoporosis affects fractures
  • List 2 common methods of fracture fixation, fixation devices, and fracture classifications

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No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Ortho 119 : Muscle and Tendon Healing
1.0

Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

$19.00 USD

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  • Describe and differentiate between the macrostructure and microstructure of muscle and tendon
  • List and describe the 2 main types of muscle fibers. List and describe the 3 mechanisms for a muscle injury
  • Describe the difference between a supraphysiologic and a sub-failure load and how each type may contribute to an injury
  • Define how a muscle strain differs from a ligament sprain
  • Describe the differences between a tendinitis and a tendinosis
  • Describe the effects of aging on tendons
  • Name and describe the 3 phases of connective tissue healing
  • Describe the effects of immobilization on connective tissue

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No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Ortho 120 : Lumbar Disc & Sciatica: Testing, Treatment & Outcomes
1.0

Shawn Thistle, DC

$20.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Journal Article Review

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  • Examine the association between chiropractic spinal manipulation for newly diagnosed lumbar disc herniation and/or lumbosacral radiculopathy and the odds of lumbar discectomy over 1-year and 2-year follow-up periods 
  • Evaluate the clinical outcomes and MRI changes in a cohort of patients who had surgery compared to conservative treatment for sequestered lumbar disc herniations 
  • Summarize existing evidence relating to the reliability of the straight leg raise (SLR) and crossed SLR test in patients with suspected lumbar radicular pain 
  • Establish the validity of the extended straight leg raise (ESLR) compared to findings on MRI 
  • Recognize the effectiveness of neural mobilization interventions in improving pain, disability, and function in adults with low back and radicular pain

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Ortho 121 : Utilizing Orthopedic Test Item Clusters: The Evidence-Based Orthopedic Examination
3.0

Gregory Priest, DC, DABCO

$60.00 USD

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Hour 1

  • Describe four purposes for performing orthopedic tests
  • Describe three approaches to performing orthopedic tests
  • Discuss the clinical importance of pertinent negative findings when performing orthopedic tests
  • Discuss the concept of “Evidence Based Medicine”
  • Define “Orthopedic Test Item Cluster”
  • Describe several metrics used in the validation of orthopedic tests for inclusion in orthopedic test item clusters


 Hour 2

  • Describe three Orthopedic Test Item Clusters (OSTs) relevant to the evaluation of the sacroiliac region
  • Describe the five procedures included in the Laslett Cluster #2 for the assessment of sacroiliac pain
  • Describe the two primary types of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
  • Discuss the clinical utility of the Bakody Test and the Reverse Bakody Test


 Hour 3

  • Describe four testing procedures included in Wainner’s Cluster for the assessment of cervical radiculopathy
  • Describe Cook’s Cervical Myelopathy Cluster
  • Discuss potential problems that may arise in the application of OST clusters
  • Discuss ways to minimize inappropriate application of OST clusters

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Over The Counter Non Prescriptive Substances 201
4.0

multiple

$79.00 USD

AudioVisual Course

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  • Recognize reasons why overdoses of OTC drugs occur
  • Describe the toxic effects that occur with overdoses of OTC drugs such as acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen, cough and cold meds, loperamide, imidazoline decongestants, and vitamins
  • Identify interventions to help prevent overdoses of OTC drugs
  • Differentiate between the various antihistamines available over the counter
  • Identify special patient populations that should avoid specific over the counter products
  • Recognize when further referral for work up is advised
  • Identify over the counter medications that are commonly abused
  • Identify the possible benefits associated with the proper use of essential oils.
  • Identify the risks associated with the improper use of essential oils.
  • Recognize the common homeopathic medications presented and recall their potential uses.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Pain 105 : Cancer: Pathology, Physical Activity, Nutrition, Massage Therapy and Acupuncture
1.0

Dean Smith, DC, PhD

$22.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Outline the nature of and hallmarks of cancer
  • Summarize the relationship between physical activity and cancer
  • Summarize the relationship between nutrition and cancer
  • Summarize the relationship between massage therapy and cancer
  • Summarize the relationship between acupuncture and cancer
  • Summarize the relationship between manual therapy and cancer

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Pain 106 : Pain, Inflammation, Back Pain, Fibromyalgia and Peripheral Neuropathy
1.0

Ron Steriti, ND, PhD

$20.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Summarize the assessment and diagnosis of pain
  • List and describe 5 common causes of back pain and how to prevent injury
  • Outline the causes of fibromyalgia
  • Illustrate the mechanisms of inflammation and pain
  • Discuss the pain of peripheral neuropathy

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Pain 108 : Pain Diagrams, Neuropathic Pain and Neuroplasticity, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
1.0

Shawn Thistle, DC

$20.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Journal Article Review, Text

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  • Evaluate the test-retest, intra- and inter-examiner reliability of the body pain diagram for determining pain distribution and location for musculoskeletal conditions
  • Summarize the current state of knowledge on neuropathic pain, with focus on how it differs from nociception
  • Review of the current literature regarding the epidemiology, diagnosis and management of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
  • Explore central nervous system neuroplastic adaptations that may contribute to the pathophysiology of chronic conditions
  • Differentiate symptoms and signs of central sensitization, peripheral neuropathic pain and nociceptive pain in patients with low back pain (with or without leg pain)

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Pain 109 : Pain Management
2.0

David Taylor, DC, DABCN, FIACN

$40.00 USD

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  • Gain insight into the different types of pain
  • Differentiate different sources of spinal pain
  • Summarize the societal and clinical challenges of the pain patient
  • Describe the difference between acute and chronic pain
  • Provide an initial appreciation of alternative treatment options
  • Understand the importance of chiropractic principles with the pain patient

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Pain 110 : Orthopedic Management of Pain and Pain Syndromes
2.0

Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

$38.00 USD

AudioVisual Course

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  • Describe 3 ways how pain can be a burden to the patient and society
  • Describe 2 key components of the biopsychosocial model for treating pain
  • Describe how pain is a multisystem output
  • Describe the neuromatrix and how it relates to a person’s neural signature
  • List 3 medical terms that can influence a patient’s level of fear and anxiety
  • Describe 3 body systems that can be influenced by a persistent state of pain
  • Outline the 12 treatment principles in the context of therapeutic neuroscience education for patients with persistent pain

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Pain 111 : Chronic Pain
1.0

Shawn Thistle, DC

$20.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Journal Article Review, Text

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  • Evaluate the relationships among thoracic spinal stiffness, pain and muscle activity in healthy subjects and those with chronic thoracic pain
  • Summarize updated chronic pain classification updates from the ICD-11
  • Compare and contrast the clinical presentation and pathophysiology of Fibromyalgia (FM) and Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)
  • Summarize a clinical framework to sub-categorize pain patients based on an individual’s dominant pain etiology 
  • Examine the effect of neural tissue management on pain and disability in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Pain 112 : Clinical Pearls
1.0

Shawn Thistle, DC

$20.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Journal Article Review, Text

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  • Expand your application of the biopsychosocial model of chronic pain by exploring an enactive approach to pain
  • Recognize the clinical complexities involved in identifying malingering in chronic pain patients
  • Outline relevant factors pertaining to clinical presentation, pathophysiology and treatment of chronic neuropathic pain
  • Investigate the hypoalgesic effect of thoracic spinal manipulation on pain induced by temporal summation
  • Explore the potential brain mechanisms involved in pain relief achieved via Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) application

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Pain 113 : Relevant Research for Chiropractors
1.0

Shawn Thistle, DC

$20.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Outline a recent clinical guideline on the chiropractic management of chronic musculoskeletal pain 
  • Identify a common set of recommendations from high-quality clinical guidelines that can be applied to a wide range of musculoskeletal pain conditions 
  • Explore which target concepts are important to patients who improved following a pain science education intervention for persistent pain 
  • Investigate whether untrained trait mindfulness is associated with differential responses to pain stimuli and whether these intrinsic differences reflect differential patterns of resting-state functional connectivity in the brain 
  • Characterize the pain-based mechanisms of thoracic spinal manipulation and advance the preliminary validation of brain-based models as potential clinical biomarkers of pain

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Pain 114 : Chiropractic and Interventional Pain Management
2.0

Travis Jewett, DC

$40.00 USD

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Hour 1

  • Define interventional pain management and how it can be applied to help solve acute and chronic pain.
  • Outline and critique different pain theories.
  • Outline the Biopsychosocial model of chronic pain and explain why this model is the most comprehensive for acute and chronic pain management.
  • Summarize how to integrate interventional pain management with conservative care for acute and chronic pain.

Hour 2:

  • Describe common interventional pain management procedures and how to integrate them into a comprehensive plan of care.
  • List the most utilized injections and when they are considered.
  • Identify when a spinal cord stimulator may be considered and how it can aid conservative management.
  • Explain the use of endoscopic procedures and when they may be utilized to treat acute and chronic pain.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Pain 115 : Patient Care Tips & Clinical Correlates
1.0

Shawn Thistle, DC

$20.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Journal Article Review

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  • Explore chiropractic patients’ perceptions of discomfort, pain, and stiffness to determine if and how they differentiate among the concepts 
  • Describe the relationship between the presence of an audible pop during spinal manipulative therapy and pain outcomes
  • Evaluate the effect of spinal manipulation on pressure pain thresholds in a real-world clinical setting 
  • Assess whether a 10-second one legged stance test can independently predict survival in middle and older aged men and women 
  • Illustrate the relationship between physical activity levels and pain

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Pain 116 : An Introduction to Central Pain Syndromes
1.0

George Kukurin, DC, DACAN

$20.00 USD

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  • Relate the different neurophysiologic mechanisms to the development of chronic pain states. 
  • Draw the pathways specific to Lamina I versus Lamina V sensory pathways.
  • Discuss basic science research that supports the main theories of chronic/central pain syndromes.  
  • Apply basic neurorehabilitation techniques to modulate chronic pain circuits.
  • Develop treatment plans for chronic pin patients consistent with current pain models.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Pain 116 - 121
6.0

George Kukurin, DC, DACAN

$120.00 USD

AudioVisual Course

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  • This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed from Pain 116 through Pain 121

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Pain 117 : Interoception, sensation from inside the body and how it relates to the development and treatment of centrally generated chronic pain states
1.0

George Kukurin, DC, DACAN

$20.00 USD

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  • Relate the effects of interoceptive dysfunction to the development of chronic pain.
  • Draw the pathways specific to Lamina I versus Lamina V sensory pathways.
  • Discuss how the interoceptive nervous system may relate to Functional Neurologic Symptom Disorder.
  • Apply knowledge of how interoceptive dysfunction may negatively affect higher cortical functions.
  • Design and utilize strategies that normalize interoception to improve intractable patient symptoms.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Pain 118 : Thermosensory Disinhibition and the cold pathway as it relates to the development and treatment of centrally generated chronic pain states
1.0

George Kukurin, DC, DACAN

$20.00 USD

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  • Relate the effects of cold sensory deficit to chronic central pain states.
  • Map the pathways specific to Lamina I versus Lamina V sensory afferents.
  • Discuss basic science research that links C-Fiber subpopulations with hyper-excitability of sensory neurons.
  • Apply techniques to gate pain processing through the Dorsal Insula/Anterior Cingulate pain switch.
  • Utilize relationship between cold pathways and pain pathways to gate chronic pain.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Pain 119 : Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. The autonomic nervous systems involvement in the development and treatment of centrally generated chronic pain states
1.0

George Kukurin, DC, DACAN

$20.00 USD

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  • Identify the relationship between the ANS and chronic pain.
  • Explore the cause of sympathetic maintained pain.
  • Discuss the emerging role of the brain and spinal cord in CRPS.
  • Apply non-invasive neuromodulation techniques for pain control.
  • Formulate an effective treatment plan based on current knowledge.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Pain 120 : The Descending Noxious Inhibitory Control circuits. How they may contribute to and ameliorate centrally generated chronic pain states
1.0

George Kukurin, DC, DACAN

$20.00 USD

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  • Relate the effects of failure within the DNIC to the development of chronic pain.
  • Draw the pathways specific to ascending sensory and descending pain modulatory circuits.
  • Apply knowledge of the DNIC, as it relates to chronic lower back pain.
  • Discuss basic science research that links the PAG with the phenomena of offset analgesia and conditioned pain modulation.
  • Formulate and apply treatment plans based on stimulation of the DNIC utilizing spinal cord stimulation, motor cortex activation and heterotopic noxious conditioning stimulation.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Pain 121 : The Cingulate Cortex, its emerging role in central pain states and its potential for novel pain treatments
1.0

George Kukurin, DC, DACAN

$20.00 USD

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  • Relate the effects of cingulate cortex activation on chronic pain suppression.
  • Draw and identify regions of the cingulate cortex pertinent to pain and suppression.
  • Discuss basic science research that links area’s 32, 24 and 25 with pain and its relief.
  • Apply specific techniques to modulate cortical areas 32, 24, and 25 for pain suppression.
  • Formulate and implement a treatment plan based on the M1-ACC pain model.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Pain 200 : Fundamental concepts of pain and How pain assessed, quantified, and communicated
7.0

multiple

$140.00 USD

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  • Explain the complex multidimensional and individual specific nature of pain
  • Present the theories and science for understanding pain
  • Define the terminology for describing pain and associated conditions
  • Describe the impact of pain on society
  • Explain how cultural, institutional, societal and regulatory influences affect assessment and management of pain  
  • Use valid and reliable tools for measuring pain and associated symptoms to assess and reassess outcomes as appropriate for the clinical context and population.
  • Describe patient, provider, and system factors that can facilitate or interfere with effective pain assessment and management
  • Assess patient preferences and values to determine pain-related goals and priorities
  • Demonstrate empathetic and compassionate communication during pain assessment

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Pain 200 - 201
13.0

multiple

$260.00 USD

AudioVisual Course

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  • Explain the complex multidimensional and individual specific nature of pain
  • Present the theories and science for understanding pain
  • Define the terminology for describing pain and associated conditions
  • Describe the impact of pain on society
  • Explain how cultural, institutional, societal and regulatory influences affect assessment and management of pain  
  • Use valid and reliable tools for measuring pain and associated symptoms to assess and reassess outcomes as appropriate for the clinical context and population.
  • Describe patient, provider, and system factors that can facilitate or interfere with effective pain assessment and management
  • Assess patient preferences and values to determine pain-related goals and priorities
  • Demonstrate empathetic and compassionate communication during pain assessment
  • Demonstrate the inclusion of patient and others, in the education and shared decision-making process for pain care
  • Identify treatment options that can be assessed in a comprehensive pain management plan
  • Explain how health promotion and self-management strategies are important to the management of pain
  • Develop a pain treatment plan based on benefits and risks of available treatments
  • Monitor the effects of pain management approaches to adjust the plan of care as needed
  • Differentiate physical dependence, substance use disorder, misuse, tolerance, addiction, and nonadherence
  • Develop a treatment plan that accounts for the differences between acute pain, acute-on-chronic pain, chronic/persistent pain, and pain at end of life
  • Describe the unique pain assessment and management needs of special populations
  • Explain how to assess and manage pain across settings and transitions of care
  • Describe the role, scope of practice, and contribution of the different professions within a pain management care team
  • Implement an individualized pain management plan that integrates the perspectives of patients, their social support systems, and health care providers in the context of available resources
  • Describe the role of the clinician as an advocate in assisting patients to meet treatment goals

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Pain 201 : Collaborative approaches to decision-making, diversity of treatment options, the importance of patient agency, risk management, flexibility in care, and treatment based on appropriate understanding of the clinical condition
6.0

multiple

$120.00 USD

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  • Demonstrate the inclusion of patient and others, in the education and shared decision-making process for pain care
  • Identify treatment options that can be assessed in a comprehensive pain management plan
  • Explain how health promotion and self-management strategies are important to the management of pain
  • Develop a pain treatment plan based on benefits and risks of available treatments
  • Monitor the effects of pain management approaches to adjust the plan of care as needed
  • Differentiate physical dependence, substance use disorder, misuse, tolerance, addiction, and nonadherence
  • Develop a treatment plan that accounts for the differences between acute pain, acute-on-chronic pain, chronic/persistent pain, and pain at end of life
  • Describe the unique pain assessment and management needs of special populations
  • Explain how to assess and manage pain across settings and transitions of care
  • Describe the role, scope of practice, and contribution of the different professions within a pain management care team
  • Implement an individualized pain management plan that integrates the perspectives of patients, their social support systems, and health care providers in the context of available resources
  • Describe the role of the clinician as an advocate in assisting patients to meet treatment goals

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Patient Communications 203 : Detecting Dishonesty: Why Our Patients Lie and What To Do About It
1.0

Brett Kinsler, DC

$20.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Recognize deceptive behaviors from other people and integrate these skills
  • Use tips garnered from former CIA officers to separate truth from lies
  • Determine motivations for patients to lie to health care providers
  • Strategize ways to avoid being lied to by your patients and staff
  • Assess the consequences of lying and how it compromises clinical relationships

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Patient Communications 204 : Four Habits of Highly Effective Clinicians: Evidence-Based Ways to Improve Your Bedside Manner
1.0

Brett Kinsler, DC

$20.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Explain the Four Habits of Highly Effective Clinicians
  • Show the payoffs for each of the habits and provide examples
  • Demonstrate how to avoid “Door Knob Concerns” and uncover hidden problems
  • Specify barriers to patient communication and how to overcome them
  • Describe action steps to incorporate better communication habits into practice immediately

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Patient Communications 205 : Communicating Risk and Harms
1.0

Brett Kinsler, DC

$20.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Modify explanations about risks, harms and benefits to avoid miscommunication to patients
  • Apply research concepts such as sensitivity and specificity to outcomes communications
  • Identify weak spots in clinical trials with regard to benefits and harms
  • Implement the best practitioner action to build trust in patients
  • Discover strategies for better communicating with low functional health literacy patients

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Pediatrics 108 : Pediatric Research VIII
1.0

Brett Kinsler, DC

$21.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Describe and utilize an effective but non-invasive treatment for warts
  • Understand the risk versus benefit of diagnostic imaging radiation in children
  • Recognize patterns of pain in children that might actually indicate malignancies
  • Develop an understanding of pediatric atlantooccipital dislocation
  • Be able to perform 5 minute infant physical examination to detect congenital anomalies of the musculoskeletal system

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Pediatrics 114 : Low Back Pain in Children and Adolescents
1.0

Dean Smith, DC, PhD

$20.00 USD

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  • Determine the epidemiology of low back pain in children and adolescents
  • Assess the risk factors associated with back pain in school children
  • Outline the effect of an intervention to improve sitting habits in schoolchildren
  • Assess the effects of reading a book or using a computer on neck and upper back muscle activity in children

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Pediatrics 115 : Varying Viewpoints on Vaccinations with Alternative Schedule and Homeopathic Remedies
2.0

Robin Mayfield, DC

$40.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Examine the allopathic approach to vaccinations, including recommended schedules from the medical community (This course does not address the COVID vaccine)
  • Assess potential side-effects seen in patients, both pediatric and adult
  • Discover the pharmaceutical industry’s interest in creating more vaccinations
  • Review historical political maneuvers behind many vaccination mandates
  • Explore varying philosophical viewpoints on vaccinations, including Religious beliefs, Ethical viewpoints, Schools’ needs.
  • Consider utilization of alternative and holistic healthier lifestyle approaches
  • Educate your patient on their choices for vaccination
  • Refer your patient to alternative options while maintaining your scope of practice
  • Identify and treat the common side effects of vaccinated children
  • Identify useful Homeopathic Nosodes and Remedies proven to be effective alternatives to vaccinations

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Pediatrics 116 : Evaluating and Correcting Retained Primitive Reflexes
2.0

Karen Gardner, DC

$40.00 USD

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Hour 1

  • Discover what primitive reflexes are and why we have them
  • Understand the various possible causes of retained primitive reflexes in a child
  • Outline common questions that would suggest retention of primitive reflexes
  • Identify and assess eight primitive reflexes that can be easily evaluated by a doctor of chiropractic, specifically the Moro, Grasp, Spinal Galant, Rooting, Asymmetrical Tonic Neck, Symmetrical Tonic Neck, Tonic Labyrinthine, and the Landau reflexes.

Hour 2

  • Further identify and assess the remaining of the eight primitive reflexes not covered in the first hour
  • Detect the presence or absence of specific primitive reflexes
  • Recognize the need for intervention when a retained primitive reflex is demonstrated by a patient
  • Prescribe a specific course of treatment for each of the eight primitive reflexes if they are determined to be retained

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Pediatrics 116 - 119
12.0

multiple

$240.00 USD

AudioVisual Course, Multiple Formats, Text

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  • This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed from Pediatrics 116 through Pediatrics 119

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Pediatrics 117 : An Introduction to the Pediatric Examination: Clinical Pearls and Tips Explored
3.0

Jennifer Illes, DC

$60.00 USD

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Hour 1:

  • Learn age-appropriate general health screening and health education for babies.
  • Analyze through evidence the use of chiropractic manipulation for pregnant women.
  • Identify normal growth, development and behavior and their assessment, as well as approaches to abnormalities for neonatals.
  • Describe a typical pediatric examination on a neonatal.

Hour 2:

  • Learn age-appropriate general health screening and health education for toddlers.
  • Analyze through evidence the use of chiropractic manipulation for toddlers through young children.
  • Identify normal growth, development and behavior and their assessment, as well as approaches to abnormalities from infancy through toddlers.
  • Describe a typical pediatric examination on an infant 1-5 years old.

Hour 3:

  • Learn age-appropriate general health screening and health education for adolescents.
  • Identify the signs and symptoms of mild traumatic brain injury (through accident and sport) in children.
  • Discuss and describe typical examination forms and outcome assessment tools used for the pediatric population.
  • Evaluate through clinical cases and it’s management.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Pediatrics 118 : Evidence-Based Chiropractic Care for Infants
4.0

Joyce Miller, BSc, DC, DABCO, PhD

$80.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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Hour 1

  • Explain the necessity of evidence for infant healthcare
  • Describe what mothers want from healthcare for their newborn?
  • Outline the need for and development of the United Kingdom Infant Questionnaire
  • Cite the outcomes of infant care in chiropractic practice and the adaptability of a parent-reported outcome measure to the infant population
Hour 2
  • Define the term inconsolable, infant irritability syndrome
  • Describe the evidence supporting chiropractic treatment for inconsolable, infant irritability
  • List the negative long-term sequelae in older children who suffered from infant colic as a baby
  • Summarize the subgroup classifications for inconsolable, irritable infants
Hour 3
  • Summarize the evidence on the advantages of breast feeding
  • Describe common musculoskeletal problems of newborns struggling to breastfee
  • Explain standard chiropractic protocols for the sub-optimal feeding infant and the potential risks of treatment
  • List the most common reasons an infant will present to a chiropractic office
Hour 4
  • Summarize the evidence for the use of manual therapy in infants
  • Describe the theoretical mechanisms for the effect of manual therapy in infants
  • Outline the safety of chiropractic treatment for infants
  • Identify the major safety concerns in the treatment of infants

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Pediatrics 119 : Infants to School Aged Children: Staying in the Game as a Health Care Provider
3.0

Jennifer Illes, DC

$60.00 USD

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Hour 1 

  • Describe recommended health guidance for infants.
  • Analyze evidence-based research with regards to the efficacy of spinal mobilization and soft tissue treatment in the infant.
  • Develop a treatment plan in how to teach parents how to anticipate safety needs and promote healthy musculoskeletal practices for their babies.

 Hour 2

  • Discuss important developmental changes that mark the transition from infancy to early childhood.
  • Describe recommended health guidance for toddlers.
  • Analyze the data surrounding chiropractic care for the toddler child, with a focus on spinal manipulation.
  • Identify safety precautions that can be implemented in and outside of the office for toddlers.

Hour 3

  • Discuss the developmental changes that mark the transition from the toddler to school-aged child.
  • Describe recommended health guidance for preschoolers.
  • Analyze the data surrounding chiropractic care for the school aged child, with a focus on spinal manipulation.
  • Discuss the motor, verbal and neurological findings of developmental milestones in children.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Pediatrics 120 : Clinical Considerations for Younger Patients
1.0

Shawn Thistle, DC

$20.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Compare the effectiveness of chiropractic spinal manipulation versus sham manipulation in children aged 7-14 with recurrent headaches.
  • Outline current evidence on the functional changes associated with neck pain in adolescents.
  • Investigate the role of chronic physical illness, mental health disorders and psychological conditions as potential triggers or risk factors for low back pain in children, adolescents, and young adults.
  • Estimate whether carrying a heavier schoolbag (> 10% of bodyweight) is associated with a higher prevalence of low back pain in children between the ages 9 and 16.
  • Examine the changes that are occurring in young athlete’s development and implications on movement, performance, and injury.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Personal Injury 201 : Mitigating Risk and Liability with Acute Trauma Patients
1.0

S. Scott Tauber, DC, DABCO, CPC

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course

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  • Identify examples of traumatic spine, soft tissue and other commonly missed injuries
  • Develop a post-traumatic diagnostic imaging algorithm and protocol 
  • Recognize and develop an awareness for PI patient, carrier and attorney risks and liabilities
  • Discuss several areas of PI documentation scrutiny including the causation statement

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Personal Injury 201 - 202
4.0

S. Scott Tauber, DC, DABCO, CPC

$80.00 USD

AudioVisual Course

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Hour 1
  • Identify examples of traumatic spine, soft tissue and other commonly missed injuries
  • Develop a post-traumatic diagnostic imaging algorithm and protocol 
  • Recognize and develop an awareness for PI patient, carrier and attorney risks and liabilities
  • Discuss several areas of PI documentation scrutiny including the causation statement
Hour 2
  • Create a protocol to consistently implement outcome assessments into PI cases
  • Recognize other options and opportunities available to humanize PI cases 
  • Identify common outcome assessments utilized in PI cases\
  • Improve awareness of clinical decisions that can be made from humanizing cases
Hour 3
  • Recognize the key elements of Personal Injury case management
  • Explain the importance of using co-management and integrative care in PI cases
  • Develop a protocol for obtaining pre- and post-injury medical records
  • Demonstrate and utilize both passive and active therapeutics in acute trauma cases  

Hour 4
  • Identify different types of co-management opportunities with other healthcare providers 
  • Distinguish between several common post-traumatic stress symptoms and conditions 
  • Recognize the importance of various diagnostic imaging procedures in case management
  • Create case management protocols, procedures and systems for consistent results   

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Personal Injury 201 - 204
12.0

S. Scott Tauber, DC, DABCO, CPC

$240.00 USD

AudioVisual Course

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  • This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed from Personal Injury 201 - 204

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Personal Injury 202
3.0

S. Scott Tauber, DC, DABCO, CPC

$60.00 USD

AudioVisual Course

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Hour 1 - PI Case Management Part 1

  • Identify and avoid common PI history mistakes and liabilities
  • Recognize many keys to a quality initial PI patient history
  • Develop an awareness for the materials and tools necessary for a PI history
  • Create a plan and protocol to improve the quality and thoroughness of the PI history

Hour 2 - PI Case Management Part 2

  • Recognize common PI history red flags and contraindications 
  • Identify symptoms and clinical history for two common PI traumatic injuries 
  • Create a plan to identify and eliminate common patient errors pertaining to the PI history
  • Develop an awareness for potential med-legal issues that can arise from a PI history

Hour 3 - How to Humanize Your PI Cases

  • Create a protocol to consistently implement outcome assessments into PI cases 
  • Recognize other options and opportunities available to humanize PI cases   
  • Identify common outcome assessments utilized in PI cases
  • Improve awareness of clinical decisions that can be made from humanizing cases

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Personal Injury 203
4.0

S. Scott Tauber, DC, DABCO, CPC

$80.00 USD

AudioVisual Course

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Hour 1 - Your Personal Injury History: Part 1

  • Identify and avoid common PI history mistakes and liabilities
  • Recognize many “keys’ to a quality initial PI patient history
  • Develop an awareness for the materials and tools necessary for a PI history
  • Create a plan and protocol to improve the quality and thoroughness of the PI history

Hour 2 - Your Personal Injury History: Part 2

  • Recognize common PI history “red flags” and contraindications
  • Identify symptoms and clinical history for two common PI traumatic brain injuries 
  • Create a plan to identify and eliminate common patient errors pertaining to the PI history
  • Develop an awareness for potential med-legal issues that can arise from a PI history

Hour 3 - Your Personal Injury Examination – Part 1

  • Recognize the key elements of the Personal Injury post-traumatic examination
  • Identify clinical contraindications and precautions prior to an examination
  • Develop and map out a post-traumatic cervical spine examination protocol
  • Identify and examine common motor vehicle crash shoulder conditions

Hour 4 - Your Personal Injury Examination – Part 2

  • Discuss the critical components of a Personal Injury neurological examination
  • Develop a traumatic brain injury examination screening protocol
  • Recognize the documentation elements necessary in a PI physical examination
  • Create a protocol for medical consultations, diagnostic imaging and testing

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Personal Injury 204 : Personal Injury Diagnostic Imaging and Testing; Documentation and Record Keeping
4.0

S. Scott Tauber, DC, DABCO, CPC

$80.00 USD

AudioVisual Course

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Hour 1 - Personal Injury Diagnostic Imaging and Testing: Part 1
  • Recognize the importance diagnostic imaging and testing in Personal Injury and trauma
  • Summarize several of the common diagnostic imaging and testing available  
  • Justify medical necessity and clinical rationale for imaging/testing in the treatment records
  • Determine both a protocol and clinical necessity for plain film radiographs
Hour 2 - Personal Injury Diagnostic Imaging and Testing: Part 2
  • Determine a protocol and clinical indications for MRI and MRA
  • Determine a protocol and clinical indications for DTI and other brain imaging 
  • Recognize opportunities to order other common imaging and testing procedures
  • Create a protocol to order and follow-up on all imaging and testing procedures 
Hour 3 - Personal Injury Documentation and Record Keeping: Part 1
  • Recognize several significant differences within Personal Injury documentation
  • Identify common PI documentation and record keeping mistakes and liabilities
  • Begin to develop an awareness of the four unique PI documentation encounters
  • Create a protocol to design individualized non-redundant treatment notes 
Hour 4 - Personal Injury Documentation and Record Keeping: Part 2
  • Recognize the key elements of PI daily treatment notes documentation
  • Show improvement in each of the 4 daily treatment notes components 
  • Detect areas of vulnerability in the various types of documentation systems
  • Substantiate treatment and management with PI documentation

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Personal Injury 205 : Introduction to Personal Injury Case Management
1.0

S. Scott Tauber, DC, DABCO, CPC

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course

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  • Recognize elements of Personal Injury case management
  • Identify common inherent risk within PI case management    
  • Summarize several insurance carriers concerns regarding PI case management   
  • Discuss current PI case management issues in the med-legal arena

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Personal Injury 205 - 212 : Personal Injury Case Management Series
8.0

S. Scott Tauber, DC, DABCO, CPC

$160.00 USD

AudioVisual Course

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  • This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed from Personal Injury 205 through Personal Injury 212

Course Group includes all Personal Injury courses numbered 205 through 212
No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Personal Injury 206 : Post-Injury Case Management
1.0

S. Scott Tauber, DC, DABCO, CPC

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course

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  • Discover the importance of identifying case management issues early   
  • Summarize emergency, urgent care and early intervention management  
  • Recognize med-legal issues in the early providers management  
  • Outline the application of home and self-care as part of case management

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Personal Injury 207 : Physical Examination in Case Management
1.0

S. Scott Tauber, DC, DABCO, CPC

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course

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  • Recognize the importance of Personal Injury physical examination
  • Outline the examination of common traumatic injuries and conditions       
  • Summarize common examination tests and procedures associated with a PI examination    
  • Demonstrate support for care and management with examination documentation

 


No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Personal Injury 208 : Conservative Care and Therapeutic Modalities
1.0

S. Scott Tauber, DC, DABCO, CPC

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course

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  • Outline the preparation for traumatic injury care and case management 
  • Summarize the application of passive and active modalities in traumatic injuries
  • Develop a protocol for implementing active therapeutic procedures and clinical exercise       
  • Identify common therapeutic and conservative care risks and mistakes

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Personal Injury 209 : Diagnostic Imaging and Case Management
1.0

S. Scott Tauber, DC, DABCO, CPC

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course

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  • Recognize the importance of diagnostic imaging in Personal Injury
  • Summarize specific diagnostic imaging tests for common PI injuries  
  • Identify several common clinical indicators for PI diagnostic imaging
  • Develop a protocol for ordering and monitoring PI diagnostic imaging         

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Personal Injury 210 : Humanizing Injuries in Case Management
1.0

S. Scott Tauber, DC, DABCO, CPC

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course

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  • Recognize the importance of humanizing traumatic patient injuries
  • Demonstrate the general application of assessments and PI interrogatories
  • Summarize the importance, applications and protocols of medical photography
  • Interpret assessments and PI interrogatories for case management decisions

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Personal Injury 211 : Personal Injury Co-Management
1.0

S. Scott Tauber, DC, DABCO, CPC

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course

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  • Recognize the importance of Personal Injury co-management
  • Design a process for finding providers for co-management consults and referrals
  • Develop protocols for co-management with primary care providers
  • Devise a plan to begin, apply and implement PI case management clinical decisions

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Personal Injury 212 : Personal Injury Co-Management II
1.0

S. Scott Tauber, DC, DABCO, CPC

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course

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  • Determine options for co-management with pain management providers
  • Identify co-management opportunities with orthopedic and neurology providers
  • Develop documentation protocols to support co-management decisions
  • Summarize and implement Personal Injury case management protocols and procedures

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Personal Injury 213 : 5 Simple Steps to Improve Your Personal Injury Cases Immediately
3.0

S. Scott Tauber, DC, DABCO, CPC

$60.00 USD

AudioVisual Course

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Hour 1
  • Recognize the importance the 5 steps represent in PI cases      
  • Develop a plan to identify common PI acute injuries and conditions
  • Design an in-office process to improve consistency of documentation
  • Identify and evaluate several acute injuries and conditions
Hour 2
  • Discover specific opportunities to improve PI diagnoses  
  • Identify commonly over-looked PI diagnoses   
  • Apply methods for consistently capturing acute medical evidence
  • Recognize the clinical importance of acute objective biomarkers
Hour 3
  • Detect and correct common PI med-legal disconnects        
  • Demonstrate how certain disconnects affect PI cases
  • Recognize the importance and clinical opportunities for integrative care
  • Support PI case success and outcomes through multi-disciplinary care

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Personal Injury 214 : Motor Vehicle Collisions
1.0

Shawn Thistle, DC

$20.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Journal Article Review, Text

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  • Estimate the risk for an association between exposure to neck pain from a motor vehicle accident and future neck pain
  • Estimate the risk for an association between exposure to neck pain from a motor vehicle accident and future back pain
  • Appraise the validity of employing a biomechanical approach to assess injury risk from minimal damage traffic crashes
  • Assess which factors predict the risk of developing post-traumatic headache six months following a motor vehicle collision (MVC) in adult

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 102 : Joint Diagnosis
1.0

Robert Schwer, DC

$23.00 USD

Interactive Dissection, Text

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  • Construct examination/radiographic criteria for Osteochondritis Dissecans
  • 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

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 103 : Shoulder Pathology
1.0

Robert Schwer, DC

$23.00 USD

Interactive Dissection, Text

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  • Develop an understanding of shoulder anatomy and motion as they pertain to diagnosis and treatment of the injured shoulder
  • Review examination techniques relative to diagnosis of injury in the overhead athlete
  • Review the characteristics and diagnosis of shoulder injuries common to overhead athletes
  • Understand the functional anatomy of joint and the classification of traumatic injuries of the acromioclavicular joint
  • Develop understanding of the mechanisms, examination, diagnosis, radiography and treatment of common acromioclavicular joint injuries

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 106 : Patellofemoral Syndrome
1.0

Robert Schwer, DC

$22.00 USD

Text

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  • 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

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 107 : Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
1.0

Robert Schwer, DC

$22.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • 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.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 108 : Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
1.0

Robert Schwer, DC

$23.00 USD

Interactive Dissection, Text

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  • Identify common risk factors and causes for CTS
  • Define tests and examination procedures to diagnose CTS
  • List the common conditions important in the differential diagnosis of CTS
  • Develop a chiropractic treatment plan for CTS

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 119 : Rheumatoid Arthritis: Current Literature in Diagnostic Imaging and C.A.M. Treatments
1.0

Melanie Osterhouse, DC, DACBR

$21.00 USD

Text

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  • Understand the use of plain film and advanced imaging for patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Identify conservative treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Discuss supplements relative to alleviating Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms as well as other treatment additions to the patient's drug regimen
  • Provide an overview of the rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis and traditional treatments

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 121 : Congestive Heart Failure
1.0

Melanie Osterhouse, DC, DACBR

$21.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Understand the general features of congestive heart failure, a condition which currently affects 4.9 million Americans
  • Determine physical examination and diagnostic imaging findings in patients with congestive heart failure
  • Discuss treatment, including conservative management, for congestive heart failure patients
  • Discuss conditions commonly associated with congestive heart failure

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 123 : Breast Cancer: Risk Factors, Screening, Assessment and Treatment
2.0

Virginia Norris-Schafer, DC, MD

$40.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Define the classifications of Breast cancer and compare the stage
  • List some of the major risk factors for Breast Cancer
  • List some of the screening techniques for the detection of Breast Cancer
  • Discuss some main options in evaluating breast cancer
  • List some of the treatment options that are available for women with a genetic predisposition for Breast Cancer

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 124 : Low Back Injuries and Complaints in the Work Place: Diagnosis and Treatment
2.0

Virginia Norris-Schafer, DC, MD

$42.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • List some of the risk factors for low back injuries in the work place
  • List the classes of low back etiologies and describe some of the spinal diseases that may cause low back syndrome exacerbation
  • List some of the protocols for documenting and managing repetitive stress type injuries and low back pain and describe some of the factors to consider when documenting
  • List some of the clinical manifestations of pain
  • Describe some of the orthopedic tests that may be utilized in the examination for low back pain
  • List some treatment options for Low back injuries

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 128 : Cases in Endocrinology and Metabolic Disease
1.0

Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

$22.00 USD

AudioVisual Course, Case Studies

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  • Relate relatively common but sometimes challenging patient cases
  • Explain diagnostic and therapeutic considerations in thyroid disease
  • Give examples of diagnostic and therapeutic considerations in drug toxicity
  • Describe diagnostic and therapeutic considerations in diabetic neuropathy
  • Demonstrate diagnostic and therapeutic considerations in vitamin deficiency

  • NOTE: This course contains the same content as Neurology 212e
No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 129 : Womens Health
1.0

Ron Steriti, ND, PhD

$20.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Summarize premenstrual syndrome, its diagnosis, causes and natural therapies
  • Understand premenstrual dysphoric disorder, its diagnosis, causes and natural therapies
  • Outline polycystic ovarian syndrome, its diagnosis, causes and natural therapies
  • Illustrate menopause, its diagnosis, causes and natural therapies
  • Discuss nutritional support for womens health

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 130 : Natural Treatments and Diagnosis of Common Female Disorders
1.0

Robin Mayfield, DC

$21.00 USD

AudioVisual Course

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  • Differentiate between premenstrual disorder, menopause and perimenopause
  • Identify the causes of Estrogen Dominance in the typical patient for patient education
  • Assess hormone levels and diagnosis with saliva and blood spot testing with reputable labs listed
  • Observe recorded changes in actual patient histories with treatments and results
  • Apply products listed by Brand Names to use for treatments, with suggested dosages

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 131 : Fibromyalgia: Myths and Realities
1.0

Robin Mayfield, DC

$20.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Diagnose Fibromyalgia and Discuss the modern research that contradicts older ideas about the syndrome, separating myth from fact
  • Obtain an accurate diagnosis and differentiate from other syndromes
  • Recognize prescription medication side effects
  • Apply appropriate movement and exercise therapy
  • Select the best alternative and holistic treatments and design a treatment plan
  • Treat using integrated care, including physical, emotional and spiritual support as needed

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 132 : Keeping up with Inflammation
2.0

Robin Mayfield, DC

$40.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Detect Intracellular inflammation and its effects on the entire body
  • Define Oxidation and illustrate the importance of quality anti-oxidants
  • Discover affordable tests you can easily run in your office to determine levels of oxidative stress
  • Recall what causes free radicals and discover what resolves the problem
  • Summarize environmental toxins and their realistic effects on the health of your patients, your family and you
  • Show that Insulin resistance is yesterday’s news, now it’s Hormonal resistance Analyze weight loss resistance and how to correct it
  • Analyze lifestyle choices that "pull the trigger" for epigenetics and how to reverse it
  • Describe the new catch-all term: Mitochondrial diseases. Formerly known as “no known cause, no known cure”
  • Summarize Methylation, Methyl donors, and its depletion
  • Examine cell membrane impermeability and its effect on your paradigm of health
  • Determine the role of antioxidants, fatty acids, and vitamin D: what you should use in your clinic now to get people well

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 133 : 10 Tests You Can Use In Your Clinic Tomorrow
2.0

Robin Mayfield, DC

$40.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Utilize Salivary pH readings to determine the need for Fatty Acid Supplementation and dietary modification
  • Discuss Candidiasis with your patient and interpret the results of their home self-test
  • Determine if your patient is best served with a vegetarian lifestyle, and if not, measures you can take to improve their health
  • Interpret the Zinc Tally test for your patient and prescribe a treatment plan that can greatly improve the overall health and longevity of your patient
  • Measure specific blood pressure readings to demonstrate adrenal hypofunction
  • Formulate your treatment plan based upon your results Discover an affordable and simple test for Sick Building Syndrome, Toxic Mold and other toxic loads
  • Rate a patient’s need for calcium and mineral supplementation with the easily-performed Tissue Calcium Test
  • Identify important underlying factors in weight loss or gain with Barne’s Thyroid Test
  • Diagnosis an underlying deficiency that contributes to immune dysfunction, metabolic dysfunction, weight gain, skin rashes and more
  • Quickly determine a definitive need for hydrochloric acid supplementation in every patient with gastric upset

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 134 : Human Genetics: Testing in the Physicians Office
1.0

Virginia Norris-Schafer, DC, MD

$20.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Define Genetic Testing and name some of the components in the gene that are being examined.
  • List some laboratory techniques used in genetic testing.
  • Name some types of genetic tests and explain the purpose of the tests. 
  • Describe some of the methods of obtaining gene samples for laboratory analysis
  • List some of the limitations and risks for genetic testing
  • Discuss some of the ethical issues in genetic testing

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 135 : Fibromyalgia - Myths and Realities
3.0

Robin Mayfield, DC

$60.00 USD

AudioVisual Course

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  • Define Fibromyalgia from an allopathic perspective
  • Review historical treatment by traditional medical community
  • Examine current allopathic theories and treatments
  • Review signs and symptoms, demographics and presentation of the fibromyalgia patient
  • Obtain an accurate diagnosis through labwork and history as it pertains to the fibromyalgia patient.
  • Differentially Diagnosis adrenal fatigue, perimenopause, myofascial pain syndrome, chronic fatigue
  • Determine the Labwork needed to evaluate a fibromyalgia patient
  • Discuss the fibromyalgia patient’s point of view of symptoms and treatments
  • Contrast the varying possible diagnoses from the alternative healer viewpoint
  • Explain the Fibromyalgia “personality type”
  • Create a team approach with other practitioners in the treatment of the fibromyalgia patient
  • Determine the appropriate organic treatments that may be needed to treat the fibromyalgia patient including Gluten intolerance, Food allergies, and Supplementation
  • Discuss Musculoskeletal treatments for fibromyalgia patients including Adjustments, Massage, and Prolo therapy
  • Integrate appropriate exercise and home remedies for the fibromyalgia patient including 5 Tibetan Rites, Yoga, Walking, and swimming

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 136 : Neurotransmitter Testing and Treatment
2.0

Dan Schlenger, DC

$40.00 USD

AudioVisual Course

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  • Describe reasons for including neurotransmitter evaluation in a clinical practice
  • Recognize that common symptom patterns that can occur from neurotransmitter imbalance
  • Defend the use of urinary neurotransmitter evaluation as valid biomarkers
  • Document reasons for neurotransmitter depletion
  • Summarize methods of neuropharmacology intervention
  • Select the appropriate test for symptom pattern Interpret neurotransmitter patterns from test results

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 137 : Migraine Headaches, Cluster Headaches and More: Differential Diagnosis
2.0

Robin Mayfield, DC

$40.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Discuss the effects of spinal manipulation on headache
  • Refer for alternative remedies for headaches
  • Evaluate the emotional and mind-body connections as it relates to headaches
  • List 14 different categories of foods that can trigger a Migraine
  • Discover the eastern diagnosis of underlying conditions for headaches, including emotional and spiritual blockages
  • Create a treatment plan for addressing the headache and potential underlying conditions
  • Differentially diagnose underlying conditions related to headache
  • Educate your patients on home remedies for their headaches
  • Examine the economic impact of headaches
  • Discriminate between headache pains and locations
  • Recognize migraine headaches, even when head pain is not present
  • Specify musculoskeletal treatments to reduce or eliminate headache symptoms

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 139 : Complete Orthopedic and Neurological Examination of the Low back for the Busy Clinician
1.0

Marc Lawson, DC

$20.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Recognize the signs and symptoms of a low back disorder
  • List the differential diagnosis of low back disorders
  • Outline the different elements of a low back examination
  • Identify “red flags” in the examination and evaluation of low back patients
  • Summarize additional low back tests that can be performed and the reasons why to use them

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 146 : Ankle and Foot Diagnosis
1.0

Shawn Thistle, DC

$20.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Compare knee joint biomechanics during running and cutting tasks performed with and without ankle taping
  • Review common and unusual causes of lateral ankle pain
  • Examine the effects of foot orthotics on overpronation and gait
  • Relate the current state of knowledge about the pathogenesis of hallux valgus
  • Apply contemporary knowledge to the assessment, management and prevention of ankle sprains
  • Appraise the relationship between posterior lower limb muscle tightness and plantar fasciitis

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 146 - 159
12.0

multiple

$240.00 USD

AudioVisual Course, Journal Article Review, Multiple Formats, Text

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  • This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed from Physical Diagnosis 146 through Physical Diagnosis 159

Course Group includes all Physical Diagnosis Courses numbered 146 thru 159
No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 149 : Chiropractic, Orthopedic, and Neurological Examination of the Elbow for the Busy Clinician
1.0

Marc Lawson, DC

$20.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Recognize the signs and symptoms of an elbow disorder
  • List appropriate exam procedures for differential diagnosis of elbow disorders
  • Outline the different elements of a elbow exam
  • Discuss the importance of “red flags” in the exam and evaluation of elbow complaints
  • Summarize additional elbow tests that can be performed and under what conditions to use them

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 150 : Complete Orthopedic and Neurological Examination of the Hip for the Busy Clinician
1.0

Marc Lawson, DC

$20.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Identify and describe the signs and symptoms hip disorders
  • Synthesize differential diagnosis of hip disorders
  • Outline and analyze the different elements of a hip exam
  • Comprehend the nature of spinal cord and cauda equina injuries and determine their importance in hip disorders
  • Apply knowledge of available hip assessments and evaluate how each can best be utilized

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 150 - 153
4.0

multiple

$80.00 USD

AudioVisual Course, Multiple Formats, Text

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Hour 1

  • Identify and describe the signs and symptoms hip disorders
  • Synthesize differential diagnosis of hip disorders
  • Outline and analyze the different elements of a hip exam
  • Comprehend the nature of spinal cord and cauda equina injuries and determine their importance in hip disorders
  • Apply knowledge of available hip assessments and evaluate how each can best be utilized

Hour 2

  • Recognize the signs and symptoms of a neck disorder
  • Differentially diagnose neck disorders
  • Perform the different elements of a neck exam
  • Comprehend the importance of "red flags" in the exam and evaluation of neck complainants
  • Summarize additional neck tests that can be performed and under what conditions to use them

Hour 3

  • Recognize the signs and symptoms of a shoulder disorder
  • Be able to list differential diagnosis of shoulder disorders
  • Outline the different elements of a shoulder exam
  • Understand the importance of “red flags” in the exam and evaluation of shoulder complainants
  • Be able to summarize additional shoulder tests that can be performed and under what conditions to use them

Hour 4

  • Identify important chest and thorax landmarks in order to perform a lung examination.
  • Summarize the various musculature associated with adult breathing mechanics.
  • Demonstrate the differences between consolidation and effusion lung pathologies.
  • Diagnose common adult lung pathologies with use of a medical history and full physical examination.

Course Group includes all Physical Diagnosis Courses numbered 150 thru 153
No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 151 : Chiropractic, Orthopedic, and Neurological Examination of the Neck for the Busy Clinician
1.0

Marc Lawson, DC

$20.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Recognize the signs and symptoms of a neck disorder
  • Differentially diagnose neck disorders
  • Perform the different elements of a neck exam
  • Comprehend the importance of "red flags" in the exam and evaluation of neck complainants
  • Summarize additional neck tests that can be performed and under what conditions to use them

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 153 : Adult Lung Examination from Inspection to Auscultation: For Health Care Practitioners
1.0

Jennifer Illes, DC

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course

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  • Identify important chest and thorax landmarks in order to perform a lung examination.
  • Summarize the various musculature associated with adult breathing mechanics.
  • Demonstrate the differences between consolidation and effusion lung pathologies.
  • Diagnose common adult lung pathologies with use of a medical history and full physical examination.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 155 : The Eye Exam
1.0

Jennifer Illes, DC

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course

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  • Define the differences between visual fields and pathways.
  • Recognize the three most common eye conditions and diseases affecting the cranial nerves seen within the chiropractic practice.
  • Diagnose common eye diseases and conditions from a funduscopic examination.
  • Propose management and co-management options for specific common eye conditions.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 156 : School Enrollment and Sports Pre-participation Physicals
1.0

Richard Saporito, DC

$20.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Explain jurisdictional authority over school enrollment and pre-participation physical examinations
  • List the common items required on a school enrollment and pre-participation physical examinations
  • Outline the key components of the health history
  • Identify normal values for vision and hearing acuity
  • Calculate BMI and determine age appropriate percentile ranking
  • Classify physical maturity using the Tanner Scale
  • Assess immunization records for statutory compliance
  • Indicate the difference in the level of detail required in the pre-participation exam versus the school enrollment physical
  • Recognize the classifications of sports based on exertion required and level of contact
  • Describe the process of clearing an athlete to resume training and competition
  • Recognize the risk factors to sudden cardiac death syndrome
  • Determine the association between risk factors and specific sports

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 157 : The Heart Exam: Made Simple
1.0

Jennifer Illes, DC

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course

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  • Recognize the elements and significance of the jugular venous pulse
  • Know the physiology and sound of S1 and S2
  • Know the physiology and sound of S3 and S4
  • Identify systole and diastole by palpation and listening
  • Describe heart murmurs
  •  Hear and understand the mechanism of two common systolic murmurs

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 159 : Recurrent Ankle Sprain, Plantarfascitis, Foot Orthoses, Ankle Evaluation
1.0

Shawn Thistle, DC

$20.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Journal Article Review, Text

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  • Justify the addition of manipulative therapy to rehabilitation in the management of recurrent ankle sprain with functional instability
  • Compare the effectiveness of plantar fascia-specific stretching to high-load strength training in patients with plantar fasciitis
  • Examine the biomechanical mechanisms that may be involved in the foot-to-low back relationship, and how foot orthoses might be used to manage low back pain
  • Outline the state of current clinical evidence regarding the use of manual therapies in the treatment of lateral ankle sprains
  • Summarize relevant concepts for the diagnosis and management of ankle syndesmosis injuries

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 160 : DD of Low Back Pain and Prostate Patholgies with Case Studies
3.0

Richard Powers, DC

$60.00 USD

AudioVisual Course

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  • Differentially diagnose prostate pathologies in individuals who present to your office with musculoskeletal pain,
  • Differentiate various types of common prostate pathologies
  • Expand understanding of prostate pathophysiology, including hormonal and biochemical implications
  • Identify prostate pathology risk factors
  • Identify the common pre-disposing factors for prostate pathologies that can ultimately mimic musculoskeletal complaints
  • Interpret conventional prostate diagnostic procedures and identify protocols to evaluate and monitor prostate health and/or pathology
  • Hone diagnostic skills by reviewing and analyzing patient case studies, inclusive of history, exam findings, lab test results for patients presenting with musculoskeletal complaints that may have underlying prostate pathologies

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 161 : Chiropractic, Orthopedic, and Neurological Examination of the Wrist and Hand for the Busy Clinician
1.0

Marc Lawson, DC

$20.00 USD

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  • Recognize the signs and symptoms of a wrist and hand disorder
  • Be able to list appropriate exam procedures for a differential diagnosis of wrist and hand disorders
  • Outline the different elements of a wrist and hand exam
  • Discuss the importance of “red flags” in the exam and evaluation of wrist and hand complaints
  • Be able to summarize additional wrist and hand tests that can be performed and under what conditions to use them

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 162 : Shoulder - Adhesive Capsulitis and Cervical Spine Considerations
1.0

Shawn Thistle, DC

$20.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Journal Article Review, Text

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  • Outline the current state of the literature on the etiology, diagnosis and management of frozen shoulder
  • Clarify the influence of the spine on shoulder range of motion in middle-aged and elderly patients
  • Assess the utility of three clinical tests evaluating subscapularis muscle function
  • Utilize and integrate a simple clinical test to assist in distinguishing neck from shoulder pain
  • Summarize the recent Clinical Practice Guideline (APTA) regarding the treatment of adhesive capsulitis

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 164 : Complete Orthopedic and Neurological Examination of the Mid-Back for the Busy Clinician
1.0

Marc Lawson, DC

$20.00 USD

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  • Recognize the signs and symptoms of a mid-back disorder
  • Be able to list differential diagnosis of mid-back disorders
  • Outline the different elements of a mid-back exam
  • Understand the importance of “red flags” in the exam and evaluation of mid-back complainants
  • Be able to summarize additional mid-back tests that can be performed and the reasons why to use them

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 165 : Genomic Medicine
2.0

Joshua Goldenberg, ND

$40.00 USD

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  • Understand basic genetic and how this new field of medicine may impact your practice
  • Learn and key common genomic medicine study type.
  • Critically evaluate genomic medicine studies by identifying bias, evaluating effect size, and applying it to your patient.
  • Understand the cardiovascular disease association between the SNPs ApoE, Kif6, and MTHFR.
  • Consider how polymorphisms may impact the placebo effect.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 166 : Differential Diagnosis - Exposing Spinal Pain Imposters
1.0

Debra Dent, BPT, Dip Manip PT, OCS, FCAMPT

$20.00 USD

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  • List five statistical references that relate to evidence based practice.
  • List four Red flags that are pertinent in the evaluation component of treatment.
  • Identify the five categories that pertain to possible spinal pain and referred pain.
  • Describe two metabolic diseases that can affect the spine.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 166 - 169 : Differential Diagnosis in Physical Therapy
4.0

Debra Dent, BPT, Dip Manip PT, OCS, FCAMPT

$80.00 USD

AudioVisual Course

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  • This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed from Physical Diagnosis 166 through Physical Diagnosis 169

Course Group includes all Physical Diagnosis Courses numbered 166 through 169
No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 167 : Cervical Spine Differential Diagnosis
1.0

Debra Dent, BPT, Dip Manip PT, OCS, FCAMPT

$19.00 USD

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  • Recognize and list four red flags for the cervical and shoulder girdle.
  • Identify three medical conditions that may refer to the cervical spine but are non-musculoskeletal in origin and require a physician's intervention.
  • Name and describe two CPR for the Cervical Spine.
  • List two dural tests that are done for the nervous system in the Cervical region.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 168 : Thoracic Spine Differential Diagnosis
1.0

Debra Dent, BPT, Dip Manip PT, OCS, FCAMPT

$20.00 USD

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  • Identify and describe two musculoskeletal issues of the thoracic region.
  • List one dural test that is used to evaluate the thoracic region which will assist in determining normal neuromeningeal pathway mobility.
  • List two CPR of the spine in the thoracic region that have good reliability and are effective in use.
  • List and describe two vascular diagnoses which may relate to Thoracic Spine referred pain

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 169 : Lumbar Spine, Pelvis and Hip Differential Diagnosis
1.0

Debra Dent, BPT, Dip Manip PT, OCS, FCAMPT

$19.00 USD

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  • Identify two serious pathologies that appear to be related to the lumbar spine but are not.
  • Describe three categories of pelvic fractures than may occur.
  • Describe the objective differences between vascular claudication and neurogenic claudication.
  • List the five screening tests for the pelvis and SI joint.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 170 : Clinical Value of Gait Analysis, Functional Assessment Screens for Lower Extremities and Orthotic Modifications for Clinical Cases
3.0

Jennifer Illes, DC

$60.00 USD

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Hour 1:

  • Knowledge of human gait analysis and its application to clinical scenarios.
  • Explain the common gait terminology, such as stride length, step width, and cadence.
  • Identify the stance and swing cycles of gait.
  • Summarize the gait cycle and how it relates to normal human ambulation.
  • Explain how movements at the pelvis, lower extremity, hip, knee, ankle, and subtalar joints interact during stance to conserve energy, and to protect one from injuries that might otherwise result from the repetitive stresses that occur during gait.
Hour 2:
  • Describe how patients with over-pronation and over-supination present in a clinical setting.
  • Comprehend the functional biomechanics of the lunge, and squat and its relationships to faulty movement patterns.
  • Compare Janda’s lower extremity functional screens.
  • Demonstrate that clinical gait analysis alters treatment decisions to improve functional outcomes.

Hour 3:

  • Illustrate the LEFS (lower extremity functional scale), and report its clinical value.
  • Demonstrate evidence-based exercises to help improve over-pronation in patients.
  • Apply the scientific foundations of modifications for custom orthotics with clinical case scenarios.
  • Illustrate, through the use of case scenarios the typical examination findings and documentation of gait analysis in the “O” (objective) section of notes.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 171 : The Abdominal Examination Made Easy
1.0

Jennifer Illes, DC

$20.00 USD

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  • Identify musculoskeletal anatomy pertinent to the abdominal exam.
  • Identify the location of intra-abdominal contents relative to the abdominal wall and what is normally palpable.
  • Recognize examination techniques used for inspection, auscultation, percussion and palpation of the abdomen.
  • Name advanced techniques used to evaluate the acute abdomen.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 172 : Assessing the Thyroid
1.0

Jennifer Illes, DC

$19.00 USD

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  • Describe thyroid anatomy and physiology. 
  • Outline the pathophysiology of hypothyroidism, including possible causes and associated conditions.
  • Identify signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
  • Demonstrate the typical thyroid exam performed in the chiropractor’s office.
  • Review the usual and customary conservative and non-conservation management for common thyroid conditions.
  • Discuss the role of the chiropractic spinal manipulation in care for patients with thyroid conditions.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 173 : Assessing Peripheral and Vascular Problems in Your Patients
1.0

Jennifer Illes, DC

$20.00 USD

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  • Identify vascular anatomy pertinent to the cardiovascular exam
  • Interpret cardiovascular physiology as it relates to physical examination.
  • Discuss characteristics of, and techniques used to evaluate, the pulse and blood pressure.
  • Name advanced techniques used to evaluate peripheral artery disorders and conditions.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 173 - 175
6.0

multiple

$120.00 USD

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  • This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed in Physical Diagnosis 173 thru 175

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 174 : Nonspecific Spinal Pain
2.0

David Taylor, DC, DABCN, FIACN

$40.00 USD

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Hour 1

  • Define Nonspecific Low Back/Neck Pain            
  • Outline the subcategories of Nonspecific Spinal Pain
  • Provide an overview of different techniques
  • Analyze the anatomical source of the injury
  • Examine Differentiate the functional or anatomical diagnosis

 Hour 2

  • Produce a specific conservative treatment plan
  • Measure the patient’s response to care.
  • Neurological differential diagnosis via pain patterns
  • Choosing the most appropriate type of manual therapy
  • Provide Appropriate Documentation

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 175
3.0

Debra Dent, BPT, Dip Manip PT, OCS, FCAMPT

$60.00 USD

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  • Compare the difference between angular and linear motion.
  • List the limiting factors necessary for stability in respect to linear motion.
  • List and describe the function of the limiting structures of the atlantooccipital joint and the atlantoaxial joint.
  • Describe the path of the vertebral artery from the subclavian artery to the basilar artery
  • List the three types of Atlantooccipital fractures.
  • Describe five diseases that may compromise the stability of the cervical region and how.
  • List and elaborate on the immune specific diseases that can affect the atlantoaxial joint.
  • Summarize the normal growth of the cervical spine and craniovertebral region in children.
  • Outline the details of IFOMPT Framework for Red Flags.
  • Demonstrate three stability tests of the cervical region and interpret the results.
  • Demonstrate a neurological scan to clear spinal cord and neurological dysfunction in the cervical spine.
  • Apply a vigorous mandatory scan for all patients to rule out serious pathology of the cervical spine and the neurological system and be able to interpret the results.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 176 : Tremors
1.0

Virginia Norris-Schafer, DC, MD

$20.00 USD

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  • Recognize the importance of knowing and diagnosing a tremor.
  • Define what is a tremor List some of the general symptoms of a tremor.
  • Discuss the triggers that may exacerbate a tremor.
  • Name the main categories of a tremor.
  • Recall the subclasses of action tremor List the most common diseases and syndromes demonstrating each type of tremor.
  • Differentiate the symptoms of Essential tremors (ET) and debate the current gold standard treatment plan of action.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 177 : Chiropractic, Orthopedic, and Neurological Examination of the Knee for the busy Clinician
1.0

Marc Lawson, DC

$20.00 USD

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  • Recognize the signs and symptoms of a knee disorder.
  • List differential diagnosis of knee disorders.
  • Outline the different elements of a knee exam.
  • Identify “red flags” during the evaluation of knee complaints.
  • Summarize additional knee tests that can be performed and the reasons why to use them.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 178 : Rotator Cuff Tears (RCTs): Etiology, Epidemiology, and Differentials to Consider
1.0

James Strange, DC, MS

$20.00 USD

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  • Identify the 4 muscles that are associated with the Rotator Cuff.  
  • Recall the major epidemiological variables associated with Rotator Cuff Tears.
  • Differentiate the 2 major etiological factors associated with Rotator Cuff Tears.
  • Recognize the symptoms and signs associated with Rotator Cuff Tears.
  • Determine conservative treatment approaches in the acute and/or sub-acute phase of Rotator Cuff Tears.
  • Select appropriate ancillary studies that may be necessitated upon failed conservative treatment of presented upper extremity conditions.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 179 : Clinical Diagnosis
1.0

Shawn Thistle, DC

$20.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Journal Article Review, Text

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  • Recognize and apply the diagnostic criteria for hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD) including hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS).
  • Outline the importance of blood pressure screening and review evidence-based recommendations for clinical practice.
  • Appraise the evidence regarding nonpharmacological approaches used in the management of restless legs syndrome (RLS).
  • Summarize a contemporary clinical framework for identifying red flags for four serious spinal pathologies that may present in chiropractic practice.
  • Describe our contemporary understanding of the appropriate diagnosis and management of cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM).

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 180 : Patient Expectations, Communication & Context
1.0

Shawn Thistle, DC

$20.00 USD

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  • Investigate the effect of patient expectations on short-term, subjective improvement in recurrent or persistent low back pain patients.
  • Determine whether the ritual of the history and physical examination results in meaningful change in pain and function for low back pain patients before any treatment is provided.
  • Assess the potential negative effect of routine MRI reports on the perception of the patient and treatment outcomes and explore a method for improvement.
  • Explore the level of association between kinesiophobia and pain, disability, and quality of life as well as its role as a prognostic factor in people with chronic musculoskeletal pain.
  • Quantify the role of contextual effects in the nonpharmacologic treatment of knee osteoarthritis.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 181 : Lumbar Disc & Sciatica
1.0

Shawn Thistle, DC

$20.00 USD

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  • Outline the congruence of the manual interventions used in clinical practice with the scientific evidence regarding the biomechanical aspects of degenerative disc disease (DDD) leading to pain.
  • Compare the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of a stratified care model versus usual care for patients with sciatica.
  • Assess the value of intervertebral disc degeneration detected in early adulthood as a predictor for progression of degenerative changes as well as low back pain symptoms and disability in middle age.
  • Define deep gluteal syndrome and the deep gluteal space, as well as propose a general diagnostic pathway for this condition.
  • Breakdown the utilization of conservative treatments used in lumbar disc herniation patients successfully treated nonoperatively versus unsuccessfully treated nonoperatively.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 182 : Biology of Low Back Pain
1.0

Shawn Thistle, DC

$10.00 USD

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  • Defend a contemporary view of the implications of the biology of pain and injury for sensorimotor function
  • Outline neuroplastic structural and functional changes as they relate to non-specific (mechanical) low back pain and sensorimotor function
  • Appraise the current state of the literature regarding the changes in motor control in those with low back pain
  • Assess whether low back pain patients display signs of muscular guarding or splinting
  • Summarize existing observational evidence regarding the association between primary or chronic headache and persistent low back pain

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 183
4.0

multiple

$80.00 USD

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Hour 1 

  • Document the patients history to include an accurate list of all herbal/dietary supplements and other medicinals they are taking and refer to their MD if there are any concerns that it will affect Chiropractic Care being considered
  • Explain the concept of the use of simultaneous interventions to treat a single condition as it is relative to the patient history.

 Hour 2

  • Discuss potential side effects of herbal/dietary supplement as components of history taking & physical exam procedures.
  • Refer to Medical Doctor if you feel any signs or symptoms are related to any side effects of anything the patient is taking
  • Give examples of how herbal/dietary supplement use may impact the history taking, physical exam procedures, and treatment plan.

Hour 3

  • Describe pertinent patient medical history and physical examination procedures included in a comprehensive evaluation for conditions that may have been previously treated with surgical interventions
  • Connect patient medical history and physical examination with evidence-based intervention/treatment plan of care to achieve best patient outcomes

Hour 4

  • Identify evidence-based rehabilitation principles for patients whose history may include prior surgical intervention.
  • Explain specific rehabilitation programs for each case based on documented evaluation findings

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 184 : The Connection Between Sleep and Chronic Pain
2.0

Jossue Ortiz, DC

$40.00 USD

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Hour 1

  • Describe behavioral model for insomnia
  • Explain why sleep quality is important
  • Discuss sleep interventions as prevention for chronic musculoskeletal pain
  • Discuss sleep interventions for chronic musculoskeletal pain

 Hour 2

  • Ask the correct questions to assess sleep and sleep behaviors
  • Identify factors to maladaptive sleep habits
  • Discuss sleep efficiency and tracking progress
  • Explain why rest in bed is not optimal
  • Refer patients to appropriate healthcare providers for sleep dysfunction

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31

Physical Diagnosis 185 : Statins in the Musculoskeletal Landscape
1.0

Debra Dent, BPT, Dip Manip PT, OCS, FCAMPT

$20.00 USD

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  • Increase awareness and recognition of statin intolerance in musculoskeletal patients.
  • Learn the risk factors associated with Statin Associated Muscle Symptoms (SAMS).
  • Identify the signs and symptoms of myositis/myopathy.
  • Discuss the physiological process involved with SAMS and tests to confirm.

No CE Required
Expires: 2030-12-31