Australia Chiropractic Continuing Education

Australia Accepts ChiroCredit.com Online Courses

 

Australia Continuing Education Requirements: 20 hours per year
Australia Accepts 20 hours of Online Continuing Education Courses

 

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Australia Chiropractic Practitioners will annually:

  1. Complete at least 20 hours of CPD each year that:
    a) seeks to improve patient health outcomes, safety and experiences
    b) draws on the best available evidence, including well-established and accepted knowledge that is supported by research where possible, to inform good practice and decision-making
    c) contributes directly to maintaining and improving your competence (performance and behaviour) and keeping you up to date in your chosen scope and setting of practice, and
    d) builds on your existing knowledge  
  2. Maintain a first aid qualification at least equivalent to HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and  
  3. Maintain a portfolio that documents your learning goals and records all your planned CPD activities and your reflection on how these CPD activities are expected to improve or have improved your practice.
 

Australia Continuing Education Requirements

Australia Continuing Education requirements posted on this page are based upon the most up to date information available. Australia continuing education requirements are subject to change and therefore, Australia Chiropractic licensee's are ultimately responsible for being up to date with the Australia continuing education requirements.


Continuing education courses offered on ChiroCredit.com provide Online CEU for Australia Chiropractic Physicians (DC). The online courses enhance the knowledge bases of Doctor of Chiropractic to enhance their clinical therapy practice. Free 1 hour approved online home study CE credit course for new Australia Chiropractic Physician registered users at www.ChiroCredit.com


 
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Stroke and Manipulation 102 : SMT in the Medicare Population - Risks, Facts, and Figures
1.0

Dean Smith, DC, PhD

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course

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  • Compare the associations of chiropractic care and stroke with primary care physician (PCP) care and stroke in the Medicare population
  • Quantify risk of stroke after chiropractic spinal manipulation, as compared to evaluation by a primary care physician, for Medicare beneficiaries aged 66 to 99 years with neck pain
  • Determine the hemodynamics in the Circle of Willis with Internal Carotid Artery Stenosis under cervical rotatory manipulation: a finite element analysis
  • Review compensation claims for chiropractic in Denmark and Norway 2004-2012
  • Examine the risk of traumatic injury associated with chiropractic SMT in the Medicare population

ChiroCredit.com is an FCLB Approved PACE Continuing Education Provider
Expires: 2026-07-31

Stroke and Manipulation 103 : Risk, Association, Screening and Blood Flow
1.0

Shawn Thistle, DC

$20.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Journal Article Review, Text

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  • Compare the risk of injury (via Medicare data) between two cohorts of patients treated by chiropractic spinal manipulation versus treatment by a primary care physician
  • Investigate the association between chiropractic manipulative treatment and vertebrobasilar artery stroke
  • Assess the level and quality of evidence regarding the potential association between cervical manipulation and cervical artery dissection/stroke
  • Evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of premanipulative vertebrobasilar tests in terms of sensitivity, specificity, predictive values and likelihood ratios in adults
  • Observe vertebral artery blood-flow after cervical manipulation and various head positions

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Expires: 2026-07-31

Stroke and Manipulation 104 : Cervical Spinal Manipulative Therapy (CSMT) and Vertebrobasilar Ischemia (VBI)
8.0

Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

$160.00 USD

AudioVisual Course

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  • Outline methods used and estimations as to the incidence of cervical spinal manipulative therapy and subsequent vertebrobasilar ischemia.
  • Review and describe cerebrovascular anatomy and hemodynamics.
  • Discuss proposed patho-physiological mechanisms believed responsible for subsequent vertebrobasilar ischemia.
  • Review and discuss past and present scientific literature to explore the evolution of what we think we know about the process of cervical spinal manipulative therapy and subsequent vertebrobasilar ischemia.
  • Identify radiographic signs of a vertebral artery dissection.
  • List and discuss the uses, pros and cons of current examination tools as they apply to vertebral artery dissection.
  • Explore issues and examination procedures related to patient assessment as well as vertebrobasilar ischemia recognition and proper diagnosis.
  • Define and contrast currently suggested procedures and develop a vertebrobasilar ischemia plan of action.
  • Explore various perspectives and reveal bias in both public media and biomedical journals.
  • Identify and define new theoretical concepts and prophylactic therapies.
  • Give multiple examples of anti-chiropractic bias in the biomedical literature
  • List and describe the most common red flags for a patient “at risk” for suffering Vertebrobasilar Ischemia following cervical manipulation.
  • Recite list of scientific studies relating to laboratory testing of plasma Homocystine levels and its relationship to Vertebrobasilar Ischemia from vertebral artery dissection.
  • List examples of bias against chiropractic cited in both the popular media as well as in biomedical journals.
  • Critically review landmark articles regarding the issue of cervical manipulation and vertebrobasilar distribution ischemia.
  • List studies suggesting that a high plasma homocystine level may be associated with vertebrobasilar dissection.
  • Cite studies suggesting that increasing folic acid intake can reduce plasma Homocystine levels.
  • Identify laboratory tests that may be useful in helping calculate an individual’s risk of suffering vertebrobasilar stroke following cervical manipulation.

ChiroCredit.com is an FCLB Approved PACE Continuing Education Provider
Expires: 2026-07-31

Stroke and Manipulation 105 : Clinical Aspects of Cervical Artery Strokes
1.0

Shawn Thistle, DC

$20.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Journal Article Review, Text

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  • Cite the strength of evidence about whether chiropractic neck manipulation causes cervical artery dissection (CAD) based on a systematic review, meta-analysis, and evaluation of the body of evidence as a whole
  • Summarize our current state of knowledge on cervical artery dissection and how it impacts the practice of cervical spinal manipulation
  • Outline the state of knowledge regarding bedside diagnosis and management of an acute vestibular syndrome, with the suspicion for stroke 
  • Describe the demographics, past health care utilization, and comorbidities of vertebrobasilar artery stroke patients in Ontario, Canada who consulted a chiropractor within one year prior to their stroke
  • Analyze the nature of internal carotid artery biomechanics and associated risk of injury during cervical spinal manipulation

ChiroCredit.com is an FCLB Approved PACE Continuing Education Provider
Expires: 2026-07-31

Suicide Assessment 201 : Suicide and Non-Suicide Self-Injury, Inward-Focused Emotions: Suicide and Assessmet of Risk for In-Hospital Suicide and Aggression in High-Dependency Care Environments
3.0

Richard Saporito, DC

$60.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Describe the profile of suicide in the US, noting psychosocial and cultural factors that effect risk
  • Identify 3 common precipitating events for suicide attempts
  • Describe risk factors for suicide including co-existing psychiatric disorders
  • Name the most frequent co-existing psychiatric disorders
  • Use the sad person scale to assess suicide risk
  • Give examples of primary, secondary, and tertiary interventions
  • Describe basic level interventions that take place in the hospital or community
  • Identify key elements of suicide precautions and environmental safety factors in the hospital
  • Describe the problem on non-suicidal self-injury
  • Explain the range of self-protective behavioral responses
  • Discuss 3 myths about suicidal behaviors
  • Identify 2 cultural or social factors that relate to suicide
  • Examine 4 categories of motivation for attempting suicide
  • Explain how suicide affects family members and friends
  • Describe 3 theories that attempt to explain the causes of suicide
  • Discuss the occurrence of suicide throughout each life cycle
  • Outline the process for assessing the suicidal potential of a client
  • Choose 3 therapeutic goals and interventions for clients with suicidal behaviors

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Expires: 2026-07-31

Suicide Assessment 202 : Veterans, Veterans Administration Health Care, and Palliative Care, Veterans Mental Health Issues and Suicide Awareness and Strategies and Management of Suicide Risk
3.0

Richard Saporito, DC

$60.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Indicate the manifestations of military sexual trauma
  • Cite the rate of disability amongst living veterans
  • Describe the incidence and distribution of mental illness in the veteran population
  • Define PTSD
  • Recognize the DSM-5 criteria for the diagnosis of PTSD
  • Explain the risk factors to developing PTSD
  • Summarize the association between PTSD and Chronic Pain
  • Describe the Primary Care PTSD Screen (PC-PTSD)
  • Recognize the effects of PTSD on the family of sufferers
  • Summarize the psychological and pharmacological treatment for PTSD
  • Define depression
  • List the DMS-5 Criteria for depression
  • Recognize the signs and symptoms of depression
  • Define survivor guilt
  • Explain suicide prevention and the VA Risk Assessment Guide
  • Outline the use of the SAD PERSONS instrument
  • List the risk factors to suicidal behavior
  • Outline the long and short term goals in suicide prevention, interventions and their rationale
  • Define the characteristics of hopelessness
  • List the outcome criteria for intervention for patients with hopelessness
  • Explain the factors related to ineffective coping mechanisms
  • List long and short term goals of the management of ineffective coping mechanisms
  • Describe interventions and their rationale for the patient with ineffective coping
  • Identify medications used to treat anxiety
  • Recognize medications used to treat psychotic diseases
  • Identify principal signs of depression and drugs used as treatment
  • Recognize agents used as antimanics and medications for bipolar disorder
  • Describe behavioral disorders found in adults and children and drugs indicated in treatment
  • Explain the role of medications in treating Alzheimer’s disease
  • Provide patient education for compliance with medications used to treat conditions and diseases of mental health and behavioral disorders

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Expires: 2026-07-31

Wellness 101 : Obesity: Epidemiology, Etiology, Theories, Pathophysiology, Risks and Morbidities
1.0

Dean Smith, DC, PhD

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course

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  • Determine the epidemiology, etiology and background on obesity
  • Assess the theories of obesity development and pathophysiology
  • Outline the risks and morbidities related to obesity

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Expires: 2026-07-31

Wellness 102 : Obesity: Assessment and Management (Dietary and Exercise)
1.0

Dean Smith, DC, PhD

$20.00 USD

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  • Outline the management of obesity
  • Summarize the assessment of obesity for the busy clinician
  • Synthesize the literature on the dietary management of obesity
  • Discuss the role of exercise and physical fitness in the management of obesity and overweight

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Expires: 2026-07-31

Wellness 103 : Body Composition: Principles, Anthropometric Measures, Circumference Measures, Lab Measures
1.0

Dean Smith, DC, PhD

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course

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  • Outline the principles of body composition assessment
  • Review the anthropometic measures of body composition
  • Discuss the circumference measurements of body composition
  • Assess the laboratory and field assessments of body composition

ChiroCredit.com is an FCLB Approved PACE Continuing Education Provider
Expires: 2026-07-31

Wellness 104 : Health and Wellness: Definition and Components, Dimensions of Wellness, Healthy People Initiative
1.0

Dean Smith, DC, PhD

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course

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  • Outline the definition and components of health and wellness
  • Review the dimensions of wellness
  • Discuss various models of health and the need for wellness lifestyles
  • Outline the publication and goals of Healthy People

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Expires: 2026-07-31

Xray 103 - 118
12.0

multiple

$216.00 USD

AudioVisual Course, Interactive Dissection, Multiple Formats, Text

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  • This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed from Xray 103 through Xray 118

ChiroCredit.com is an FCLB Approved PACE Continuing Education Provider
Expires: 2026-07-31

Xray 107 : LBP Origins and How Different Spine Conditions Could Affect Chiropractic Treatment
1.0

Jan Martensen, DC, DACBR

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course

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  • Discuss a common origin of lumbar disc pain
  • Describe the orientation of lumbar facet joints
  • Identify the effect of lordosis on the position of the nucleus pulposis
  • Establish how injuries of the annulus fibrosus can cause nerve root changes
  • Identify the dynamic stenosis of the lumbar spine

ChiroCredit.com is an FCLB Approved PACE Continuing Education Provider
Expires: 2026-07-31

Xray 108 : Pediatric and Adult Anterior Knee Pain
1.0

Jan Martensen, DC, DACBR

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course

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  • Identify anatomical structures of the knee involved with anterior knee pain
  • Diagnose fat pad and bursitis syndromes
  • Establish pathologies of the patellar tendon in adults and children
  • Differentiate different causes of patellofemoral pain
  • Match clinical syndromes of knee pain with radiological appearances

ChiroCredit.com is an FCLB Approved PACE Continuing Education Provider
Expires: 2026-07-31

Xray 110 : An Interactive, In-Depth Look at Anatomy of the Knee
1.0

Jan Martensen, DC, DACBR

$20.00 USD

Interactive Dissection, Multiple Formats, Text

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  • Identify the general anatomy of the knee joint
  • Develop an intimate knowledge of the anatomy of the menisci and ligaments of the knee using gross dissection and cross-sectional imaging
  • Understand the functional anatomy of the menisci of the knee and define the type and grade of meniscal tears
  • Establish the conditions discoid lateral meniscus and meniscal cyst and understand the spectrum of treatment available
  • Identify what type treatment is available for meniscal injuries and when it would be prudent to reevaluate a post-op patient with new knee pain

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Expires: 2026-07-31

Xray 112 : What is MRI with Indications and Contraindications for Use
1.0

Jan Martensen, DC, DACBR

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course

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  • Outline the physical basis of magnetic resonance imaging
  • Identify patients that are candidates for an MRI
  • Recognize categories of pathology in the spine that are imaged well with MRI
  • Recognize cases that require contrast
  • List contraindications for an MRI

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Expires: 2026-07-31

Xray 113 : Ligamentous and Osteochondral Injuries of the Knee
1.0

Jan Martensen, DC, DACBR

$20.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Identify and classify injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament
  • Diagnose and develop treatment for injuries to the posterior cruciate ligament
  • Diagnose and develop treatment for injuries to the medial collateral ligament
  • Diagnose and develop treatment for injuries to the lateral collateral ligament
  • Describe and classify ostochondritis dissecans of the knee

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Expires: 2026-07-31

Xray 114 : Differentiating Types of Calcification and Ossification on X-Ray
1.0

Melanie Osterhouse, DC, DACBR

$20.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Differentiate ossification from calcification
  • Identify the categories of ossification
  • Differentiate myositis ossificans progressiva from myositis ossificans traumatica
  • Discuss imaging utilization with regards to ossification
  • Review common and uncommon entities predisposed to ossification or calcification

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Expires: 2026-07-31

Xray 115 : A Systematic Approach to Interpreting Plain Film Radiographs of the Spine/Pelvis
2.0

Paul Sherman, DC

$40.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Recognize and identify important key factors for interpreting plain film x-rays of the spine and pelvis
  • Recognize important medical/legal issues regarding interpreting plain films of the spine and pelvis and be able to apply appropriate radiographic documentation requirements when charting x-ray findings in the medical record
  • Identify, analyze and interpret normal and abnormal anatomical osseous structures, common congenital and acquired pathologies, common normal radiographic variants and soft tissue calcifications/structures of the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, lumbosacral spine and pelvis

ChiroCredit.com is an FCLB Approved PACE Continuing Education Provider
Expires: 2026-07-31

Xray 116 : Identifying Aneurysm on X-Ray
1.0

Melanie Osterhouse, DC, DACBR

$20.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Alert your clinical consciousness to prevent complacency
  • Explain ways to identify the most common aneurysms clinically and on x-ray in the abdominal aorta, thoracic aorta, and splenic artery
  • Differentiate aneurysm from dissection and pseudoaneurysm

ChiroCredit.com is an FCLB Approved PACE Continuing Education Provider
Expires: 2026-07-31

Xray 117 : Identifying the Three Most Common Cancers of Bone on Diagnostic Imaging
1.0

Melanie Osterhouse, DC, DACBR

$20.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Identify the source of metastatic lesions
  • Determine an advanced imaging protocol once a metastatic lesion is found
  • Discuss how to identify on radiographs the two most common primary malignancies of bone - multiple myeloma and osteosarcoma

ChiroCredit.com is an FCLB Approved PACE Continuing Education Provider
Expires: 2026-07-31

Xray 118 : Imaging of Musculoskeletal Trauma - An Overview
1.0

Steven Weiner, MD, DC, DACBR

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course

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  • Discuss the fundamental role of trauma in musculoskeletal disease and the various diagnostic imaging techniques used to evaluate it
  • Identify, describe, and classify fractures by both direct & indirect radiographic signs
  • Review fractures of specific etiologies based upon imaging findings
  • Evaluate fracture alignment issues, complications, and healing
  • Identify non-accidental injury of childhood, as well as normal structures that mimic fractures

ChiroCredit.com is an FCLB Approved PACE Continuing Education Provider
Expires: 2026-07-31

Xray 119 : Osteoporosis and the Use of DEXA for Diagnosis
1.0

Melanie Osterhouse, DC, DACBR

$20.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Understand Osteoporosis - (risk factors, incidence, prevalence, morbidity, etc.)
  • Understand the fundamentals of DEXA (dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry), the gold standard in bone density testing
  • Explain how to interpret the results
  • Investigate the advantages and limitations of DEXA
  • Investigate the indications and contraindications for utilization of DEXA

ChiroCredit.com is an FCLB Approved PACE Continuing Education Provider
Expires: 2026-07-31

Xray 119 - 127
6.0

Melanie Osterhouse, DC, DACBR

$120.00 USD

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  • This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed in Xray 119, and, Xray 123 through 127

Course Group includes all Xray Courses numbered 119 thru 127
ChiroCredit.com is an FCLB Approved PACE Continuing Education Provider
Expires: 2026-07-31

Xray 123 : Diagnostic Imaging and the Diabetic Foot
1.0

Melanie Osterhouse, DC, DACBR

$20.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Use plain film to identify imaging findings of common diabetic foot fractures
  • Discuss foot ulcers and using diagnostic imaging to rule out secondary osteomyelitis
  • Identify diagnostic imaging findings of neuropathic osteoarthropathy (Charcot foot)

ChiroCredit.com is an FCLB Approved PACE Continuing Education Provider
Expires: 2026-07-31

Xray 124 : Ankylosing Spondylitis
1.0

Melanie Osterhouse, DC, DACBR

$20.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Explain the clinical presentation, physical examination findings, orthopedic tests, laboratory findings, and radiographic findings associated with ankylosing spondylitis
  • Discuss the extraskeletal manifestations of ankylosing spondylitis
  • Explain the similarities and differences between the spondyloarthropathies
  • Discuss the surgical and pharmacological management
  • Discuss treatment that promotes spine mobility including the chiropractic adjustment

ChiroCredit.com is an FCLB Approved PACE Continuing Education Provider
Expires: 2026-07-31

Xray 124 - 146
24.0

multiple

$408.00 USD

AudioVisual Course, Multiple Formats, Text

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  • This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed from Xray 124 through 146

Course Group includes all Xray Courses numbered 124 thru 146
ChiroCredit.com is an FCLB Approved PACE Continuing Education Provider
Expires: 2026-07-31

Xray 125 : Gout: Diagnosis and Diagnostic Imaging
1.0

Melanie Osterhouse, DC, DACBR

$20.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Explain the origin and pathophysiology of gout
  • Understand how to prevent and monitor gout
  • Examine gout on plain film
  • Determine the clinical presentation of gout
  • Describe the differences between the crystal arthritides on plain film

ChiroCredit.com is an FCLB Approved PACE Continuing Education Provider
Expires: 2026-07-31

Xray 126 : Imaging and Conservative Management of Osteoarthritis
1.0

Melanie Osterhouse, DC, DACBR

$20.00 USD

AudioVisual Course

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  • Describe the patients that are at risk for developing osteoarthritis
  • Summarize the pathophysiology behind the disease
  • Discuss what osteoarthritis looks like on plain film and which joints are most likely affected
  • Discuss the use of advanced imaging in osteoarthritis
  • Present the research on many conservative treatment options including: physiotherapy, physical therapy/exercise, diet, and acupuncture

ChiroCredit.com is an FCLB Approved PACE Continuing Education Provider
Expires: 2026-07-31

Xray 127 : Disc Herniations and Degenerative Disc Disease: Clinical Findings and Diagnostic Imaging
1.0

Melanie Osterhouse, DC, DACBR

$20.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Describe the anatomy of the disc and what causes the disc herniation
  • Discuss the clinical presentation and who is at risk for a disc herniation
  • Explain the diagnostic imaging findings for the disc herniation patient
  • Evaluate the treatment options for disc herniation patients

ChiroCredit.com is an FCLB Approved PACE Continuing Education Provider
Expires: 2026-07-31

Xray 129 : Vertebral Compression Fractures
1.0

Melanie Osterhouse, DC, DACBR

$20.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Assess the clinical presentation and diagnostic imaging procedure for vertebral compression fractures
  • Discuss the use of plain film, CT, MRI, and DEXA
  • Discuss treatments for vertebral compression fractures
  • Identify other causes of vertebral fractures
  • Identify other fractures besides vertebral fractures

ChiroCredit.com is an FCLB Approved PACE Continuing Education Provider
Expires: 2026-07-31