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5.00 Credits
Prerequisite: ANAT 1607,1615 This course is a survey and introduction to the principles of orthopedic diagnosis. It provides the student with a basic understanding of the orthopedic examination of the spine and extremities. The student must demonstrate proficiency in skills required to perform these orthopedic examinations as applied to chiropractic practice.
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5.00 Credits
Prerequisites: DIAG 2725, MICR1531 This course is intended to enhance the student's understanding of clinical laboratory findings as related to disorders of the human organism including vertebral subluxation. The student will learn in lecture basics of clinical laboratory tests, the significance of high and low values and how to correlate abnormal test results found on a clinical laboratory report in order to ascertain a clinical impression. In laboratory, students will learn to perform, analyze, and interpret the Routine Urinalysis and the Complete Blood Count including hematocrit. Additionally, they will learn venipuncture technique and the determination of blood glucose in peripheral blood. Throughout the quarter, development of critical thinking skills will be aprimary concern. Students will be given case studies, including some abnormal laboratory tests, and will be asked to produce an impression or working diagnosis from these histories and explain the rational of their conclusions.
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5.00 Credits
Prerequisite: ANAT 2646, DIAG 2730 The signs, symptoms, and pathophysiology associated with diverse disorders of the nervous system, including biomechanical, congenital, infectious, metabolic, toxic and degenerative conditions are delineated in this course. Neurology as related to chiropractic is emphasized. Students are evaluated on their performance of the neurological examination relative to their competence, professional demeanor, and the ability to establish patient rapport.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: DIAG2725, PUBH 3617 The working of the gastrointestinal tract in health and disease and its relationship with the systemic disease conditions, nutritional processes, the musculoskeletal and nervous systems are detailed in this course. Special attention is drawn to functional gastrointestinal complaints commonly seen in the chiropractic office and how these may be related to a variety of disorders. Case management of a series of conditions amenable to conservative care is discussed as are indications for appropriate referral.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisites: DIAG 2735 The course is designed to give students a strong background in understanding the genitourinary system from a clinical chiropractic viewpoint. Genitourinary problems are varied and common in practice, and are often related to vertebral subluxation complex. Due consideration is given to the necessity of the presence of a third party as a proper office procedure. AIDS is discussed in significant detail in this course.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisites: DIAG 2725,2740, PHYS 2535 This course provides students with an in-depth consideration of the sensory organs, (eyes, ears, nose, and throat) including both normal and abnormal findings as related to the vertebral subluxation complex. The student's knowledge base incorporates normal and abnormal clinical findings within the realm of special senses, as well as basic dermatological findings that will be illustrated and categorized. Students will demonstrate proficiency in performing examinations of the eyes, ears, nose, and throat. Those conditions most commonly encountered in chiropractic practice are emphasized. The chiropractic management of these conditions will be discussed as they relate to the vertebral subluxation complex.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisites: CLET 3757, DIAG 3743 (3308), 3745 (3307), RADD 3713 This course provides details of the special problems presented by the elderly patient as they are related to the delivery of chiropractic care. Chronic afflictions of the aged receive special emphasis. Students will integrate all elements of patient histories to identify the pathophysiological process(es) responsible for primary and secondary problems.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: ANAT2647, DIAG3743 (3308), 3745 (3307), PSYC 3505/3301, RADD 3714 This course provides the student with information related to the delivery of chiropractic care to the pregnant female and the newborn infant as well as to the ongoing care of the developing infant through adolescence. Various febrile diseases and developmental abnormalities receive special emphasis. Students will integrate all elements of patient history to identify the pathophysiological process(es) responsible for primary and secondary problems
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: CLET 3757, DIAG3743(3308), 3745 (3307), 3750 Physical examination skills will be refined under the guidance of a faculty instructor through weekly skills-based labs.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: 10th quarter or above This course provides the systematic evaluation of exercise-induced injuries to the lower body including the hip and groin. Prevention and management of these injuries are also considered.
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