CED 7351 Clinical Training - Phase III - Spring 2021

The purpose of this course is to support lab activities in CED 7352 and further develop evidenced-informed knowledge and skills in the domains of clinical decision making, and diagnostic synthesis and management decisions as these relate to spinal, extremity, neurological and visceral complaints. The course is designed to build upon Clinical Training Phase II lecture and lab courses with a continued emphasis on critical thinking and clinical problem solving, diagnostic pattern recognition, building critical pathways to properly focus patient evaluation, and cultivating behaviors supportive of meeting their professional obligations as they pertain to the course. Students are expected to be able to orally respond to questions and defend their clinical decisions.

CED 7352 Clinical Training - Phase III Lab - Spring 2021

Emphasis is placed on the selection and performance of spinal and extremity evaluation procedures on standardized patients, clinical problem solving, following critical pathways to properly focus patient evaluation, selection of proper workup strategies, and further refinement of basic clinical and verbal and non-verbal skills. Prerequisite(s): CED7252 Clinical Training – Phase II Lab. (0+2)

CLI 7307 Clinical Internship II - Spring 2021

The clinical internship course series provides students with increasing opportunities to apply, integrate, and refine the knowledge, skills and behaviors necessary to become confident, competent, and caring primary care chiropractic physicians. Occurring within a clinic setting, interns incorporate evidence-informed clinical reasoning in applying effective health care procedures and professional integrity in the delivery of patient-centered care. At this point in the clinical internship course series, interns continue to be closely supervised by their attending physician, treating similar cases as in clinical internship I, but the hours engaged in patient care are increased. As a part of clinical internship II, students participate in the practical clinical skills assessment (CSA) which is modeled after NBCE Part IV and draws from all Q1-Q8 course work. Students perform a series of specified procedures including but not limited to history, examination, and simulated treatment on a trained standardized patient. The student’s performance is observed by a trained evaluator and assessed using detailed grading rubrics. Students must also answer written questions related to the clinical condition exhibited by the patient including necessary diagnostic testing, diagnosis, and case management/recommended treatment. Students are required to pass the CSA to be eligible for all off-site clinical experience in subsequent quarters.

CSC 7366 Jurisprudence & Ethics - Spring 2021

This course systematically reviews the legal and ethical considerations that relate to the practice of chiropractic. It provides students with an understanding of basic principles of law and ethical conduct, focusing on the rights, privileges, and obligations of practitioners of the healing arts, as well as those of the patient and public. Licensure laws, civil malpractice, elements of negligence, expert witness testimony, board complaints, unprofessional conduct, informed consent, documentation, fees, and other legal aspects of chiropractic practice are covered. Guest lecturers present common standards of professional and ethical conduct and moral judgment. Students learn to recognize potential legal risks and how best to avoid litigious pitfalls.

CSC 7367 Genitourinary Survey - Spring 2021

This course surveys the reproductive and urinary systems focusing on the most common conditions seen in a general practice. This course prepares the student for clinical evaluation of normal and abnormal presentations of the genitourinary system, including a basic review of anatomy, reproductive pathophysiology, diagnostic testing, conventional and CAM treatments of genitourinary diseases. Lecture, guest speakers, case studies, class participation, and audiovisual aids prepare the student with pertinent history taking skills, clinical decision-making, basic care and management skills as well as appropriate referral recommendations.

CSC 7377 Marketing & Advertising - Spring 2021

This course focuses on how to ethically, professionally and effectively market and position yourself and your practice. The first portion of this class will be focused on marketing yourself – creating a resume, learning how to network and best practices for jobs searching. The second portion of this course will focus on effectively marketing your practice, both internally and externally. Students will explore various forms of advertising including social media, web presence, word of mouth, networking and print advertising. It will also reinforce understanding of the legal requirements and restrictions of advertising in health care.

CSC 7394 Bone Pathology III - Spring 2021

This course covers the radiological manifestations, clinical and laboratory presentations, and management of osteochondroses, skeletal dysplasia, nutritional, metabolic, endocrine, and hematological conditions affecting the skeletal system. Students review special imaging procedures, such as computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, bone scan, ultrasound, discography, and myelography. Cases utilizing these modalities are presented. Appropriate indications and contraindications are reviewed with an emphasis on appropriate imaging decisions.