2025-26 Academic Catalog & Student Handbook Addendum

Course number changed from CC10117328; Lecture hours changed from 3 to 1; Lab hours changed from 28 to 30; Course credits changed from 17 to 16

Previous Course Numbers: CH 2110 Palpation II Lecture and Palpation II Lab CH 2203; Eliminated lecture course and merge 1 hour with lab course; Change to 4 lab hours per week/2 credits; Co-requisite: Spinal Biomechanics

Previous course number updated from DI 4322 to DI 4440; Course is no longer offered in online/hybrid format - course description updated to reflect this; Credit hours changed from 3 to 4, Lab hours changed from 2 to 0,  Lecture hours changed form 2 to 4

Previous course number changed from DI 7103 to DI 4440; Credit hours changed from 1.5 to 2; Lecture hours changed from 0 to 1; Lab hours changed from 3 to 2; Course description updated; This course is no longer offered in an online/hybrid format.

Previous course description:
This course uses a hands-on approach to teach proper positioning of patients for plain film x-ray examination of the axial skeleton, appendicular skeleton, chest and abdomen. Students will practice and be able to demonstrate safe and efficient patient positioning in the diagnostic imaging lab using x-ray machines that produce no ionizing radiation but are otherwise similar in function to those used during their clinical internship at the Moody Health Center. Lab periods also provide an opportunity to review prerequisite material including basic x-ray physics principles, normal radiographic anatomy and pertinent radiobiology/safety issues. This course is a hybrid format with 1 hour of recorded, asynchronous lab preparation material blended with 2 hours of in-person, hands-on instruction focusing on proper patient radiographic positioning and machine utilization.

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This course presents a detailed analysis of the anatomy, normal biomechanics, and pathobiomechanics of the spine and pelvis and how they relate to common clinical problems. Correlations will be made to various clinical presentations using computer case-based program and instructor presentation of cases.

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This course discusses the principles of cellular, muscular, respiratory, and cardiovascular physiology. An overview of the structural and functional aspects of membrane transport and muscle physiology is covered. The mechanisms behind breathing and gas exchange will be reviewed. The structure, function and regulation of the heart and circulatory system are described.

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This course provides an introduction into the psychomotor skills and fundamental aspects of diversified techniques of spinal and pelvic manipulations by examining the biomechanical and pathophysiological theories of subluxation / joint dysfunction complex.

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This course provides an introduction into the methods of examining the biomechanical and pathophysiological theories of subluxation / joint dysfunction complex and how they correlate to basic musculoskeletal conditions and contraindications.

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This course will review the physiology of the endocrine, nervous, gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems. Lecture periods will include a presentation of physiological concepts followed by a critical analysis of current understanding and research regarding the physiological mechanisms underlying health and disease. Practical application exercises will correlate clinical presentations and physiological metrics with underlying physiological processes and pathologies.

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This course is designed to give the chiropractic student a clinical working knowledge of the physics, radiobiology, technical principles, and issues of radiation safety/protections pertaining to the use of ionizing radiation in diagnostic imaging. This course is delivered in an asynchronous format.
 

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This course discusses the principles of reproductive physiology, exercise science, and how the special senses function. An overview of primary and secondary reproductive structures and hormones will be reviewed as well as female nursing. Students will gain an understanding of how all body systems are impacted by exercise. Ocular, auditory, vestibular, gustatory and olfactory physiology will be reviewed.

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This course incorporates didactic presentation and practical application of the cognitive and psychomotor skills necessary for the competent and thorough history and physical examination of a patient using standard instrumentation and procedures. This course focuses on utilization of anatomy, physiology and pathology to arrive at proper diagnosis based on appropriate evidence and sound clinical judgment. This course covers neurology, HEENT and visceral organs of the chest and abdomen.

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This course serves as an introduction to the clinical reasoning process through the utilization of a case-based learning format and biostatistics. The student will apply their accumulated basic science knowledge to clinical cases, with particular emphasis on neuroanatomy and general pathology. They will learn to formulate differential diagnoses. The use of standardized patients in both teaching and assessment enhances the learning process.

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This course is designed to use basic principles of epidemiology to assist the chiropractic intern in evidence-based health promotion and needs-based advising of patients in the clinical setting. The course is also designed to guide interns on how to identify and assess risk factors.

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The lecture portion of this course utilizes lectures, discussions, and multimedia presentations to survey the most commonly used chiropractic technique systems. These technique systems include Diversified technique, Instrument assisted technique, Gonstead technique, Sacro-occipital technique, Cox Flexion/Distraction technique, Thompson technique and Leander technique. The lab portion of this course consists of instructor demonstrations with student participation in the practical application of the most commonly used chiropractic techniques and some of its modifications. This course is a hybrid format with 1 hour of recorded, asynchronous lecture and 3 hours of in-person, hands-on lab instruction per week.

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This class will use a laboratory, hands-on approach to teach assessing myofascial structures, aberrant movement patterns and applying the proper myofascial (soft tissue) technique for treatment.

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This course includes the development and the recording of management plans based upon the patient’s clinical presentation of common neuromusculoskeletal disorders. The course will also address when referral and/or collaborative care may be warranted and how the management plan may be altered based upon outcome measures.

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The CCCI course introduces the student doctor to the clinical setting. It provides the student doctor with a forum for the application of history, examination, diagnosis and treatment. The course also fosters the application and integration of critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills obtained in the didactic portion of the Doctor of Chiropractic Program (DCP). The CCCIcourse also includes the introductory elements needed to be Practice-Ready clinicians. The focus of the Practice-Ready curriculum in CCCI includes basic insurance coding and definitions, risk management, and practice promotion. Additionally, the student will start to gain office experience through mandatory rotations.

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This course is designed to give the student a practical, working knowledge of radiographic differential diagnosis, detailing the analysis of plain film x-ray for purposes of differential diagnosis and also highlighting the proper application of various advanced imaging modalities. Primary emphasis of advanced imaging topics will focus on computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This course is a hybrid format with 3 hours of recorded, asynchronous lecture and 1 hour of in-person, hands-on instruction focusing on case presentation and imaging interpretation.

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This course provides the student with the opportunity to appreciate the diagnosis, differential diagnosis and appropriate management of the more common pathologies of the cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, genitourinary and hepatobiliary systems. Appropriate radiologic, electrodiagnostic, and laboratory studies are included to enhance clinical understanding. Emphasis is placed on those conditions that might be seen by a chiropractor in general practice. This course is a hybrid format with 3 hours of recorded, asynchronous lectures blended with 1 hour of in-person instruction focusing on case presentation and interpretation.

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This course will be a study focused on the models and basic science concepts associated with the chiropractic profession. This course will explore the different models of the subluxation along with the applied principles related with the basic science concepts and the clinical practice of chiropractic. This course is delivered in an online format.

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This course will provide an introduction into the biology of aging and associated physiological and pathological changes that may occur in an older adult. This course will focus on chiropractic application in dealing with successful aging parameters, balance and mobility, senior fitness, common medical and psychological conditions seen in the elderly, nutritional advice, health screenings, and goal setting.

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The Clinic II course builds on previous experience learned in Clinic I. It provides the student doctor with a forum for the application of history, examination, diagnosis and treatment as they begin to provide service to the public. The course fosters the application and integration of critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills obtained in the didactic portion of the Doctor of Chiropractic Program (DCP). The Clinic II course also includes additional elements needed to be Practice-Ready clinicians. The focus of the Practice-Ready curriculum in Clinic II includes practice management procedures, insurance fundamentals, and greater emphasis on practice promotion.

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The focus of this course is to differentially diagnose and manage musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal conditions. The student will identify co-morbidities that may interfere with the management of the patient and determine if and when referral and/or collaborative care is warranted. The course will follow the principles of application-oriented curriculum utilizing multiple cases so the students will develop pattern recognition skills associated with clinical reasoning. The course will also utilize the principles of team-based learning in order to enhance their ability to engage in collaborative care. This course is presented in a recorded, asynchronous lecture format.

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This hybrid course provides the student with an opportunity to learn both the basic principles of health care ethics and the application of the ethics of care. The principles of professionalism, professional responsibilities, patient communication, boundary setting and optimal behaviors are featured. Weekly on-line references and readings accompanied by in-class quizzes and written assignments develop course content which is then applied to several Standardized Patient encounters in the assessment center. Emphases are placed on the doctor-patient relationship, prevention of sexual misconduct and fraud in the chiropractic profession. This course is presented in a recorded, asynchronous lecture format.

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Building upon clinical skills learned in their initial trimester in Moody Health Center, interns continue to provide chiropractic care to patients under the mentoring and supervision of faculty attending clinicians. Interns are expected to refine their skills to meet the defined clinical competencies. The Clinic III course includes additional curriculum to further develop the students into Practice-Ready clinicians. The focus of the Practice-Ready curriculum in Clinic III includes practice management procedures to include accounting and human resources, insurance and credentialing procedures, greater emphasis on practice promotion and practice statistics.