CH 8440: Differential Diagnosis and Management

This course provides the student with the opportunity to understand the process of differential diagnosing to determine the primary diagnosis for the most common pathologies treated in a general chiropractic healthcare setting. The student will utilize appropriate physical exam findings, pain referral patterns, diagnostic imaging, laboratory test and ancillary studies for diagnosis confirmation and care plan development. Additionally, the student will identify co-morbidities that may interfere with the chiropractic management of the patient and determine if a referral and/or collaborative care is warranted. Team-based learning activities are offered to enhance the student’s ability to function in collaborative multidisciplinary care settings. The course is presented in a recorded, asynchronous lecture format.