2020-2021 University Catalog (Fall) 
    
    May 10, 2024  
2020-2021 University Catalog (Fall) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Course numbers, course names, and units are subject to change.

Completion of any equivalent prerequisite coursework is determined by the instructor(s), department chair(s), and/or dean(s).

 

Physician Assistant Medical Therapeutics

  
  • PAMT 401 - Medical Therapeutics and Diagnosis

    Lecture Hours: 30
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 30
    Credits: 2
    Medical Therapeutics and Diagnostics will provide practical knowledge in writing prescriptions, monitoring therapeutic regimens and drug/herb interactions with case studies, scenarios and small group dynamic learning.

    Restrictions: MSPA program only

Physician Assistant Obstetrics

  
  • PAOB 504 - Obstetrics and Gynecolocy: Women’s Health Clinical Rotation

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 160
    Credits: 6
    This course is intended to provide students with a basic appreciation of health care delivery in OB/GYN: Women’s Health. Students will work in an approved OB/GYN practice, and learn how to provide care for the variety of presenting conditions, with particular emphasis on diverse and non-emergent care.

    Restrictions: MSPA program only

Physician Assistant Pediatrics and Geriatrics

  
  • PAPG 401 - Pediatrics and Geriatrics


    Total Hours: 60
    Credits: 4
    This course is designed to provide clinical information related to the special needs of patients from birth to death. The course encompasses newborn, pediatric, adolescent, pregnant, and geriatric patients and the unique challenges to the health care practitioner in each stage of life. The purpose of this course will be to educate PA students on the special circumstances and needs of their patients. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have gained knowledge on the special health characteristics of each stage of life, and be prepared for the challenges these stages of man present to the medical practitioner.

    Restrictions: MSPA program only

Physiology

  
  • PH 0312 - Human Physiology

    Lecture Hours: 75
    Lab Hours: 15
    Total Hours: 90
    Credits: 5.5
    This course is devoted to the study of the functions of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, endocrine, cardiac, circulatory, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, and reproductive systems of the human body, with a brief introduction to the immune system. The course stresses the relationship between the biochemistry, anatomy, histology, and physiology of normal cells, tissues and organs within these systems. The roles of the nervous and endocrine systems in the regulation of functions of these systems are also included. The bases for clinical tests used to evaluate the function of each system are discussed. Case histories are examined to correlate content to clinical situations as well as to introduce the student to abnormalities of each system. Course instruction includes lectures, laboratory activities, and small-group discussions and activities.

    Prerequisites: GA 0102 , GA 0202 , CTAP 103 , BN 0213 ;
    Corequisites: DC, DACM NS 0313 ;
    Restrictions: DC, DACM, MSPA programs only

Physics

  
  • PHYS 211 - Physics I (lecture)

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 45
    Credits: 3
    This non-calculus, algebra/trigonometry based college physics course is the first in a two-part series covering the following topics: Motion in one and two dimensions, velocity, acceleration, forces and Newton’s Laws of motion, linear and angular momentum, circular motion, center of mass, torque, mechanics of rigid bodies, work, kinetic energy, and potential energy, Newton’s Law of gravitation, Kepler’s Laws, and simple harmonic motion. Problem solving skills are strongly emphasized. This course is designed to provide an overview of basic biophysics and is primarily for students planning to major in life sciences, medical/dental fields, psychology, and similar professional fields.

    Prerequisites: High School Diploma or equivalent
    Corequisites: PHYS 211L 
    Restrictions: Accelerated Science
  
  • PHYS 211L - Physics I (laboratory)

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 30
    Total Hours: 30
    Credits: 1
    This non-calculus, algebra/trigonometry based college physics course is the first in a two-part series covering the following topics: Motion in one and two dimensions, velocity, acceleration, forces and Newton’s Laws of motion, linear and angular momentum, circular motion, center of mass, torque, mechanics of rigid bodies, work, kinetic energy, and potential energy, Newton’s Law of gravitation, Kepler’s Laws, and simple harmonic motion. Problem solving skills are strongly emphasized. This course is designed to provide an overview of basic biophysics and is primarily for students planning to major in life sciences, medical/dental fields, psychology, and similar professional fields.

    Prerequisites: High School Diploma or equivalent
    Corequisites: PHYS 211 
    Restrictions: Accelerated Science
  
  • PHYS 216 - Physics II (lecture)

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 45
    Credits: 3
    This is the second course of a two-term algebra-based sequence in general physics focusing on thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism and optics. Topics will include, but not be limited to; kinetic theory of gasses, thermodynamic processes, waves, electric fields, flux and force, electricity, circuits, magnetism, electromagnetic interactions, induced currents, lenses and mirrors. Students will be able to apply physical laws and principles to practical problems relevant to several scientific fields. Furthermore, the student will understand how observation and experimentation create testable scientific theories and thus offer a strong foundation in problem solving strategies. Students will conduct experiments in lab and submit pre-lab and post-lab assignments describing the relevance of laboratory activities. The laboratory section compliments the theories and concepts discussed in lecture by utilizing hands-on examples. This course is designed to provide an overview of basic biophysics and is primarily for students planning to major in life sciences, medical/dental fields, psychology, and similar professional fields.

    Prerequisites: High School Diploma or equivalent; Physics I
    Corequisites: PHYS 216L 
    Restrictions: Accelerated Science
  
  • PHYS 216L - Physics II (laboratory)

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 30
    Total Hours: 30
    Credits: 3
    This is the second course of a two-term algebra-based sequence in general physics focusing on thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism and optics. Topics will include, but not be limited to; kinetic theory of gasses, thermodynamic processes, waves, electric fields, flux and force, electricity, circuits, magnetism, electromagnetic interactions, induced currents, lenses and mirrors. Students will be able to apply physical laws and principles to practical problems relevant to several scientific fields. Furthermore, the student will understand how observation and experimentation create testable scientific theories and thus offer a strong foundation in problem solving strategies. Students will conduct experiments in lab and submit pre-lab and post-lab assignments describing the relevance of laboratory activities. The laboratory section compliments the theories and concepts discussed in lecture by utilizing hands-on examples. This course is designed to provide an overview of basic biophysics and is primarily for students planning to major in life sciences, medical/dental fields, psychology, and similar professional fields.

    Prerequisites: High School Diploma or equivalent; Physics I
    Corequisites: PHYS 216 
    Restrictions: Accelerated Science
  
  • PHYS 311L - Physics I (laboratory)


    Credits: 1
    This non-calculus, algebra/trigonometry based college physics course will include the following topics: Motion in one and two dimensions, velocity, acceleration, forces and Newton’s Laws of motion, linear and angular momentum, circular motion, center of mass, torque, mechanics of rigid bodies, work, kinetic energy, and potential energy, Newton’s Law of gravitation, Kepler’s Laws, and simple harmonic motion. Problem solving skills will be strongly emphasized.

    Corequisites: PHYS311
    Restrictions: BSBS program only
  
  • PHYS 316 - Physics II (lecture)


    Credits: 3
    This is the second course of a two-term algebra-based sequence in general physics focusing on thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism and optics. Topics will include, but not be limited to; kinetic theory of gasses, thermodynamic processes, waves, electric fields, flux and force, electricity, circuits, magnetism, electromagnetic interactions, induced currents, lenses and mirrors. Students will be able to apply physical laws and principles to practical problems relevant to several scientific fields. Furthermore, the student will understand how observation and experimentation create testable scientific theories and thus offer a strong foundation in problem solving strategies. Students will conduct experiments in lab and submit pre-lab and post-lab assignments describing the relevance of laboratory activities. The laboratory course compliments the theories and concepts discussed in lecture by utilizing hands-on examples.

    Prerequisites: PHYS311 and PHYS 311L 
    Corequisites: PHYS 316L 
    Restrictions: BSBS program only
  
  • PHYS 316L - Physics II (laboratory)


    Credits: 1
    This is the second course of a two-term algebra-based sequence in general physics focusing on thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism and optics. Topics will include, but not be limited to; kinetic theory of gasses, thermodynamic processes, waves, electric fields, flux and force, electricity, circuits, magnetism, electromagnetic interactions, induced currents, lenses and mirrors. Students will be able to apply physical laws and principles to practical problems relevant to several scientific fields. Furthermore, the student will understand how observation and experimentation create testable scientific theories and thus offer a strong foundation in problem solving strategies. Students will conduct experiments in lab and submit pre-lab and post-lab assignments describing the relevance of laboratory activities. The laboratory course compliments the theories and concepts discussed in lecture by utilizing hands-on examples.

    Prerequisites: PHYS311 and PHYS 311L  or equivalent
    Corequisites: PHYS 316  
    Restrictions: BSBS program only

Principles and Practices

  
  • PP 0610 - Scientific Basis of Chiropractic

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 45
    Credits: 3
    This lecture course is designed to develop an understanding of the scientific basis of chiropractic manipulation, mobilization and manual therapies. The course covers prominent developments of multiple chiropractic hypotheses, basic science, clinical science as well as historical and contemporary research relative to the practice of chiropractic spinal adjustments their clinical effects.

    Prerequisites: CTAP 103 , GA 0202 , NS 0313 , NS0312L
    Restrictions: DC program only
  
  • PP 0702 - Practice Management: Risk Management

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    This course is designed to teach the management skills required to minimize legal liability in practice. The focus of this course is on medicolegal issues including, but not limited to patient documentation, doctor liability, legal obligations and responsibilities, and malpractice. Strategies for sending and receiving inter and intraprofessional collaborative care and referrals are presented.

    Restrictions: DC, DACM, MACM, MSPA programs only
  
  • PP 0712 - Ethics in Healthcare

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    This course is designed to increase the student’s awareness of the common ethical issues faced in healthcare delivery. It focuses on the responsibilities of healthcare providers and covers various problem solving techniques that may be useful in resolving the variety ethical dilemmas faced by today’s practitioners. Additionally, instruction in ethical and professional peer review processes are included.

    Prerequisites: DC: CBS 0108 , MAOM: CBS 0108  DACM: CBS 0108  
    Restrictions: DC, DACM, MACM, MSPA programs only
  
  • PP 0801 - Practice Management: Practice Development

    Lecture Hours: 30
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 30
    Credits: 2
    This course introduces the student to the processes involved in preparing to open medical practice. These include, but are not limited to, analyzing locations and area demographics, creating an organized practice plan, selecting furnishings and equipment, developing various financial accounting systems, networking with other health care providers, communicating with the patients, and developing an internal and external marketing plan. Also covered are the options of associate positions and the purchase of an existing practice. The teaching formats used include lecture, out of class assignments, plus group discussions.

    Prerequisites: PP 0702  
    Restrictions: DC, DACM, MACM programs only

Psychology

  
  • PSY 102 - Psychology I

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 45
    Credits: 3
    Examines basic psychological concepts, such as the nervous system, memory, intelligence and development along with Freudian, humanistic, social, cognitive, and trait theories. Presents an introduction to the issues, methods, and descriptions of psychology. Discusses individual and social problems of everyday life through the viewpoints and methods of modern scientific psychology. Examines the psychological processes through which people deal with the challenges of everyday life.

    Prerequisites: High School Diploma or equivalent
    Restrictions: Accelerated Science
  
  • PSY 202 - Psychology II

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 45
    Credits: 3
    This Developmental Psychology course will focus on the lifespan perspective and theories of human development from infancy, early childhood to adolescence. Classes will focus on prenatal development, birth and physical development, cognitive development and socioemotional development throughout the lifespan. Critical thinking skills will be important to the understanding of the important elements of development throughout a person’s life.

    Prerequisites: High School Diploma or equivalent; Psychology I
    Restrictions: Accelerated Science

Selective

  
  • SEL 0802 - Grand Rounds


    Credits: 1
    This is a live, online, case-based presentation course. This course provides students with the opportunity to develop a basic understanding of management protocols, and acquire and develop reasoning skills necessary to modify management plans through a variety of clinical presentations.

    Restrictions: DC program only
  
  • SEL 0809 - Anatomy Dissection I


    Credits: 1
    This course deals with the study of gross anatomy by dissection of a human cadaver with emphasis on the musculature and neurovascular supply of the thoracic and abdominal walls, organs of the thoracic and abdominal cavities, and external genitalia.

    Prerequisites: GA 0102 
    Restrictions: DC, DACM programs only
  
  • SEL 0811 - Taping Procedures


    Credits: 1
    This course prepares the student to assess and treat common injuries and biomechanical dyskinesia that may benefit from either supportive or functional taping. It includes practical skills and training in athletic taping, supportive bracing, and kinesiology taping. It requires competence in assessment of functional anatomy, biomechanics, and NMS examination.

    Prerequisites: GA 0102 , GA 0202 , FAB 101 , DX 0310 
    Restrictions: DC program only
  
  • SEL 0812 - Weightlifting Techniques for Explosive Training


    Credits: 3
    This practical, introductory level course focuses on the basic mechanics and performance of the snatch and clean and jerk and how these movements can be applied to sports-specific training and rehabilitation. Students will learn the rules that govern Olympic weightlifting and participate in a weightlifting competition as an athlete or judge.

    Prerequisites: FAB 101 
    Restrictions: DC program only
  
  • SEL 0814 - Cox Technique


    Credits: 1
    This lecture and laboratory course combines instrument-assisted Cox Flexion Distraction Decompression Adjusting® with the use of nutrition, modalities, and rehabilitation exercises to treat pain in the lumbar spine and pelvis. This course satisfies the Part 1 requirement toward Certification in the Cox Technique. You must complete both Part 1 and Part 2 to become certified in the technique.

    Restrictions: DC program only
  
  • SEL 0816 - Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique Basic Scan


    Credits: 1
    In this course the history and development of the Activator Method will be presented. The basics of the Activator analysis and adjusting will be taught beginning from assessment of the lower extremity and pelvis through the lumbar, thoracic and cervical spine including the upper extremities. Through lecture, and hands-on training during workshop sessions, the attendee will receive actual training in the use of AMCT to allow them to begin to implement this chiropractic technique into their practice. Included will be proper documentation procedures.

    Prerequisites: FAB 101 , CP 0312 
    Restrictions: DC program only
  
  • SEL 0821 - Sports Massage


    Credits: 1
    This course covers traditional sports massage techniques for the treatment of athletes and their injuries. It is designed to equip students with a greater understanding and appreciation of the specific needs of sports participants in the preparation for and recovery from activity. The course will also investigate the value of sports massage in the early detection and the prevention of sports injuries in addition to being a valuable tool in the rehabilitation of such conditions. It provides a clear understanding of pre-event and post-event sports massage. Students will learn the distinction between restorative massages for performance enhancement and rehabilitative techniques for injury recovery.

    Prerequisites: FAB 101 , AE0201,
    Restrictions: DC program only
  
  • SEL 0822 - Advanced Diversified Technique for Cervical Spine


    Credits: 1
    This laboratory course is designed to advance the student’s Cervical adjusting skills. The course will emphasize assessment and application of the adjustments to the Cervical spine and will also include patient education, exercises, and methods of prevention of injuries.

    Prerequisites: CP 0412 
    Restrictions: DC program only
  
  • SEL 0823 - Advanced Diversified Technique for Lumbar and Pelvis


    Credits: 1
    This laboratory course is designed to introduce the student to variations to the application of diversified adjusting techniques of the lumbar spine and pelvis. The course is designed to enhance the student’s adjusting skills by improving effectiveness and increasing confidence.

    Prerequisites: CP 0412 
    Restrictions: DC program only
  
  • SEL 0830 - Nutrition and Disease


    Credits: 1
    Health care practitioners today recognize the critical role that nutrition plays in clinical practice. Scientific evidence has shown that food choices and certain supplements can lessen and sometimes even reverse the symptoms of disease. This course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to advance their knowledge of the application of nutritional therapy in the management of select medical conditions. Through the use of case studies and evidence-based applications of nutritional therapies, students will learn how to diagnose conditions that are responsive to nutritional interventions and formulate comprehensive nutritional management plans.

    Prerequisites: BN 0405 , BN 0510 
    Restrictions: DC program only
  
  • SEL 0835 - Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT)


    Credits: 1
    This laboratory course is an introduction to the Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT) category system of analysis with focus on evidence based terminology, protocols, and clinical application. The class will focus on teaching basic SOT skills as developed by its founder M.B. DeJarnette, DO, DC.

    Prerequisites: CP 0412 , CP 0510 
    Restrictions: DC program only
  
  • SEL 0840 - Gonstead Adjusting Methods of Lumbar Spine and Pelvis


    Credits: 1
    This hands-on laboratory course is designed to introduce the student to the Gonstead adjusting method as applied to the lumbar spine and pelvis. The course will emphasize the assessments, listing system and contacts characteristic of the Gonstead system and include application of the adjustments.

    Prerequisites: CP 0412 
    Restrictions: DC program only
  
  • SEL 0841 - Gonstead Adjusting Methods for Cervical and Thoracic Spine


    Credits: 1
    This hands-on laboratory course is designed to introduce the student to the Gonstead adjusting method as applied to the thoracic and cervical spine. The course will emphasize the assessments, listing system and contacts characteristic of the Gonstead system and include application of the adjustments.

    Prerequisites: CP 0412 
    Restrictions: DC program only
  
  • SEL 0843 - Diagnostic Imaging of Chest and Abdomen


    Credits: 2
    This is an intermediate level course pertaining to the appearance of soft tissue anatomy and pathology of the chest and abdomen as visualized on plain film radiographs and advanced imaging. Anatomic areas covered include the chest and abdomen and associated structures. Emphasis will be placed on the categories of anatomy identification, normal/congenital variants and more commonly seen pathology and use of a search pattern approach to radiographic image interpretation. Teaching methods include lectures, skills laboratory, and problem based large group discussions that emphasize clinical reasoning.

    Prerequisites: XR 0515 
    Restrictions: DC program only
  
  • SEL 0848 - Pediatric Manipulation


    Credits: 1
    This hands on lecture course is designed to introduce the student to Pediatric adjusting methods and patient management. The course will emphasize history and physical assessments, spinal examination and spinal manipulation. The student will be introduced to several different techniques and emphasis will be placed on their therapeutic application. Advanced topics will include management of the challenged child.

    Prerequisites: CP 0510 
    Restrictions: DC program only
  
  • SEL 0853 - Advanced Imaging


    Credits: 2
    Fundamental overview of advanced imaging modalities with an emphasis on MRI, Ultrasound and CT. Topics of discussion include indications for ordering, advantages, disadvantages, limitations, basic physics, basic anatomy and common pathology for each modality. Methods of instruction include lecture, lab work and online assignments.

    Prerequisites: XR 0305 , XR 0620 
    Restrictions: DC program only
  
  • SEL 0855 - Toggle Recoil

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    This laboratory course is designed to introduce the student to the Specific Upper Cervical Toggle Recoil. The course is designed to introduce the student to the adjusting skills necessary to perform a Toggle Recoil with a drop piece.

    Prerequisites: CP 0510 
    Restrictions: DC program only
  
  • SEL 0857 - Advanced Diversified, Upper and Lower Extremities

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    This laboratory course is designed to advance the student’s extremity adjusting skills. The course will emphasize assessment and application of the adjustments to the extremity system and will also include patient education, exercises, and methods of prevention of injuries

    Restrictions: DC program only
  
  • SEL 0890 - Advanced Imaging I

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    This course provides an introduction to advanced imaging modalities with an emphasis on MRI and CT of the spine. Topics of discussion include indications for ordering, advantages, disadvantages, limitations, basic physics, basic anatomy, and common pathology for each modality. Methods of instruction include lecture, lab work and online assignments.

    Prerequisites: XR 0515 
    Restrictions: DC program only
  
  • SEL 0891 - Advanced Imaging II

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    This course provides an overview of advanced imaging with an emphasis on MRI of the extremities. Topics of discussion include indications for ordering, advantages, disadvantages, limitations, basic physics, anatomy and common pathology for each modality. Methods of instruction include lecture, lab work and online assignments.

    Prerequisites: XR 0515 
    Restrictions: DC program only
  
  • SEL 0893 - Comprehensive Radiology Review

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    This is a review style course covering clinical radiology topics including conditions that encompass congenital, arthritis, trauma, blood/vascular, infection, tumors, endocrine/metabolic, and chest/abdomen conditions.

    Prerequisites: Interp 2
    Restrictions: DC program only
  
  • SEL 0909 - Dissection II

    Lecture Hours: 30
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 30
    Credits: 1
    This course deals with the study of gross anatomy by dissection of a human cadaver with emphasis on the musculature and neurovascular supply of the head and neck, oral cavity, nasal cavity & paranasal sinuses, orbital cavity, special senses, brain, and cranial cavity.

    Prerequisites: GA 0202 
    Restrictions: DC, DACM program only
  
  • SEL 0911 - Full Spine Diversified

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    This laboratory course is designed to introduce the student to the specifics of adjusting Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Pelvis and extremities with management skills for each case. The course is designed to introduce the student to the adjusting skills necessary to perform a specialized Diversified Technique adjustment.

    Prerequisites: CP 0510 
    Restrictions: DC program only
  
  • SEL 0912 - Posture Analysis and Corrective Exercise Training

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    This 15 hour learn-by-doing course emphasizes the practical applications of performing an in-depth static posture evaluation and functional movement assessments. This information gives the practitioner additional objective measures that can guide the hands-on treatment and provide corrective exercise strategies during treatment. This course focuses on the major postural dysfunctions seen in practice today.

    Prerequisites: CP 0103 , CP 0204 , CP 0312 
    Restrictions: DC program only
  
  • SEL 0913 - Animal Chiropractic

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    Part 1 of this introductory, hands-on lecture course is designed to educate chiropractors in their role in the modern, integrative health care of animals. Content includes a description of Animal Chiropractic; discussing what it was, what it is, and what it is not. Additionally, the course will apprise the attendees to the current professional climates, legalities, business aspects, and opportunities for chiropractors who choose to add animals to their list of patients. And finally, discussion will turn to the internationally recognized standards of education required of the Animal Chiropractor. Part 2 will explore the clinical aspects of Animal Chiropractic. Safety and handling, examination and treatment will be discussed. Treatment will be demonstrated by video.

    Restrictions: DC program only
  
  • SEL 0916 - Swedish Massage

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    This course covers traditional Swedish massage techniques and will equip the student to perform a basic, full body Swedish massage. The student will learn the concept of basic massage therapy; the use of massage therapy as an adjunct to chiropractic and/or acupuncture practice; and basic legal, practical, and professional aspects to be considered when incorporating massage into one’s practice. Instruction will include California law; hygiene, sanitation and safety; equipment and the professional environment; and ethics and boundaries.

    Prerequisites: FAB 101 , AE0201,
    Restrictions: DC program only
  
  • SEL 0917 - Functional Medicine I

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    Introduction to Functional Medicine principles and philosophy. Overview of FM mapping of patient history, physical exam findings and questionnaire assessments. Foundational to FM is laboratory evaluations beginning with blood chemistry. Blood Chemistry is part of the physical exam and which tests that should be ran for which patients will be covered. Introduction to functional blood chemistry analysis includes the CBC with differential patterns such as anemia and immune dysfunction. The comprehensive metabolic panel begins with a detailed discussion of insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome.

    Prerequisites: BN 0510 
    Corequisites: CDX 0601 
    Restrictions: DC, DACM programs only
  
  • SEL 0918 - Effective Athlete Development: From Assessment to Training


    Credits: 2
    This introductory level course emphasizes practical applications of exercise science in the field of strength and conditioning. This course focuses on the testing and evaluation of athletes, exercise technique, and various modes of training. The information acquired during this course relates to both athlete development for healthy/uninjured athletes, as well as to rehabilitation of injured or deconditioned athletes prior to re-entry into competition.

    Prerequisites: FAB 101 ,
    Restrictions: DC program only
  
  • SEL 0922 - Functional Movement Screening and Corrective Exercise


    Credits: 1
    The Core Training System is the product of years of research and innovation. This System develops exercise programs based on individual movement patterns. It is equally effective in rehabilitation as well as conditioning because it targets the weak link. The System is made up of: Functional Movement Screen, Core Training and Reactive Neuromuscular Training.

    Prerequisites: SEL 0811 , GA 0102 , GA 0202 , FAB 101 , DX 0310 
    Corequisites: DX 0407 
    Restrictions: DC program only
  
  • SEL 0924 - Functional Medicine II

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    This course will continue to develop critical blood chemistry interpretation skills through case studies and workshops. The foundation of inflammation will be explored including key inflammatory players such as cytokines and interleukins and the role they play in genetic and immune activation. The functional influences on inflammation and the consequences of long-term immune/inflammatory activation will be explored, including cardiovascular, neurologic, autoimmune and musculoskeletal effects. The important Methylation biochemical pathway will be used an introduction to epigenetic influences on disease as well as diet, nutritional and lifestyle modification used to attenuate potential adverse outcomes.

    Restrictions: DC, DACM programs only
  
  • SEL 0925 - Functional Medicine III

    Lecture Hours: 30
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 30
    Credits: 1
    This course will delve deep into the microbiome of the gut and explore the connection of gut function and overall health. The gut’s influence on brain function, immune activation, metabolic and endocrine balance will be explored. Increased intestinal permeability (IIP) will be highlighted. The student will learn how to assess IIP with functional laboratory tests including stool and organic acids, as well as physical exam and patient questionnaires. Treatment of IIP will incorporate a comprehensive gut-restoration program which will include diet, lifestyle, autonomic, nutritional and non-pharmacological approaches. Natural treatments of common GI ailments such as heartburn, ulcers, IBS, IBD, malabsorption and dysbiosis will be covered to give the student a comprehensive armament of tools for the widespread functional GI disorders likely to be seen in clinical practice.

    Restrictions: DC, DACM programs only
  
  • SEL 0927 - Doctor Heal Thyself: Role-Modeling Healthy Behaviors

    Lecture Hours: 30
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 30
    Credits: 2
    This course is designed to improve self-care among future healthcare providers for their own well-being as well as for the benefit of their future patients. Through a combination of didactic and experiential learning, students will gain an understanding of the importance and impact of key self-care practices. An emphasis will be placed on hands-on, practical approaches for making sustainable changes in diet, exercise, stress management, and sleep hygiene to reduce their risk of disease and promote health. As students are empowered with an enhanced capacity for self-care, it is expected that they will be more inclined, and better equipped, to implement these strategies when counseling future patients

    Restrictions: DC program
  
  • SEL 0928 - Advanced Taping


    Credits: 1
    The Advance Taping Selective will go in depth with the assessment of sports related injuries as well as treatment protocols with the emphasis in advance taping techniques. Taping techniques will include preventative, supportive, rehabilitative and protective techniques. Students must have competencies in anatomy, biomechanics and neuromusculoskeletal examination. Therefore the completion of Taping Procedures Selective is essential to the participation to this class.

    Prerequisites: SEL 0811 , GA 0102 , GA 0202 , FAB 101 , DX 0310 
    Restrictions: DC program only
  
  • SEL 0929 - Functional Medicine 4 - Endocrine Part I

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    This class will introduce key principles of endocrinology and provide the learner with a functional approach to patient care as it relates to diet and lifestyle intervention. A review of major hormones, their biosynthesis, storage, transport, recognition by cell, amplification and breakdown will be covered in class. Additional emphasis will be on the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) and the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Thyroid (HPT) axis with special sections on general adaptation syndrome and Hashimoto’s hypothyroid. A review of best dietary practices and supplementation will also aid the learner in understanding safe, effective application strategies to employ with patients.

    Restrictions: DC, DACM program only
  
  • SEL 0930 - Functional Medicine 5 - Endocrine Part I

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    This course is an extension of the prior endocrinology course (FM 4) and will emphasize male and female hormones, reproduction and preconceptual planning. The student will be familiar with pregnancy as it relates to hormonal and immune challenges, fetal development, and the influence of teratogen exposure. Current literature will be reviewed regarding developmental disorders, which may be attributable to environmental influences in early life, benefits of breast-feeding, and nutritional support for prenatal care.

    Restrictions: DC, DACM programs only
  
  • SEL 0935 - Functional Medicine 6

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    Module 6 will bring in more advanced laboratory evaluations to aid in clinical evaluation. Amino acids, organic acids and neurotransmitter testing will be covered, which allow a more in-depth look at the individual biochemistry of each patient. Biotransformation and detoxification will be covered emphasizing the unique individual variances in detoxification ability that each person has, what the consequences may be of those variances, and how to support proper biotransformation and elimination through diet, lifestyle and nutritional therapies. It is extremely important that in this modern world of unparalleled chemical, electromagnetic and stress pollution, that this be addressed fully in each patient. Finally, practical real-world tips on how to implement functional medicine into practice will be offered by faculty with years of experience with functional medicine. Case based learning will be utilized to emphasize the real-world of the practice of functional medicine. The emphasis will not be on “getting the right diagnosis” so much as ensuring a comprehensive and logical thought process is in place in the evaluation of individual cases. Discussion will include the limitations and challenges that functional medicine practitioners face in the current healthcare landscape. Practice management will be addressed as poor office procedures may impede even the most astute practitioner and their desire to help those in need.

    Prerequisites: Minimum two of the following: SEL 0917 , SEL 0924 , SEL 0925 , SEL 0929 , SEL 0930 
    Restrictions: DC, DACM program only
  
  • SEL 0938 - Advanced Taping


    Credits: 1
    The Advance Taping Selective will go in depth with the assessment of sports related injuries as well as treatment protocols with the emphasis in advance taping techniques. Taping techniques will include preventative, supportive, rehabilitative and protective techniques. Students must have competencies in anatomy, biomechanics and neuromusculoskeletal examination. Therefore the completion of Taping Procedures Selective is essential to the participation to this class.

    Prerequisites: SEL 0811 , GA 0102 , GA 0202 , FAB 101 , DX 0310 
    Restrictions: DC program only
  
  • SEL 0945 - Introduction to Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    This course is an introductory, technique laboratory course for instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM). Students will learn the history, scientific (anatomical and physiological) reasons, and the many variations of the instruments/IASTM. Students will also learn, through demonstrations and hand-on laboratory sessions, the basic strokes of various body regions. Indications, contraindications and potential adverse effects of IASTM will also be discussed. Hands-on application using the instrument will be stressed.

    Prerequisites: SEL 0938 
    Restrictions: DC program only
  
  • SEL 1111 - Yoga for the Management of Common Conditions


    Credits: 2
    This course designed to improve muscular strength, endurance, flexibility, balance and relaxation techniques. Students will be provided with a beginner working knowledge of yoga postures and the benefits associated with yoga. Students will compare and contrast poses that benefit health and ameliorate various diseases and learn how to modify certain postures to treat patients with specific disorders. Yoga and Pranayama beneficial to common health conditions will also be discussed in detail.

    Restrictions: DC program only

Sports Medicine Selective

  
  • SMS 104 - Special Considerations Sports Medicine

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    This course will introduce Special Considerations is sports including: pediatric, geriatric, differently abled and female athletes. Discussions will include exercising with pathologies including asthma, diabetes as well as dermatological, heat illnesses, cold injuries and acclimatization considerations relevant to sports settings.

    Restrictions: DC program only
    Sports Chiropractic Concepts Thread
  
  • SMS 105 - Concepts of a Team Physician; Leadership,Administration & Ethics

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    This course will introduce basic concepts in Sports Medicine; including med-legal, ethical, coaching, psychological, and physical. At the completion of the course, students will be able to identify and discuss the roles and responsibilities of a Team Physician.

    Restrictions: DC program only
    Sports Medicine Basic Sports Skills Thread/ Sports
  
  • SMS 111 - SM Emergency Management-Cardio

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    This course focuses on the acute care of cardiovascular injuries and illnesses common in sports medicine. Students will recognize, differentiate, and demonstrate intervention strategies for a variety of cardiovascular and internal organ emergent conditions based on evidence and standards of care established within the sports medicine profession.

    Restrictions: DC program only
    Sideline Skills Thread
  
  • SMS 112 - Sports Medicine Emergency Management: NMS

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    This course focuses on the acute care and prevention neuromusculoskeletal of injuries in sports medicine. Students will recognize, differentiate, and demonstrate intervention strategies for a variety of catastrophic and emergent conditions based on evidence and standards of care established within the sports medicine profession.

    Restrictions: DC program only
    Sports Medicine Basic Sports Skills Thread/ Sideline Skills Thread
  
  • SMS 207 - Sports Psychology


    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    This course will introduce sport psychology as the scientific study of how individuals behave in sport and exercise, and the practical application of that knowledge to performance enhancement strategies. Students in this course will investigate human behavior patterns in sports and exercise settings. Students will create useful psychological interventions that demonstrate their ability to distinguish the need for normal sport enhancement strategies from serious psycho/physical behaviors. Behavior management strategies, modeling, aggression, and group dynamic models will be discussed as students design philosophies that guide training and intervention strategies.

    Restrictions: DC program only
    Sports Chiropractic Thread
  
  • SMS 211 - Sports Nutrition

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    This fifteen (15) hour course includes diet, dietary composition, and diet construction in athletics; included in the curriculum are sports supplementation, principals of weight gain and loss, and eating disorders common in athletes.

    Restrictions: DC program only
    Sports Chiropractic Thread
  
  • SMS 212 - Ergogenic Aids

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    This course will introduce nutritional and pharmacological ergogenic aids; including current topics, WADA, blood doping and signs & symptoms of drug ergogenic aid usage. At the completion of the course, the students will be able to identify and discuss the physical and psychological risks of ergogenic aid usage in sports.

    Restrictions: DC program only
    Sports Chiropractic Thread
  
  • SMS 213 - Taping lower extremity

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    This course introduces application and documentation of taping and wrapping of the lower extremities; hip, knee, ankle and foot. Preventative techniques including, stretching, equipment fitting, basic care for acute injuries are also covered. Students will demonstrate appropriate taping for a variety of injuries to the lower extremities.

    Restrictions: DC program only
    Basic Sports Skills Thread/ Sideline Skills Thread
  
  • SMS 214 - Taping Upper Extremity


    Credits: 1
    This course introduces application and documentation of taping and wrapping of the upper extremities; shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. Preventative techniques including, stretching, equipment fitting, basic care for acute injuries are also covered. Students will demonstrate appropriate taping for a variety of injuries to the upper extremities.

    Restrictions: DC program only
  
  • SMS 215 - Kinesiotaping and Bracing


    Credits: 1
    This course introduces the assessment of sports related injuries as well as treatment protocols with the emphasis on kinesio taping techniques. Taping techniques will include preventative, supportive, rehabilitative and protective techniques. Students will learn to select, size and fit various braces both upper extremity and lower extremity used in athletic facilities.

    Restrictions: DC program only
    Sideline Skills Thread
  
  • SMS 311 - Clinical Case Reports

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    This course will introduce students to the format, purposes and the contributions of case reports. Students will write case report abstracts in ACA Sports Council and ACBSP formats.

    Restrictions: DC program only
    Research Thread
  
  • SMS 312 - Survey Research

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    This course will introduce students to the scope, types, and implementation of survey research. Students will write survey research abstracts in ACA Sports Council and ACBSP formats.

    Restrictions: DC program only
    Research Thread
  
  • SMS 313 - Publishing and Presenting Research

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    This course will introduce students to publishing and presenting research including internal review boards (IRB), peer review, platform and poster presentations. Students will develop and present research at ACA Sports Symposium and/or ACBSP Sports Sciences Symposium

    Restrictions: DC program only
    Research Thread
  
  • SMS 314 - Research Ethics

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    This course will introduce students to research ethics in a physical medicine environment. Students will investigate; the boundaries between practice and research, moral principles of action, research code of ethics, and research risks. Students will develop an informed consent document and discuss the requirements of the document.

    Restrictions: DC program only
    Research Thread
  
  • SMS 315 - Research Problems, Questions, and Hypothesis

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    This course will introduce students to the process of developing answerable research questions and criteria for evaluation research problems. Students will investigate topic identification, theoretical framework, study feasibility, interesting, novel and relevant. Students will propose multiple study concepts and evaluate each.

    Restrictions: DC program only
    Research Thread
  
  • SMS 510 - Exercise Physiology Aerobic

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    During this course, students will learn the appropriate progression and application of exercise prescription for adult, pediatric, geriatric, co-morbid, rehabilitative and athletic patients. This class is designed for the student to be able to accurately assess their patient’s aerobic physical fitness level. Students will accurately prescribe anaerobic and strengthening exercises according to the athlete’s condition and limitations. Anatomical, physiological, biomechanical, and psychological principles and concepts will be explored, examined, and utilized. Students will be tested on their understanding of these aerobic principles and concepts.

    Restrictions: DC program only
    Strength and Conditioning Thread
  
  • SMS 511 - Anerobic Physiology

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    During this course, students will learn the appropriate progression and application of exercise prescription for adult, pediatric, geriatric, co-morbid, rehabilitative and athletic patients. This class is designed for the student to be able to accurately assess their patient’s anaerobic physical fitness level. Students will accurately prescribe anaerobic and strengthening exercises according to the athlete’s condition and limitations. Anatomical, physiological, biomechanical, and psychological principles and concepts will be explored, examined, and utilized. Students will be tested on their understanding of these anaerobic principles and concepts.

    Restrictions: DC program only
    Strength and Conditioning Thread
  
  • SMS 512 - Effective Athlete Development

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    This course will introduce students to applications of exercise science in the field of strength and conditioning. This course focuses on the testing and evaluation of athletes, exercise technique, and various modes of training. The information acquired during this course relates to both athlete development for healthy/uninjured athletes, as well as to rehabilitation of injured or deconditioned athletes prior to re-entry into competition.

    Restrictions: DC program only
    Strength and Conditioning Thread
  
  • SMS 513 - Athletic Performance Design

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    This course will introduce students to strength and conditioning program design for athletes. This course focuses on exercise selection as well as intensity, frequency, and duration of exercise specific to various competitive sports.

    Restrictions: DC program only
    Basic Sports Skills Thread
  
  • SMS 514 - CSCS Exam Prep


    Credits: 1
    This course will prepare the student for the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Exam. Scientific Foundations include exercise sciences and nutrition. Technical/Applied Foundations include exercise technique, program design, organization, administration, testing and evaluation.

    Restrictions: DC program only
    Strength and Conditioning Thread
  
  • SMS 601 - Advanced Spine DDX to RTP

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    This course will introduce spinal injuries with a focus on an evidence-based approach to diagnosis, therapeutic interventions, rehabilitation and return to play. Students will perform detailed regional physical exams of the cervical and thoracolumbar spine. Integration of the stages of injury healing and the appropriate therapeutic intervention for each stage. Therapeutic interventions included in this course are manipulation, soft tissue, modalities, progressive rehabilitation and return to play evaluation.

    Restrictions: DC program only
    Clinical DDX to RTP Thread
  
  • SMS 602 - Upper Extremity DDX to RTP

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    This course will introduce upper extremity injuries with a focus on an evidence-based approach to diagnosis, therapeutic interventions, rehabilitation and return to play. Students will perform detailed regional physical exams of the shoulder, elbow, wrist hand, hip, Integration of the stages of injury healing and the appropriate therapeutic intervention for each stage. Therapeutic interventions included in this course are manipulation, soft tissue, modalities, open & closed chain rehabilitation and return to play evaluation.

    Restrictions: DC program only
    Clinical DDX to RTP Thread
  
  • SMS 603 - Internal Medicine and PPE

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    This fifteen-hour course includes twelve hours of online curriculum provided by DConline.cc and three hours of live lecture/lab, will provide students with the current information concerning the performance of the athletic physical. The learner is actively tracked and engaged in this distance-based class by the use of interactive teaching tools including the evaluation of heart sounds. This course focuses on best practices for safe and high-quality pre-participation examinations (PPE) including vital signs, general inspection, eyes, ears, nose, throat (EENT), cardiovascular and pulmonary screening, abdominal examination, neurological examination, genitourinary, musculoskeletal examination (static and functional examination), and general medical examination.

    Restrictions: DC program only
    Clinical DDX to RTP Thread
  
  • SMS 604 - Head/ Concussion DDX to RTP

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    This course is designed to provide an introduction to sport concussions. Included are brain anatomy, causes of concussions and neurophysiology; sign and symptoms and short and chronic traumatic encephalopathy; review of concussion assessment/evaluation tools; examination of return to-play protocols; prevention and rehabilitation Successful completion of this course leads to certification of completion by the National Federation of High School Associations (NFHS) in Concussion in Sports.

    Restrictions: DC program only
    Clinical DDX to RTP Thread
  
  • SMS 605 - Lower Extremity DDX to RTP


    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    This course will introduce upper extremity injuries with a focus on an evidence-based approach to diagnosis, therapeutic interventions, rehabilitation and return to play. Students will perform detailed regional physical exams of the hip, knee, ankle and foot. Integration of the stages of injury healing and the appropriate therapeutic intervention for each stage. Therapeutic interventions included in this course are manipulation, soft tissue, modalities, open & closed chain rehabilitation and return to play evaluation.

    Restrictions: DC program only
    Basic Sports Skills Thread
  
  • SMS 701 - Internal Biomechanics

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    This course in Biomechanics focuses on external versus internal forces; Mechanics of Biological Materials, Biomechanics of Human Bone Growth and Development, Biomechanics of Human Skeletal Articulations, Biomechanics of Human Skeletal Muscle, and Control of the Musculoskeletal System (Nervous System).

    Restrictions: DC program only
    Biomechanics Sports Medicine Thread
  
  • SMS 702 - Upper Extremity Biomechanics

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    This course in Biomechanics focuses on system mechanics, effects of origin and insertion location of muscles and lines of force from all internal forces depending on position, movement and event of the upper extremity. Theoretical concepts and practical application will include observing and analyzing performance from the perspectives of overall performance objectives, constraints to movement, classification of skills, and overall skill performances. Students will be able to define and analyze all phases of skill including; Overall performance objective, mechanical purpose, biomechanical factors, biomechanical principles and critical feature of each movement explored.

    Restrictions: DC program only
    Biomechanics Sports Medicine Thread
  
  • SMS 703 - Biomechanics: Lower Extremitiy

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    This course in Biomechanics focuses on system mechanics, effects of origin and insertion location of muscles and lines of force from all internal forces depending on position, movement and event of the torso. Theoretical concepts and practical application will include observing and analyzing performance from the perspectives of overall performance objectives, constraints to movement, classification of skills, and overall skill performances. Students will be able to define and analyze all phases of skill including; Overall performance objective, mechanical purpose, biomechanical factors, biomechanical principles and critical feature of each movement explored.

    Restrictions: DC program only
    Biomechanics Sports Medicine Thread
  
  • SMS 704 - Core Biomechanics

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    This course in Biomechanics focuses on system mechanics, effects of origin and insertion location of muscles and lines of force from all internal forces depending on position, movement and event of the upper extremity. Theoretical concepts and practical application will include observing and analyzing performance from the perspectives of overall performance objectives, constraints to movement, classification of skills, and overall skill performances. Students will be able to define and analyze all phases of skill including; Overall performance objective, mechanical purpose, biomechanical factors, biomechanical principles and critical feature of each movement explored.

    Restrictions: DC program only
    Biomechanics Sports Medicine Thread
  
  • SMS 705 - Biomechanics of Throwing, Pushing, and Lifting Movement Patterns

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    This course in Biomechanics focuses on mechanics of throwing, pushing and lifting movements. Each movement evaluation will include observing and analyzing performance from the perspectives of overall performance objectives, constraints to movement, classification of skills, and overall skill performances. Students will be able to define and analyze all phases of skill including; Overall performance objective, mechanical purpose, biomechanical factors, biomechanical principles and critical feature of each movement explored.

    Restrictions: DC program only

X-Ray

  
  • XR 0305 - X-Ray Physics and Protection

    Lecture Hours: 30
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 30
    Credits: 2
    This intermediate level course focuses on the physical science basis for the production of plain film and digital radiographs and provides assessment measures used to critique radiographic quality. Topics will include the generation of x-rays, the interactions of x-rays with matter, the formation and enhancement of the radiographic image, the formation of a digital image and the biological effects of ionizing radiation including dosing levels to occupational workers and the general public. Methods of instruction include lecture and online assignments.

    Restrictions: DC program only
  
  • XR 0508 - Image Interpretation I

    Lecture Hours: 30
    Lab Hours: 30
    Total Hours: 60
    Credits: 3
    This is an advanced level course that is focused on developing search patterns for radiographic identification and interpretive skills. The course will cover the roentgen signs of bone and joint disease, general concepts of bone tumors and musculoskeletal trauma, infection, metabolic, endocrine, hematologic and congenital disorders. Chest and abdominal disorders are also covered in this course. Practical application of advanced imaging modalities in the assessment of pathology will be presented when appropriate. Teaching methods include lectures, skills laboratory, and problem based group discussions that focus on clinical reasoning.

    Prerequisites: DC: XR 0515  MSPA: XR 0515 
    Restrictions: DC, MSPA programs only
  
  • XR 0515 - Diagnostic Imaging Basics and Anatomy

    Lecture Hours: 30
    Lab Hours: 30
    Total Hours: 60
    Credits: 3
    This is an introductory level course pertaining to the appearance of both osseous and soft tissue anatomy as visualized on plain film radiographs and to a lesser extent advanced imaging. Anatomic areas covered include the spine, extremities, chest and abdomen. Emphasis will be placed on the categories of anatomy identification both on plain films, and to a lesser extent CT and MRI, normal/congenital variants and developing a search pattern approach to radiographic image interpretation. Clinical reasoning behind the imaging of patients will also be discussed. Teaching methods include lectures, skills laboratory, and problem based large group discussions that focus on clinical reasoning.

    Prerequisites: DC: GA 0102 , GA 0202 , SP0101, AE0201 MAOM: AAN 101 , AAN 202  DACM: GA 0102 , GA 0202 
    Corequisites:  MSPA: GA 0202 
    Restrictions: DC, MACM, DACM, MSPA programs only
  
  • XR 0620 - Image Interpretation II

    Lecture Hours: 60
    Lab Hours: 30
    Total Hours: 90
    Credits: 5
    This is an advanced level course that is focused on developing search pattern and radiographic identification/interpretive skills. The course will cover the radiographic appearances of pathologies affecting the spine, lower extremity and upper extremity. Practical application of advanced imaging modalities in the assessment of pathology will be presented when appropriate. Teaching methods include lectures, skills laboratory, radiology report writing exercises and problem based group discussions that focus on clinical reasoning.

    Prerequisites: XR 0508 
    Restrictions: DC program only
  
  • XR 0711 - Radiographic Positioning and Technology

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15
    Credits: 1
    This intermediate level course focuses on the skills and knowledge necessary to produce optimum quality radiographs in the clinical setting. Various aspects of patient positioning, factor calculation and film development are presented throughout this course. Methods of instruction primarily involve laboratory demonstrations and hands on instructor guided laboratory exercises.

    Prerequisites: XR 0305 , XR 0515 
    Restrictions: DC program only
 

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