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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 Clinical Rotation
  

  • PACR 502 - Clinical Rotation 2


    Clinical Rotations 1-10 are designed to provide the clinical student with supervised clinical practice experiences (SCPEs) that will reinforce medical knowledge gained in the didactic year of the MSPA program. SCPE experiences will allow the clinical student to refine clinical and technical skills through clinical reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving in clinical encounters. The clinical experience will further expose the student to evidence-based medicine through patient care experiences. The clinical experience allows the student to begin to develop into the professional role of the Physician Assistant and work with other members of the interprofessional health care team. The course is designed to provide the student the opportunity to achieve the program learning outcomes and course learning outcomes under the supervision of a clinical preceptor in the assigned field. The rotation may be conducted in one of the required disciplines: Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Women’s Health: OB/GYN, Pediatrics, General Surgery, Behavioral and Mental Health, and Integrative Health, or other various disciplines as Clinical Electives. Based upon the assigned clinical rotation, students will participate in the care of patients across the lifespan including infants, children, adolescents, adults, and/or elderly. Students will also participate in a variety of different aspects of medicine including acute, chronic, emergent, and/or preventative care and in various clinical settings including outpatient, inpatient, operating room, and/or emergency department.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 180
    Total Hours: 180

    Credits: 6
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • PACR 503 - Clinical Rotation 3


    Clinical Rotations 1-10 are designed to provide the clinical student with supervised clinical practice experiences (SCPEs) that will reinforce medical knowledge gained in the didactic year of the MSPA program. SCPE experiences will allow the clinical student to refine clinical and technical skills through clinical reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving in clinical encounters. The clinical experience will further expose the student to evidence-based medicine through patient care experiences. The clinical experience allows the student to begin to develop into the professional role of the Physician Assistant and work with other members of the interprofessional health care team. The course is designed to provide the student the opportunity to achieve the program learning outcomes and course learning outcomes under the supervision of a clinical preceptor in the assigned field. The rotation may be conducted in one of the required disciplines: Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Women’s Health: OB/GYN, Pediatrics, General Surgery, Behavioral and Mental Health, and Integrative Health, or other various disciplines as Clinical Electives. Based upon the assigned clinical rotation, students will participate in the care of patients across the lifespan including infants, children, adolescents, adults, and/or elderly. Students will also participate in a variety of different aspects of medicine including acute, chronic, emergent, and/or preventative care and in various clinical settings including outpatient, inpatient, operating room, and/or emergency department.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 180
    Total Hours: 180

    Credits: 6
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • PACR 504 - Clinical Rotation 4


    Clinical Rotations 1-10 are designed to provide the clinical student with supervised clinical practice experiences (SCPEs) that will reinforce medical knowledge gained in the didactic year of the MSPA program. SCPE experiences will allow the clinical student to refine clinical and technical skills through clinical reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving in clinical encounters. The clinical experience will further expose the student to evidence-based medicine through patient care experiences. The clinical experience allows the student to begin to develop into the professional role of the Physician Assistant and work with other members of the interprofessional health care team. The course is designed to provide the student the opportunity to achieve the program learning outcomes and course learning outcomes under the supervision of a clinical preceptor in the assigned field. The rotation may be conducted in one of the required disciplines: Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Women’s Health: OB/GYN, Pediatrics, General Surgery, Behavioral and Mental Health, and Integrative Health, or other various disciplines as Clinical Electives. Based upon the assigned clinical rotation, students will participate in the care of patients across the lifespan including infants, children, adolescents, adults, and/or elderly. Students will also participate in a variety of different aspects of medicine including acute, chronic, emergent, and/or preventative care and in various clinical settings including outpatient, inpatient, operating room, and/or emergency department.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 180
    Total Hours: 180

    Credits: 6
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • PACR 505 - Clinical Rotation 5


    Clinical Rotations 1-10 are designed to provide the clinical student with supervised clinical practice experiences (SCPEs) that will reinforce medical knowledge gained in the didactic year of the MSPA program. SCPE experiences will allow the clinical student to refine clinical and technical skills through clinical reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving in clinical encounters. The clinical experience will further expose the student to evidence-based medicine through patient care experiences. The clinical experience allows the student to begin to develop into the professional role of the Physician Assistant and work with other members of the interprofessional health care team. The course is designed to provide the student the opportunity to achieve the program learning outcomes and course learning outcomes under the supervision of a clinical preceptor in the assigned field. The rotation may be conducted in one of the required disciplines: Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Women’s Health: OB/GYN, Pediatrics, General Surgery, Behavioral and Mental Health, and Integrative Health, or other various disciplines as Clinical Electives. Based upon the assigned clinical rotation, students will participate in the care of patients across the lifespan including infants, children, adolescents, adults, and/or elderly. Students will also participate in a variety of different aspects of medicine including acute, chronic, emergent, and/or preventative care and in various clinical settings including outpatient, inpatient, operating room, and/or emergency department.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 180
    Total Hours: 180

    Credits: 6
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • PACR 506 - Clinical Rotation 6


    Clinical Rotations 1-10 are designed to provide the clinical student with supervised clinical practice experiences (SCPEs) that will reinforce medical knowledge gained in the didactic year of the MSPA program. SCPE experiences will allow the clinical student to refine clinical and technical skills through clinical reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving in clinical encounters. The clinical experience will further expose the student to evidence-based medicine through patient care experiences. The clinical experience allows the student to begin to develop into the professional role of the Physician Assistant and work with other members of the interprofessional health care team. The course is designed to provide the student the opportunity to achieve the program learning outcomes and course learning outcomes under the supervision of a clinical preceptor in the assigned field. The rotation may be conducted in one of the required disciplines: Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Women’s Health: OB/GYN, Pediatrics, General Surgery, Behavioral and Mental Health, and Integrative Health, or other various disciplines as Clinical Electives. Based upon the assigned clinical rotation, students will participate in the care of patients across the lifespan including infants, children, adolescents, adults, and/or elderly. Students will also participate in a variety of different aspects of medicine including acute, chronic, emergent, and/or preventative care and in various clinical settings including outpatient, inpatient, operating room, and/or emergency department.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 180
    Total Hours: 180

    Credits: 6
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • PACR 507 - Clinical Rotation 7


    Clinical Rotations 1-10 are designed to provide the clinical student with supervised clinical practice experiences (SCPEs) that will reinforce medical knowledge gained in the didactic year of the MSPA program. SCPE experiences will allow the clinical student to refine clinical and technical skills through clinical reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving in clinical encounters. The clinical experience will further expose the student to evidence-based medicine through patient care experiences. The clinical experience allows the student to begin to develop into the professional role of the Physician Assistant and work with other members of the interprofessional health care team. The course is designed to provide the student the opportunity to achieve the program learning outcomes and course learning outcomes under the supervision of a clinical preceptor in the assigned field. The rotation may be conducted in one of the required disciplines: Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Women’s Health: OB/GYN, Pediatrics, General Surgery, Behavioral and Mental Health, and Integrative Health, or other various disciplines as Clinical Electives. Based upon the assigned clinical rotation, students will participate in the care of patients across the lifespan including infants, children, adolescents, adults, and/or elderly. Students will also participate in a variety of different aspects of medicine including acute, chronic, emergent, and/or preventative care and in various clinical settings including outpatient, inpatient, operating room, and/or emergency department.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 180
    Total Hours: 180

    Credits: 6
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • PACR 508 - Clinical Rotation 8


    Clinical Rotations 1-10 are designed to provide the clinical student with supervised clinical practice experiences (SCPEs) that will reinforce medical knowledge gained in the didactic year of the MSPA program. SCPE experiences will allow the clinical student to refine clinical and technical skills through clinical reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving in clinical encounters. The clinical experience will further expose the student to evidence-based medicine through patient care experiences. The clinical experience allows the student to begin to develop into the professional role of the Physician Assistant and work with other members of the interprofessional health care team. The course is designed to provide the student the opportunity to achieve the program learning outcomes and course learning outcomes under the supervision of a clinical preceptor in the assigned field. The rotation may be conducted in one of the required disciplines: Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Women’s Health: OB/GYN, Pediatrics, General Surgery, Behavioral and Mental Health, and Integrative Health, or other various disciplines as Clinical Electives. Based upon the assigned clinical rotation, students will participate in the care of patients across the lifespan including infants, children, adolescents, adults, and/or elderly. Students will also participate in a variety of different aspects of medicine including acute, chronic, emergent, and/or preventative care and in various clinical settings including outpatient, inpatient, operating room, and/or emergency department.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 180
    Total Hours: 180

    Credits: 6
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • PACR 509 - Clinical Rotation 9


    Clinical Rotations 1-10 are designed to provide the clinical student with supervised clinical practice experiences (SCPEs) that will reinforce medical knowledge gained in the didactic year of the MSPA program. SCPE experiences will allow the clinical student to refine clinical and technical skills through clinical reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving in clinical encounters. The clinical experience will further expose the student to evidence-based medicine through patient care experiences. The clinical experience allows the student to begin to develop into the professional role of the Physician Assistant and work with other members of the interprofessional health care team. The course is designed to provide the student the opportunity to achieve the program learning outcomes and course learning outcomes under the supervision of a clinical preceptor in the assigned field. The rotation may be conducted in one of the required disciplines: Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Women’s Health: OB/GYN, Pediatrics, General Surgery, Behavioral and Mental Health, and Integrative Health, or other various disciplines as Clinical Electives. Based upon the assigned clinical rotation, students will participate in the care of patients across the lifespan including infants, children, adolescents, adults, and/or elderly. Students will also participate in a variety of different aspects of medicine including acute, chronic, emergent, and/or preventative care and in various clinical settings including outpatient, inpatient, operating room, and/or emergency department.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 180
    Total Hours: 180

    Credits: 6
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • PACR 510 - Clinical Rotation 10


    Clinical Rotations 1-10 are designed to provide the clinical student with supervised clinical practice experiences (SCPEs) that will reinforce medical knowledge gained in the didactic year of the MSPA program. SCPE experiences will allow the clinical student to refine clinical and technical skills through clinical reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving in clinical encounters. The clinical experience will further expose the student to evidence-based medicine through patient care experiences. The clinical experience allows the student to begin to develop into the professional role of the Physician Assistant and work with other members of the interprofessional health care team. The course is designed to provide the student the opportunity to achieve the program learning outcomes and course learning outcomes under the supervision of a clinical preceptor in the assigned field. The rotation may be conducted in one of the required disciplines: Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Women’s Health: OB/GYN, Pediatrics, General Surgery, Behavioral and Mental Health, and Integrative Health, or other various disciplines as Clinical Electives. Based upon the assigned clinical rotation, students will participate in the care of patients across the lifespan including infants, children, adolescents, adults, and/or elderly. Students will also participate in a variety of different aspects of medicine including acute, chronic, emergent, and/or preventative care and in various clinical settings including outpatient, inpatient, operating room, and/or emergency department.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 180
    Total Hours: 180

    Credits: 6
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass

Physician Assistant Comprehensive Examination
  

  • PACE 1 - Physician Assistant Comprehensive Examination 1


    PACE 1 is a formative assessment that is conducted at the conclusion of the didactic year of instruction to gauge the PA student’s knowledge and skills gained during the didactic phase of the program. This examination will focus on medical knowledge, clinical and technical skills, clinical reasoning and problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and evaluation of professional behaviors.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 0

    Credits: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • PACE 2 - Physician Assistant Comprehensive Examination 2


    PACE 2 is a summative assessment that is conducted within four months of graduation from the program. This examination is used to ensure that the students meet the program competencies required to enter clinical practice. This examination will focus on medical knowledge, clinical and technical skills, clinical reasoning and problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and evaluation of professional behavior
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 0

    Credits: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass

Physician Assistant Emergency Medicine
  

  • PAEM 401 - Emergency Medicine, Trauma, and Surgery


    This course is designed to provide an intensive study of emergency medicine and trauma as well as an introduction to the principles of general surgery. This will include clinical manifestations, diagnosis, differentials, acute stabilization, emergency care, and disposition of common emergent conditions encompassing all organ systems. Students will gain an understanding of sterile technique, operating room etiquette, exposure to surgical instruments, and knowledge of surgical positions and procedures.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 30
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 30

    Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Letter

Physician Assistant Geriatrics
  

  • PAGR 401 - Geriatrics


    This course is designed to provide clinical information related to the special needs of geriatric patients and the unique challenges to the health care practitioner.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 30
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 30

    Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Letter

Physician Assistant Jurisprudence
  

  • PAJP 401 - Professional Practice Seminar


    This course is designed to give the Physician Assistant student a deeper understanding of the legal responsibilities associated with licensure as a Physician Assistant who is entering clinical practice. Emphasis is placed on understanding the workings of the legal system, the laws affecting Physician Assistant clinical practice, the rules and regulations that govern the profession at the state, and when indicated the national, level, and the role of state licensing boards, as well as the influence of professional associations, in policymaking. Topics covered will include the history of the PA profession, to the PA profession’s role in the Affordable Care Act. Additionally, this course will cover interprofessional practice and ethical considerations.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 30
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 30

    Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Letter

Physician Assistant Pathophysiology
  

  • PAPP 101 - Pathophysiology 1


    This course comprehensively presents the physiology and pathology of the skin disorders, diseases of head, eye, ears, nose, and throat, blood disorders, and human brain, infectious, and immunological disorders. This course is one of three courses devoted to the study of the normal physiological processes of various systems followed by the structural and functional changes in diseased cells, tissues, and organs, with introductions to the etiology, pathogenesis, manifestations, and prognoses of various disease processes. Various pathologies are explored in a systematic fashion, beginning with general pathologic concepts, acute and chronic inflammation, an introduction to neoplasia, and the foundations of immunopathology, followed by pathologies of the skin, blood, bone, joints, soft tissues, endocrine system, the head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat, the nervous, skeletal, and muscular systems, and general hemodynamic dysfunction. The bases for clinical tests used to evaluate the dysfunction of each system are discussed. Case histories are examined to correlate content to clinical situations and to introduce the student to rationales for diagnosis and management. Course instruction includes lectures and small-group discussions and activities.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 45

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: DACM/MACM: GAPH101, GAPH201, GAPH301; MSPA: None
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Letter
  

  • PAPP 201 - Pathophysiology 2


    This course comprehensively presents the physiology and pathology of the human cardiovascular system, respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, and endocrine system. This course is one of three courses devoted to the study of the normal physiological processes of various systems followed with introductions to the etiology, pathogenesis, manifestations, and prognoses of various disease processes. Various pathologies are explored in a systematic fashion. The bases for clinical tests used to evaluate the dysfunction of each system are discussed. Case histories are examined to correlate content to clinical situations and to introduce the student to rationales for diagnosis and management. Course instruction includes lectures and small-group discussions and activities.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 45

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: DACM/MACM: GAPH101, GAPH201, GAPH301; MSPA: None
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Letter
  

  • PAPP 301 - Pathophysiology 3


    This course comprehensively presents the physiology and pathology of the human musculoskeletal, renal, genitourinary, reproductive, and neurologic systems. This course is one of three courses devoted to the study of the normal physiological processes of various systems followed with introductions to the etiology, pathogenesis, manifestations, and prognoses of various disease processes. Various pathologies are explored in a systematic fashion. The bases for clinical tests used to evaluate the dysfunction of each system are discussed. Case histories are examined to correlate content to clinical situations and to introduce the student to rationales for diagnosis and management. Course instruction includes lectures and small-group discussions and activities.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 45

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: DACM/MACM: GAPH101, GAPH201, GAPH301; MSPA: None
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Letter

Physician Assistant Pediatrics
  

  • PAPD 401 - Pediatrics


    This course is designed to provide clinical information related to the special needs of pediatric patients. The course encompasses newborn, pediatric, and adolescent patients and the unique challenges to the health care practitioner in each stage of life.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 45

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Letter

Physician Assistant Pharm and Public Health
  

  • PAPH 101 - Pharmacology 1


    This course introduces students to principles in pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. The course will explore common drugs and their corresponding therapeutic indications, mechanisms of action, adverse effects, toxicities, and drug interactions. Students will be trained to assess the benefits and risks of pharmacologic interventions in various patient care settings.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 45

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Letter
  

  • PAPH 201 - Pharmacology 2


    This course is a systematic study of drugs used for the management and treatment of common disorders, with an emphasis on evidence-based guidelines and therapeutic assessments. Lectures will focus on providing students with a rational basis for drug selection and improving therapeutic outcomes.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 45

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Letter
  

  • PAPH 301 - Pharmacology 3


    This course builds on advanced principles of pharmacology and therapeutics to manage complex treatment regimens in patients with acute and chronic disorders. A comprehensive approach will focus on lifespan considerations and treatment options in patients with complex concomitant disorders. Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches in mitigating disease severity will be explored. Case presentations will be introduced to enhance students’ assessment and application skills.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 45

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Letter
  

  • PAPH 409 - Public Health


    This course examines population-based integrative approaches to improve the health of the public. There will be a focus on major current public health issues and the prevention of significant causes of mortality and morbidity including strategies that can be used to promote health and prevent disease. Students in this course will learn about what public health is, how it works, and who is involved including the combined effort of various health care workers and public and private entities. Students will also be learning the methods used to determine the health care needs of a community and how these can be addressed from a community health improvement perspective from assessment to community engagement to finding and implementing evidence-based public health interventions.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 30
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 30

    Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Letter

Physiology
  

  • PH 0312 - Human Physiology


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground
    Lecture Hours: 75
    Lab Hours: 15
    Total Hours: 90

    Credits: 5.5
    Prerequisites: GA 0102, GA 0202, CTAP 103
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Letter

Physics
  

  • PHYS 211 - Physics I (lecture)


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    Online, On-Ground
    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 45

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: PHYS 211L
    Repeatable (# of times)
    5
    Grade Type
    Letter
  

  • PHYS 211L - Physics I (laboratory)


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    Online, On-Ground
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 30
    Total Hours: 30

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: PHYS 211
    Repeatable (# of times)
    5
    Grade Type
    Letter
  

  • PHYS 216 - Physics II (lecture)


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    Online, On-Ground
    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 45

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: PHYS 211 recommended
    Corequisites: PHYS 216L
    Repeatable (# of times)
    5
    Grade Type
    Letter
  

  • PHYS 216L - Physics II (laboratory)


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    Online, On-Ground
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 30
    Total Hours: 30

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: PHYS 211 recommended
    Corequisites: PHYS 216
    Repeatable (# of times)
    5
    Grade Type
    Letter

Principles and Practices
  

  • PP 0702 - Practice Management: Risk Management


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Letter
  

  • PP 0712 - Ethics in Healthcare


    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. The course is delivered using a lecture and/or distance learning format.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    Online
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: CBS0108
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • PP 0801 - Practice Management: Practice Development


    This course is designed to bridge the gap from student to practicing doctor. It’s objective is to teach the management skills required to start-up and run a successful practice. The focus of this course is on start-up, writing a business plan and acquiring financing, including, but not limited to: marketing, doctor liability, creating referrals among other allied professionals, legal obligations and responsibilities, billing, insurance companies and malpractice. Strategies for sending and receiving inter and intra professional collaborative care and referrals are presented.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 30
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 30

    Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Letter
  

  • PP 0817 - Practice Management: Coding and Billing


    This course will assist students to learn the fundamental aspects of insurance, collections, patient management and practice organizational skills required by the graduating healthcare provider in preparing for work in a private practice setting. The focus will be on managing insurance, billing and procedure codes, medlegal claims, and business preparation. Active class participation and guest speakers will be utilized.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Letter

Psychology
  

  • PSY 102 - Psychology I


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    Online
    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 45

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    5
    Grade Type
    Letter
  

  • PSY 202 - Psychology II


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    Online
    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 45

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: PSY 102 recommended
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    5
    Grade Type
    Letter

Selective
  

  • SEL BF60 - Beginning Field Experience, 60 hours


    This selective course was developed to give the students exposure to a clinical setting and builds on experiences gained in the Student Field Observation course. Students will observe Community Based Clinical Education (CBCE) Private Practice Rotation (PPR) doctors during patient care and participate in patient encounters, including observing patient histories, performing physical exams and keeping patient records. This course will familiarize them with the CBCE Program and the participating CBCE PPR doctors prior to beginning their Chiropractic Clerkship I, II, and III. The student’s participation during this course is limited to observation of the various clinical/office activities and assisting the CBCE PPR doctor with history taking, physical, orthopedic, and neurological examinations, as well as note taking. Students are not allowed to treat patients nor are they to render a diagnosis. The CBCE PPR doctor must make all interpretation of history and exam findings and render the diagnosis. All patients must be informed prior to and consent in writing to a student’s participation in the above-mentioned activities.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground
    Lecture Hours: 60
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 60

    Credits: 4
    Prerequisites: Doctor of Chiropractic−10-Term: Completion of all courses from each course sequence for trimesters 1-5. Doctor of Chiropractic−12-Term: completion of all courses from each course sequence for trimesters 1-7.
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    5
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL SF60 - Student Field Observation, 60 hours


    This selective course was developed to give the students exposure to a clinical setting as well as familiarize them with the Community Based Clinical Education (CBCE) Program and the participating Private Practice Rotation (PPR) doctors prior to beginning their Chiropractic Clerkship. The student’s participation during this course is limited to observation of the various clinical/office activities and assisting the PPR doctor with note taking. Students are not allowed to conduct patient histories, perform any clinical assessments, or treat patients. Treatment of patients is restricted to later terms during Chiropractic Clerkship I, II, and III.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground
    Lecture Hours: 60
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 60

    Credits: 4
    Prerequisites: Doctor of Chiropractic−10-Term and 12-Term: Completion of all courses from each course sequence for trimesters 1-2.
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    5
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0500 - Introductory Clinical Observation


    This selective course was developed to give the students exposure to a clinical setting as well as familiarize them with the Community Based Clinical Education (CBCE) Program and the participating Private Practice Rotation (PPR) doctors prior to beginning their Chiropractic Clerkship. The student’s participation during this course is limited to observation of the various clinical/office activities and assisting the PPR doctor with note taking. Students are not allowed to conduct patient histories, perform any clinical assessments, or treat patients. Treatment of patients is restricted to later terms during Chiropractic Clerkship I, II, and III.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: [Term 1-2 only]
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    1
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0502 - Student Field Observation, 15 hours


    This selective course was developed to give the students exposure to a clinical setting as well as familiarize them with the Community Based Clinical Education (CBCE) Program and the participating Private Practice Rotation (PPR) doctors prior to beginning their Chiropractic Clerkship. The student’s participation during this course is limited to observation of the various clinical/office activities and assisting the PPR doctor with note taking. Students are not allowed to conduct patient histories, perform any clinical assessments, or treat patients. Treatment of patients is restricted to later terms during Chiropractic Clerkship I, II, and III.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Doctor of Chiropractic−10-Term and 12-Term: Completion of all courses from each course sequence for trimesters 1-2.
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    5
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0550 - Beginning Field Experience, 15 hours


    This selective course was developed to give the students exposure to a clinical setting and builds on experiences gained in the Student Field Observation course. Students will observe Community Based Clinical Education (CBCE) Private Practice Rotation (PPR) doctors during patient care and participate in patient encounters, including observing patient histories, performing physical exams and keeping patient records. This course will familiarize them with the CBCE Program and the participating CBCE PPR doctors prior to beginning their Chiropractic Clerkship I, II, and III. The student’s participation during this course is limited to observation of the various clinical/office activities and assisting the CBCE PPR doctor with history taking, physical, orthopedic, and neurological examinations, as well as note taking. Students are not allowed to treat patients nor are they to render a diagnosis. The CBCE PPR doctor must make all interpretation of history and exam findings and render the diagnosis. All patients must be informed prior to and consent in writing to a student’s participation in the above-mentioned activities.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Doctor of Chiropractic−10-Term: Completion of all courses from each course sequence for trimesters 1-5. Doctor of Chiropractic−12-Term: completion of all courses from each course sequence for trimesters 1-7.
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    5
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0777 - Student Field Observation, 30 hours


    This selective course was developed to give the students exposure to a clinical setting as well as familiarize them with the Community Based Clinical Education (CBCE) Program and the participating Private Practice Rotation (PPR) doctors prior to beginning their Chiropractic Clerkship. The student’s participation during this course is limited to observation of the various clinical/office activities and assisting the PPR doctor with note taking. Students are not allowed to conduct patient histories, perform any clinical assessments, or treat patients. Treatment of patients is restricted to later terms during Chiropractic Clerkship I, II, and III.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground
    Lecture Hours: 30
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 30

    Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: Doctor of Chiropractic−10-Term and 12-Term: completion of all courses from each course sequence for trimesters 1-2.
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    5
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0802 - Grand Rounds


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    1
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0809 - Anatomy Dissection I


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 30
    Total Hours: 30

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: GA 0102
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    1
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0814 - Cox Technique


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: CP 0412
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0816 - Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique Basic Scan


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: CP 0512
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0821 - Sports Massage


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: FAB 101, FAB 201
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0822 - Advanced Diversified Technique for Cervical Spine, Level I


    This 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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: CP 0512
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0823 - Advanced Diversified Technique for Lumbar and Pelvis, Level I


    This 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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: CP 0412
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0835 - Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT)


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: CP 0412, CP 0510
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0840 - Gonstead Adjusting Methods of Lumbar Spine and Pelvis


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: CP 0412
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0841 - Gonstead Adjusting Methods for Cervical and Thoracic Spine


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: CP 0512
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0848 - Pediatric Manipulation and Management


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: CP 0512
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0855 - Toggle Recoil


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: CP 0512
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0857 - Advanced Diversified, Upper and Lower Extremities


    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
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: CP 0601
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0888 - Beginning Field Experience, 30 hours


    This selective course was developed to give the students exposure to a clinical setting and builds on experiences gained in the Student Field Observation course. Students will observe Community Based Clinical Education (CBCE) Private Practice Rotation (PPR) doctors during patient care and participate in patient encounters, including observing patient histories, performing physical exams and keeping patient records. This course will familiarize them with the CBCE Program and the participating CBCE PPR doctors prior to beginning their Chiropractic Clerkship I, II, and III. The student’s participation during this course is limited to observation of the various clinical/office activities and assisting the CBCE PPR doctor with history taking, physical, orthopedic, and neurological examinations, as well as note taking. Students are not allowed to treat patients nor are they to render a diagnosis. The CBCE PPR doctor must make all interpretation of history and exam findings and render the diagnosis. All patients must be informed prior to and consent in writing to a student’s participation in the above-mentioned activities.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground
    Lecture Hours: 30
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 30

    Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: Doctor of Chiropractic−10-Term: completion of all courses from each course sequence for trimesters 1-5. Doctor of Chiropractic−12-Term: completion of all courses from each course sequence for trimesters 1-7.
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    5
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0890 - Advanced Imaging I


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: XR 0515
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0891 - Advanced Imaging II


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: XR 0515
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0892 - Advanced Imaging III


    This course provides an overview of various advanced imaging modalities with an emphasis on CT, DEXA, Scintigraphy and Ultrasound. 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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: XR 0515
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0893 - Comprehensive Radiology Review


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: XR 0620
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    1
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0902 - More Grand Rounds


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    1
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0903 - Even More Grand Rounds


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    1
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0909 - Anatomy Dissection II


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 30
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 30

    Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: GA 0202
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    1
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0911 - Full Spine Diversified


    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 in the most effective, thorough manner, using proper biomechanics for both doctor and patient.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: CP 0512
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0912 - Posture Analysis and Corrective Exercise Training


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: CP 0103, CP 0204, CP 0312
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0913 - The Chiropractor as Part of an Integrative Health Care Team for Animals


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: CP 0510
    Corequisites: CP 0601
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0916 - Swedish Massage


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: FAB 101, FAB 0201
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0917 - Functional Medicine 1: Introduction to Functional Medicine and Laboratory Testing


    This class will introduce the student to the history, principles, scientific evidence and application of Functional Medicine in a clinical setting. An outline of functional medicine consisting of the patient history, physical examination findings, and various subjective and objective assessments will be presented for the student. Additionally, functional laboratory evaluations covering routine serum biomarkers and advanced screenings will be covered throughout the lecture along with nutritional and lifestyle intervention. Students will learn fundamental concepts regarding preventive care, early detection of clinical imbalance, and strategies to manage complex, chronic disease.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: AN 0510
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0919 - Advanced Diversified Technique for the Cervical Spine, Level 2


    This course is designed to review, enhance and refine the skills acquired from Level I . Through personal evaluation of the difficulties & challenges that the student has encountered, since basic training (Level I), specific variations will be introduced. As it has been shown, in order to become permanent, psychomotor skills need to be reinforced and sometimes adapted. Furthermore, additional techniques will be taught to expand the student armamentarium.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: CP 0512
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0924 - Functional Medicine 2: with Multiple Case Studies. Inflammation as the Foundation of Chronic Disease. Methylation and Epigenetics


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: SEL 0917
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0925 - Functional Medicine 3: Functional Gastroenterology: The Gut-Brain-Immune-Endocrine Connection


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: SEL 0917
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0929 - Functional Medicine 4: Foundations of Functional Endocrinology


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: SEL 0917
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0930 - Functional Medicine 5: Male and Female Hormones and Preconception Planning


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: SEL 0917
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0933 - Palpation Skills Development for the Spine, Pelvis and Associated Soft Tissue Structures


    This hands-on laboratory course will meet on five consecutive Fridays and focus on palpation procedures of the spine, pelvis, and associated soft tissues. This course is designed to enhance the students’ palpatory skills through demonstration and focused practice so that they feel confident in their ability to detect clinically-relevant articular and soft tissue changes commonly encountered in chiropractic practice. Over the course of 5 weeks, students will review skills stressed in first year Chiropractic Procedures courses andlearn other methods of static and dynamic palpation of the spine and pelvis. Soft tissue palpation will emphasize not only skin and muscle, but alsopalpation of fascia and other connective tissues.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0935 - Functional Medicine 6: Advanced Laboratory Evaluation and Clinical Applications


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: SEL 0917
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0937 - Palpation Skills Development for the Extremities and Associated Soft Tissue Structures


    This hands-on laboratory course will meet on five consecutive Fridays and focus on palpation procedures of the upper and lower extremities their and associated soft tissues. This course is designed to enhance the students’ palpatory skills through demonstration and focused practice so that they feel confident in their ability to detect clinically-relevant articular and soft tissue changes commonly encountered in chiropractic practice. Over the course of 5 weeks, students will review skills stressed in first year Chiropractic Procedures courses and learn other methods of static and dynamic palpation of the extremities. Soft tissue palpation will emphasize not only skin and muscle, but also palpation of fascia and other connective tissues.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0938 - Medical Spanish


    This course is not designed to teach fluent Spanish but is designed to aid or facilitate the students with taking care of Spanish speaking patients when a translator is not available.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0943 - Advanced Diversified Technique for the Lumbar Spine, Level 2


    This course is designed to review, enhance and refine the skills acquired from Level I . Through personal evaluation of the difficulties & challenges that the student has encountered, since basic training (Level I), specific variations will be introduced. As it has been shown, in order to become permanent, psychomotor skills need to be reinforced and sometimes adapted. Furthermore, additional techniques will be taught to expand the student armamentarium.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: CP 0412
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0945 - Introduction to Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: PH 0312, CP0312
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0950 - Marketing for the Health Practice 1: Research, Strategies, and Planning


    This course will include a review of foremost concepts in market research including industry analysis, competitive analysis, internal analysis, and SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats). Students will learn to create a unique value proposition for a practice, establish and maintain a brand, generate leads, nurture leads, and retain new patients. Other areas of discussion will include community involvement, the creation of marketing plans, and ethics in marketing and advertising.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 30
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 30

    Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 0951 - Marketing for Health Practice II


    The course builds on research, strategies, and planning learned in Marketing for the Health Practice 1- Research, Strategies, and Planning. Each of the major platforms and best practice for each will be examined in addition to case studies and examples. Some topics to be discussed include the online marketplace, email, blogging and copy writing for marketing purposes, social media, online reputation for a healthcare practice, and printed materials. This course will also include guest lectures and case studies as the material is very practical in nature.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 30
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 30

    Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: SEL 0950
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 1015 - Expanded Clinic, 15 hours


    This course will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviors necessary for chiropractic clinical practice. Clinical students will actively participate in patient care while under the supervision of a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic, including observing patient histories, keeping patient records, performing physical exams, chiropractic adjustments and patient management. The clinic hours may only be completed in Private Practice Rotation (PPR) or Preceptorship.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 15
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 0.5
    Prerequisites: ID0716
    Corequisites: One of these: CL10T08, CL10T09, CLX10T10
    Repeatable (# of times)
    5
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 1030 - Expanded Clinic, 30 hours


    This course will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviors necessary for chiropractic clinical practice. Clinical students will actively participate in patient care while under the supervision of a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic, including observing patient histories, keeping patient records, performing physical exams, chiropractic adjustments and patient management. The clinic hours may only be completed in Private Practice Rotation (PPR) or Preceptorship.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 30
    Total Hours: 30

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: ID0716
    Corequisites: One of these: CL10T08, CL10T09, CLX10T10
    Repeatable (# of times)
    5
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 1060 - Expanded Clinic, 60 hours


    This course will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviors necessary for chiropractic clinical practice. Clinical students will actively participate in patient care while under the supervision of a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic, including observing patient histories, keeping patient records, performing physical exams, chiropractic adjustments and patient management. The clinic hours may only be completed in Private Practice Rotation (PPR) or Preceptorship.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 60
    Total Hours: 60

    Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: ID0716
    Corequisites: One of these: CL10T08, CL10T09, CLX10T10
    Repeatable (# of times)
    5
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 1090 - Expanded Clinic, 90 hours


    This course will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviors necessary for chiropractic clinical practice. Clinical students will actively participate in patient care while under the supervision of a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic, including observing patient histories, keeping patient records, performing physical exams, chiropractic adjustments and patient management. The clinic hours may only be completed in Private Practice Rotation (PPR) or Preceptorship.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 90
    Total Hours: 90

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: ID0716
    Corequisites: One of these: CL10T08, CL10T09, CLX10T10
    Repeatable (# of times)
    5
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 1111 - Yoga for the Management of Common Conditions


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 30
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 30

    Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    1
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SEL 1120 - Expanded Clinic, 120 hours


    This course will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviors necessary for chiropractic clinical practice. Clinical students will actively participate in patient care while under the supervision of a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic, including observing patient histories, keeping patient records, performing physical exams, chiropractic adjustments and patient management. The clinic hours may only be completed in Private Practice Rotation (PPR) or Preceptorship.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 120
    Total Hours: 120

    Credits: 4
    Prerequisites: ID0716
    Corequisites: One of these: CL10T08, CL10T09, CLX10T10
    Repeatable (# of times)
    5
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass

Sports Medicine Selective
  

  • SMS 104 - Special Considerations for Athletic Physiology


    The purpose of this course is to provide the student with an understanding of low energy availability and its effect on hormone levels, bone-related disorders, female triad and parallels of the triad male athletes. Also covered in this course will be clinical management of these conditions.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: PH 0312
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Sports Chiropractic Concepts Thread
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SMS 105 - Concepts of a Team Physician; Leadership, Administration & Ethics


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: [Term 3+]
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Sports Chiropractic Concepts
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SMS 111 - Sports Medicine Emergency Management: Catastrophic Situations


    The purpose of this course is to provide the student with an understanding potentially catastrophic conditions an athlete could face at an game or competition. The student will learn the fundamental role of PPE, cardiac response to exercise, the athlete’s heart, pathologies of and strategies to prevent sudden cardiac death, emergency cardiac care, management of the hypertensive athlete, environmental concerns in sports, sickle cell traits in athletics, sickle cell crisis (SCC), cervical spine trauma with anatomy epidemiology biomechanics and field and office setting exam.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: CDX 0708, CDX 0310, DX507, CDX0310A, CDX0310B
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Sideline Skills Thread
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SMS 112 - Sports Medicine Emergency Management: Neuromusculoskeletal


    This course focuses on the acute care and prevention of neuro-musculoskeletal injuries common 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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: CDX 0708, DX 0407, DX 0507 DX 0407A, DX 0407B DX 0507A, DX 0507B
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Sideline Skills Thread
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SMS 114 - Concussion: Sideline Decision Making


    The course will cover a variety of psychological theories that influence athletic performance. Included in the course will be common sports psychological disorders, and sport psychology techniques for optimization of performance such as concentration, motivation, visualization, goal setting, leadership and stress management.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: DX 0301, NS 0313
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Sideline Skills Thread
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SMS 207 - Sports Psychology


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: [Term 3+]
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Sports Chiropractic Concepts Thread
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SMS 211 - Sports Nutrition


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: BN 0213, BN 0405
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Sports Chiropractic Concepts Thread
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SMS 212 - Ergogenic Aids


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: BN 0213, BN 0405
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Sports Chiropractic Concepts Thread
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SMS 213 - Lower Extremity Athletic Taping


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: DC: FAB 201
    Corequisites: DACM: FAB 201
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Sideline Skills Thread
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SMS 214 - Upper Extremity Athletic Taping and Functional Taping


    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 and will explore more advanced techniques for both upper and lower extremity taping.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: DC: FAB 201
    Corequisites: DACM: FAB 201
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Sideline Skills Thread
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SMS 510 - Exercise Physiology Aerobic


    During this course students will learn the appropriate progression and application of exercise prescription for adult, pediatric, geriatric, co-morbid, and athletic patients. This course is designed for the student to be able to assess their patient’s physical fitness level and prescribe aerobic, anaerobic, endurance and strengthening exercises accordingly. Anatomical, physiological, biomechanical, and psychological principles and concepts will be explored, examined, and utilized. Students will be tested on their understanding of these principles and concepts as well as their understanding of what the appropriate progression of exercise prescription is for each population.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: PH 0312
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Strength and Conditioning Thread
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SMS 511 - Exercise Physiology Anaerobic


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: PH 0312, CP 0717 CP0717A, CP0717B
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Strength and Conditioning Thread
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SMS 512 - Effective Athlete Development


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: [Term 3+]
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Strength and Conditioning Thread
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SMS 513 - Athletic Performance Design


    This course will focus on the principles of designing a training program with the goal of improving muscular strength, power, speed, agility, endurance, balance, stability, and hypertrophy qualities of athletes. Specific attention will be placed on incorporating these elements into an order of performance cycles (micro-, meso-, and macro-) with regular guidance of training variables to improve or maintain the skills of the athlete.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: [Term 3+]
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Strength and Conditioning Thread
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SMS 520 - Application of Push Pull Movements


    This course will introduce students to strength and conditioning program design for athletes, specifically, incorporating pushing and pulling movements. This course focuses on exercise selection as well as intensity, frequency, and duration of exercise specific to various competitive sports.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: CP 0717 CP0717A, CP0717B
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Strength and Conditioning Thread
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • SMS 601 - Advanced Spine Differential Diagnosis to Return to Play


    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.
    Course Delivery Model(s)
    On-Ground, Online Interactive
    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Total Hours: 15

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: DX 0407, DX 0507, CP 0717, DX 0407A, DX 0407B CP0717A, CP0717B DX 0507A, DX 0507B
    Corequisites: None
    Repeatable (# of times)
    0
    Clinical DDX to RTP Thread
    Grade Type
    Pass/No Pass
 

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