CP 0103 - Chiropractic Procedures I: Spinal Assessment and Associated Procedures (CP I)

Lecture Hours: 15
Lab Hours: 60
Total Hours: 75
Credits: 3
This introductory lecture and laboratory course is a hands-on course in chiropractic procedures designed to develop one’s skills to touch, feel, identify and assess the bony and soft tissue structures of the axial skeleton. Students will analyze the structural and functional relationships of the musculoskeletal system through static and motion palpation, postural analyses and specified movement pattern and muscle length and strength assessments, focusing on the body’s core. Students will decipher indications and contraindications to mobilization procedures and apply specified mobilization procedures focusing on treatment of the spine and ribs. The skills learned in this course are necessary components in the development of chiropractic assessment and adjustive skills.

Restrictions: DC program only