Laboratory sessions provide hands-on experiences and complement and supplement lecture topics. This course presents the common disorders of the cardiovascular, respiratory and endocrine systems from the viewpoint of signs, symptoms, and etiology. Emphasis is given to the differential diagnosis of each topic in relation to physical diagnosis and prognosis. Emphasis is given to the differential diagnosis as it pertains to the practice of chiropractic. This course presents the common disorders of the gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems and a survey of the various procedures used to diagnose these disorders.
Emphasis is given to the differential diagnosis as it pertains to the practice of chiropractic.
This course applies the nutritional principles presented in Basic Nutrition to dietary analysis, design and therapy. The roles of diet and specific nutrients in the etiology, prevention, and management of common disorders seen in chiropractic practices, as well as in athletic training, weight control, and during various phases of the life cycle are presented. This course presents clinical syndromes commonly seen in chiropractic practice. Emphasis is given to the systematic and methodical differentiation of symptoms of diseases relative to specific organs and systems utilizing the patient's history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests to arrive at a diagnosis. Case histories of common problems with specific reference to chiropractic principles, diagnoses, and appropriate treatment plans are presented.