This will be accomplished by taking a critical radiographic approach to problem solving. All case presentations will emphasize management and interdisciplinary approach to patient care. This course, in compliance with the mission of the college, prepares the student to serve in the capacity of a primary health care provider in the field of diagnostic imaging. This course will prepare the student to purchase and maintain radiographic equipment, have a basic understanding of advance imaging principals, when to order advanced imaging, and provide case senerios that involve advanced imaging. Communications 2.5 credits, 37.5 hours This course emphasizes interpersonal communications for the practicing Doctor of Chiropractic.
Emphasis is placed on doctor-patient relationship, patient education and community education.
Small group sessions emphasize oral communication exercises. 45 hours This course presents information regarding proper office and business management procedures including, but not limited to, filing systems, record keeping, personnel management, marketing the practice, and methods of financing the practice. Students are also introduced to ethical practice management techniques and are shown how to organize a business proposal. Guest speakers discuss various areas of interest, such as leasing, accounting systems, insurance and other topics. This is the final internship course and, along with clinical experience, the student is presented with case studies related to visceral and thoracic conditions seen in the chiropractic practice.