Skills will be practiced on radiographic equipment. This course will introduce the student to the radiographic presentation of a variety of musculoskeletal abnormalities and common disorders of the chest and abdomen. The focus of the course is the development of visualization skills, differentiating normal from abnormal and enhancing diagnostic skills. The lab will utilize a combination of radiographs and digital images to support the lecture material. This objective of this course is to review the normal function as well as disorders of the female reproductive system.
Special emphasis is placed on pregnancy and common gynecological problems.
The course will address those issues most likely to be relevant to chiropractic practice. The objective of this course is to develop knowledge and skills in the application of various mechanical, thermal and electrical modalities in the management of common conditions in Chiropractic practice. The lab will be used for practical application of knowledge and skills discussed in lecture. Emphasis will be placed on methods of prevention both at home and in the workplace. This course will provide the student an opportunity to learn about various chiropractic and non-chiropractic techniques.