COURSE SYLLABUS
DIVERSIFIED CHIROPRACTIC
TECHNIQUE VI
COURSE # CH06313
FALL TRIMESTER 1999
45 CLOCK HOURS / 3
CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR(S): Daryl L. Ridgeway, D.C. OFFICE 134 PHONE
EXT. 199
Thomas C. Everson
D.C. OFFICE 134B PHONE EXT. 326
DIVISION
OF CHIROPRACTIC SCIENCE
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION: A complete review of the diversified
adjustive and supportive procedures as taught in previous courses. A review of
Basic technique and Basic x-ray marking procedures will also be included.
Emphasis will be on performance of both techniques and their utilization in the
clinical environment.
REQUIRED TEXT(S): Manipulative Management of
Lumbar Disc Bulge, by
Ralph
Barrale, D.C., Robert Diamond, D.C., Ralph
Filson,
D.C., Michael Wittmer, D.C., Chiropractic
Technique,
Copyright, 1989, Vol, I, No.3, August 1989
Two
Side Posture Adjustments for Treatment of
Lumbar
Disc Syndrome, Barrale, Diamond, Filson,
Wittmer,
Chiropractic Technique, Copyright 1991,
Vol
3., No.4, Nov.1991
Diversified
Adjusting Notes
WB/905.9/T3548/1998/ Logan
Basic Methods, H.B. Logan, Lawrence
2nd ed. Hutti,
2nd ed., 1998.
RECOMMENDED TEXT(S):
WLC/141/F349c/1992 The
Chiropractic Neurological Examination, Joe
Ferezy
Aspen, 1992
WB/940/B769s/1992/ Spinal
Manipulation, Bourdillon and Day
5th ed. Butterworth-Heinemann,
1992
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REFERENCE TEXT(S):
COURSE MATERIALS: Gown for classroom participation.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Chiropractic Science Division
offers this course for the soon to be graduate doctor whose technical skills
are already developed and who seeks a comprehensive review of Diversified and
Basic adjusting procedures and their applications to his daily practice. This
course will consist of lectures, demonstrations, and practical laboratory skill
development.
Various guest lecturers will occasionally augment the instructor's lectures,
demonstrations and opinions in order that the student can be exposed to a more
diverse point of view regarding the use of Diversified and Basic adjusting
techniques. In addition to instructor's lecture and those of visiting
lecturers, class input, questions and discussions will play a vital role in
this course.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: See attached Educational
Objectives (Section IV).
TO COLLEGE MISSION: chiropractic approach to treatment
and prevention presented here are the prime steps to be taken to fulfill the
mission of this institution to provide education leading to the Doctor of
Chiropractic Degree.
PREREQUISITE COURSES: Trimester 6 standing
KNOWLEDGE ASSUMED: 1. Methods
of Spinal Analysis
2.
Philosophy
and Principles of Chiropractic
3.
Diversified
and Logan Basic Chiropractic Adjusting Skills
4.
Physical
and Clinical Diagnosis of Neuro-musculoskeletal Systems
COMPETENCIES: The following clinical
competencies, as listed in the Logan College Catalog, are addressed in this
course: 1,2,5,6,7,8,10,14.
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LECTURE/LABORATORY
SERIES OUTLINE:
WEEK 1 No Class
WEEK2 1. Course Introduction
a.
course
description
b.
testing
procedure
c.
grading
2. Ilium
3. Practice
WEEK 3 1.
Lumbar Spine
2.
Basic Review
3.
Practice
WEEK4 1.
Lower Cervical Spine
2.
Basic Review
3.
Practice
WEEKS 1.
Upper Cervical Spine
2.
Basic Review
3.
Practice
WEEK 6 1
Thoracic Spine
2.
Basic Review
3.
Practice
WEEK 7 1
Written Test
2.
Practice
WEEK 8 1
Shoulder
2.
Basic Review
3.
Practice
WEEK9 1.
Elbow/Wrist/Hand
2.
Basic Review
3.
Practice
WEEK 10 1.
Hip
2.
Basic Review
3.
Practice
WEEK 11 1.
Knee
2.
Basic Review
3.
Practice
WEEK 12 Practice Thanksgiving Holiday
WEEK 13 1.
Overall Review
2.
Practice
WEEK 14 Practical
WEEK 15 Final
Written Exam
SECTION III
This
course will follow the institutional policies and procedures as delineated in
the current College Catalog and Student Handbook, i.e. grading scale,
attendance, cheating, professional behavior, mid-term and final exams, etc.
It
is understood that no adjusting or manipulative procedure shall be performed
except under the present and direct supervision of a duly licensed and
qualified instructor. Unauthorized adjusting procedures performed either on or
off campus shall subject the individual(s) so charged to a hearing before the
Professional Committee and possible dismissal from Logan College.
COURSE
REGULATIONS:
All
questions regarding individual examinations must be submitted in writing within
10 school days. After that time, the matter is closed and the score remains as
is.
Grades
and Testing; Students will be tested by a midterm Written Test, a Final Written
Test and a Comprehensive Lab Practical Test. All sections will be totaled as
follows for a final grade:
Mid Term Written = 40%
Final Written = 40%
Comprehensive Lab Practical = 20%
= 100%
Missed
examination will require an acceptable excuse to show "no choice" for
eligibility of make-up.
The
class meetings is as follows:
Tuesday periods 6-8 students in Group
B report to SB9-10 for Chiropractic Technique
Thursday periods 6-8 students in Group
A report to SB9-10 for Chiropractic Technique
OFFICE
HOURS:
By
appointment.
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COURSE EDUCATIONAL
OBJECTIVES
DIVERSIFIED CHIROPRACTIC
TECHNIQUE VI
COURSE # CH06313
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Chiropractic Science
Division offers this course for the soon to be graduate doctor whose technical
skills are already developed and who seeks a comprehensive review of Diversified
and Basic adjusting procedures and their applications to his daily practice.
This course will consist of lectures, demonstrations, and practical laboratory
skill development. Various guest lecturers will occasionally augment the
instructor's lectures, demonstrations and opinions in order that the student
can be exposed to a more diverse point of view regarding the use of diversified
adjusting techniques. In addition to instructor's lecture and those of visiting
lecturers, class input, questions and discussions will play a vital role in
this course.
GENERAL
OBJECTIVES:
To
prepare the doctor of chiropractic as a primary health provider and to provide
service in the field of chiropractic.
SPECIFIC
OBJECTIVES:
Develop
knowledge of treatment and skills in the performance of selected adjustments of
the full spine and the extremities.
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