SELECTED POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMATES
| Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Optimal Care focuses on the quadruple aim to improve patient outcomes while decreasing low value or wasted care. This is the first of a multisession, accredited series and will provide primary care providers (PCPs) with actionable content that addresses evidence-based diagnosis and treatment approaches for many of the high-priority complex diseases frequently encountered in practice. This activity will discuss the prevalence, diagnosis and factors that contribute to the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Best practices for the treatment of individuals with NAFLD will also be discussed. Optum Health Education and Optum Care, Clinical Performance, Issaquah, WA, 2024 | | | | | 1+1=3: The Value of Medical Behavioral Integration in While Person Health, Addressing the multifaceted nature of patients’ wellbeing requires an understanding of the value of integrated medical and behavioral health care in providing holistic and high-quality patient care. This activity will delve into the significance of combined physical and behavioral health treatments on patient outcomes and discuss the key components of evidence-based integrated behavioral health models. Participants will also examine hurdles to adopting these integrated models, including systemic and cultural barriers, to better enable them to advocate for and navigate the provision of whole-person health care. Optum Health Education and Optum Care, Clinical Performance, Issaquah, Washington, 2024 | | | | | New Trends in the Management of Asthma and Chorionic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, There are a wide variety of treatment options for individuals with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including multiple pharmacological options utilizing combinations and stepwise approaches, as well as pulmonary rehabilitation. The goals of clinical management include symptomatic relief, improved lung function, maximized airflow and minimal side effects from therapy. This activity will provide participants with insight into newer approaches that effectively integrate standard interventions into management plans tailored to the individual’s particular symptoms, review the value of pulmonary rehabilitation, and outline the effective evaluation of therapeutic responses. Emerging trends in asthma and COPD management and new pharmacologic agents and strategies will be highlighted, with a review of the physiological aspects of these diseases targeted by newer therapies. Optum Health Education and Optum Care, Clinical Performance, Issaquah, WA, 2024 | | | | | Advanced Degenerative Joint Disease and Chronic Lower Back Pain: Evidence-Based Approaches to Care, Degenerative joint disease (DJD) and chronic low-back pain (CLBP) are two leading causes of disability that can significantly impact function and quality of life. This activity will focus on evidence-based management approaches to advanced DJD and CLBP. It will discuss the effectiveness of current common interventions, including the utility and role of multimodal rehabilitation therapy, epidural steroid injections (ESI), joint-fusion procedures, and nerve-stimulation modalities aimed at reducing pain. Optum Health Education and Optum Care, Clinical Performance, Issaquah, WA, 2024 | | | | | New Trends in Cardiology Imaging, Coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA) is an established noninvasive test of coronary anatomy that can be used in the management of coronary artery disease (CAD) and plaque assessment. The implementation of CCTA in managing stable patients with chest pain and suspected CAD is newly trending in cardiology imaging. CCTA is emerging as the initial test of choice in low- and intermediate-risk patients with suspected CAD. In addition to stenosis assessment, CCTA can depict atherosclerosis burden, determine functional significance of a stenotic lesion, and be used to drive clinical decision-making in the management and treatment of stable CAD. This activity will discuss CCTA as a new trend in cardiology imaging and its role in providing a comprehensive assessment of patients with suspected CAD. Optum Health Education and Optum Care, Clinical Performance, Issaquah, WA, 2024 | | | | | Active Surveillance and Management of Prostate Cancer, Early-stage prostate cancer, which is confined to the prostate gland, grows slowly and has a five-year survival rate of approximately 99 percent. Early detection and diagnosis can have a significant impact on prognosis and quality of life; however, questions still exist regarding the best approach to screening and active surveillance of this disease. This activity will provide an overview of the natural history of early-stage prostate cancer and review current data on the benefits and drawbacks of screening. It will discuss important aspects of diagnosis and describe evidence-based strategies for detection of early-stage prostate cancer. Optum Health Education and Optum Care, Clinical Performance, Issaquah, WA, 2024 | | | | | Unlocking Patient –Reported Outcomes to Advance Quality, Experience and Decision Making, Patient-reported outcomes (PRO) can be an effective tool in assessing the impact of the clinician, health care team, and health care system on patients’ general health, quality of life, and outcomes. The tracking of PRO scores can be used to clarify which performance areas are being competently delivered, reveal areas needing improvement and determine the comparative effectiveness of treatment approaches. This activity will explore the value of PRO measures in the health system and discuss methods of optimally integrating these measures. It will discuss strategies that the health care team and health system can use to interpret and apply PRO data to add value to current care delivery practices. Optum Health Education and Optum Care, Clinical Performance, Issaquah, WA, 2024 | | | | | Nonsurgical Management of Overweight / Obesity, Obesity is a chronic health condition and a leading cause of chronic diseases in adults and children. Lifestyle changes with the use of medication is a nonsurgical management strategy to promote weight loss and lessen the effects of these conditions caused or exacerbated by obesity. This activity will discuss how to effectively assess for obesity and provide nonsurgical management interventions through helping patients commit to lifestyle changes and the use of pharmacotherapies. Optum Health Education and Optum Care, Clinical Performance, Issaquah, WA, 2024 | | | | | 12 Steps to Radiographic Analysis, A rational, easy-to-follow, sequential 12-step approach to film interpretation is presented, with emphasis on the CATBITES categories of bone disease, illustrated with appropriate examples. As time permits, proper construction of an x-ray report is discussed, and sample cases from the various categories are discussed in a rounds-type setting. Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Issaquah, WA, 2023 | | | | | Coding and Care Plan from Acute through Rehabilitation, ICD-10 and CPT coding of initial care from the E&M encounter to the treatment with cross-linking services to diagnosis. CD-10 and CPT coding of post-acute care through rehabilitation, including home exercise programs. This includes cross-linking services to diagnosis. Validating the necessity of care through demonstrable documentation. This encompasses x-ray digitizing, ranges of motion, muscle testing, and the comparative assessment of global dysfunction vs. motor unit dysfunction. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island NY, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Issaquah, WA, 2023 | | | | | Reimbursement Guidelines and Documentation, Evaluation and Management of the Documentation Guidelines. Clinical Findings and required documentation for upper and lower extremity spinal-related pathology. Imaging and Testing necessary to correlate clinical findings. Interpretation and documentation of the imaging and testing findings. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island NY, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Issaquah, WA, 2023 | | | | | Beyond the Basics of Type 1 Diabetes, The goal of this activity is for learners to be better able to recognize, screen for, and stage T1D; use appropriate management with new therapeutic options; and provide patient/caregiver education for patients at risk. Have greater competence related to staging high-risk patients for T1D, Treatment for patients with high risk of clinical development of T1D, and Team-based education of patients/caregivers about T1D risk, screening, and staging. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, Issaquah, WA, 2023 | | | | | Cultural Competence: Leveling the Playing Field in Mental Health, The goal of this activity is for learners to be better able to recognize risk factors and reduce barriers to optimal care for patients from diverse backgrounds. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, Issaquah, WA, 2023 | | | | | The Spectrum of Muscle Weakness in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Look Into the Future, The goal of this activity is that learners will be better able to discuss the impact of ALS pathophysiology on muscle function, approaches for measuring muscle function in practice and trials, and current data on the effects of investigational therapies on measures of muscle function in people with ALS. Have increased knowledge regarding the pathophysiological changes to muscles associated with the underlying disease process of ALS, clinically relevant tools to assess muscle function in patients with ALS, and clinical trial data on muscle function pertaining to investigational therapies being studied for the management of ALS. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, Issaquah, WA, 2023 | | | | | Mind over Body: The Impact of Ageism on Health and Happiness, Define ageism and ableism and identify their personal and professional impact on individuals. Describe the negative impacts of ageism on health, longevity and happiness. Discuss how the intersectional experience of aging can affect individuals differently. Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), in cooperation with Optum Health Education, Issaquah, WA, 2023 | | | | | Unlocking Patient-reported Outcomes to Advance Quality, Experience and Decision Making, Describe the value and approach to integrating PRO measures in the health system. Define the value chain provided by patient-generated health data and strategies to interpret and utilize outcomes data measurement. Identify a range of tactics to transform approaches to delivering high-value care driven by measurement at the patient, team, and systems levels. Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), in cooperation with Optum Health Education, Issaquah, WA, 2023 | | | | | Brain Games: Optimizing Cognitive Performance, The objective of this course is to provide chiropractors with an understanding of the physiology and neurology of memory and focus, as well as a description of techniques that may help patients optimize cognitive functions. Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Issaquah, WA, 2022 | | | | | Documenting Clinical Findings and Diagnosis, Utilizing the history in the evaluation and management process to determine triage based upon complaints coupled with system review, past medical history, family and social history, and surgical history. Correlating vitals, orthopedic testing, neuromuscular examination, and test results inclusive of basic and advanced imaging and electrodiagnostic testing as clinically indicated to determine an accurate diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment plan. How to create accurate ICD-10 codes inclusive of causality and sequella codes. Ensuring that all pathologies uncovered in the evaluation and management process are included in the diagnosis and that every area treated in the body has a corresponding diagnosis. Understanding the role of re-evaluations when updating diagnosis. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island NY, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Issaquah, WA, 2022 | | | | | Case Management, Documentation & Diagnosis, Disc pathology overview; herniation, bulge, protrusion, extrusion. Connective tissue pathology and diagnosis. Case 1 presentation with multiple herniation’s, documentation, triage, diagnosis. Case 2 presentation with no herniation’s and connective tissue pathology, documentation, triage, diagnosis. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island NY, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Issaquah, WA, 2022 | | | | | Optimizing Brain Performance, What is executive function? Basic executive function skills. Higher order executive function skills. Development of executive function in the brain. Early childhood, Preadolescence Adolescence, Adulthood, Late-Adulthood Executive dysfunction. Deficiencies within different demographics. Specific conditions with implicit executive dysfunction. Traditional Interventions aimed at improving executive function. Medication Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Recommendations on lifestyle changes to improve executive function or mitigate memory decline. Exercise Nutrition Board games/cognitive exercises. Therapies that can improve executive function and memory available to the chiropractor. Neurofeedback Brain-Based Computer Training Programs Understanding Neurofeedback – General Overview. Literature review and case studies. Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Issaquah, WA, 2022 | | | | | Immunology 101, The human immune system is a dynamic system that can be easily compromised by stress, infections, environmental agents, and nutrient deficiencies. We will look at the immune system and discuss the application of diet and nutrition to support our patient’s needs. We will review strategies to support the immune response to viruses, bacteria, and other immune triggers. Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Issaquah, WA, 2022 | | | | | Chiropractic Coding and Compliance for a Healthy Practice, Chiropractic evaluation and management. Clinical decision-making vs time components. Chiropractic manipulative therapy. Supervised & constant attendance modalities. Therapeutic procedures. Medicare chiropractic guidelines. P.A.R.T. examination. The new Medicare ABN form. OIG recommended policies and procedures. Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Issaquah, WA, 2022 | | | | | Brain on Fire, We will begin to review the area of neurodegeneration and
understand the basic underlying causes. A discussion of early
intervention by diet, nutritional supplements, and lifestyle management will be discussed. Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Issaquah, WA, 2022 | | | | | Radiology of Scoliosis and Spondylolisthesis, The categorization and various etiologies of scoliosis are presented. This is followed by a discussion of the radiological evaluation and measurement of scoliotic curves. The concluding section of the session describes a variety of therapeutic options, including observation, bracing, and surgery. A review of spondylolisthesis, aetiologies, radiographic presentations, and assessment. Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Issaquah, WA, 2022 | | | | | Documentation Coding and Boundaries, Active care is an integral component of the current paradigm in Chiropractic. This course will cover documentation and coding and patient management concerns (boundaries and ethics) as it relates to active care. The appropriate use of timed and untimed codes, modifiers, and daily SOAP note documentation will be explained to substantiate the services rendered and bulletproof your records. Ethical concerns while providing active care will be addressed to protect both the patient and the clinician. Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Issaquah, WA, 2022 | | | | | Surviving Stress, We will review the concept of stress chemistry and how we can support our patients, ourselves, and our families during times of uncertainty.
Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Issaquah, WA, 2022 | | | | | Understanding The Endocannabinoid System, To develop an understanding of the endocannabinoid system (ECS). Overview of the biochemistry of the ECS. Review endogenous and exogenous modulators of the ECS. Understand the indications and use of CBD versus medical marijuana. Review potential cross reactions with medications and nutraceuticals. Awareness of potential legal and safety concerns related to CBD. Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Issaquah, WA, 2022 | | | | | Radiology of Trauma, Trauma review with the presentation of types of fractures with a wide assortment of axial and appendicular fractures and dislocations. Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Issaquah, WA, 2022 | | | | | A Logical Approach to X-ray Interpretation, A rational, easy‐to‐follow, sequential 12‐step approach to film interpretation is presented, with emphasis on the CATBITES categories of bone disease. The principles introduced are applied to a wide variety of cases; as time permits, proper construction of an x‐ray report is discussed. Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Issaquah, WA, 2022 | | | | | Living Healthy in a Toxic World, Our bodies face a daily challenge of dealing with an environment laden with chemicals. These chemicals are found either in the air we breathe, the water we drink and in the food we eat. Estimates are that this may number over 3800, of which only a small percentage have been studied. This burden needs to be eliminated in order to prevent immune, endocrine and musculoskeletal system dysfunction. Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Issaquah, WA, 2022 | | | | | Burnout to Outstanding; How to Diagnose Properly and Treatment Options for Improved Chiropractic Patient Care, This course will provide Chiropractors with the basic principles to diagnose and treat Burnout. Learn how to educate about burnout and how it affects their patients care, mental and physical health. Discuss what is Burnout and how it impacts a patient’s health and chiropractic care, how it causes emotional symptoms, and also how it causes physical symptoms. Review questions to include while doing a medical history, key complaints to look for in a medical history, physical tests to perform during the exam, and also lab tests that may be helpful. It will include instructions on how to diagnose it through a patient’s history & physical exam, and how to properly treat it. Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Issaquah, WA, 2022 | | | | | Anti-Cancer Nutrients of Importance: Research Update, Educates chiropractors on the important supplements that have been proven to prevent cancer. Dr. Meschino will review the literature that supports these claims and he will provide insight into what he considers to be the most effect anti-cancer supplements. Some of the nutrients that will be discussed in this presentation include: Vitamin D, Calcium, Folic Acid, Antioxidants (Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Selenium), Beta-Carotene, Vitamin E Succinate, EGCG from Green Tea, Curcumin, and Boswellia. Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Issaquah, WA, 2022 | | | | | Sleep, Cognition and Mental Health, Sleep with General Overview on understanding brainwaves and different mental stages. Non‐Rem and Rem stages of sleep. Awakening. Functions of Sleep. Restoration of body systems. Memory processing and consolidation. Dreaming. Sleep Quantity – Recommendations based on demographics. Sleep disorders – general overview. Insomnia. Obstructive sleep apnea. Aging and its effects on sleep. Impacts of inadequate sleep. Physical health. Cognitive health. Mental health. Improving Sleep Hygiene with practical recommendations for your patients to improve their sleep quality themselves. Supplementation and “sleep‐friendly foods”. Overview of professional interventions aimed at improving sleep quality. Cognitive Behavioral Approaches. Neurofeedback Therapy. Ending with case studies. Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Issaquah, WA, 2022 | | | | | Geriatric & Alzheimer’s Considerations in the Chiropractic Patient Population, Geriatric patients comprise 30-40% of a chiropractor’s patient base. Chiropractic care for geriatric patients demands innovative, interdisciplinary, and comprehensive approaches. This course provides an understanding of the chiropractic geriatric patient, communication techniques, innovative approaches to treatment planning, adjustment, and sustainable patient care. Chiropractors are in a great position to help with disease prevention, geriatric injuries, balance, minimizing dementia or pain, and providing a better overall patient care experience. Incorporating the caregiver in long-term planning is critical for sustainable geriatric care. Chronic comorbid conditions, arthritis, and Alzheimer’s disease need chiropractic techniques that will reduce the impact. Chiropractors can not only provide a valuable service for geriatric patients and their loved ones but enhance their overall patient services, revenue, and presence in their community. New studies show chiropractic spinal manipulation reduces falls for older adults, minimizes dementia, and reduces behavioral challenges due to Alzheimer’s. This course is the first in a series on chiropractic geriatric care. Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Issaquah, WA, 2022 | | | | | Brain on Fire - Part 2, We will continue to review the area of neurodegeneration and
further understand the basic underlying causes. Also continue the discussion of early intervention by diet, nutritional supplements, and lifestyle management will be discussed. more in detail. Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Issaquah, WA, 2022 | | | | | Acute Spinal Cord Trauma, The purpose of this course is to aid the Chiropractic Profession by providing Chiropractors with information about basic spinal cord anatomy, describes common mechanisms of spinal cord injury and changes in bodily function after injury, and discusses patient management during the acute phase of spinal cord injury treatment. Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Issaquah, WA, 2021 | | | | | Neuroplasticity Part 4: The Effects of Subluxation and Stress on the Brain, The purpose of this course is to aid the Chiropractic Profession by providing Chiropractors with an evidence-based review of the role of role of subluxation and stress on the process of creating neuroplastic changes. This course will provide Chiropractors with information on the effect of subluxation and stress on neuroplasticity. Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Issaquah, WA, 2021 | | | | | Neuroplasticity Part 1: A Basic Overview, The purpose of this course is to aid the Chiropractic Profession by providing Chiropractors with an evidence based review of the theory of neuroplasticity and how its effect on our nervous system. This course will provide Chiropractors with information on the theory of neuroplasticity. Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Issaquah, WA, 2021 | | | | | Neuroplasticity Part 2: Brainwaves are a Window to the Brain, The purpose of this course is to aid the Chiropractic Profession by providing Chiropractors with an evidence based review of the role of brain wave patterns in the process of creating neoplastic changes. This course will provide Chiropractors with information on brain wave patterns and neuroplasticity. Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Issaquah, WA, 2021 | | | | | Neuroplasticity Part 3: The Importance of Sleep, The purpose of this course is to aid the Chiropractic Profession by providing Chiropractors with an evidence-based review of the role of role of sleep in the process of creating neuroplastic changes. This course will provide Chiropractors with information on role of sleep and neuroplasticity. Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Issaquah, WA, 2021 | | | | | Documentation, This course will provide you with the basic principles of documentation to establish medical necessity for the treatments you provide for your patients. In today’s healthcare environment more and more chiropractors are experiencing post payment audits. If an audit reveals that the medical necessity for the treatment was not supported in the notes, then the provider is required to refund the insurance company. This course will give you all the necessary forms and concepts to protect you from these audits. Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Issaquah, WA, 2021 | | | | | Function Based Care Part 2, Part 2 of Function Based Care picks up with Neuromuscular Re-education. In this course we will discuss the theory of this treatment as well as how to demonstrate medical necessity for these exercises. This course will also discuss stretching exercises and postural correction exercises. Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Issaquah, WA, 2021 | | | | | Function Based Care Part 1, This course is designed to instruct physicians on the basic principles of function-based care. It will include a discussion on how to demonstrate medical necessity for function-based care, how to perform physical capacity tests, and how to prescribe specific exercises related to the patient’s ability to perform those tests. Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Issaquah, WA, 2021 | | | | | Passive Care Modalities Part 1, Passive Care Modalities Part 1 will provide you with detailed instruction on symptom-based care. This will include a discussion regarding thermal therapies and electric stimulation and TENS unit integration as an effective pain management tool. Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Issaquah, WA, 2021 | | | | | Passive Care Modalities Part 2, Passive Care Modalities Part 2 will provide you with detailed instruction on Ultrasound, Trigger Point Therapy and Spinal Traction. Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Issaquah, WA, 2021 | | | | | Conditions of the Disc Part 3, This is the last installment of a three part series. It will include a review of normal disc aging, a discussion on the differences between normal disc aging and degenerative disc disease, internal disc disruptions, and nerve in growth. Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Issaquah, WA, 2021 | | | | | Conditions of the Disc Part 2, This course will begin with a short review of the basic aspects of MRI. The discussion will then continue with a detailed analysis of disc herniations and normal disc aging. Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Issaquah, WA, 2021 | | | | | Conditions of the Disc Part 1, This course will begin with a detailed discussion on the functional anatomy of the disc. This will include disc innervation, disc nutrition and structural composition. The course will continue with a discussion on the basic interpretation of MRI. Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Issaquah, WA, 2021 | | | | | How Prenatal Stress Affects the Unborn Child and How We Can Turn the Tide, The neuroscience literature of HOW prenatal stress affects neurodevelopment and WHY it is considered the basis for the neurobiology of physical and mental dis-ease is vast! The neurobiology of stress and the negative impact of stress and trauma on health and wellbeing. How altered prenatal perception of stress will lay the foundation of physical and mental dis-ease for the lifetime of the offspring. How the brain perceives stress and interprets what is going on inside the body. How vagal tone and heart rate variability fit in and the role of chiropractic care. Chiropractic care recommendations for pregnant mothers to help minimize stress on the developing fetus. Prenatal and early stress experiences and developmental consequences on offspring. The stress impact on developmental milestones, primitive reflexes, postural reflexes, the microbiome and overall neurological integrity. Developmental “red flags” to be aware of as the consequence of early stress exposure. The critical role that chiropractic care plays in stress regulation for mom and child. How chiropractic care can help Turn the Tide in the neurodevelopmental trajectory of at-risk children. Lifewest Chiropractic College, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Issaquah, WA, 2020 | | | | | Diagnostic Imaging in Chiropractic Practice, Dr. Motley, Life West Professor and Director of the Master’s of Science in Diagnostic Imaging program, presents current imaging standards and practice and reviews typical and unusual cases. Determine when it is appropriate to image. Decide what type of imaging is most suitable. Evaluate images effectively; and discern artifacts from legitimate elements of images. Lifewest Chiropractic College, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Issaquah, WA, 2020 | | | | | Stroke: Cervical Spine Adjusting and Cervical Artery Issues, The conversation around cervical spine adjusting and vertebral artery issues has changed significantly in the last ten years. Recent epidemiological and anatomical research illuminates and clarifies the disputed connections between chiropractic and stroke. Dr. Clum delivers a clear and invigorating update on the safety of cervical spine adjusting and vertebral artery issues, based on a review of the scientific literature. Understand epidemiological factors that have led to public misunderstanding about the safety of cervical spine adjusting. Recognize anatomical and biological factors that may contribute to stroke or vertebral artery dissection. Cite research studies on the safety of cervical spine adjusting; and communicate the safety and risk of chiropractic care to patients. Lifewest Chiropractic College, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Issaquah, WA, 2020 | | | | | Diagnosing, This course concentrates on how to diagnose a patient inclusive of external causes “causality” and starts with a clinical evaluation. The clinical Evaluation covers all the elements from a 99202 through a 99205. Clinical diagnosis are broken into Palpatory, Neurological and Osseous derangement categories. Primary and sequella diagnosis will be explained. This course offers testing macros when clinically indicated as well as diagnosis for extra spinal regents treated and comorbidities. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island NY, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Issaquah, WA, 2020 | | | | | Ethics & Evidence-based Medicine in Integrative Healthcare, Health care practitioners of all types face ethical dilemmas each and every day in practice. Through didactic instruction, group discussion, and experiential learning, attendees will assess their own ethical perspectives, review the development of biomedical ethics with a particular focus on the history and the current state of ethical thought in the IH professions, and develop an understanding of current biomedical ethics and how these intersect with patient care, research, evidence informed practice, in the contemporary context: the drive to high value health care and improving population health. Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), in cooperation with Optum Health Education, Issaquah, WA, 2020 | | | | | Food and Inflammation, The purpose of this course is to aid the Chiropractic Profession by providing Chiropractors with instruction necessary to understand how nutrition affects the brain, musculoskeletal system and pain and inflammation
and treatments to address these nutritional conditions. This course will review the basic principles of the etiology of overall systemic inflammation caused by nutrition and how this is the basis for the leading diseases that our patients suffer with today. PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Bellevue, WA, 2019 | | | | | Trigger Point Therapy, This course will review the basic principles of trigger point therapy. We will focus on the theory and application of these procedures for myofascial release. Specific muscle referred pain patterns will be demonstrated as well as treatment procedures and adjunctive stretches. Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Bellevue, WA, 2019 | | | | | Cervicogenic Headaches, This course reviews the clinical presentation of cervicogenic headache, proposed diagnostic criteria, pathophysiologic mechanisms, and methods of diagnostic evaluation. Guidelines for developing a successful multidisciplinary pain management program using medication, physical therapy, osteopathic manipulative treatment, other non-pharmacologic modes of treatment, and anesthetic interventions are also presented. Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Bellevue, WA, 2018 | | | | | Migraine Headaches, This course will review the basic principles of the etiology of Migraine Headaches. We will also focus on the evaluation and treatment of patients suffering with this condition. PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Bellevue, WA, 2017 | | | | | Suicide Intervention and Prevention for Washington State Therapists, Training on the signs of symptoms of someone at risk for suicide and the steps to take to intervene and prevent a suicide patient from following through on a plan. Crisis Clinic, Seattle, WA, 2016 | | | | | Radiculopathy: Patient Assessment, This course is designed to provide you with the necessary tools to effectively evaluate radiculopathies. It will include a discussion on neuropathic pain syndromes, orthopedic evaluation, neurological work up and MRI. Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Bellevue, WA, 2015 | | | | | Spinal Decompression, This course will expose many of the lies and exaggerations that many of the decompression table manufacturers have been telling us. During this hour we will examine spinal decompression therapy through and objective review of the medical and chiropractic literature regarding its efficacy. Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Bellevue, WA, 2015 | | | | | The Neurology of Pain, This course will examine the neurological and physiological aspects of pain transmission and pain perception. Included in this discussion is an in depth analysis of the innate pain modulation systems that, when activated, will reduce a patient’s perception of pain without medication. Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Bellevue, WA, 2015 | | | | | Spinal Pain Syndromes, This course will present the clinical aspects of pain. You will learn about the differences between Sclerotogenous, Myofascial, Visceral and Neuropathic pain syndromes. This will include a review of the literature of Bogduk, Lord and Kuslich. Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Bellevue, WA, 2015 | | | | | Understanding Whiplash Part 2, Part 2 of this series will focus on specific conditions and symptoms related to whiplash type injuries. Some of the conditions we will discuss include: the etiology of neck pain and headache, radiculopathy, TOS, myofascial pain syndrome, fibromyalgia, post-concussive syndrome, and TMJ. Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Bellevue, WA, 2015 | | | | | Understanding Whiplash Part 1, This course will detail the biomechanics of low speed rear impact collisions. This includes discussions on the S shaped curve of the spine, general magnitudes of force, factors associated with increased risk of injury and the types of injuries that result from these collisions. Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Bellevue, WA, 2015 | | | | | Basic MRI Part 3, In the third part of this series we will discuss the Contraindications to MRI, how to read an MRI report, the MRI appearance of DDD, Ligamentum Flavum Hypertrophy, Disc Herniations, Annular Tears and Post-disc Surgical cases. Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Bellevue, WA, 2015 | | | | | Basic MRI Part 2, The second part to this series will begin with a discussion regarding the multiplanar images of MRI, the shades of gray and the differences between T1 and T2 weighted images. We will then explore the special MRI studies that have been created to help identify different pathologies. This will include discussions on Fat Suppression, Contrast Enhanced and Functional MRI studies. Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Bellevue, WA, 2015 | | | | | Basic MRI Part 1, Although a detailed understanding of nuclear physics is not necessary to interpret MRI studies, chiropractors should have a solid understanding of the basic principles involved in producing MRI images. This course describes the basic fundamental principles shared by all MRI scanners. Life University, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Bellevue, WA, 2015 | | | |
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