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KIRK WRIGHT, DC RN

HARMONIC LIFE CHIROPRACTIC CENTER

757 W 9th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731

Phone: 310-856-7999Fax: 310-856-7771HLCCHIRO@AOL.COMwww.harmoniclifecenter.com

Occupational History

  • Chiropractor/ Clinic Director, Harmonic Life Chiropractic Center, San Pedro, CA, 1996 – Present
  • Surgical Registry Nurse, Temporary staffing, Surgical Staff Inc., Orange County, California, 1989 – 1996
  • Surgical Registered Nurse, St. Joseph's Medical Center, Orange, CA, 1992 – 1994
  • Surgical Registry Nurse, Temporary staffing, Vista Health Care Professionals Inc., Orange County, California, 1990 – 1992
  • Surgical Registered Nurse, Sarasota Memoreal Hospital, Sarasota, Florida, 1989 – 1989
  • Clinical II Registered Nurse Specialist Cardiovascular Surgery, Fountain Valley Regional Hospital And Trauma Center, Fountain Valley, CA, 1986 – 1989

Licensure

  • Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of Caifornia, License # DC24671, 1996 – Present

Education

  • Doctorate of Chiropractic, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, Whittier, California, 1996
  • Internship, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic Outpatient facility, Glendale, California, 1995 – 1996
  • Internship, Internship, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic/ Being Alive clinic, West Hollywood, California, 1996 – 1996
  • Internship, Internship, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic/ Circle of Hope, Corona, California, 1995 – 1996
  • Internship, Internship, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic/ California State University Northridge, Physical Rehabilitation Clinic, Northridge, California, 1995 – 1995
  • Internship, Internship, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic/ Salvation Army Clinic, Pasadena, California, 1995 – 1995
  • Associates Degree in Nursing, Golden West College, Huntington Beach, California, 1986
  • National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part I, 1995
  • National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part II, 1995
  • National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part III, 1995
  • National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part IV, 1996
  • National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Physiotherapy, 1995
  • Degree in Pre-Med Studies, California state University Long Beach, Long Beach, California

Postgraduate Education & Certifications

  • Interprofessional Hospital Based Spine Care, Cleveland University Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2020

    Trends in the hospital and emergent care in the healthcare delivery system inclusive of policies, hospital staffing and current care paths for mechanical spine issues.

  • Evaluation and Management, An overview of the evaluation and management process inclusive of utilizing electronic medical records to conclude evidenced-based conclusions with the utilization of macros., Cleveland University Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2020

    The importance of adhering to an academic standard and considering co-morbidities.

  • Evaluation and Management, Concluding a chief complaint, history and what needs to be considered in a physical examination., Cleveland University Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2020

    This covers in dept the requires elements for chief complain, history of present illness, review of systems,and past, family, and/or social history. This module also covers the following components of the physical examination: observation, palpation, percussion and auscultation.

  • Evaluation and Management, Coding and Spinal Examination:, Cleveland University Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2020

    Detailing 99202-99205 and 99212-99215 inclusive of required elements for compliant billing. It reviews the elements for an extensive review of system, cervical and lumbar anatomy and basic testing. The course also covers the basics of vertebra-basilar circulation orthopedic assessment.

  • Evaluation and Management, Neurological Evaluation:, Cleveland University Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2020

    Reviewing complete motor and sensory evaluation inclusive of reflex arcs with an explanation of Wexler Scales in both the upper and lower extremities. The course breaks down testing for upper and lower motor neuron lesions along with upper and lower extremity motor and sensory testing examinations.

  • Evaluation and Management, Documenting Visit Encounters:, Cleveland University Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2020

    Forensically detailing the S.O.A.P. note process for visit encounters and discussing the necessity for clinically correlating symptoms, clinical findings and diagnosis with the area(s) treated. It also details how to modify treatment plans, diagnosis, document collaborative care and introduce test findings between evaluations.

  • Evaluation and Management, Case Management and Treatment Orders:, Cleveland University Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2020

    This module discusses how to document a clinically determined treatment plan inclusive of both manual and adjunctive therapies. It discusses how to document both short-term and long-term goals as well as referring out for collaborative care and/or diagnostic testing. It also includes how to prognose your patient and determine when MMI (Maximum Medical Improvement ) has been attained.

  • Medical-Legal Ethical Relationships, Documentation and Legal Testimony, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University- Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2020

    Report writing for legal cases, the 4 corners of a narrative and documenting damages with understanding defense medical documentation and consistent reporting of bodily injuries.

  • Medical-Legal Ethical Relationships, Documentation and Legal Testimony Part 2, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University- Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2020

    Understanding report writing and the types of medical reports required for court inclusive of diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plans with requirements of reporting causality and permanency.

  • Medical- Legal Ethical Relationships, Documentation and Direct Testimony, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division,Cleveland University- Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2020

    Organizing your documentation and understanding all collaborative documentation and how it fits into your diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan, Understanding the nuances of the functional losses of your patients related to their bodily injuries, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division.

  • Medical- Legal Ethical Relationships, Documentation and Direct Testimony Part 2, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division,Cleveland University- Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2020

    Utilizing demonstrative documentation in direct examination and communicating the result of your care concurrently with the written documentation and reporting and accurate diagnosis for all images.

  • Medical- Legal Ethical Relationships, Documentation and Direct Testimony Part 3, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division,Cleveland University- Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2020

    The evaluation, interpretation and reporting of collaborative medical specialists results and concluding an accurate diagnosis inclusive of all findings and reviewing all images to ensure an accurate diagnosis.

  • Medical- Legal Ethical Relationships, Documentation and Direct Testimony Part 4, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division,Cleveland University- Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2020

    Determining and documenting disabilities and impairments inclusive of loss of enjoyment of life and duties under duress and the evaluation and validation of pain and suffering.

  • Medical- Legal Ethical Relationships, Documentation and Cross Examination Testimony, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division,Cleveland University- Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2020

    Reporting your documentation factually and staying within the 4 corners of your medical report and scope of practice inclusive of understanding how your credentials allow you to report your documentation.

  • Medical- Legal Ethical Relationships, A Documentation Relationship Between the Doctor and Lawyer, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division,Cleveland University- Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2020

    The level of organization required in a medical-legal case that accurately reflects the bodily injuries of your patients and the time constraints in rendering an accurate report.

  • Medical- Legal Ethical Relationships, Report Writing and Preparing for a Legal Case, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division,Cleveland University- Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2020

    Reviewing the facts of the case inclusive of your documentation, the defense medical examiner, medical specialists and the attorney to ensure accurate and consistent reporting.

  • Medical- Legal Ethical Relationships, Report Writing and Preparing for a Legal Case, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division,Cleveland University- Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2020

    Creating demonstrative evidence, visuals of your patient's bodily injuries inclusive of x-rays, MRI's, CAT Scans and electrodiagnostic findings, the spinal biomechanics of herniated disc with ipsilateral findings and contralateral symptomatology.

  • Orthopedic Testing: Clinical Application and Triage, Cleveland University Kansas City ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine ad Biomedical Sciences Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

    Integration of orthopedic testing in the clinical setting to develop a differential diagnosis. Utilizing radiographic and advanced imaging inclusive of MRI and CAT scan findings to verify tissue pathology suspected by orthopedic testing conclusions and developing a treatment plan as sequelae.

  • Neurodiagnostics, Imaging Protocols and Pathology of the Trauma Patient, Cleveland University-Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Devision, Long Island, NY, 2019

    An in-depth understanding of the protocols in triaging and reporting the clinical findings of the trauma patient. Maintaining ethical relationships with the medical-legal community.

  • Diagnostic, Risk Factors,Clinical Presentation and Triaging the Trauma Patient, Cleveland University-Kansas City,Academy of Chiropractic Post -Doctoral Devision, Long Island, NY, 2019

    An extensive understanding of the injured with clinically coordinating the history, physical finding and when to integrate Neurodiagnostics. An understanding on how to utilize emergency room records I creating an accurate diagnosis and the significance of "risk factors" in spinal injury.

  • Crash Dynamics and its Relationship to Causality, Cleveland University-Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Devision, Long Island, NY, 2019

    An extensive understanding of the physics involved in the transference of energy from the bullet car to the target car. This includes the G's of force, newtons, gravity energy, skid marks, crumple zones, spring factors, event data recorder and the graphing of the movement of the vehicle before, during and after the crash. Determining the clinical correlation of forces and bodily injury.

  • MRI,Bone Scan and X-Ray Protocals, physiology and Indications for Traua Patiet, Cleveand University- Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, NY, Long Island, 2019

    MRI, interpretation, physiology, history and clinical indications, bone scan interpretation, physiology and clinical indications, x-rays clinical indications for the trauma patient.

  • Documentation and Reporting for the Trauma Victim, Cleveland University - Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, NY, Long Isand, 2019

    Understanding the necessity for accurate documentation and diagnosis utilizing the ICD-9 and the CPT to accurately describe the injury through diagnosis. Understanding and utilizing state regulations on reimbursement issues pertaining to healthcare.

  • Neurodiagnostics Testing Protocols, Cleveland University - Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, NY, Long Isand, 2019

    Physiology and Indications for the Trauma patients, Electromyography (EMG), Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV), Somato Sensory Evoked Potential (SSEP), Visual Evoked Potential interpretation, protocols ad clinical indications for the trauma patient.

  • Documenting Clinically Correlated Bodily Injury to Causality, Cleveand University - Kansas City, Academy of Chiropratic Post-Doctoral Division, NY, Long Island, 2019

    Understanding the necessity for accurate documentation, diagnosis and clinical correlation to the injury when reporting injuries in the medical-legal community. documenting the kinesiopathology, myopathology, neuropathology and pathophysiology in both a functional and structural paradigm.

  • MRI History and Physics, Cleveland University- Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedica Sciences,Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

    Magnetic Fields, T1 abs T2 relaxations, nuclear spins, phase encoding, spin echo, T1 and T2 contrast, magnetic properties of metals and the historical perspective of the creation of NMR and MRI.

  • MRI Spinal Anatomy and Protocols, Cleveland University- Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffao Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

    Normal anatomy of axial and sagittal views utilizing T1,T2,3D gradient and STIR sequences of imaging. Standardized and desired protocols in views and sequencing of MRI examination to create an accurate diagnosis in MRI.

  • MRI Disc Pathology and Spinal Stenosis, Cleveland University - Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine ad Biomedical sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

    MRI interpretation of bulged, herniated, protruded, extruded, sequestered and fragmented disc pathologies in etiology and neurological sequelae in relationship to the spinal cord and spinal nerve roots

  • MRI Spinal Pathology, Cleveland University - Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine ad Biomedical sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

    MRI interpretation of bone, intradural, extradural, cord and neural sleeve lesions. Tuberculosis, drop lesions, metastasis, ependymoma,schwanoma and numerous other spinal related tumors and lesions.

  • MRI Methodology of Analysis, Cleveland University - Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine ad Biomedical sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

    MRI interpretation sequencing of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine inclusive of T1,T2, STIR and 3D gradient studies to ensure the accurate diagnosis of the region visualized.

  • MRI Clinical Application, Cleveland University - Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine ad Biomedical sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

    The clinical application of the results of space occupying lesions. Disc and tumor pathologies and the clinical indications of manual and adjustive therapies in the patient with spinal nerve root and spinal cord insult as sequelae

  • MRI Protocols Clinical Necessity, Cleveland University - Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine ad Biomedical sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

    MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR axial,stacking, FFE, FSE and sagittal image. Clinical indication for the utilization of MRI and pathologies of disc in both trauma and non-trauma sequellae, including bulge, herniation, protrusion, extrusion and sequestration.

  • MRI Interpretation of Lumbar Degeneration/Bulges, Cleveland University - Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine ad Biomedical sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

    MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR axial, stacking, FFE, FSE and sagittal image in the interpretation of lumbar degeneration. With the co-morbidities ad complications of stenosis pseudo-protrusions, cantilevered vertebrate, Schmor/'s nodes and herniations. Central canal and cauda equine compromise interpretation with management.

  • MRI Interpretation of Lumbar Herniations, Cleveland University - Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine ad Biomedical sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

    MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR axial, stacking, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of lumbar herniations. With the co-morbities and complications of stenosis, pseudo-protrusions, cantilevered vertebrate, Schmorl/'s nodes and herniations. Morphology of lumbar disc pathologies of central and lateral herniations, protrusions, extrusions, sequestration, focal and broad based herniations are defined and illustrated. Central canal and cauda equine compromise interpretation with management.

  • MRI Interpretation of Cervical Degeneration/Bulges, Cleveland University - Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providershi with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Academy of Chiroractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

    MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR axial, stacking, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of cervical degeneration. With the co-morbities and complications of stenosis, pseudo-protrusions, cantilevered vertebrate, Schmorl/'s nodes and herniations. Spinal cord and canal compromise interpretation with management.

  • MRI Interpretation of Cervical Herniations, Cleveland University - Kansas City, ACCE Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine of Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiroractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

    MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR axial, stacking, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of lumbar herniations. With the co-morbities and complications of stenosis, pseudo-protrusions, cantilevered vertebrate, Schmorl/'s nodes and herniations. Morphology of lumbar disc pathologies of central and lateral herniations, protrusions, extrusions, sequestration, focal and broad based herniations are defined and illustrated. Spinal cord and canal compromise interpretation with management.

  • MRI Interpretation of Degenerative Spine and Disc Disease with Overlapping Traumatic Insult to Both Spine and Disc, Cleveland University- Kansas City, ACCME Joint providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs Schol of Medicine ad Bioedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

    MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR axial, stacking, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of degenerative spondylolesthesis spinal canal stenosis, Modic type 3 changes, central herniations, extrusions, compressions, nerve root compressions, advanced spurring and thecal sac involvement from an orthopedic emergency room, chiropractic, neurological, neurosurgical, physical medicine perspective.

  • Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Cartesian Coordinate System, Cleveland University Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiroractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

    The Cartesian Coordinate System from the history to the application in the human body. Explanation of the x, y, and z axes in both translation and rotation (thetas) ad how they are applicable to human biomechanics.

  • Accident Reconstruction:, Cleveland University- Kansas City, Academy of Chiroractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2019

    Causality, Bodily injury, Negative Acceleration Forces, Crumple Zones and Critical Documentation, Factors that causes negative acceleration to zero and subsequent forces created for the vehicle that get translated to the occupant. Understanding critical documentation of hospitals, ambulance reports, doctors and the legal profession in reconstructing an accident.

  • Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Cervical Pathobiomechanics, Cleveland University Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiroractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

    Spinal biomechanical engineering of the cervical and upper thoracic spine. This includes the normal and pathobiomechanical movement of the both anterior and posterior motor units and normal functions and relationship of the intrinsic musculature to those motor units. Nomenclature in reporting normal and pathobiomechanical findings of the spine.

  • Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Lumbar Pathobiomechanics, Cleveland University Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiroractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

    Spinal biomechanical engineering of the lumbar spine. This includes the normal and pathobiomechanical movement of both the anterior and posterior motors units and normal function and relationship of the intrinsic musculature to those motor units. Nomenclature in reporting normal and pathobiomechanical findings of the spine.

  • Spinal Biomechanics in Trauma, Cleveland University Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiroractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

    To utilize whiplash associated disorders in various of impact and whiplash mechanisms in determining pathobiomechanics. To clinically correlate annular tears, disc herniations, fractures, ligament pathology and spinal segmental instability as sequellae to pathobiomechanics from trauma. The utilization of digital motion x-ray in diagnosing normal versus abnormal facet motion along with case studies to understand the clinical application.

  • Spinal Biomechanical Engineering & Organizationa Analysis, Cleveland University Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiroractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

    integrating spinal biomechanics and pathobiomechanics through digitized analysis. The comparison of organized versus disorganized compensation with regional and global compensation. Correlation of the vestibular, occular and proprioceptive neurological integration in the righting reflex as evidenced in imaging. Digital and numerical algorithm in analyzing a spine.

  • Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Cervical Digital Analysis, Cleveland University Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiroractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

    Digitizing and analyzing the cervical spine in neutral, flexion and extension views to diagnose pathobiomechanics. This includes alteration of motion segment integrity (AMOSI) in both angular and translational movement. Ligament instability/failure/pathology are identified all using numerical values and models. Review of case studies to analyze pathobiomechanics using a computerized/numerical algorithm.

  • Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Lumbar Digital Analysis, Cleveland University Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiroractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

    Digitizing and analyzing the lumbar spine image to diagnose pathobiomechanics. This includes anterior and posterior vertebral body elements in rotational analysis with neutral, left and right lateral bending in conjunction with gate analysis. Ligament instability/failure/pathology is identified all using numerical values and models. Review of case studies for analysis of pathobiomechanics using a computerized/numerical algorithm along with corrective guidelines.

  • Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Full Spine Digital Analysis, Cleveand University Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine of Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

    Full spine Digital Analysis, Digitizing and analyzing the full spine image to diagnose pathobiomechanics as sequellae to Trauma in relation to ligamentous failure and disc and vertebral pathology as sequellae.This includes anterior and posterior vertebral body elements in rotational analysis with neutral, left and right lateral bending in conjunction with gate analysis. Ligament instability/failure/pathology is identified all using numerical values and models. Review of case studies for analysis of pathobiomechanics using a computerized/numerical algorithm along with corrective guidelines.

  • Spinal Trauma Pathology, Cleveand University Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine of Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

    Triage Injuries and Wound Repair, Tissue the injured and differentially diagnosing both the primary and secondary complaints. Connective tissues injuries and wound repair morphology focusing on the aberrant tissue replacement and permanency prognosis potential.

  • Spinal Trauma Pathology, Cleveand University Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine of Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

    Ligaments anatomy and injuries research and spinal kinematics, Spinal ligamentous anatomy and research focusing on wound repair, future negative sequelae of abnormal tissue replacement and the resultant aberrant kinematics and spinal biomechanics of the spine.

  • Spinal Trauma Pathology, Cleveland University Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

    Spinal Biomechanics, Central Nervous System and Spinal Disc Nomenclature, The application of spinal biomechanical engineering models in trauma and the negative sequelae it has on the central nervous system inclusive of the lateral horn, periaqueductal grey matter, thalamus and cortices involvement.

  • Spinal Trauma Pathology, Cleveland University Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

    Biomechanics of Traumatic Disc Bulge and Age Dating Herniated Disc Pathology, The biomechanics of traumatic disc bulges as sequelae from trauma and the comorbidity of ligamentous pathology. Age-dating spinal disc pathology in accordance with Wolff's Law.

  • Spina trauma pathology, Clinical Grand Rounds, Cleveland University Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

    The review of case histories of mechanical spine pathology and biomechanical failure inclusive of case histories clinical finding and x-ray and advanced imaging studies. Assessing comorbidities in the triage and prognosis of the injured.

  • Spinal Trauma Pathology, Research Perspectives, Cleveland University Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

    The review of current literature standards in spinal trauma pathology ad documentation review of biochemical failure, ligamentous failure, ligamentous failure and age-dating disc pathology.

  • Accident Reconstruction:, Cleveland University - Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2019

    Term, Concept and Definitions, The forces in physics that prevail in accidents to cause bodily injury. Quantifying the force coefficients of vehicle mass and force vectors that can be translated to the occupant ad subsequently cause serious injury.

  • Accident Reconstruction:, Cleveland University- Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral, Long Island, NY, 2019

    Skid Marks, Time, Distance, Velocity, Speed Formulas and Roads Surfaces, The mathematical calculations necessary utilizing time, distance, speed, coefficients of friction and acceleration in reconstructing an accident. The application of the critical documentation acquired from an accident site.

  • Accident Reconstruction:, Cleveand University -Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2019

    Research, Causality and Bodily Injury, Delta V issues correlated to injury and morality, side impact crashes and severity of injuries, event data recorder reports correlated to injury, frontal impacts kinematics, crash injury metrics with many variables and inquiries related to head restrains.

  • Mild Traumatic Brain Injury/Traumatic Brain Injury/Concussion, Cleveand University- Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctorial Division, Long Island, NY, 2019

    Differentially diagnosing mild traumatic brain injury vs. traumatic brain injury and the clinical and imaging protocols required to conclude an accurate diagnosis for head trauma .

  • Impairment Rating, Cleveland University- Kansas City, ACCME Joint Provider with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

    The understanding and utilization of the protocols and parameters of the AMA guide to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment 6th Edition. Spine, neurological sequelae, migraine, sexual dysfunction, sleep and arousal disorders, station and gait disorder and consciousness are detailed for impairment rating. Herniated discs, radiculopathy, fracture, dislocation and functional loss are also detailed in relation to impairment ratings.

  • Orthopedic Testing: Cervical Spine, Cleveland University Kansas City ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine ad Biomedical Sciences Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

    Integration of cervical orthopedic testing in the clinical setting to develop a differential diagnosis. Utilizing radiographic and advance imaging inclusive of MRI and CAT scan findings to verify tissue pathology suspected by orthopedic testing conclusions and developing a treatment plan as sequelae.

  • Orthopedic Testing: Lumbar Spine, Cleveland University Kansas City ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine ad Biomedical Sciences Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

    Integration of lumbar orthopedic testing in the clinical setting to develop a differential diagnosis. Utilizing radiographic and advanced imaging inclusive of MRI and CAT scan findings to verify tissue pathology suspected by orthopedic testing conclusions and developing a treatment plan as sequelae.

  • OrthopedicTesting: Clinical Ground Rounds, Cleveland University Kansas City ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine ad Biomedical Sciences Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

    How to integrate orthopedic testing in the clinical setting utilizing both simple and complex patient scenarios. It includes potential stroke, or vertebrobasilar insufficient patients and understanding the nuances in a clinical evaluation with orthopedic testing as a critical part of the evaluation and screening process.

  • Medical-Legal-Insurance Documentation, Cleveland University- Kansas City,Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2019

    Accurate and complaint documentation of history and clinical findings inclusive of functional losses, loss of activities of daily living, duties under duress and permanent loss of enjoyment of life. Prognosing static vs. stable care, gaps in care both in the onset and in the middle of passive care with a focus on the detailed diagnosing. The integration of chiropractic academia, the court system and the insurance reimburser's requirements for complete documentation.

  • Stroke Anatomy and Physiology: Brain Vascular Anatomy, Cleveland University Kansas City ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine ad Biomedical Sciences Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

    The anatomy and physiology of the brain and how blood perfusion effects brain function. A detailed analysis of the blood supply to the brain and the physiology of ischemia.

  • Stroke Principles of Treatment an Overview for the Primary Care Provider, Cleveland University- Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine ad Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

    Stroke type and treatments performed by vascular specialists. The goals of treatment with the physiology of the infarct and penumbra zones and the roles of immediate triage in the primary care setting. Detailing the complications of stroke and future care in the chiropractic, primary care or manual medicine clinical setting.

  • Clinical Evaluation and Protocals for Identifying Stroke Risk, Cleveland University- Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine ad Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

    The neurological history and examination for identifying stroke risks with a focus on supra and infratentorial regions, upper and lower motor lesions, cranial nerve signs, spinal cord pathology,motor sensory pathology and gait abnormalities. Examining genetic and family histories along with dissection risk factors. Stroke orthopedic testing and clinical guidelines pertaining to triage for the primary care provider.

  • Stroke Anatomy and Physiology:Brain Vascular Anatomy, Cleveland University- Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine ad Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

    The anatomy and physiology of the brain and how blood perfusion effects brain function. A detailed analysis of the blood supply to the brain ad the physiology of ischemia.

  • Stoke Anatomy and Physiology:Stroke Types and Blood Flow, Cleveland University- Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine ad Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

    Various types of strokes identifying ischemia, hypoperfusion, infarct and penumbra zones and emboli. Cardiac etiologies and clinical features as precursor to stroke with associated paradoxical emboli and thrombotic etiologies. Historical and co-morbidities that have etiology instroke inclusive of diabetes, coagulopathy, acquire and hereditary deficiencies.

  • Stroke Principles of Treatment an Overview for the Primary Care Provider, Cleveland University- Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine ad Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

    Stroke type and treatments performed by vascular specialists. The goal of treatment with the physiology of the infarct and penumbra zones and the role of immediate triage in the primary care or manual medicine clinical setting.

  • Clinical Evaluation and Protocols for Identifying Stroke Risk, Cleveland University- Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine ad Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

    The neurological history and examination for identifying stroke risks with a focus on supra and infratentorial regions, upper and lower motor lesions, cranial nerve signs, spinal cord pathology, motor and sensory pathology and gait abnormalities. Examining genetic and family histories along with dissection risk factors, Stroke orthopedic testing and clinical guidelines pertaining to triage for the primary care provider.

  • Leadership and management for every nurse, California Board of Registered Nursing provider #CEP17115/Western Schools, Online, California, 2019

    Provides a solid foundation for effective nursing leadership and management. Gain knowledge regarding leadership and management concepts such as leadership theory and principles, healthcare policy, legal issues and ethics, change and decision making, organizational structure and effective care delivery, healthcare economics, staff recruitment and retention, and leadership tools and recourses

  • Trends in Spinal Treatment, Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2019

    Migration of spinal care for mechanical spine issues from hospitals and medical specialists to trauma qualified chiropractors based upon published outcomes. Utilizing imaging studies in spinal biomechanics, pain models and clinical outcomes to determine a conclusive diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan for triaging in a collaborative environment.

  • Neurology of Spinal Biomechanics, Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2019

    Understanding the normal of spinal biomechanics and the neurotransmitters required for homeostasis. The interconnected role of Pacinian Corpuscles, Ruffini Corpuscles, Golgi Organ Receptors, Nociceptors, proprioreceptors and Mechancoreceptors in maintaining, sagittal and axial alignment in the presence of mechanical pathology.

  • Mri Age -Dating of Herniated Discs, Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2019

    The literature, academic and clinical standards to age-date herniated discs. The clinical correlation the pain patters with advanced imaging finings of the bone edema, spurs based upon the Piezoelectric effect for remodeling, high signal on T2 weighted images Vacuum Discs and disc heights in determining the time frames of the etiology of the spinal disc pathology.

  • Creating Ethical Collaborative and Medical-Legal Relationships, Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2019

    Understanding the timely triage necessities based upon clinical and imaging outcomes and the documentation required for collaborative physicians to continue care. Ensuring that the documentation is complete, reflecting of the services rendered and clear for third party consideration in an admissible format to considered in a medical-legal environment.

  • Central Innervation of Spinal Biomecinacal Engineering, Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2019

    Understanding the lateral and ventral horn's innovations of Pacinian Corpuscles, Ruffini Corpuscles, Golgi Organ Receptors, Nociceptors, Proprioreceptors and Mechancoreceptors and the pathways through the spinal thalamic tracts through the periaqueductal region, the Thalamus into the Occipital, pre-frontal, sensory and motor cortexes and the efferently back through the Thalamus to disparate regions in creating spinal homeostasis, Pacinian Corpuscles, Ruffini Corpuscles, Golgi Organ Receptors, Nociceptors, proprioreceptors and Mechancoreceptors.

  • Identifying Spinal Pathology of MRI, Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2019

    Utilizing T1, T2, STIR and gradient studies in determining myelomalacia, intra and extra- dural tumors and systemic disease patterns affecting the spinal cord. When to use contrast post-operatively in identifying discal structures vs. adhesions on postoperative advanced imaging. MRI Interpretation of herniated, circumferential bulges, focal bulges, protruded, extruded, comminuted,

  • Neurology of Ligament Pathology- Normal Morphology and Tissue Damage, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division,Cleveland University- Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2019

    Connective tissue morphology, embryology and wound repair as sequalae to trauma. Full components of strain-sprain models and permanency implications with wound repair and osseous aberration with aberrant structural integrity.

  • Neurology of Ligament Pathology- Spinal Biomechanics and Disc Pathology, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division,Cleveland University- Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2019

    Disc pathology as sequella to trauma; herniation, extrusion, protrusion, sequestration and how the spinal unit as one system creates homeostasis to balance the pathology.

  • Neurology of Ligament Pathology- Neurological Innervation, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division,Cleveland University- Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2019

    The peripheral and central innervation of the disc and spinal ligaments of the dorsal root ganglion, spinal thalamic tracts, periaqueductal gray areas inntervating the Thalamus and multiple regions of the brain. The efferent neurological distribution to disparate areas of the spine to create homeostatis until tetanus ensues creating osseous changes under the effect of Wolff's Law.

  • Computerized Menstration of Spinal Biomechanical Pathology, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2019

    Understanding the algorithmic interpretation of spinal biomechanical pathology in a 3-D model and creating treatment plans, impairment ratings and teaching models based upon the vertebral motor unit angles. Determining sagittal and axial alignments in creating a normative baseline for treatment goals and outcomes.

  • Neurosurgical-Chiropractic Collaboration on Spinal Pathology, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2019

    Utilizing x-ray, MRI and other modalities of advanced imaging in conjunction with spinal biomechanical failure and clinical evaluation to collaboratively create treatment protocols for patients in both the operative and non-operative cases. Determining the boundaries of scope of care for both the chiropractor and neurosurgeon based upon a definitive diagnosis of the mechanical vs. an anatomical lesion.

  • Documentation and Ethics in Medical-Legal Relationships, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2019

    Creating ethical relationships based upon accurate documentation reflective of the casually related condition of the injured. Ensuring accepted credentials of the doctor based upon Voir Dire standards reflected in an admissible curriculum vitae. How to present demonstrative documentation in the court reflective of the patient's pathology.

  • Coding, Documentation and Compliant Coding, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2019

    Ensuring the correct codes are utilized in an evaluation and management encounter. The correct elements are utilizing to support the level of E&M coded along with a self-audit program to ensure ethical billing occurs. Guidelines for history of present illness, primary complaint, review of systems, family, social and past histories are discussed and how to document the same.

  • Chiropractic X-Ray Review Workshop, Board of Chiropractic Examiners State of California approved/M.A.S. RADIOLOGIC CONSULTANTS, San Pedro, California, 2018

    Review of plain films and MRI scan in consideration of patient history and complaint. How to initially scan radiographs to separate normal from abnormal. Referring suspicious pathology for more specialized review and interpretation. Review of abnormal x-ray findings, tumors, and pathology

  • Ethics & Law Past, Present, & Future, Board of Chiropractic Examiners State of California approved/M.A.S. RADIOLOGIC CONSULTANTS, San Pedro, California, 2018

    Review of Plain film, MRI, and CT Scan in consideration of patient history and complaint. When and why to order advance diagnostic imaging

  • Chiropractic Diversify Technique Workshop, Board of Chiropractic Examiners State of California approved/M.A.S. RADIOLOGIC CONSULTANTS, San Pedro, California, 2018

    Chiropractic diversified technique, when and how to manipulate with diversified technique for the spine and extremities

  • Advanced 2018 Chiroractic Billing & Coding Seminar, Board of Chiropractic Examiners State of California approved/H.J. ROSS COMPANY, Los Angeles, California, 2018

    Stay abreast of changes in CPT and ICD10 and payer billing guidelines related to coding.

  • PARKINSONS DISEASE, California Board of Registered Nursing Provider/NetCE Continuing Education, Online, California, 2018

    Assessment and treatment of Parkinson disease so healthcare professionals may implement the necessary interventions appropriately

  • Responsible and Effective Opiod Prescribing, California Board of Registered Nursing Provider/NetCE, Online course, California, 2018

    The purpose of this course is to provide clinicians who prescribe or distribute opioids with an appreciation for the complexities of opioid prescribing and the dual risk of litigation due to inadequate pain control who may alter prescribing practice or intervene to prevent drug diversion and inappropriate opioid use

  • Diabetes and Stoke: Making the Connection, California Board of Registered Nursing Provider/NetCE, Online course, California, 2018

    To provide information necessary to identify diabetic patients at risk for stroke and intervene early

  • Chiropractic X-Ray Review Workshop, Board of Chiropractic Examiners State of California approved/M.A.S RADIOLOGIC CONSULTANTS, Pasadena, California, 2017

    Review of plain films and MRI scan in consideration of patient history and complaint. How to initially scan radiographs to separate normal from abnormal. Referring suspicious pathology for more specialized review and interpretation. Review of abnormal x-ray findings, tumors, and pathology

  • Ethics & Law Past, Present, & Future, Board of Chiropractic Examiners State of California approved/M.A.S. RADIOLOGIC CONSULTANTS, Pasadena, California, 2017

    Review of Plain film, MRI, and CT Scan in consideration of patient history and complaint. When and why to order advance diagnostic imaging

  • Chiropractic Diversify Technique Workshop, Board of Chiropractic Examiners State of California approved/M.A.S. RADIOLOGIC CONSULTANTS, Pasadena, California, 2017

    Chiropractic diversified technique, when and how to manipulate with diversified technique for the spine and extremities

  • Post traumatic Stress Disorder, California Board of Registered Nursing Provider/NetCE, Online course, California, 2016

    Identification, assessment, triage, treatment and referral for the post traumatic stress disorder patient.

  • Anagesic Overdose, California Board of Registered Nursing Provider/NetCE, Online course, California, 2016

    Identification, assessment, triage, treatment and goal setting.

  • Chiropractic Training to Become a D.O.T. Examiner, Board of Chiropractic Examiners State of California approved/Innercalm Associates, Burbank, California, 2016

    The course provided an in depth overview of the specific components necessary for performing Department of Transportation medical examinations.

  • Ethics and The Law, Board of Chiropractic Examiners State of California approved/Innercalm Associates, Burband, California, 2016

    This course provided an overview of the standards of ethical behavior and law required in Department of Transportation examinations.

  • Chiropractic X-Ray Review Workshop, Board of Chiropractic Examiners State of California approvedM.A.S. RADIOLOGIC CONSULTANTS, Bakersfield, California, 2016

    Review of plain films and MRI scan in consideration of patient history and complaint. How to initially scan radiographs to separate normal from abnormal. Referring suspicious pathology for more specialized review and interpretation. Review of abnormal x-ray findings, tumors, and pathology

  • Chiropractic Diversify Technique Workshop, Board of Chiropractic Examiners State of California approvedM.A.S. Radiologic Consultants, Bakersfield, California, 2016

    Chiropractic diversified technique, when and how to manipulate with diversified technique for the spine and extremities

  • Chiropractic Diversify Technique Workshop, Board of Chiropractic Examiners State of California approvedM.A.S Radiologic Consultants, Pasadena, California, 2015

    Chiropractic diversified technique, when and how to manipulate with diversified technique for the spine and extremities

  • Chiropractic X-Ray Review Workshop, Board of Chiropractic Examiners State of California approvedM.A.S. Radiologic Consultants, Pasadena, California, 2015

    Review of plain films and MRI scan in consideration of patient history and complaint. How to initially scan radiographs to separate normal from abnormal. Referring suspicious pathology for more specialized review and interpretation. Review of abnormal x-ray findings, tumors, and pathology

  • Ethics & Law Past, Present, & Future, Board of Chiropractic Examiners State of California approvedM.A.S Radiologic Consultants, Pasadena, California, 2015

    Review of Plain film, MRI, and CT Scan in consideration of patient history and complaint. When and why to order advance diagnostic imaging

  • Chiropractic Diversify Technique Workshop, Board of Chiropractic Examiners State of California approvedM.A.S. Radiologic Consultants, Buena Park, California, 2014

    Chiropractic diversified technique, when and how to manipulate with diversified technique for the spine and extremities

  • Chiropractic X-Ray Review Workshop, Board of Chiropractic Examiners State of California approvedM.A.S. Radiologic Consultants, Buena Park, California, 2014

    Review of plain films and MRI scan in consideration of patient history and complaint. How to initially scan radiographs to separate normal from abnormal. Referring suspicious pathology for more specialized review and interpretation. Review of abnormal x-ray findings, tumors, and pathology

  • Ethics & Law Past, Present, & Future, Board of Chiropractic Examiners State of California approvedM.A.S. RADIOLOGIC CONSULTANTS, Buena Park, California, 2014

    Review of Plain film, MRI, and CT Scan in consideration of patient history and complaint. When and why to order advance diagnostic imaging

  • Berry & Kohn's Operating Room Technique, California Board of Registered Nursing Provider/Anderson Continuing Education, Sacramento, California, 2013

    Applying basic surgical techniques and principles to clinical practice.

  • Ethics & Law Past, Present, & Future, Board of Chiropractic Examiners State of California approved/MAS. Radiologic Consultants, Pasadena, California, 2013

    Review of Plain film, MRI, and CT Scan in consideration of patient history and complaint. When and why to order advance diagnostic imaging

  • Chiropractic X-Ray Review Workshop, Board of Chiropractic Examiners State of California approved/M.A.S. Radiological Consultants, Pasadena, California, 2013

    Review of plain films and MRI scan in consideration of patient history and complaint. How to initially scan radiographs to separate normal from abnormal. Referring suspicious pathology for more specialized review and interpretation. Review of abnormal x-ray findings, tumors, and pathology

  • Chiropractic Diversify Technique Workshop, Board of Chiropractic Examiners State of California approved/M.A.S Radiologic Consultants, Pasadena, California, 2013

    Chiropractic diversified technique, when and how to manipulate with diversified technique for the spine and extremities

  • Chiropractic X-Ray Review Workshop, Board of Chiropractic Examiners State of California approved/M.A.S Radiologic Consultants, Buena Park, California, 2012

    Review of plain films and MRI scan in consideration of patient history and complaint. How to initially scan radiographs to separate normal from abnormal. Referring suspicious pathology for more specialized review and interpretation. Review of abnormal x-ray findings, tumors, and pathology

  • Chiropractic Diversify Technique Workshop, Board of Chiropractic Examiners State of California approved/M.A.S. Radiologic Consultants, Buena Park, California, 2012

    Chiropractic diversified technique, when and how to manipulate with diversified technique for the spine and extremities

  • Advanced Insurance Seminar, Board of Chiropractic Examiners State of California approved/H.J.Ross Company, Whittier, California, 2011

    Stay abreast of changes in CPT and ICD10 and payer billing guidelines related to coding

  • Rehabilitation, Board of Chiropractic Examiners State of California approved/Dr. Porteous and Friends, Costa Mesa, California, 2011

    Techniques and strategies for effective rehabilitation of the chiropractic patient.

  • X-ray, V/F,CT & Chiropractic Technique Workshop, Board of Chiropractic Examiners State of California approved/M.A.S. Radiologic Consultants, Pasadena, California, 2011

    Overview of X-ray technique, video fluoroscopy, CT and chiropractic technique presented in a workshop setting.

  • X-ray, V/F,CT & Chiropractic Technique Workshop, Board of Chiropractic Examiners State of California approved/M.A.S. Radiological Consulting, Buena Park, California, 2010

    Overview of X-ray technique, video fluoroscopy, CT and chiropractic technique presented in a workshop setting

  • Bioterrorism and the Nurse's Respone to Wepons of Mass Distruction, California Board of Registered Nursing Provider/Western Schools, Online course, 2010

    Discuss acts of terrorism and weapons of mass destruction, discussion of recent terrorist events, and differentiate between the four triage categories

  • Medical error Prevention, California Board of Registered Nursing Provider/Western Schools, Online course, 2010

    Knowledge about the situations leading to medical errors, an explanation of methods to identify the root cause of errors, and an overview of regulatory agencies requiring reporting of errors

  • X-ray, V/F,CT & Chiropractic Technique Workshop, Board of Chiropractic Examiners State of California approved/M.A.S. Radiological Consulting, Buena Park, California, 2009

    Overview of X-ray technique, video fluoroscopy, CT and chiropractic technique presented in a workshop setting

  • PAIN MANAGEMENT, University of Bridgeport and American Academy of Manual and Physical Medicine, Miami, Florida, 2008

    Expands the primary role of the Chiropractic Physician in chronic pain management and physical medicine

  • Manipulation Under Anesthesia, University of Bridgeport and American Academy of Manual and Physical Medicine, Miami, Florida, 2008

    Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA) expands the primary role of the Chiropractic Physician in chronic pain management and physical medicine, for the treatment of chronic and recurrent back pain, fibroblastic proliferative changes, chronic muscle spasm, failed back syndromes, herniated discs, and unresolved headaches of non-organic origin

  • OPERATING ROOM PROCEDURES AND MUA PROCTORSHIP REQUIREMENTS, University of Bridgeport and American Academy of Manual and Physical Medicine, Miami, Florida, 2008

    Operating room procedures and MUA proctorship for the treatment of chronic and recurrent back pain, fibroblastic proliferative changes, chronic muscle spasm, failed back syndromes, herniated discs, and unresolved headaches of non-organic origin

  • Upper Extremity Inside and Out, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California, 2007

    Examination, diagnosis, and treatment of the upper extremities. Diversified adjusting for the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hands.

  • Alexander's Care of the Patient in Surgery, 12th edition,2003, section A, Anderson Continuing Education, California Board of Registered Nursing Provider # CEP3891, Home Study, California, 2007

    Maintain clinical competency of operating room nurses by reviewing essential knowledge in the field of operating room nursing. Advance their clinical competency by addressing new developments in the field of operating room nursing. Review operating room nursing for nurses that have been absent from the field for a time.

  • Alexander's Care of the Patient in Surgery, 12th edition,2003, section B, Anderson Continuing Education, California Board of Registered Nursing Provider # CEP3891, Home study, California, 2007

    Maintain clinical competency of operating room nurses by reviewing essential knowledge in the field of operating room nursing. Advance their clinical competency by addressing new developments in the field of operating room nursing. Review operating room nursing for nurses that have been absent from the field for a time.

  • CBP: Cervical Structural Rehab, National University of Health Sciences, Costa Mesa, California, 2005

    Chiropractic Biophysics. Upper cervical Positioning & analysis Studies, Head Posture and Upper Cervical Kinematics, Mirror Image Instrument Adjusting Setups and Upper Cervical Specific, and Drop Table Adjusting

  • Practical Tips In X-Ray for Everyday Use, Board of Chiropractic Examiners State of California approved/Innercalm Associates, Los Angeles, California, 2004

    Strategies for accurate and diagnostic X-Rays in maintaining clinical excellence

  • NURSING THE ANESTHETIZED PATIENT, Nursing Education of America,California Board of Registered Nursing Provider #04071, Home Study, California, 2004

    An overview of clinical information on common disease, diagnostic and surgical procedures and commonly used drugs to assist the nurse anesthetist and perioperative nurse manage the interventions for the anesthetized patient

  • Mirror-Image Upper Cervical Advanced of Chiropractic Biophysics, Life University, Department of Postgraduate Education, Los Angeles, California, 1999

    Literature review of upper cervical anomalies, nasium line drawing, catastrophe theory explanations of adjustment VS. Manipulation, postural stressing and cervico-thoracic-pelvic Mirror-Image set-ups utilizing Harrison Upper Cervical Instrument and hand-held instruments

  • Drop Table Mirror-Image Adjusting of Chiropractic Biophysics, Life University, Department of Postgraduate Education, Los Angeles, California, 1999

    Spinal lateral curves with harmonics, sacro-iliac joint motion, mechanics of torque, systematic evaluation of posture and Mirror-Image Postural adjusting on drop table for head,thorax,pelvis AP full spine and lateral full spine

  • Accident Reconstruction, Board of Chiropractic Examiners State of California approved/Shawn Steel Seminars and Stephen Fullmer,DC., Los Angeles, California, 1998

    Accident reconstruction of MIST cases, crash dynamics, common crash mechanisms, and soft tissue injuries of MIST cases

  • Biomechanical Analysis of Low Speed Impacts, Board of Chiropractic Examiners State of California approved/Shawn Steel Seminars, Los Angeles, California, 1998

    Biomechanical analysis of motor vehicle collisions, By Dr. Lawrence Nordhoff, DC.

  • Advanced Personal Injury Management, Board of Chiropractic Examiners State of California approved/Shawn Steel Seminars and the CCA, Los Angeles, California, 1998

    Principals of investigating minor impact soft tissue accidents, reconstruction of MIST cases, soft tissue injuries, and common crash mechanisms

  • THE USE OF AUTOSUTURE IN SURGERY, United States Surgical Corporation,California Board of Registered Nursing Provider # 02995, Newport Beach, California, 1993

    Selection, preparation, use and care of Autosuture instruments in surgery

  • ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS), Saint Joseph Hospital,California Board of Registered Nursing Provider # 00156, Orange, California, 1993

    certification course is designed specifically for healthcare professionals, so you can learn training on the most up-to-date life-saving techniques, allowing you to manage and respond to nearly all cardiopulmonary emergencies.

  • FIRE & DISASTER SAFETY INFECTION CONTROL AND HAZARDOUS WASTE, Heartline Incorporated, California Board of Registered Nursing Provider #06076, Manhattan Beach, California, 1992

    Protocols and accepted procedures for Infection control, hazardous waste and the use of proper body mechanics in the assessment ant treatment of patients following disasters and fires.

  • AO/ASIF COURSE FOR OPERATING ROOM PERSONNEL, Orthopaedic Hospital, California Board of Registered Nursing Provider #02064, Los Angeles, California, 1991

    Hands on selection, use, and care of AO internal fixation hardware. Hands on Procedures for Multiple fracture types including, hip fractures and pinning, and extremity fractures and plating, Drilling, measuring, and hardware selection.

  • INTRAVENOUS CONSCIOUS SEDATION, The Association of operating room nurses, Inc.,California Board of Registered Nursing Provider #00667, Home Study, California, 1990

    Objectives of IV conscious sedation. Most effective methods in facilitating conscious sedation.

  • ECG MONITORING, The Association of operating room nurses, Inc.,California Board of Registered Nursing Provider #00667, Home Study, California, 1990

    Identification of ECG complex. Monitoring of ECG waveforms. Actions to take when recognizing potentially lethal wave forms on the patient monitor.

  • NURSING RESPONSIBIITIES DURING MALIGNANT HYPERTHERMIA CRISIS IN THE OR, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Florida State Board of Nursing Provider #27H0064, Sarasota, Florida, 1989

    Nursing procedures for the malignant hyperthermia crisis in the OR. Care of the patient during and after the crisis.

Memberships

  • Academy of Chiropractic, Member, 2018 – Present

Community Service

  • Boy Scouts Of America, Assistant Scout Master, Palos Verdes, California, 2005 – Present
  • California, 2018 – 2005