Gregory Bernard DC |
1500 Madison Ave Suite 5A, New Richmond, WI, 54017 |
Phone: 715-941-5100 |
Cell: 715-410-0706 |
Fax: 855-888-9346 |
bernarddcmd@aol.com |
http://www.spineprochiropractic.com |
SELECTED OCCUPATIONAL HISTORY:
Clinic Director, Western Wisconsin Disc Centers, 2017-2024
Clinic Director Spine Pro Chiropractic and Physical Therapy, Ellsworth , Stillwater, MN & New Richmond, WI, 2015-2024
Faculty Clinician Northwestern Health Sciences University Clinical Education, 2019-2024
Consulting Doctor to Dane Street Medical Review Company, 2018-2024
Board Member St. Croix Valley Foundation 2023-2024
Imprimis Chiropractic, Hudson WI 2006-2015
Island Chiropractic, Minneapolis, MN 2013-2014
Private Practice, St. Paul, MN 2006-2010
Consulting Physician to Evalumed 2004-2016
Consulting Physician to MEI, 2000-2010
Consulting Physician to Crawford Group, 2008-2024
Sleep Technologist Sleep Health Center Regions Hospital 2003-2017
Sleep Technologist Allina Health, River Falls Area Hospital 2010-2014
Sleep Technologist Fairview Redwing 2006-2010
Integrated Health Services, St. Paul, MN 2004-2006
Consulting Doctor, National Healthcare Resources, 1999-2006
Consulting Doctor, Access Medical 2004-2005
FG Rehabilitation Corporation, Roseville, 1999-2001
Advanced Injury Rehab, Roseville, MN 1998-2001
Marty Chiropractic (Owner), Minneapolis, MN 1994-1997
President of Simplicity Ergonomic Consulting 1994-1998
Patient Examiner/Management for Low Back Study Wolf Harris Center for Clinical Studies 1992-1993
Secretary Student American Chiropractic Association 1991-1992
Assistant to the Director of Professional Opportunities and Clinical Research, NWCC 1990-1992
Education and Licensure:
University of Health Sciences Medical School, Downhill, Antigua 2001-2005
Doctorate of Chiropractic, Northwestern College of Chiropractic Science, Bloomington, MN, 1990 – 1993
Bachelor of Science, Northwestern College of Chiropractic, Bloomington, MN, 1990 - 1993
Bachelor of Natural Science, St. John’s University, Collegeville, MN, 1987 – 1990
MN Chiropractic License 3147
WI Chiropractic License 3021
OH Chiropractic License 3051 (not active)
MN Active Independent Examiner 222
MN Acupuncture License 760
ACLS & BCLS
SELECTED POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMATES:
Academy of Chiropractic:
-Active Trauma Team Member, 2018-Present
-Primary Spine Care Qualified 2020- Present
Required Elements for 100% Reimbursement, Coding, Ethical Billing Relationships, Documentation of Trauma Cases and E & M ICD Elements, Mark Studin DC, Dan Rosner ESQ, New York, NY 2024
Advancing Chiropractic Integration in the US Healthcare System: Why, What, and How. Course Director: Anthony j. Lisi DC, CPD Veterans Health Adminsitration and Assistant Professor, Biomedical Informatics, Yale School of Medicine, Bloomington, Minnesota 2024
Women's Health Dancing Through the Years, Hormonal changes and nutritional support for the lifespan. Course Director: Annette Kutz Schippel, DC, Bloomington, MN 2024
Chiropractic Perspective And The Posrure Continuum, Course Director: Anish Bajaj DC, Bloomington, MN 2024
Integrating Acupuncture and TCM into Low Back Pain Diagnosis and Treatment, Course Director: Jason Landry, M.AOm, Dipl.OM, L.Ac., Bloomington, MN 2024
Nitric Oxide's Role in Health, PACE Approved, Fetterman Events September 2023
Full Spine Analysis & Adjustive Technique, National University Lincoln College of Postprofessional, Graduate & Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN. Mark King, D.C. June, 2023
Thompson Technique: Pediatric to Geriatric, Elk Grove Villiage, IL National University PACE, Dr. Robert Jackson, 5/23
Nerve Entrapments: How to Treat Them Successfully, Dr. Richard Carter, Bloomington, MN 11/22
"The Future of Neurology Now -Next Generation Neurological Treatment, Integration and Prevention". 16 hour review of brain neurology, research to support brain treatment, thyroid, adrenal, immune and implication for nutrition and laser treatments as well as functional neurology. Trevor Berry, DC, DACNB, Brandon Brock, DNP, Np-C, DC, RN, DACNB. Bloomington, MN 9/2022
Spine Management Clinical Workflows – in-depth review and discussion of the Doctor of Chiropractic as a Spine Management Physician with specific focus on the diagnosis and management of spine pain of mechanical origin. Details were outlined in relation to triage of anatomical causes of spine pain such as fracture, tumor, infection. National Spine Management Group, Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, Lehi, UT 2022.
Pain Management and the Chiropractic Adjustment – Current peer reviewed indexed research demonstrating the chiropractic adjustment's effect on the central nervous system and pain threshold was outlined and reviewed. Anatomical review and contemporary supportive research were discussed. Details of central nervous system response to the chiropractic adjustment was reviewed and demonstrated. National Spine Management Group, Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, Lehi, UT 2022.
Corrective Spinal Care and Chiropractic Case Management - Current peer reviewed indexed research demonstrating the chiropractic adjustment's effect on the biomechanical structure of the human spine during the corrective/rehabilitative phase of care. Basic outline of biomechanical parameters in symptomatic and asymptomatic patients was reviewed with particular focus on pathobiomechanics in chiropractic practice. National Spine Management Group, Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, Lehi, UT 2022.
Health Maintenance Care and Chiropractic Case Management - Current peer reviewed indexed research demonstrating the chiropractic adjustment's effect on the maintenance of the human spine. Details of indexed research reviewing Chiropractic's role in the reduction of narcotic utilization and decreased absenteeism from work due to disability. Communicating Health Maintenance Care to the medical profession and the public was emphasized. National Spine Management Group, Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, Lehi, UT 2022.
Evidence Based Clinical Reporting – overview of current CPT and ICD-10 coding guidelines pertaining to the evaluation and management of spine pain patients was presented. Timed codes, relevant diagnosis related to injured tissue was presented. Specific discussion of proper format of the Assessment portion of clinical documentation was presented. Review of the difference between daily progress notes and Evaluation and Management [E/M] reporting was provided. National Spine Management Group, Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, Lehi, UT 2022.
Cervical Spine Clinical Workflows – detailed review of workflows of a thorough patient history and identification of clinical red flags related to relative and absolute contraindications to chiropractic care was presented. Outline of neurological examination including pathological reflexes present during spinal cord compression, cervical stenosis and cervical myelomalacia was discussed. Normal vs abnormal measurement of range of motion objectifying spinal dysfunction was presented. Specific orthopedic testing related to specific muscle, nerve or intervertebral disc injury was discussed. Review of interprofessional triage and imaging decision tree was outlined with specific focus on the pain management physician and spinal surgeon. National Spine Management Group, Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, Lehi, UT 2022.
Lumbar Spine Clinical Workflows - detailed review of workflows of a thorough patient history and identification of clinical red flags related to relative and absolute contraindications to chiropractic care was presented. Outline of neurological examination including pathological reflexes present during cervical and lumbar stenosis was discussed. Normal vs abnormal measurement of range of motion objectifying spinal dysfunction was presented. Specific orthopedic testing related to muscle, nerve or intervertebral disc injury was discussed. Review of interprofessional triage and imaging decision tree was outlined with specific focus on the pain management physician and spinal surgeon. National Spine Management Group, Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, Lehi, UT 2022.
Interprofessional Clinical Documentation for the Primary Care Physician – contemporary techniques to best communicate chiropractic care to the Primary Care Physician was discussed and presented. Analysis of the depth and scope of communication was emphasized with direct focus on the proper documentation management system including demographic sheet, imaging reports, most recent evaluation and management reports. Discussion of appropriate timing for phone consultation was presented. National Spine Management Group, Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, Lehi, UT 2022.
Clinical Documentation for the Spine Surgeon - contemporary techniques to best communicate chiropractic care to the spine surgeon was discussed and presented. Analysis of the depth and scope of communication was emphasized with direct focus on the proper documentation management system including demographic sheet, imaging reports, most recent evaluation and management reports. Discussion of appropriate timing for phone consultation was presented. National Spine Management Group, Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, Lehi, UT 2022.
Clinical Documentation for the Pain Management Physician - contemporary techniques to best communicate chiropractic care to the pain management physician was discussed and presented. Analysis of the depth and scope of communication was emphasized with direct focus on the proper documentation management system including demographic sheet, imaging reports, most recent evaluation and management reports. Discussion of appropriate timing for phone consultation was presented. National Spine Management Group, Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, Lehi, UT 2022.
Clinical Documentation for Attorney - contemporary techniques to best communicate chiropractic care and permanent injury to the personal injury attorney was discussed and presented. Analysis of the depth and scope of communication was emphasized with direct focus on the proper documentation management system including diagnosis, response to treatment, causality and persistent functional loss was outlined. Discussion of appropriate timing for phone consultation was presented. National Spine Management Group, Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, Lehi, UT 2022.
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering – detailed presentation of the progression of laboratory-based biomechanics into the clinical realm was outlined. Evidence based review of Pelvic Incidence and other sagittal balance parameters was presented. Regional sagittal balance and communication with the spine surgeon in the spine management practice was reviewed. Specific discussions were related to spinal sagittal balance and the non-surgical spine pain patient and correlated to the Corrective Care Phase of Chiropractic Care. Outline of the future of full spine biomechanical modeling was presented in relation to symptomatic and asymptomatic patients. National Spine Management Group, Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, Lehi, UT 2022.
Objectifying the Biomechanical Spine Lesion – review of ligament laxity and alternation of motion segment integrity was presented with specific correlation to the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment 5th and 6th Education. Correlation to bodily injury, causality and persistent functional losses in the personal injury patient and communication with the attorney was outlined. Attention was paid to the differences between vertebral body translation and angular motion deficits between adjacent motor units was presented. Specific details on measurement tools and analysis of the injured cervical and lumbar spines were discussed. National Spine Management Group, Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, Lehi, UT 2022.
Avoiding Malpractice: The Prevention of Medical Errors & Risk Management, PACE hours included, 12 Credits. Course Director: Brad Hayes, D.C., Madison, Wisconsin, 2022.
Understanding Diagnostic Ultrasounds/comparative MR and case collaboration. Knee, shoulder, wrist, elbow, hip and hand. PACE hours included, 12 Credits. Course Directors: Alecia Yocum, RN, DC, DACBR, RMSK, Chicago, Illinois, 2022.
Case Management, Documentation & Diagnosis. Disc pathology review, connective tissue pathology and diagnosis. Case presentations herniations documentation, triage and diagnosis. 3 hours PACE Credits. Course Directors: Mark Studin, DC, FASBE9C), DAAPM, DAAMLP May 2022
Mayo Clinic Advanced Body MRI 2021, Identify advances in cardiovascular MRI techniques, technical updates an sequences and approaches to Body MRI, MRI safey techniques and Guidlines, Nalyze MRI female pelvic, MRI implanted devices, Prostate MRI, MRI in Sports Medicine (shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee, hip, muscle, arthritis, peripheral nerve and metal), MRA of Body and Extremities, Thoracic MRI, NSF & Gadolinium, MRI of LIver, Billary Tree, Pancreas, Enterography, Rectal, MRI defecating protography, AI use in MRI, Breast Imaging, Geriatiric and Pediatric. SAM hours included, 26 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Course Directors: Amrami, MD, Ehman, MD and Young MD, Orlando, Florida 2021
Assessment of the Neurological Disturbance using Heart Rates and Skin Temps, ANS Changes, Variable HRT, Resting Heart Rate, 3 Lead EKG, and TyTron Thermographic Devices. Hart, D.C., 2021
Superficial Dry Needling, Review of Research, Techniques, Contraindications, History, Practice Parameters, Safety Guidelines, and Anatomical Review. Brad M. Hayes, D.C. Wausau, WI 2021.
Radiology Case Studies [Live Interactive Conference], Reference: DCA-20-63, Cliff Tao DC DACBR, Irvine, CA, 2021
Pathobiomechanics and Documentation, CPT Coding Guidelines for Initial and Established Patients with particular attention paid to Patient History, Review of Systems, Social and Family History, Physical Examination, and Medical Decision making. Specific differences in coding levels and required elements for a 99202-99203-99204-99205, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University Kansas City, 2020
Contemporary Understanding of Pain, SCNP vs. Healthy, The Brain, Pain and Addiction, The Role of Chiropractic Care, Affecting Sensory Processing, Affecting Motor Control, Healthy Brain-Spine Connection, Subluxation and New Neuroplasticity Model and One Key Way people Get Symptoms. Heidi Haavik, DC, Haavik/Sidecar Education 10, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Sioux Falls, SD, 2020
Using Documentation and Ethical Relationships, Pathways to improve coordination of care, and interprofessional communication with collaborating physicians. Maintaining ethical relationships in the medical-legal community through documentation and communication of demonstrable diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plans, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University Kansas City, 2020
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering Clinical Application, History of clinical biomechanics with an emphasis on the diagnosis and management of spine pain of mechanical/functional origin. Evidence-based symptomatic vs. asymptomatic parameters using peer-reviewed medical index literature. Computerized mensuration analysis of spinal biomechanical pathology. Comparison of demonstrable spinal biomechanical failure on imaging to clinical evaluation and physical examination. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University Kansas City, 2020
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering Clinical Grand Rounds, Case reviews utilizing E/M, MRI, and x-ray mensuration report to conclude an accurate diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment plan. Common diagnosis requiring interprofessional collaboration with a discussion of diagnostic dilemmas and proper communication methods. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University Kansas City, 2020
Clinical Grand Rounds – Spinal Primary and Secondary Biomechanical Pathology – a case review of objectification of spinal biomechanical pathology utilizing a Whole Organ Model of the human spine. Discussion of adjacent region mechanical dysfunction and clinical diagnosis utilizing sagittal and coronal plan data. Interprofessional communication both verbally and through proper evidence-based documentation was emphasized and discussed focusing on acute versus chronic spinal injury. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, 2020Primary Spine Care Qualified, This qualification includes graduate chiropractic education in healthy and traumatically altered spinal morphology inclusive of osseous, connective tissue and neurological structure, function and pathology. This certifies you are qualified in assessing predictive models in spinal biomechanics and devising engineering paradigms for treatment plans to maximize spinal homeostasis in an evidenced based conclusion. In addition, this qualification acknowledges your expertise in triaging the injured and coordinating collaborative care from the trauma through conclusion of rehabilitation, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island NY, 2020
Chiropractic as the First Option for Spine, A Literature-Based Standard, Utilizing clinical findings in conjunction with advanced imaging and electrodiagnostic findings in managing collaborative relationships with medical specialists. Applying a literature standard to care to ensure conservative care as the first option. Cleveland University Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2020
Chiropractic as the First Option for Spine, A Literature-Based Standard, Managing spinal related cases based upon MRI findings of herniations, bulges, protrusion, extrusions (comminuted and fragmented) utilizing thin-sliced acquisition protocols. When to consider ordering T1, T2, Short Tau Inversion Radiant, proton density and Dixon sequencing for spinal related pathology. Cleveland University Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2020
Chiropractic as the First Option for Spine, A Literature-Based Standard, Creating literature-based documentation inclusive of history and a clinical examination that encompasses causality, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plans. Ensuring the whole person impairment ratings are consistent with contemporary literature. Cleveland University Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2020
Chiropractic as the First Option for Spine, A Literature-Based Standard, Spinal biomechanical engineering models related to pathobiomechanics and literature-based standards in creating an accurate diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment plan. Determining impairment ratings based upon alteration of motion segment integrity utilizing motion-imaging, and creating demonstrable evidence for continued treatment plans. Cleveland University Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2020
Shaping the Cultural Authority of Chiropractic – 125 Year Journey, Understanding the historical direction of chiropractic growth and position in healthcare in our communities and how we continue to grow into the future and continue to earn the trust of the public. Legitimacy and competency reviewed. Carl S. Cleveland, III, DC, Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, MN 2020
“Whole Health” America’s future of Integrated Healthcare, The VA’s Whole Health Model can be implemented in any clinic. The importance of Whole Health for our military and our veterans that need care. Dr. Kim Sklebar, DNP, Dani Oleason, BAN, Michael Mortenson, DC, Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, MN 2020
Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice, Review basic concepts of Functional Medicine, review specialized labs used in a clinical setting, clinical signs of nutritional deficiencies and case studies with application. Georgia Nab, DC, MS, CNS, Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, MN 2020
Structure, Function and Human Cell: The future of Wellness in America, Clinically orientated roll of fatty acids to promote health, resilience to disease, optimize brain function and how to use them to manage various clinical disorders. The biochemistry of fatty acids covered in cur development and neurogenesis. Mechanisms of dementia, stroke and ways to mitigate. Daniel Johnston, MD, MPH, Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, MN 2020
Concussion Evaluation and Management, Current information and practical skill relating to evaluation and management of sports related concussion including chiropractic care. Management and return to play decision and role of chiropractor as primary provider. Case studies, hands-on-learning. Special populations, sideline and in office best care pathways. William Moreau, DC, DACBSP, CSCS, FICC, Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, MN 2020
Identifying Painful Lumbar: Disc – A potential Glimpse into the Future, Treating the source of pain, relationship between the lumbar disc degeneration and pain. Review of XR, MR and clinical significance and future solutions. Stephen Fridinger, DC, DACBR, Northwestern Health Sciences University 2020
Diagnostic Imaging: Case Studies & Clinical Correlations, Upstairs Downstairs: Tales from the Spinal Extremities, Correlation of history, imaging findings and diagnosis. Upper Spine (craniovertebral and atlantoaxial junction) and coccyx. Further work up and management of the conditions. Tim Mick, DC, DACBR, Ronald Pobiel, MD, Northwestern Health Sciences University 2020
Protect Your Practice Through the Board’s Eye, Professional boundaries, current legal trends with FBI involvement, Review of state and federal guidelines. Larry Spicer, DC, Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, MN 2020
Audit Yourself Before Someone Else Does, Record keeping fundamental, E/M Self-Audit, cloning, cloud, chain of medical necessity, “episode of care journey”, SOAP and CMS, protocols and goals, Evan Gwillam, DC, Northwestern Health Sciences University, MN 2020
Regenerative Medicine: A primer for Spine Care, Bio-cellular therapy, harvesting, concentrating and delivering the patient’s’ own cells and growth factors to accelerate and enhance natural healing that occurs after injury or degenerative changes. Minimally invasive adjunct to biomechanical interventions provided by chiropractic therapy. Blake Johnson, MD, FACR, Northwestern Health Sciences University, MN 2020
Advanced Clinical Acupuncture for Treating Headaches, Underlying causes of headache from and Eastern medical Perspective and how to treat with acupuncture in the clinical setting. Complex cascade and series and difficult cases examining environmental, spiritual component and structural mechanisms. Brain Grosam, Ph.D, TCMD, FABORM, LA.c., Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, MN 2020
Computerized Mensuration of Spinal Biomechanical Pathology, 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. PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY, 2019
Neurosurgical-Chiropractic Collaboration on Spinal Pathology, 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. PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY, 2019
Documentation and Ethics in Medical-Legal Relationships, 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 courts reflective of the patient’s pathology. PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY, 2019
Coding, Documentation and Compliant Coding, Ensuring the correct codes are utilized in an evaluation and management encounter. The correct elements are utilized 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. PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY, 2019
Trends in Spinal Treatment, 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. Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2019
Neurology of Spinal Biomechanics, Understanding the normal of spinal biomechanics and the neurotransmitters required for homeostasis. The interconnected role of Pacinian Corpuscles, Ruffini Corpuscles, Golgi Organ Receptors, Nociceptors, Proprioceptors and Mechanoreceptors in maintaining sagittal and axial alignment in the presence of mechanical pathology. Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2019
MRI Age-Dating of Herniated Discs, The literature, academic and clinical standards to age-date herniated discs. The clinical correlation the pain patters with advanced imaging finings of bone edema, spurs based upon the Piezoelectric effect fo 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. Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2019
Creating Ethical Collaborative and Medical-Legal Relationships, 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, reflective of services rendered and clear for third party consideration in an admissible format to considered in a medical-legal environment. Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2019
Central Innervation of Spinal Biomechanical Engineering, Understanding the lateral and ventral horn’s innovations of Pacinian Corpuscles, Ruffini Corpuscles, Golgi Organ Receptors, Nociceptors, Proprioceptors and Mechanoreceptors 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, Proprioceptors and Mechanoreceptors. Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2019
Identifying Spinal Pathology of MRI, 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, sequestered and fragmented discs. When to consider a neurosurgical consultation based upon the correlation of imaging and clinical findings. Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2019
Research to Get Excited About – Research in the Latest Advances of Neuroplasticity – review of spinal adjustments of the subluxations and the implications to changes in brain function via the pre-frontal cortex and effects on strength, immune function, balance, treating stroke patients and long term effects on overall spinal mechanical health. Sidecare, LLC, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Bloomington, MN, 2019
Clinical Grand Rounds – Compensatory Lower Back Pain Due to a T2 Biomechanical Pathology – case review of spinal biomechanical engineering study in the care plan of non-responsive lower back pain. Review of medical care plan, epidural steroid injections and past medical history. Patient centered approach to full spine assessment in non-responsive chronic lower back pain with associated primary spinal mechanical lesion identified in upper thoracic spine. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, 2019
Clinical Grand Rounds – T11 Spinal Fracture – A case review of traumatically induced T11 vertebral body fracture post motor vehicle collision. A detailed review of patient history, neurologic examination, plain film radiographs and advanced imaging studies were discussed. Comparison of Modic 1 and Modic 2 changes on T1 and T2 weighted MRI were reviewed, discussed and comparted to plain film images and CT scan images. Interprofessional communication both verbally and through proper evidence-based documentation was emphasized and discussed. Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019
Clinical Grand Rounds – Traumatic Cervical Disc Herniation and Associated Sternum Fracture - a case review of traumatically induced multi-level cervical disc herniation with associated Grade 2 Ligament Injury rated as sub-threshold. Review of case history, physical examination findings, plain film radiographs, cervical spine MRI and bone scan. Radiographic analysis and objectification of grade 2 sprain was presented and its correlation to the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment 5th edition was reviewed. Review of the purpose, function and positive findings on bone scan was reviewed and demonstrated using patient’s fractured sternum. Interprofessional communication both verbally and through proper evidence-based documentation was emphasized and discussed. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, 2019
Clinical Grand Rounds – Traumatic Disc Bulge and Associated Grade 2 Ligament Injury – a case review of traumatically induced cervical spine traumatic bulge of the intervertebral disc with concomitant grade 2 ligament injury was presented. Detailed anatomy and morphological presentation of normal and degenerative intervertebral disc presentation was demonstrated and reviewed. Review of morphological differences between disc bulge, disc herniation and disc protrusion was presented. Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3 ligamentous sprains were reviewed and discussed. Radiographic analysis and objectification of grade 2 sprain was presented and its correlation to the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment 5th edition was reviewed. Interprofessional communication both verbally and through proper evidence-based documentation was emphasized and discussed. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, 2019
Clinical Grand Rounds – 14 mm Cervical Disc Herniation with Spinal Cord Compression– A case review of traumatically induced 14 mmm acute cervical intervertebral disc extrusion with inferior migration resulting in severe right lateral canal stenosis, foraminal stenosis and spinal cord impingement. A detailed review of physical examination findings, neurological evaluation, MRI images and surgical triage was presented. Interprofessional communication both verbally and through proper evidence-based documentation was emphasized and discussed. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY 2019.
Chiropractic Record Keeping Updates, MRI referrals done correctly, documented properly, and billing. Legal Case Review of Western National Insurance Company v. Nguyen, review Minn. Stat. 62Q.75, Minn Stat. 65B54, subd.1, Review of Record Keeping, Rules, Patient Rights and Claims Practices. Bennerotte, Murray and Rabenhorst, Northwestern College of Chiropractic/CDI/Dock, Bloomington, MN 2019
Cervical Differential Assessment, Case review and systematic review neurology, vascular, internal disorders, orthopedics, cervicobrachial, shoulder, rotator cuff, rehab, impingement and use of MR and ultrasound. of traumatically induced biomechanical pathology in the cervical spine and shoulder. Dock, DC, Northwestern College of Chiropractic/CDI, Bloomington, MN 2019
Idiopathic Scolosis, Review and systematic approach to surgical and non surgical interventions, management, of pediatric, young adult and deformities among the population. Beauchamp, MD, Twin City Spine Center, DC, Northwestern College of Chiropractic/CDI, Bloomington, MN 2019
Clinical Grand Rounds – Traumatically Induced Biomechanical Pathology with Secondary Underlying Multi-Level Cervical Intervertebral Disc Herniation, Case review of traumatically induced biomechanical pathology in the cervical spine in the absence of pre-existing degenerative change and ligament laxity. Review of underlying multi-level acute intervertebral disc herniation and clinical correlation to patient presentation. T1, T2 and STIR MRI review of acute intervertebral disc herniation in both sagittal and axial planes outlining correlation to radiologist report and electrodiagnostic findings. Recognized by the PACE Program for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY 2019
Clinical Grand Rounds – Biomechanical Pathology Secondary to Cervical Fusion,Case review of traumatically induced cervical and lumbar spine. Prior cervical fusion C4-7 with review of plain film radiographs, MRI studies and neurological evaluation. Biomechanical assessment revealed significant compensation in lumbar spine secondary to cervical disc herniation and grade 2 ligament injury above the prior fusion. Modic 2 changes on lumbar spine MRI. Care plan, interprofessional documentation and patient centered education. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019
Homecoming and Winter Gathering 2019, Evidence Based Care, Patient Centered Care with Integrated Professional Collaborative Care, Adjusting the Typical Pronated Foot, Medullary Stroke to Ear Pain, The Science of Subluxation: 1918 to Today, Spondylolisthesis and Contact Sports (Inactive vs. Active Edema and Stability), Chronic Pain and Depression – The Nutrition Connection, Chiropractors Who Care Too Much, Understanding Compliance, Gut, Mouth and Brain Connection, Intervention in Workers’ Compensation Cases and Quick Pain Relief with Acupuncture, Brown, Tuchscherer, Charrette, Murphy, T. Yochum, A.Yochum, Seaman, Esteb, Conway, Howard, Sayer, Foshang, Hon. Wolkoff and Zurcher. Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, MN 2019
Clinical Grand Rounds – Traumatically Induced Cervical Central Canal Stenosis– a case review of traumatically induced acute cervical intervertebral disc extrusion with superior migration resulting in severe central canal stenosis and spinal cord impingement. A detailed review of physical examination findings, neurological evaluation, MRI images and surgical triage. Interprofessional communication both verbally and through proper evidence-based documentation. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019
Connective Tissue Pathology, Spinal Biomechanics as Sequella to Trauma, MRI Spine Interpretation, Ordering Protocols & Triaging the Injure, The latest research on the 6 ways to age-date disc herniations and bulges from trauma inclusive of disc pathology nomenclature. MRI ordering protocols, inclusive of Dixon format and fat-suppressed images. The neurology and pathology of connective tissue and the sequella of trauma at the biomechanical level leading to bio-neuro-mechanical failure. Contemporary evidenced-based building blocks for triaging and in a collaborative environment. Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY, 2018
Certificate of Leadership Development and Certificate of Communication Mastery. One hundred and ninety -six courses to improve leadership and communication in a clinical setting. Sidecar Management, Sioux Falls, SD 2018
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering Digitizing, integrating automated mensuration into creating treatment plans and determining maximum medical improvement. A literature-based study of normal vs. abnormal motor until function. Determining ligamentous laxity, alteration of motion segment integrity and pathological stress units and whole person impairments based upon the literature and academic standards, Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY, 2018
Science of the Chiropractic Spinal Adjustment and Vertebral Subluxation, The literature-based definitions of both the mechanisms the chiropractic adjustment and how it affects the central nervous system in pain pathways and systemic issues that is the arbiter for normal vs. abnormal function. The u201cphysiological mechanismsu201d of how the chiropractic spinal adjustment affects the peripheral and central nervous systems. Subluxation degeneration/Wolffu2019s Law will be detailed from a literature perspective combined with the mechanism of subluxation (bio-neuro-mechanical lesion). A literature perspective why u201clong-termu201d chiropractic care is clinically indicated as usual and customary to effectuate demonstrable biomechanical changes in the spine. An evidenced-based perspective of why physical therapy is a poor choice for spine as a 1st referral option for any provider inclusive of the literature. Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY, 2018
Documentation, Collaboration, and Primary Spine Care, An academic basis for documentation that is usual and customary across professions in collaborative care. Maintaining ethical medical-legal relationships based upon Voir Dire and Duabert standards with ensuring a u201c4-cornersu201d inclusive report. Ensuring Primary Care Status based upon an academic standards. Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY, 2018
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering Analysis, Understanding spinal motor units as it relates to the Cartesian system and normal vs. pathological movement. Analyzing normal coupling functions of the spine in relations to gait and pelvic biomechanical function and determining stress units and standards of deviation of segmental dysfunction. Interpreting mensuration lines and block analysis beyond standards of deviation in spinal motor dysfunction about connective tissue failure. PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island , NY, 2018
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering Pathology and Clinical Application, Integrating pathological function based upon the Cartesian system and digital mensuration in developing treatment plans with diagnosed connective tissue failures. Diagnosing corrective vs. clinical management scenarios when considering maximum medical improvement in both the chronic and acute, insidious and traumatically induced patient. PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018
CDC: Action Needed for Traumatic Brain injury in Children,Treatment in Emergency and Medical Facilities, Tracking, monitoring common causes and treatment over time for children and the impact as they age with morbidity and mortality. Megan Brooks, Vega, MD,FAAFP, August 2018
The Time Has Come: Identification and Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder,Opioid Use Disorder: A Growing Problem, Lecture on Medical Knowledge, Patient care and procedural skills with case presentations and treatments. Brent Boyett, MD, Stephen Tayor, MD. Vindico Medical Education and Indivior Incorporated, August 2018.
Is this TD or Something Else?Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis of Tardive Dyskinesia. Dr. Sethi discusses the management of a patient with TD. Medscape July 2018.
Primary Spine Care - Credentials and Knowledge Base,The credentials and knowledge based from an academia perspective when cooperatively treating in a collaborative environment inclusive of understanding pathology and mechanical spine issues, Texas Chiropractic College Graduate Doctoral Program, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018
Primary Spine Care - Spinal Biomechanical Engineering and MRI Spine Interpretation,Integrating Spinal Biomechanical Engineering and MRI Spine Interpretation into a primary spine care model, inclusive of necessity and acquisition protocols. A comprehensive review the latest evidence in documenting mechanical issues, Texas Chiropractic College Graduate Doctoral Program, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018
Primary Spine Care - Hospital Administration, Triage, Clinical Requirements and Collaborative Relationships with Medical Specialists, Understanding hospital and medical specialist's care paths for mechanical spine pathology and integrating the doctor of chiropractic in the hospital and allopathic treatment protocols, Texas Chiropractic College Graduate Doctoral Program, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018
Primary Spine Care - Contemporary Spine Research and Documentation,Central nervous system connection and the thalamus, hypothalamus connection in both ascending and descending central pathways with neuro-endocrine implications that have the mechanisms to be a component of Schizophrenia, Dementia and Alzheimer’s with a linear relationship to the chiropractic spinal adjustment and chronic pain, Texas Chiropractic College Graduate Doctoral Program, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018
Sports and Performance Grand Rounds,The Industrial Athlete. A review of systems, models and integration of health and wellness in the occupational setting. Chad Henriksen, DC, Northwestern Health Sciences Human Performance Center and the Minnesota Chiropractic Association. Bloomington, MN 2018
Interprofessional Hospital Based Spine Care,Trends in hospital and emergent care in the healthcare delivery system inclusive of policies, hospital staffing and current care paths for mechanical spine issues. Texas Chiropractic College Graduate Doctoral Program, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Long Island, NY, 2018
Module 1-Stroke Anatomy and Physiology Part 1, Stroke Anatomy and Physiology: Brain Vascular Anatomy, 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. 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, 2018
Module 2-Stroke Anatomy and Physiology Part 2, Stroke Anatomy and Physiology: Stroke Types and Blood Flow, Various types of stroke 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, acquired and hereditary deficiencies. 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, 2018
Module 3-Stroke Principles of Treatment an Overview for the Primary Care Provider, Stroke Principles of Treatment an Overview for the Primary Care Provider, Stroke type and treatments performed by vascular specialists. The goals of treatment with the physiology of the infarct and penumbra zones and the role 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. 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, 2018
Module 4-Clinical Evaluation & Protocols for Identifying Stroke Risk, Clinical Evaluation and Protocols for Identifying Stroke Risk, 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.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, 2018
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury/Traumatic Brain Injury/Concussion, 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. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018
Module 1: The Basics of Orthopedic Testing, Orthopedic Testing: Principles, Clinical Application and Triage, 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. PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2018
Module 2: Cervical Spine Orthopedic Testing, Orthopedic Testing: Cervical Spine, Integration of cervical 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. PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2018
Module 3: Cervical Spine Part 2, Orthopedic Testing: Cervical Spine, Integration of cervical 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. PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2018
Module 4: Lumbar Spine, Orthopedic Testing: Lumbar Spine, 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. PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2018
Module 5: Clinical Grand Rounds, Orthopedic Testing: Clinical Grand Rounds, 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. 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. PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2018
Impairment Rating, 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 disorders and consciousness are detailed for impairment rating. Herniated discs, radiculopathy, fracture, dislocation and functional loss are also detailed in relation to impairment ratings. 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, 2018
Module 1: Terms, Concepts & Definitions, Accident Reconstruction: Terms, Concepts 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 and subsequently cause serious injury. Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018
Module 2: Causality, Bodily Injury, Crumple Zones, Force & Critical Documentation, Accident Reconstruction: Causality, Bodily Injury, Negative Acceleration Forces, Crumple Zones and Critical Documentation, Factors that cause negative acceleration to zero and the 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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-DoctoralDivision,Long Island, NY, 2018
Module 3: Skid Marks, Time, Distance, Velocity & Speed Formulas, Accident Reconstruction: Skid Marks, Time, Distance, Velocity, Speed Formulas and Road 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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018
Module 4: Research, Causality & Bodily Injury, Accident Reconstruction: Research, Causality and Bodily Injury, Delta V issues correlated to injury and mortality, side impact crashes and severity of injuries, event data recorder reports correlated to injury, frontal impact kinematics, crash injury metrics with many variables and inquiries related to head restraints. Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018
Triage and Management of the Trauma and Non-Trauma Patient,differentially diagnosing spinal issues in the trauma and non-trauma patient inclusive of spinal disc pathology utilizing x-ray, MRI, CAT Scan and clinical evaluations. Collaborative triaging protocols with neurologists, neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, pain management and primary medical care providers with both mechanical and anatomical spinal pathologies. Academy of Chiropractic, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Long Island, NY, 2018
Medical-Legal-Insurance Documentation, Accurate and compliant 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 detailed diagnosing. The integration of chiropractic academia, the court system and the insurance reimbursor’s requirements for complete documentation. PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018
Module 1: Diagnostic Dilemmas and Connective Tissue Morphology, Spinal Trauma Pathology, Triage and Connective Tissue Injuries and Wound Repair, Triaging the injured and differentially diagnosing both the primary and secondary complaints. Connective tissue injuries and wound repair morphology focusing on the aberrant tissue replacement and permanency prognosis potential. 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, New York, 2018
Module 2: Ligament Anatomy and Injury Research and Spinal Kinematics, Spinal Trauma Pathology, Ligament Anatomy and Injury 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. 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, New York, 2018
Module 3: Spinal Biomechanics, Central Nervous System and Spinal Disc Nomenclature,
Spinal Trauma Pathology, 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. 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, New York, 2018
Module 4: Biomechanics of Traumatic Disc Bulge and Age Dating Herniated Disc Pathology, Spinal Trauma Pathology, 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. 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, New York, 2018
Module 5: Spinal Trauma Pathology, Clinical Grand Rounds, Spinal Trauma Pathology, Clinical Grand Rounds, The review of case histories of mechanical spine pathology and biomechanical failures inclusive of case histories, clinical findings and x-ray and advanced imaging studies. Assessing comorbidities in the triage and prognosis of the injured. 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, New York, 2018
Module 6: Spinal Truama Pathology, Research and Documentation Review, Spinal Trauma Pathology, Research Perspectives, The review of current literature standards in spinal trauma pathology and documentation review of biomechanical failure, ligamentous failure and age-dating disc 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, New York, 2018
The Rise of Chiropractic Care in the Worksite Centers, A major shift in practice from insurance-based and fee for service to value-based care. Companies are decreasing healthcare costs and improving health with this strategy. Daniel Lord, D.C., Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, MN, 2018
Health Topics Using Digital and Social Media, Overview using social media best practices to assist the busy clinician and connection with current and future patients with varied platforms. Coward, Pena and Jovanovic., Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, MN, 2018
The Key to America's Opioid Exit Strategy, Understanding the scope of the opioid situation, the elements that have contributed and the research showing the efficacy of Chiropractic care. Abuse and misuse issues. McAllister, D.C. M.S., Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, MN, 2018
New Paradigms in Chronic Care and Pain: A Whole Food Nutrition Role, Management of complications with opioids, pain and inflammation. Treatment options, nutritional therapy, Blaska and Hemmer, D.C., Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, MN, 2018
Functional Fitness: A New Paradigm for Chiropractic, Focuses on exercises that mimic everyday-life. Balance, coordination, strength and range of motion and understanding how these make your body less prone to injury and more efficient. Robert Silverman, D.C., Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, MN, 2018
Functional Anatomy, Evaluation and Rehabilitation of the Shoulder, Clinical examination and rehab techniques with anatomic dissection and lecture. Swineheart, D.C. and Klein D.C., Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, MN, 2018
Impacting Care with Imaging: Case Study Approach to X-Ray, Impact and timing of the X-ray improve skills, detection, describing, diagnosing and discerning impact on your patient care., Jeff Rich, D.C., Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, MN, 2018
Diagnostic Imaging Case Studies and Clinical Correlation, Review of extreme normal variants and unusual cases. Mick, D.C. and Mick. D.C., Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, MN, 2018
Chiropractic Practice Models and Effects on Patient Care, Risk management, patient access, shifting reimbursement, corporate expense and contrasting practice models. Melissa Kolb, D.C., Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, MN, 2018
Ethics and Social Media and Professional Boundaries, Communication and marketing tools can support patient care, patient education and public health. Avoiding ethical breaches and avoiding compromise to the doctor-patient relationship. Dangers of inappropriate social media use. GloriHinck, D.C., EdD., Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, MN, 2018
MACRA, MIPS and Chiropractic: Medicare's New Quality Payment System, The New Documentation Collaborative Model, Understanding Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act 20115 (MACRA) Law: The Merit Based Incentive Payment System and the Advanced Alternative Payment Model. Overview of law and performance standards. Scott Musterman, D.C. Universal documentation standards and MAC clinical reviewers of medical necessity. Conway D.C., and Jacklitch, D.C.,Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, MN, 2018
Acupuncture for Chronic Conditions, Specific lower back and shoulder relapse and incomplete recovery and how acupuncture theory and treatment can reduce incidents. Deborah Genrick, D.C., LAc., Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, MN, 2018
Part 1-Module #1: Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Cartesian Coordinate System, Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Cartesian System, 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 rotations (thetas) and how they are applicable to human biomechanics. PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards', ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2018
Part 1-Module #2: Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Cervical Pathobiomechanics, Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Cervical Pathobiomechanics, Spinal biomechanical engineering of the cervical and upper thoracic spine. This includes the normal and pathobiomechanical movement of both the anterior and posterior motor units and normal function and relationship of the intrinsic musculature to those motor units. Nomenclature in reporting normal and pathobiomechanical findings of the spine. PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards', ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2016
Part 1-Module #3: Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Lumbar Pathobiomechanics, Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Lumbar Pathobiomechanics, Spinal biomechanical engineering of the lumbar spine. This includes the normal and pathobiomechanical movement of both the anterior and posterior motor units and normal function and relationship of the intrinsic musculature to those motor units. Nomenclature in reporting normal and pathobiomechanical findings of the spine. PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards', ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2018
Part 1-Module #4: Spinal Biomechanics in Trauma, Spinal Biomechanics in Trauma, To utilize whiplash associated disorders in various vectors of impact and whiplash mechanisms in determining pathobiomechanics. To clinically correlate annular tears, disc herniations, fractures, ligament pathology and spinal segmental instability as sequalae 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. PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards', ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2018
Part 2-Module #1: Spinal Biomechanical Engineering & Organizational Analysis, Spinal Biomechanical Engineering & Organizational Analysis, Integrating spinal biomechanics and pathobiomechanics through digitized analysis. The comparison of organized versus disorganized compensation with regional and global compensation. Correlation of the vestibular, ocular and proprioceptive neurological integration in the righting reflex as evidenced in imaging. Digital and numerical algorithm in analyzing a spine. PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards', ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2018
Part 2-Module #2: Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Cervical Digital Analysis, Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Cervical Digital Analysis, 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. PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards', ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2018
Part 2-Module #3: Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Lumbar Digital Analysis, Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Lumbar Digital Analysis, Digitalizing and analyzing the lumbar spine images 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. PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards', ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2018
Part 2-Module #4: Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Full Spine Digital Analysis, Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Full Spine Digital Analysis, Digitalizing and analyzing the full spine images to diagnose pathobiomechanics as sequalae to trauma in relation to ligamentous failure and disc and vertebral pathology as sequalae. 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. PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards', ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2018
Module #1: MRI History and Physics, MRI History and Physics, Magnetic fields, T1 and 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. Texas Chiropractic College, 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, 2018
Module #2: MRI Spinal Anatomy and Protocols, MRI Spinal Anatomy and Protocols, 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. Texas Chiropractic College, 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, 2018
Module #3: MRI Disc Pathology and Spinal Stenosis, MRI Disc Pathology and Spinal Stenosis, 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. Texas Chiropractic College, 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, 2018
Module #4: MRI Spinal Pathology, MRI Spinal Pathology, 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. Texas Chiropractic College, 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, 2018
Module #5: MRI Methodology of Analysis, MRI Methodology of Analysis, 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. Texas Chiropractic College, 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, 2018
Module #6: MRI Clinical Application, MRI Clinical Application, 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. Texas Chiropractic College, 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, 2018
Module #1: MRI Disc Overview & Imaging Protocols, MRI Protocols Clinical Necessity, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR axial, stacking, FFE, FSE and sagittal images. Clinical indication for the utilization of MRI and pathologies of disc in both trauma and non-trauma sequalae, including bulge, herniation, protrusion, extrusion and sequestration. Texas Chiropractic College, 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, 2018
Module #2: MRI Interpretation of Lumbar Bulges/Degenerative Disc Disease, MRI Interpretation of Lumbar Degeneration/Bulges, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR axial, stacking, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of lumbar degeneration. With the co-morbidities and complications of stenosis, pseudo-protrusions, cantilevered vertebrate, Schmorl's nodes and herniations. Central canal and cauda equina compromise interpretation with management. Texas Chiropractic College, 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, 2018
Module #3: MRI Interpretation of Lumbar Herniated Discs, MRI Interpretation of Lumbar Herniations, 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 equina compromise interpretation with management. Texas Chiropractic College, 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, 2018
Module #4: MRI Interpretation of Cervical Bulges/Degenerative Disc Disease, MRI Interpretation of Cervical Degeneration/Bulges,MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR axial, stacking, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of cervical degeneration. With the co-morbidities and complications of stenosis, pseudo-protrusions, cantilevered vertebrate, Schmorl's nodes and herniations. Spinal cord and canal compromise interpretation with management. Texas Chiropractic College, 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, 2018
Module #5: MRI Interpretation of Cervical Herniated Discs, MRI Interpretation of Cervical Herniations, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR Axial, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of lumbar herniations. With the co-morbidities 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. Texas Chiropractic College, 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, 2018
Module #6: Virtual Grand Rounds, MRI Interpretation of Degenerative Spine and Disc Disease with Overlapping Traumatic Insult to Both Spine and Disc, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR Axial, 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. Texas Chiropractic College, 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, 2018
The Post Traumatic Cervical Spine and X-Ray, Cervical Spine Conditions, Imaging MRI, disc herniation types, fracture from cancer vs. trauma. When to get advanced imaging and how neurological symptoms can help. Center for Diagnostic Imaging Continuing Education with Dock, Minneapolis MN, 2018
The National Spinal Decompression Certification Program, Classification of Disc, Contraindications, Symptoms, Treatment Protocols, Practice in action, Surgery vs. Decompression, Regulatory Community, Traction vs. Decompression, Injections, Laser Protocols, Compliance and Billing, FDA 510K, Liability and Current Research Updates. Parker University Department of Continuing Education, Dallas, TX, 2018
Module #7: Strategic Plan, Documenting Clinically Correlated Bodily Injury to Causality, 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. Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2017
Module #6: Documentation and Working within Your State Laws to Ensure Compliant Paperwork and Reimbursement, Documentation and Reporting for the Trauma Victim, 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. Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2017
Module #5: Neurodiagnostics Testing: EMG/NCV, VEP, BAER, V-ENG and SSEP, Clinical Indications and Interpretation, Neurodiagnostic Testing Protocols, Physiology and Indications for the Trauma Patient, Electromyography (EMG), Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV), Somato Sensory Evoked Potential (SSEP), Visual Evoked Potential (VEP), Brain Stem Auditory Evoked Potential (BAER) and Visual-Electronystagmosgraphy (V-ENG) interpretation, protocols and clinical indications for the trauma patient. Texas Chiropractic College,Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2017
Module #4: MRI, Bone Scan and X-Ray Protocols, Physiology and Indications for the Trauma Patient, MRI, Bone Scan and X-Ray Protocols, Physiology and Indications for the Trauma Patient, MRI interpretation, physiology, history and clinical indications, bone scan interpretation, physiology and clinical indications, x-ray clinical indications for the trauma patient. Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2017
Module #3: Crash Dynamics and Its Relationship to Causality, Crash Dynamics and Its Relationship to Causality, An extensive understanding of the physics involved in the transference of energy from the bullet car to the target car. This includes 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. Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2017
Module #2: Physical Examination & Documentation for the Trauma Patient, Diagnostics, Risk Factors, Clinical Presentation and Triaging the Trauma Patient, An extensive understanding of the injured with clinically coordinating the history, physical findings and when to integrate neurodiagnostics. An understanding on how to utilize emergency room records in creating an accurate diagnosis and the significance of “risk factors” in spinal injury. Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2017
Module #1: Personal Injury 101,Triaging and reporting while maintaining ethical medical-legal relationships, Neurodiagnostics, Imaging Protocols and Pathology of the Trauma Patient, 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. Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2017
Medical-Legal-Insurance DocumentationAccurate and compliant 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 detailed diagnosing. The integration of chiropractic academia, the court system and the insurance reimbursor’s requirements for complete documentation. Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2017
Certified Sigma Instrument Adjusting, Sigma Instruments, Phoenix, AZ, 2015 – 2018
Certification in RPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technician, BRPT #15889. Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists, McLean, VA, 2010 – 2018
2017 Chiropractic Winter Gathering, Anatomy of a “Survivor” and the chiropractic Connection, Preventing Sacroiliac Joint Pain, The Science of Happiness and it Role in health and Healing, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Breakthroughs in the Treatment of Concussions, Spinal Health and Nutrition, Impacting Care with Imaging, Resolving 7 Hidden Musculoskeletal Problems that Delay Recovery, Ethics in Social Media, Medicare Documentation and Taking the Confusion out of Compliance, Northwestern health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education 2017
Certified Registered Sleep Technologist, The American Board of Sleep Medicine, Darien, IL 2011-2016
Certification in Hospital Procedures and Protocols Manipulation Under Anesthesia, Academy of Physical Medicine/Vista Health Care Surgical Center, Houston, TX, 1998
Certified Spinal Trauma Specialist, Academy of Physical Medicine/Vista Health Care Surgical Center, Houston, TX, 1997 -1998
Certified Industrial and Occupation Consultant, Northwestern College of Chiropractic, Madison, WI, 1995
Sudden Cardiac Death in Athletes, Etiology, Management and Identification of Athletes, Risk Factors, Populations and Parameters.Northwestern College of Chiropractic, Bloomington, WI 2017
Chiropractic Neurology Diplomate #18, Chiropractic Neurological Rehab 11: Sensory Disorders and Mental Disorders, Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, MN 2017
Patient Intake, History and Physical Examination, Determining the etiology of the patient's complaints in a traumatic or non-traumatic scenario. Analyzing the patient's past history and review of systems along with the performance of a complete orthopedic, neurological and clinical examination to correlate both past, current and causality issues to formulate an accurate diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan. There is an emphasis on triaging both the trauma and non-trauma patients. Texas Chiropractic College,Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division,Long Island, NY, 2017
Clinical Innovations, Trends in Patient Care and Management.The Sweere Center, Bloomington, MN, 2017
Treating Neuropathies and Pain with Needle and Non-Needle Techniques, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN 2016
Chiropractic Neurological Rehabilitation II: Sensory and Mental Disorders, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN 2016
Impact of Hydration on Athlete Performance, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN 2016
Practical Applications for Orthopedic Conditions, Chiropractic Neurology Diplomate # 1, Review of Orthopedic Testing and proper Testing, Professional Boundaries for Orthopedic Conditions, Review of Spine MRI with Orthopedic Conditions,Center for Diagnostic Imaging – MRI, Minneapolis, MN, 2016
Concussion: Who, What When?,A Review of Concussion and Trends. Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN 2016
The Future of Chiropractic: Positioning to Improve Population Health and Wellness, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN 2016
Healing the Aging Metabolism – Reversing the Cause of Weight Gain with Age, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN 2016
Emerging Chiropractic Care Models in Medical Systems: Examples from Private and Public Sectors, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN 2016
Applying Functional Medicine to Your Practice, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN 2016
Adventures into the Function and Dysfunction of the Foot and Ankle, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN 2016
Cultural Consideration and Chiropractic Care, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN 2016
Diagnostic Imaging: Case –Studies and Clinical Correlations, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN 2016
Acupuncture: Applying Principles of Excess and Deficiency Protocols to your Chiropractic Acupuncture Practice, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN 2016
The Medicare Documentation Seminar, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN 2016
Understanding How to Properly Respond to Medicare Audit, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN 2016
Cardiovascular Consequences of OSA, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Continuing Medical Education, Philadelphia, PA 2016
Overview of Sleep Disorders, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Continuing Medical Education, Philadelphia, PA 2016
The Neurobiological Basis of Sleep and Wakefulness, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Continuing Medical Education, Philadelphia, PA 2016
Increasing Sleep Technologists Proficiency in the Diagnostic Process of Narcolepsy, The Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine and Technology, Darien, IL 2016
ResMed Academy, Humidification, NIV for COPD, Bilevel Titration, CPAP, Oxygen Therapy, and Women and OSA, American Association of Respiratory Care & BRPT, McLean, VA 2016
Oola: Finding Balance in an Unbalanced World, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN 2015
The Role of History and Evaluation in the Care of the Pediatric Patient, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN 2015
Movement and Motor Control Evaluation of the Low Back, Hip and Knee, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN 2015
Healthy Aging, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN 2015
Nutritional Support for the Musculoskeletal System, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN 2015
Radiology 4x30: A two Hour Radiology Relay Race, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN 2015
Sequelae of Trauma to the Neck – Anatomy, Rehab and X-ray, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN 2015
Preventing Boundary Crossing Pitfalls, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN 2015
Diagnosis Documentation, Compliance, Medicare, and ICD Coding, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN 2015
Clinical Tools to Help Your HER System Work for You, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN 2015
Treating Tendonitis and Tendinitis of the Shoulder, Elbow, and Achilles with Acupuncture, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN 2015
Obesity and OSA: The Weight of the Matter, Fundamentals of Ventilation, Achieving Compliance with First Class Setup, American Association for Respiratory Care -RESMED E-LEARN Irving, TX 2015
Dr. Richard Polin – Continuous Positive Airway Pressure,Fisher & Paykel, Maplewood, MN, 2015
OSA & COPD: Treating Both Diseases, Pathway to Success for CPAP Titrations, American Association for Respiratory Care -RESMED E-LEARN Irving, TX 2015
Information to Transformation: Making Your Mind Matter, Detoxification and Weight Management, How to Adjust the Patient that Requires a Light Force Adjustment, Non-Traditional Approach to Shoulder Physical Rehabilitation, Vascular Causes of Lower Extremity Pain, A Radiology Refresher Course on Commonly Seen Chiropractic Conditions, Common Conditions of the Hip – Anatomy, Rehab and X-ray, Emerging Issues in the Integrated Healthcare Practice, When is Mechanical Pain Actually Inflammatory, Care Delivery: An Opportunity Waiting, Useful Research Updates for a the Busy Chiropractic Clinician, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN 2014
The Fundamental Substances in Chinese Medicine and their Implications in Health and Treatment of Pain, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN 2014
Diagnostic Imaging of the Neck, Upper Extremity, Low Back and Lower Extremity, A Refresher on Procedures, Views, Techniques and Case Examples, Center for Diagnostic Imaging, Minneapolis, MN 2014
AAST 2014 Annual Meeting, 14 Hours, Managed Care, Sleep and Plasticity, Emerging Roles of Sleep Professional, Perioperative Reporting, Respiratory Anatomy and Physiology, Clinical Use of New Technologies, Utilizing Data for Managing Patient Care, Pediatrics, Maximizing Positive Airway Pressure Therapy, Oral Appliance Therapy and Telemedicine and Technology, Darien, IL 2014
Topics in Nutrition – The Influence of Fats and Carbohydrates on Energy Production, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN 2013
Manipulative Mechanics: What we think we do and what we really do may be two different things, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN 2013
Annual License Renewal Seminar, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN 2013
Ferezy’s MSR’s: Go with the Flow, The Neurology of MSR’s, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN 2013
Diagnostic Imaging Cases, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN 2013
Panel Discussion: Case Presentations, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN 2013
Sexual Boundaries, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN 2013
Abuse Recognition and Reporting, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN 2013
Vertebrobasilar Ischemia Following Cervical Manipulation: So, What’s New, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN 2013
Case in Chiropractic Neurology, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN 2013
Chiropractic and Medicine: A Bridge to Help the Chronic Pain Patient, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN 2013
Integrative Care Concepts, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN 2013
Research Studies in Acupuncture Treatment, The Objective is to Enhance Case Management Decisions and Ultimately Benefit the Patient in Our Care., CEU’s for Professionals, Minneapolis, MN 2013
Capnography: Principles and Clinical Application, Clinical Application of Ventilator Waveforms and Trending, NPPV: Across the Continuum of Care, Respiratory Monitoring: Principles and Application of Volumetric Capnography, Philips, The American Association for Respiratory Care, Irving TX 2013
Bilevel Titration Made Easy: For Technologists and Patient, CPAP Titration Made Easy: For Technologist and Patient, ResMed ELEARN, Irving, TX 2013
Endometriosis and Sleep, Shift Work Disorder and Other Circadian Rhythm Disorders, Dreams: Causes, Purposes, History and Theories, Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists, McLean, VA 2013
Ethics and Guidelines for Patients, A Review of Professional Boundary Issues, Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Minneapolis, MN 2012
Soft Tissue Injuries on MRI Scans, Viewing Soft Tissue Injuries and What to Look For, Spine Imaging MRI and Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Minneapolis, MN 2012
Obesity and OSA an Expanding Epidemic, Diabetes and OSA Unhealthy Choices, Humidification: A Heated Discussion, ResMed ELEARN Irving, TX, 2012
Neurology Examination Review, A Review of Clinical and Functional Neurological Examinations, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN 2012
Chiropractic Neurology Diplomate #3, 300 Hour Course, #3: The Neurological Examination, Sensory, Motor and Eye, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Indiana, 2012
Data Management, Compliance Monitoring, and Interpretation of Encore Reports,Philips, The American Association for Respiratory Care, Irving TX 2012
Titration 102: How to Titrate Patients Who Have Complicated Sleep Disorders with the BiPap Auto SV, Titration 101: How to Titrate CPAP and Bi-Level Therapy, Philips, The American Association for Respiratory Care, Irving TX 2012
Acupuncture 101 & 102, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, CT 2012
Treating Plantar Fasciitis with Acupuncture – Integrated Western and Eastern, Needle and Pain Management Techniques for Plantar Fasciitis,Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, MN, 2011
Improving PAP Compliance with Bilevel Therapy, Making it Easier to Breath, techniques, Setting and Controlling the Leak, ResMed AAST CEC Program 2011
Neurology Diplomate #6, 300 Hour Program, Neuroanatomy: Nerve and Muscle Physiology and Aspects of Electrodiagnosis, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Wisconsin Dells, WI 2011
Neurology Diplomate #7, 300 Hour Program, Neuropathology, Diseases Affecting the CNS, Tumors, Toxic and Metabolic Disorders, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Wauwatosa, WI 2011
Neurology Diplomate #8, 300 Hour Program, Neuropathology II, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Delafield, WI 2011
Neurology Diplomate #9, 300 Hour Program, Movement Disorders, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Wauwatosa, WI 2011
Neurology Diplomate #10, 300 Hour Program, Functional Aspects of Neurological Disease, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Wisconsin Dells, WI 2011
Neurology Diplomate #12, 300 Hour Program, Physical Diagnosis, Endocrinology and Autonomic Neurology, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Wisconsin Dells, WI 2011
Neurology Diplomate #13, 300 Hour Program, Diagnostic Imaging Related to Neurology, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Wauwatosa, WI 2011
Neurology Diplomate #14, 300 Hour Program, MS, Neurovascular Disorders and Mental Disorders, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Wisconsin Dells, WI 2011
Neurology Diplomate #15, 300 Hour Program, Brain Stem Disorders – Diagnosis and Treatment, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Wauwatosa, WI 2011
Minnesota Sleep Society 1st Annual Education Meeting, 11.5 of Professional Development, Health Partners, Bloomington, MN, 2010
Differential Diagnosis of Chest Wall Pain Syndromes, Activities of Daily Living Due to Trauma Ethics and Guidelines for Patients, Vertebral Basilar Artery Insufficiency (VBI), Differential Diagnosis of Chest Wall Pain Syndromes, Protocols for MRI Referrals, Medical Evidence of Disc Herniation, X-Ray Review of Disc Herniation, Understanding of Soft Tissue Injury: Findings on MRI Scans, Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Minneapolis, MN, 2010
Importance of identifying the pain Generator Early, Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Minneapolis, MN, 2010
Review of Acupuncture Points Due to Trauma, Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Minneapolis, MN, 2010
Pain in Children,Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Saint Paul, MN, 2010
Clinical Judgment of PAP Therapy: OSA: An Overview, CPAP: ASV, Bi-Level, PAP Instruction,Health Partners, Maplewood, MN, 2010
Institute for Continuing Education, Sleep Inertia, Naps and Memory, Obstructive Sleep Apnea an Overview, Getting Patients to Comply, Cardiovascular Consequences, Anesthesia and Sleep Apnea, and Diabetes and Sleep, La Mesa, CA 2010
Sleep Technologist ReviewHealth Partners, Bloomington, MN, 2010 Nurse, HealthPartners, Bloomington, MN, 2010
Sprain/Strain Muscle Ligament Damage to the Neck, Mid-back, and Low-back due to Car Accident and Workers Comp Injuries, Spine Imaging MRI LLC, Saint Paul, MN, 2009
The Different Types of Headaches: Cervicogenic Headache, Cluster Headache, Migraine Headache, Headache Due to Concussion, Stress Headache, Spine Imagine MRI, LLC, Saint Paul, MN, 2009
Rise of Colossus, Boundaries & Ethics, Active vs Inactive Spondylolysis, Chiropractic Scoliosis Correction, Suma MRI & Dr’s. Lodge, Golden Valley, MN, 2009
Digital Imaging & More, Acupuncture and Pain, Suma MRI & Dr’s. Lodge, Golden Valley, MN, 2009
Traumatic Cervical syndrome, 20 Hours, Subluxation, cervical spine strain sprain, Orthopedic testing, auto collision neck injuries, cervical disc injuries, annulus tear, disc herniation’s, degenerative disc syndrome, cervical spondylosis, rheumatoid arthritis, TMJ Disorders, Sprengels’s Syndrome, Spondylolysis, Spondylolisthesis, AS, Cervical Central Spinal Cord Syndromes, Ne k Pain vs. Shoulder Pain, Upper Thoracic Spine Pain, Professional Boundaries, X-ray traumatic cervical syndrome. Center for Diagnostic Imaging, Minneapolis, MN, 2009
Auriculotherapy, Headaches – Acupuncture, Acupuncture Needling, PTM of Minnesota – Alternative Health Care Education, Mankato, MN, 2008
Spinal/Workers Comp Injuries, Spinal Injuries of all Types in the Work Place, Special Considerations for Workers’ Compensation Injuries, Lumbar neve root injuries, Cauda Equinea Syndrome, Sacroiliac Conditions, Hip/Pelvis Conditions, Trochanteric Bursitis, Osteochondritis, Myositis Ossificans, Fascia Tear, Medial/Lateral Collateral Ligament and Meniscus Tear, X-ray and MRI of the Spinal Work Injuries, Center for Diagnostic Imagine – MRI, Minneapolis, MN, 2008
Auto Collision Injuries I, Record Keeping and Documentation in Auto Collision Cases, Low Impact Accidents causing injury, research, neurological injuries, x-ray interpretation of low impact injuries,Northwestern Health Sciences University, Minneapolis, MN, 2007
Acupuncture Needling, Moxibustion, PTM of Minnesota – Alternative Health Care Education, Mankato, MN, 2007
Diagnostic Imaging and Professional Boundaries Program – X-ray, Noran Neurological Clinic, Minneapolis, MN, 2006
A Guide to Comfort: Interface Selection and Fitness, Association of Polysomnographic Technologists, Saint Paul, MN 2006
Cupping, Alternative Health Care Education, Mankato, MN, 2006
Chiropractic Neurology Diplomate # 3, 300 Hour Program, The Chiropractic Neurological Exam: Motor, Sensory and Everything Else, Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, MN, 2006
Headaches – Acupuncture,Alternative Health Care Education, Mankato, MN, 2006
Orthopedics Overview, A Comprehensive 24-hour Review of Orthopedics and X-ray Related to Orthopedics. Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, MN, 2005
Chiropractic Neurology Diplomate # 2, 300 Hour Program, The Chiropractic Mental State Neurological Exam and CVA, Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, MN, 2005
Chiropractic Neurology Diplomate # 1, 300 Hour Program, Clinical Neuroanatomy and Functional Neurology, Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, MN, 2005
Orthopedic Overview, 24 Hours, Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, MN, 2005
Auto Collision Injuries II, Permanent Post-Concussion Syndrome, Post Trauma Headaches, forehead and Post Trauma Migraine, Vertebral Artery, Internal Carotid Artery, Trauma and non-trauma spinal cord, Stenosis, cervical cord syndromes and how related to the post trauma patient, Professional Boundaries, x-ray interpretation, permanent post concussive syndrome, Daniel Dock, Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners #16942, St. Paul, MN 2003
Auto Collision Injuries I, Dr. Fred Clary, Duluth, MN, 2003
Whiplash & Spinal Trauma (Beyond YR 2000), Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, MN, 2002
Headaches and Dizziness, Daniel Dock, Saint Paul, MN, 2002
Chiropractic Forensics Program 240 Course, American Medical Association Impairment Rating, Chiropractic Forensics, National University of Health Sciences, Charleston, SC, 2001
Whiplash & Spinal Trauma (Beyond YR 2000), Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, MN, 2001
Diagnostic Imaging & Clinical Evaluation Update: Cervical Spine, Noran Neurological Clinic, Minneapolis, MN, 2000
Occupational Health Phase II, Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, MN, 2000
Diagnostic Imaging & clinical Evaluation Update: Lumbar & Thoracic Spine Mini-Symposium, Noran Neurological Clinic, Minneapolis, MN, 2000
Are You Education Your Patients or Merely Teaching Them? Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, MN, 2000
Chiropractic Subluxation, Chiropractic Subluxation X-Ray, Lumbo-Sciatic Syndrome, Lumbo-Sciatic Syndrome X-Ray, Thoracic Spine Pain, Thoracic Spine Pain X-Ray, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Daniel Dock, St. Paul, MN, 1999
CHIRO Peds, Life, Minneapolis, MN, 1999
7th Annual No Fault, Sommerer Esq., Minneapolis, MN, 1999
Practice Briefs #2, Daniel Dock, St. Paul, 1999
Workers Comp, Girdle & Lesions, MN Open MRI, Minneapolis, MN, 1999
Football Sports Injuries, Northwestern College of Chiropractic, Bloomington, MN, 1998
Spinal Trauma Class 6, Academy of Physical Medicine, St. Paul, MN, 1998
Spinal Trauma Class 5, Academy of Physical Medicine, St. Paul, MN, 1998
Spinal Trauma Class 2, Academy of Physical Medicine, St. Paul, MN, 1998
Spinal Trauma Class 1, Academy of Physical Medicine, St. Paul, MN 1998
Perm Post Concussion, Daniel Dock, St. Paul, MN, 1998
Homecoming 1998 - Infection, X-Ray, Northwestern College of Chiropractic, Bloomington, MN, 1998
Clinical Aspects, Soft Tissue Injection, Post-Concussion,Daniel Dock, St. Paul, MN, 1998
Record Keeping, Risk Management – X-Ray, Risk Management, Diagnostic Imaging – X-Ray, Diagnostic Imaging – Infection, Daniel Dock, St. Paul, MN, 1997
Seminar, Exercise for Spinal Trauma,PDR, Minneapolis, MN, 1997
TMJ Imaging, Imaging, Treatment and Conservative Care,Ron Levandoski, Minneapolis, MN, 1997
Diagnostic Imaging, Noran Neurological Clinic, Minneapolis, MN, 1997
MR & CT Imaging, CDI, Minneapolis, MN, 1997
Professional Boundaries, Chirocare, Eagan, MN, 1996
Imaging of the Spine,CDI, Minneapolis, MN, 1996
Electrodiagnosis, Innovative, Minneapolis, MN, 1996
Maintain Boundaries. Chirocare, Eagan, MN, 1996
SELECTED APPOINTMENTS:
Appointment to the Chamber of Commerce Board, Ellsworth, WI 2017-2018
Appointment Editorial Advisory Board, Sleep Review, The Journal for Sleep Specialists, Mebane, NC 2013-2016
Appointment St. Paul Department of Health Community Advisory Committee, St. Paul, MN 2000-2001
Associate Faculty at Northwestern College of Chiropractic, Bloomington, MN 1999-2001, 2005, 2018
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Faculty, New Richmond, WI 1995