Dr. Che Joplin

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Dumfries, VA 22025

Home/Office: 703-***-****

Email: acxfat@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

My qualifications begin with a military background as a Medic where I served with the 459th Medical Squadron on Andrews AFB, Maryland. My qualifications continue with sixteen year history of educating college students in multiple subjects directly related to the field of science and health care. I have continued to build my qualifications and reputation as a health advocate, doctor and educator by participating, as a keynote speaker, in the areas of public health, in the areas of clinical and patient education and corporate institutions on health, health disparities and preventive methodology as well as through published work in the health care field.

EDUCATION

1995 – 1999 Palmer College of Chiropractic Davenport, IA

Doctorate of Chiropractic

American Black Chiropractic Student Association

President (1997), Vice President (1998)

Facilitated transition of African American students into Palmer College and chiropractic curriculum Palmer College of Chiropractic Dept. of Admissions (1998) Presentation to Dept. of Life Sciences at Virginia State University (1998), Virginia Union University on the subject of Chiropractic as a graduate choice for African-Americans (1998-1999)

1990 – 1994 Virginia State University Petersburg, VA

Bachelor of Science in Biology

The Virginia Statesman Campus Newspaper

Two published articles, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (1993) and Health and Wellness for Spring (1994)

Upward Bound Mentoring Program Virginia State University (1993-1994)

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (1993)

Director of Educational Activities (1993-1994)

WORK EXPERIENCE

2009-2012 / 2013 – Current

University of Mary Washington Hospital (Lloyd F. Moss Clinic) Fredericksburg, VA

Doctor of Chiropractic (volunteer services)

-Utilizes standard medical evaluation procedures along with biomechanical assessment to establish a diagnosis and formulate a management plan.

-Consults with other health care providers and refer patients in accordance with accepted medical indications.

-Chiropractic treatment includes a number of options such as patient education, therapeutic exercise, lifestyle recommendations, and other interventions such as joint manipulation and mobilization, soft tissue therapies, and physical modalities.

-Trained and licensed to deliver a number of interventions currently classified as Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) therapies such as biologically based preparations, and mind-body therapies.

2014 – 2016 Westwood College Annandale, VA/Arlington, VA

Healthcare Department Lead Faculty

Subjects includes: Procedures of Patient Care, Medical Terminology, Medical Insurance, Administrative procedures, Medical Ethics and Externship Coordinator

Undergraduate instruction including facilitating laboratory and hands on instruction dealing directly with patient care standards and patient care procedures; Instruction and faculty advising; hands-on practical skill; identification of anatomical models; Designed and administered scheduled exams and tabulated grades for students. Redesign medical externship program and certification. American Heart Association BLS/CPR Instructor; Certification (2014)

2009 – Current Joplin Family Chiropractic. (Private Practice) Fredericksburg, VA

Doctor of Chiropractic

-Utilizes standard medical evaluation procedures along with biomechanical assessment to establish a diagnosis and formulate a management plan.

-Consults with other health care providers and refer patients in accordance with accepted medical indications.

-Chiropractic treatment includes a number of options such as patient education, therapeutic exercise, lifestyle recommendations, and other interventions such as joint manipulation and mobilization, soft tissue therapies, and physical modalities.

-Trained and licensed to deliver a number of interventions currently classified as Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) therapies such as biologically based preparations, and mind-body therapies.

-Clinical treatment of the injured clients 150 per week, Wellness maintenance through regular treatments

-Coordinator of marketing such as public lectures at fitness facilities, community health screenings and health fairs

2006 – 2008 Pro-Wellness Chiro-Med Ctr. (Private Practice) Falls Church, VA

Doctor of Chiropractic

-Utilizes standard medical evaluation procedures along with biomechanical assessment to establish a diagnosis and formulate a management plan.

-Consults with other health care providers and refer patients in accordance with accepted medical indications.

-Chiropractic treatment includes a number of options such as patient education, therapeutic exercise, lifestyle recommendations, and other interventions such as joint manipulation and mobilization, soft tissue therapies, and physical modalities.

-Trained and licensed to deliver a number of interventions currently classified as Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) therapies such as biologically based preparations, and mind-body therapies.

-Clinical treatment of the injured clients 150 per week, Wellness maintenance through regular treatments

-Coordinator of marketing such as public lectures at fitness facilities, community health screenings and health fairs

2001 – 2006 Prime Care Health Ctr. (Independent Contractor) Falls Church, VA Doctor of Chiropractic

-Utilizes standard medical evaluation procedures along with biomechanical assessment to establish a diagnosis and formulate a management plan.

-Consults with other health care providers and refer patients in accordance with accepted medical indications.

-Chiropractic treatment includes a number of options such as patient education, therapeutic exercise, lifestyle recommendations, and other interventions such as joint manipulation and mobilization, soft tissue therapies, and physical modalities.

-Trained and licensed to deliver a number of interventions currently classified as Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) therapies such as biologically based preparations, and mind-body therapies.

-Clinical treatment of the injured clients 150 per week, Wellness maintenance through regular treatments

-Coordinator of marketing such as public lectures at fitness facilities, community health screenings and health fairs

Other Employment:

2013 – 2014 Westwood College Annandale, VA/Arlington, VA

Adjunct Faculty

Subjects includes: Procedures of Patient Care, Medical Terminology, Medical Insurance and Administrative procedures and Medical Ethics

Undergraduate instruction including facilitating laboratory and hands on instruction dealing directly with patient care standards and patient care procedures; Instruction and faculty advising; hands-on practical skill; identification of anatomical models; Designed and administered scheduled exams and tabulated grades for students.

2011 – 2014 Germanna Community College Fredericksburg, VA Adjunct Faculty

Subjects includes: Biology 101, Biology 102, Anatomy/Physiology I and Anatomy and Physiology II and Natural Science

Undergraduate instruction including facilitating laboratory instruction; hands-on practical skill; identification of anatomical models; Designed and administered scheduled examination and tabulated grades for 25 students in each of three scheduled sections totaling 75 students

2010 – 2011 Germanna Community College Fredericksburg, VA

Associate Professor of Biological Science

Subjects includes: Biology 101, Biology 102, Anatomy/Physiology I and Anatomy and Physiology II and Natural Science

Undergraduate instruction including facilitating laboratory instruction;

hands-on practical skill; identification of anatomical models; Designed and administered scheduled examination and tabulated grades for 25 students in each of three scheduled sections totaling 75 students

2007 – 2010 Germanna Community College Fredericksburg, VA Adjunct Faculty

Subjects includes: Biology 101, Biology 102, Anatomy/Physiology I and Anatomy and Physiology II and Natural Science

Undergraduate instruction including facilitating laboratory instruction; hands-on practical skill; identification of anatomical models; Designed and administered scheduled examination and tabulated grades for 25 students in each of three scheduled sections totaling 75 students

2001 – 2003 Northern Virginia Community College Woodbridge, VA Adjunct Faculty

Subjects include: Biology 101, Anatomy and Physiology, Natural Science,

Microbiology

Undergraduate instruction including facilitating laboratory instruction, hands-on practical skill and identification of anatomical models Designed and administered scheduled examination tabulated grades for 50 students in each of two scheduled sections totaling 100 students

2000 Center for Community Change Washington, DC

Faculty Staff/Mentor

Duties included instructing/tutoring academic studies. Maintain limited documentation of student’s progress and activity

1995 – 1999

Scott Community College

Davenport, IA

Faculty

GED/Adult Basic Education Instructor

GED instruction of Reading Writing, Math Science and Social Studies (1995-1999)

Co-Created, Coordinated and instructed “Visions,” a teen development course focusing on black male rights of passage, self-esteem

building and healthy lifestyles (1998-1999)

Instructor: Anger Management Program-

Court appointed anger management students (1995-1997)

ACTIVITIES/WORKSHOPS/KEYNOTE LECTURES:

Man of the Year, Emmanuel AME Church, (2014-2015)

American Heart Association BLS/CPR Instructor; Certification (2014)

Keynote Presenter at Mary Washington Hospital/Assoc. of Medical and Surgical

Nurses, Fredericksburg Chapter (04/15/2010)

Topic: Healing the Nursing Profession

Keynote Presenter at Mary Washington Hospital/Med. Support Svc. (02/12/2010) Topic: Chiropractic: Bridging the Gap Between Allopathic and C.A.M.

Volunteer Doctor/Specialist--Lloyd F. Moss Free Clinic (01/2010-Current)

Co-Founded: Joplin-Davis Global Chiropractic Scholarship (2009) Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, Iowa

Keynote Presenter at Seattle Area Hip Hop Youth Green Dinner (2009)

Seattle Washington; The Mt. Baker Community Club

Consultation: Movie Pursuit of a Green Planet

Fundraising Initiative: Hip Hop meets the Green Movement

Developed and Coordinated: Annual Run /Walk for Faith (2009/2010/2011) A 7k run/ walk program to benefit the educational and health scholarships at Emmanuel AME Church Fredericksburg, Virginia

Keynote Presenter at Palmer College of Chiropractic (2009)

Diversity Forum (Increasing African-Americans and minority student enrollment in Chiropractic profession)

Keynote Presentation at Shirlington Public Library in conjunction with Arlington

County Department of Libraries and Black History Agenda (2009)

I Am Hip Hop I Am Health -Discussion on current Health Dynamics

Developed and Coordinated: Congregational Health Discussions (2008-current) At these congregational Meetings; we speak about health concerns that are part of the family; community and nationwide. We discuss signs/symptoms and how to acknowledge these conditions, awareness and preventive measures

Keynote Presentation at Shirlington Public Library in conjunction with Arlington

County Department of Libraries (2008)

I Am Hip Hop I Am Health -Discussion on current Health Dynamics

Keynote Presenter at Palmer College of Chiropractic (2008)

Diversity Forum (Increasing African-Americans and minority student enrollment in Chiropractic profession)

Keynote Presenter at University of Mary Washington (2008)

“I Am Hip Hop I Am Health Initiative and College Tour”

Keynote Presenter at Emmanuel AME Church (2008)

“Expanding Family and Christian Traditional Values”

Co-Author of Following Publications (2006 – 2008):

What You Need to Know Before Referring to a Chiropractor (audio)

(2006)

I Am Hip-Hop, I Am Health (Published/copyright 2007)

What You Need to Know Before Referring to a Chiropractor

( Published/copyright 2008)

MUA: a non-invasive outpatient surgical procedure… A Clinical Perspective (Published/copyright 2011)

Author of Following Publications (2008):

The Healthy Lifestyles Journal (published/copyright 2011)

Member: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc (1993): Initiation: Beta Gamma Chapter-Virginia State University

SEMINARS/CONTINUING EDUCATION:

Self-Development Profile and Continuing Education, Germanna Community

College

1.Security awareness Training (2010)

2.Non-Credit Adjunct Faculty Appointment-develop and write curriculum (01/2010)

3.Faculty-to-Faculty Seminar: Teaching Strategies that Work (06/05/2010), (06/04/2011)

4.Sexual Harrassment Training (08/31/2010)

5.General Education; Program Outcome(student assessment) (09/20/2010)

6.Technology Summit seminar (10/08/2010)

7.New Faculty Seminar 2010 (11/11/2010)

8.Faculty Professional Development Seminar 2011 (01/04/2011), (05/13/2011)

9.Teaching On-Line (T.O.P.S.)Certification; Germanna Community College (05/10/2011)

10.GCC Committees and Committee Pool Assignments (08/2010-05/2011)

Review Committees: President’s Ad Hoc Committee pool

Ad Hoc Committee: Faculty Advising Committee

African American Cultural Advisory Committee

AOS Interview Committee: Educational Support Specialist II (SCC)

AOS Interview Committee: Event Coordinator Specialist (FAC)

11.GCC Committees and Committee Pool Assignments (08/2011-05/2012) African American Cultural Advisory Committee

12.GCC Presidents Leadership Academy Class 2012 (09/2011-05/2012)

13.Instructional Development for On-Line Learners (I.D.O.L.) Certification; Germanna Community College (08/2012)

14.Get Up & Get Down Engaging Students” Educators Training (03/08/2014)

15.Basic Life Suport (BLS) Certification; Westwood College (03/2014)

16.ICD-10 Coding/training (online) Certification; Westwood College (03/2014)

Virginia Spine Institute (2007)

A Modern Management to Neck and Back Pain: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach

Manipulation Under Anesthesia Certified (MUAC) (2004)

Trained and certified in the procedure of Manipulation Under Anesthesia

Upliftment Jamaica (2003 – 2008)

Staff member for annual health fair each December

Duties include treating over 1,000 individuals, facilitating musculoskeletal health symposium, conducting educational workshops for preventing injuries, and Manipulation Under Anesthesia

MILITARY

USAF Medical Specialist (1989 – 1997) Andrews AFB, Washington, DC Duties ranging from hospital nursing assistance to medical readiness training in simulated combat situations (List activities here)

REFERENCES

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