Chiropractic Independent Medical
Resume:
Donald J Bernard, D.C., F.I.A.C.A., F.I.A.M.A., D.A.A.M.L.P
CIRRICULUM VITAE
SELECTED OCCUPATIONAL HISTORY
Chiropractic Physician
The Joint Corporation
Mesa, Arizona
Post Graduate Faculty
American Academy of Motor Vehicle Injuries
Scottsdale, Arizona
Chiropractic Physician/Acupuncturist
Arizona Pain Specialists
Chandler, Arizona
President/Chiropractic Physician/Acupuncturist
South Mountain Accident and Injury, P.C.
Chandler, Arizona
Editorial Board Member
Journal of Forensic Biomechanics
Foster City, California
Peer Review/Physician Advisor
Hines & Associates, Inc.
Elgin, Illinois
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE
Bachelor of Science in Human Biology
University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
1986 - 1990
Doctorate in Chiropractic
Logan University of Chiropractic, Chesterfield, Missouri
1990 -1993
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part I, 1990
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part II, 1991
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part III, 1992
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part IV, 1993
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Physiotherapy, 1993
Board Certified Chiropractic Physician, License #5458
Arizona Board of Chiropractic Examiners
September 18, 1995
Board Certified Physiotherapist, License #3120
Arizona Board of Chiropractic Examiners
September 18, 1995
Board Certified Acupuncturist, License #311
Arizona Board of Chiropractic Examiners
August 15, 1995
Fellowship
International Academy of Medical and Clinical Acupuncture
April 27, 1997
Certified Decompression Technique Practitioner
Kennedy Decompression Technique
April 18, 2010
Diplomate
American Academy of Medical Legal Professionals
April 18, 2013
POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMATES
Management of Common Conditions 204 – 209, Cervical Disc Management, Evaluation of the Adolescent Overhead Athlete, Joint and Soft Tissue Mobilization Techniques for the Shoulder-Scapula Complex, Scapula Dyskinesia, TMJ Evaluation and Management Procedures, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, 2020
Rehabilitation 101, Sensory-Motor Control and Rehabilitation, Aerobic Exercise for Motor Performance and Back Pain, Continuing Education Courses for Healthcare Professionals, 2019.
Rehabilitation 102, Spinal Rehabilitation - Hip Vs. Spinal Motion, Exercise for Neck Disorders, Neural Adaptations to Exercise, Continuing Education Courses for Healthcare Professionals, 2019.
Rehabilitation 103, Low Back Pain: Long Term Course, Movement Impairments, Sources of Pain, Continuing Education Courses for Healthcare Professionals, 2019.
Rehabilitation 104, Strength Training, Continuing Education Courses for Healthcare Professionals, 2019.
Rehabilitation 105, Proprioception: Definition, Measurement, Clinical Rehabilitation, Continuing Education Courses for Healthcare Professionals, 2019.
Rehabilitation 106, Cardiovascular Exercise: Principles, Mechanisms, Training Effects, Continuing Education Courses for Healthcare Professionals, 2019.
Rehabilitation 107, Spinal Stabilization and Core Strength: Anatomy, Principles and Assessment, Continuing Education Courses for Healthcare Professionals, 2019.
Rehabilitation 108, Spinal Stabilization: Muscular Fatigue, Muscles Used in Exercise, Manipulation and Functional Restoration in Low Back Pain, Continuing Education Courses for Healthcare Professionals, 2019.
Rehabilitation 109, Low Back Pain: Health Care Utilization, Predicting Outcomes with Spinal Stabilization, Spinal Kinematics, Continuing Education Courses for Healthcare Professionals, 2019.
Rehabilitation 110, Whiplash and Neck Pain: Manipulation Vs. Mobilization, Effect on Muscle Strength, Thoracic Spine Manipulation, Continuing Education Courses for Healthcare Professionals, 2019.
Rehabilitation 111, Spinal Cord and Head Injury Rehabilitation, Continuing Education Courses for Healthcare Professionals, 2019.
POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMATES
Rehabilitation 112, Cervical Spine Proprioception: Anatomy, Clinical Use, Spinal Manipulation, Continuing Education Courses for Healthcare Professionals, 2019.
Rehabilitation 113, Muscle Metabolism in Health and Disease: Hormones, Maximizing Mass, Continuing Education Courses for Healthcare Professionals, 2019.
Biomechanics 209-224, Focus on the Hip, Running vs. Walking - Key Differences in Gait Analysis, Case Studies in Gait Analysis: Focus on the Short Leg, The Rearfoot, A Closer Look at Gait Analysis, Foot Types, Pedograph Use and Interpretation, Focus on the Forefoot, The Problematic Crossover Gait, Arm Swing in Human Gait and Movement, The Biomechanics of Running Relative to Shoe Choice, Common Cycling Injuries Related to Bike Fit, Static assessment and the glass pedograph, Advanced Case Studies in Gait Analysis: Focus on Neurological Disorders, New Case studies of fixed leg length discrepancies and the compounding biomechanical compensations that produce pain, Common problems associated with prescribing orthotics, Continuing Education Courses for Healthcare Professionals, 2018.
Documentation 101-160, Documenting Medical Information To Meet Insurance Guidelines, Avoid Malpractice And Enhance Your Clinical Practice, Medicare Guidelines and Policy for Chiropractic Coverage, P.A.R.T System, Initial/Subsequent Visits and SOAP Notes, CMT Codes, CMT Descriptors, Three Components of CMT and Primary/Secondary ICD-10 Codes, E/M Services Continued, Modifiers and The Medicare Appeals Process, Participating vs. Non, Diagnostic Procedures, and Plain Film X-rays, Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) for Medicare, Clinical Documentation, Navigating the Coding Maze, Continuing Education Courses for Healthcare Professionals, 2017.
Neurology 119, Pharmacognosy: Neurotransmitters, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, 2017
Neurology 120, Non-Invasive Neuromodulation in Neuropathy Treatment, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, 2017
Neurology 121, Neuromodulation: Use of Transcutaneous Vagal Nerve Stimulation, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, 2017
Documentation for Motor Vehicle Injuries, Documentation in terms of validating the diagnosis and justifying continued care, information attorneys need to present a demand letter, documenting causation and developing a causation statement, documenting the mechanism of injury, documenting pre-existing conditions, treatment plan and case management, Documentation of durable medical equipment, ICD-10 coding, reasonable and customary charges, third-party and bodily injury claims, Med Pay/PIP, uninsured motorist and UIM. American Academy of Motor Vehicle Injuries, 2016.
POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMATES
Interprofessional Collaboration to Improve Health Care, An Introduction
Establishing Roles and Responsibilities for Interprofessional Care Team Members
Defining roles in a collaborative environment based upon skills, knowledge and abilities of each provider while engaging patients in the process, Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2016
Interprofessional Collaboration to Improve Health Care, An Introduction
Creating patient centered approaches to healthcare to improve outcomes in treatment models while concurrently reducing risk, Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2016
Medical Legal Issues, Overview of the Legal Issues Surrounding a Personal Injury Case, Aligning Your Clinical Practices with the Needs of the Insurer, Reducing the Adversarial Nature of Personal Injury Work, Discussing the importance of having measurable and reproducible testing to document a case, Understanding Colossus, Insurance Assessment and Case Management Software, Importance of medical records, Understanding the importance outpatient cooperation, IME/ Insurance denial rebuttals, Insurance fraud, understanding the responsibility of insurance special investigation units, state fraud divisions, independent medical examinations and utilization reviews. American Academy of Motor Vehicle Injuries, 2016
Spinal Ligament Injuries, Corelating spinal pathobiomechanics of the cervical and lumbar spine through Computerized Radiographic Mensuration Analysis (CRMA) and correlating the radiographic findings with the protocols and parameters of the AMA Guide to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment 6th Edition. American Academy of Motor Vehicle Injuries, Phoenix, AZ, 2016
Neurology 115, Neuropathy Management; Chiropractic Applications. University of Bridgeport Health Sciences Post-Graduate Education Department Bridgeport, CT 2015
Neurology 116, Neuropathy Management; Chiropractic Applications. University of Bridgeport Health Sciences Post-Graduate Education Department Bridgeport, CT 2015
Neurology 117, Neuropathic Pharmacognosy. University of Bridgeport Health Sciences Post-Graduate Education Department Bridgeport, CT 2015
Forensics 101, Independent Medical Examinations and Chiropractic Issues, Utilization, Legal Perspectives and Examiner Liability, Examiner Risk Management and Expert Testimony and IME Certification. University of Bridgeport Health Sciences Post-Graduate Education Department Bridgeport, CT 2015
POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMATES
Forensics 102, Historical Perspectives, The Law and the Courtroom, Forensics and Chiropractic. University of Bridgeport Health Sciences Post-Graduate Education Department Bridgeport, CT 2015
Forensics 103, Introduction to The Guides, Impairment, Disability and Handicap, The Organ System and Whole Body Approach, Use of The Guides and Rules for Evaluation and Preparing Reports. University of Bridgeport Health Sciences Post-Graduate Education Department Bridgeport, CT 2015
Forensics 104, Social Security Disability Assessment, The Treating Doctors’ Role, The Social Security Report and Residual Functional Capacity Assessment. University of Bridgeport Health Sciences Post-Graduate Education Department Bridgeport, CT 2015
Forensics 105, Email Issues and Your Chiropractic Practice, Fraud Investigations,
The Testifying Expert: Jurors Perspective and Keeping the Junk Chiropractic Out Of Court. University of Bridgeport Health Sciences Post-Graduate Education Department Bridgeport, CT 2015
Accredited Training for the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners, Describe the role of a Health Care Provider as Certified Examiner for DOT Physicals, summarize the components of a detailed patient history and examination pertinent to the DOT physical based on the FMCSA guidelines, evaluate the conditions identified during the history and physical exam with the FMCSA standards for driving status, outline medical conditions identified in FMCSA guidelines pertaining to the ability to operate commercial vehicles (eg. driving and lifting), identify various health conditions that require further evaluations & testing and monitoring based on the FMCSA guidelines. University of Bridgeport Health Sciences Post-Graduate Education Department Bridgeport, CT 2014
Impairment Rating Certification, The understanding and utilization of 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. Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island NY, 2013
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering Principles and Application, Integrating spinal biomechanics and pathobiomechanics through digitized analysis. The comparison of organized versus disorganized compensation with regional and global compensation. Advanced analysis and integration of pathobiomechanics as sequela to trauma in clinical practice and documentation. PACE Recognized by the Federation of Chiropractic Licensure Boards, Las Vegas NV 2013
POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMATES
Evidenced Based Practice, Integrating indexed peer reviewed research as evidence into clinical practice related to trauma and the creation of a diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan, PACE Recognized by the Federation of Chiropractic Licensure Boards, Las Vegas NV 2013
Integrating Clinical Findings in Admissible Documentation, Combining clinical, radiographic, electrodiagnostic and MRI findings to conclude a diagnosis and reporting accurately through admissible documentation. Diagnosis includes head, spine and disc pathology as sequela to trauma, PACE Recognized by the Federation of Chiropractic Licensure Boards, Las Vegas NV 2013
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 State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2012
Documentation and Reporting for the Trauma Victim, Understanding the necessity for accurate documentation and diagnosis utilizing the ICD-10 and the CPT to accurately describe the injury through diagnosis. Understanding and utilizing state regulations on reimbursement issues pertaining to healthcare. State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2012
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. State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2012
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. State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2012
POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMATES
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. State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2012
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. State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2012
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. State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2012
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 sequelae, including bulge, herniation, protrusion, extrusion and sequestration State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2012.
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, including the co-morbities and complications of stenosis, pseudo-protrusions, cantilevered vertebrate, Schmorl's nodes and herniations. Central canal and cauda equina compromisation interpretation with management. The State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2012.
POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMATES
MRI Interpretation of Lumbar Herniations, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR axial, stacking, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of lumbar herniations, including 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 compromisation interpretation with management. ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2012.
MRI Interpretation of Cervical Degeneration/Bulges, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR Axial, Stacking, FFE, FSE and Sagittal images in the interpretation of lumbar degeneration. With the co-morbities and complications of stenosis, pseudo-protrusions, cantilevered vertebrate, Schmorl's nodes and herniations. Spinal cord and canal compromise interpretation with management. ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2012.
MRI Interpretation of Cervical Herniations, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR axial, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of lumbar herniations, including the co-morbities and complications of stenosis, pseudo-protrusions, cantilevered vertebrate, Schmorl's nodes and herniations. Morphology of lumbar disc pathologies of central and lateral herniations, protrusions, extrusions, sequestration, focal and broad-based herniations are defined and illustrated. Spinal cord and canal compromisation interpretation with management. ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2012.
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 spondylolisthesis, spinal canal stenosis, Modic type 3 changes, central herniations, extrusions, compressions, nerve root compressions, advanced spurring and thecal sac involvement from orthopedic, emergency room, chiropractic, neurological, neurosurgical and physical medicine perspectives. ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2012.
Pain 101, Define Pain, Discuss the basic neurophysiology of pain, Pain modulation, Describe the different types of pain, Cross talk, Allodynia, hyperpathia and hyperalgesia, Define chronic pain, Discuss assessment instruments. University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 2012.
POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMATES
Pain 102, Discuss the changing concepts of pain relief for chronic pain patients, Discuss the newer ideas regarding the use of opioids in pain management, Discuss the importance of adjunctive medication in assisting chronic pain cases, Describe the concept of PCA, Review the different narcotics available, Describe the WHO Pain Ladder. University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 2012.
Pain 103, Discuss why D phenylalanine is important conceptually in regard to pain, Describe what tolerance is as it relates to pain, Describe what addiction is as it related to pain, Discuss relaxation methods as it relates to pain. University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 2012.
Pain 104, Extrapolate the use of Complementary and Alternative Medicines (CAMS) for Pain Management as it pertains to prevalence of use, safety and cost, Discuss the Epidemiology of Pain Assess pain in patients, Classify pain by extrapolating the physiology and biochemistry of pain, Compare the sensation, attention and behavioral aspects of pain, Recognize the anthroposophic concepts of pain, Summarize concepts of pain in spiritual healing, homeopathy, naturopathy, osteopathy and Traditional Chinese medicine. University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 2012.
Pain 105, Outline the nature of and hallmarks of cancer, Summarize the relationship between physical activity and cancer, summarize the relationship between nutrition and cancer, Summarize the relationship between massage therapy and cancer,Summarize the relationship between acupuncture and cancer, Summarize the relationship between manual therapy and cancer. University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 2012.
Pain 106, Summarize the assessment and diagnosis of pain Understand the common causes of back pain and how to prevent injury, Outline the causes of fibromyalgia, Illustrate the mechanisms of inflammation and pain, Discuss the pain of peripheral neuropathy. University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 2012.
Guidelines for Manual Techniques 101, Explain the three phases of healing for non-cancerous tissue, and examine the physiology of heat and ice therapies, Outline the differences in tissue type and healing times between strains and sprains, Contrast the differences between NSAIDS and corticosteroids, including their side-effects and lasting effects on the body, Discuss the side effects and precautions pertinent to manual therapists for analgesic and anti-inflammatory medications, Classify the pharmaceuticals that act on the central nervous system to control pain, inflammation, circulation, and the immune response, defining specific precautions pertinent to the profession. University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 2011.
POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMATES
Guidelines for Manual Techniques 102, Explain in concise terms the two kinds of neoplasms, the causes of cancer, and how tumors are named, Differentiate the clinical differences between benign and malignant tumors, and the different approaches for manual therapy needed for each, Compare and contrast the different methods for cancer staging and grading, Discuss the clinical concerns for manual therapies and outline a systematic approach to determine appropriate treatment plans. University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 2011.
Guidelines for Manual Techniques 103, Differentiate the clinical differences between various types of arthritic conditions, and the different approaches for manual therapy needed for each. Explain the various types of fractures and discuss the appropriate action while casted and immediately after cast removal, Define which musculoskeletal conditions would contraindicate stretching techniques, and clarify the technique intensity appropriate for each, Discuss the clinical concerns for manual therapies for musculoskeletal-based autoimmune conditions and outline a systematic approach to determine appropriate treatment plans, Explain the "wasting diseases" in the musculoskeletal system together with short and long-term clinical expectations for the therapist, Outline the pharmaceutical classes that are commonly used to treat musculoskeletal conditions, including spotlights on significant side effects and all contraindications for manual therapies. University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 2011.
Guidelines for Manual Techniques 104, Differentiate the clinical differences between various types of blood coagulation disorders, and the different approaches for manual therapy needed for each, Describe in clear, concise terms the differences in various heart diseases, including endocarditis, pericarditis, CHF, LVH, etc., and the significance to the practicing manual therapist, Explain the various types of blood pressure medications and detail which require limiting or avoiding the prone position to avoid complications, Define which cardiovascular medications would increase the likelihood of client dizziness or blackout due to postural hypotension, and clarify the technique alterations necessary, Outline 15 pharmaceutical classes that are used to treat cardiovascular conditions, including spotlights on significant side effects and all contraindications for manual therapies. University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 2011.
POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMATES
Guidelines for Manual Techniques 105, Differentiate the clinical differences between edema, lymphedema, lymphadenitis and lymphangitis, and the different approaches for manual therapy needed for each, Compare Fibromyalgia Syndrome with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and discuss the specific manual therapy needs and precautions for these conditions, Explain the various types of medication used for HIV/AIDS, and detail which require precautions or are contraindicated for manual therapies, Explain Standard/Universal Precautions and discuss the appropriate actions for the manual therapist. Explain the different types of skin traumas, from abrasions to the different stages of burns, together with short and long-term clinical expectations for the manual therapist, Differentiate the various types of benign and malignant skin lesions, including the ABCDs for malignant melanoma, Detail the differences in anti-infection medications, including the many types of antibiotics, and clarify the side effects of each that are significant to the manual therapist. University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 2011.
Guidelines for Manual Techniques 106, Describe in clear, concise terms the medical terminology and differences in the various types of headaches, and the significance to the practicing manual therapist, different approaches for manual therapy needed for each, Compare two cranial nerve conditions significant to the practicing therapist (Trigeminal Neuralgia and Bell's Palsy), and discuss the specific manual therapy needs and precautions for these conditions, Differentiate the clinical differences between spinal cord injuries and CNS conditions including TBI, AD and MID, and the different approaches for manual therapy needed for each Discuss the clinical concerns for manual therapies peripheral neuropathy and reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (CRPS), and outline a systematic approach to determine appropriate treatment plans, Explain the various types of medication used for depression, including TCAs, MAO inhibitors, SSRI's, etc), and detail which require precautions for heat therapies and/or stretching techniques, Detail the differences in anti-Parkinson's medications, and clarify the side effects of each that are significant to the manual therapist, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 2011.
Guidelines for Manual Techniques 107, Outline and explain conditions in the respiratory, endocrine, reproductive and urinary systems, specifically the specific contraindications to manual therapy, Differentiate the clinical differences between the common cold, the flu, and acute bronchitis, and detail the different approaches for manual therapy needed for each, Compare asthma, allergies, pneumonia and tuberculosis, and discuss the specific manual therapy needs and precautions for these conditions, Explain pulmonary embolisms, with specific focus on the threat from manual therapies, as well as appropriate contraindications and proactive actions for the manual therapist. University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 2011.
POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMATES
Guidelines for Manual Techniques 108, Describe in clear, concise terms the medical terminology and differences in various reproductive system conditions, including PID, PCOS, fibroids, and BPH, including the exactly what concerns the practicing manual therapist must be alert to, Explain how diabetes and the medications used to treat the disease make this one of the most complex conditions for the manual therapist, Outline the various types of medication used to treat the endocrine and reproductive systems and detail the specific manual therapy precautions necessary in each Differentiate the clinical
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