Hour 1

• Defining the elements of Professionalism in Chiropractic; Professional Responsibility; Professional Autonomy.
• Examination of ethical principles and a comparative analysis of morals and ethics.

Hour 2

• Ethical issues specific to chiropractic to include documentation, evidence-based practice, confidentiality with respect to patient information, informed consent, implied consent and Good Samaritan laws.
• Professional boundary issues specific to chiropractic.
• Methodologies to prevent ethical dilemmas during the practice of chiropractic

• The Genesis and Theory of Acupuncture, Acupuncture Needles (Types and Structure of Needles)
• Neurophysiology of Acupuncture
• Acupuncture Application, Acupuncture and Pain Modulation
• The Clinical Practice of Acupuncture, Needle Insertion Techniques, Needle Manipulation
• Analysis of Acupuncture Meridians, Acupoints and Acupuncture Diagnosis
• Pain Theories, Neuroanatomy, Neurophysiology of the Central Nervous System Pain Pathways
• Overview of Multidisciplinary Approaches to Pain Management

• The Science of Homeostatic Hunger and Hedonistic Hunger; Appetite Hormone Physiology.
• Obesity Demographics and Statistics; Body Mass Index; Diet Induced Chronic Inflammation.
• Essential Vitamins and Minerals; The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines.
• Comprehensive Analysis of: DASH Diet; Mediterranean Diet; Flexitarian Diet.
• Comprehensive Analysis of: Weight Watchers Diet; Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes Diet; HMR Program.
• Comprehensive Analysis of: Volumetrics Diet; Mayo Clinic Diet; Ornish Diet; Vegan Diet.
• Comprehensive Analysis of: The Fertility Diet; Vegetarian Diet; Anti-Inflammatory Diet.
• Comprehensive Analysis of: Overview of the following: Glycemic-Index Diet; South Beach Diet; Paleo Diet; Biggest Loser Diet.
• Comprehensive Analysis of: Atkins Diet; Ketogenic Diet.
• Exercise and Heart Physiology.
• In Depth Examination of Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise; Joint Flexibility Exercise.
• In Depth Examination of Muscular Endurance and Strength Training; CrossFit Training Principles.

• Skeletal Muscle Histology
• The Neuromuscular Junction, Motor Units
• Types of Muscle Contraction, Types of Skeletal Muscle Fibers
• Trigger Point Characteristics, Active and Latent Trigger Points
• Treating Myofascial Pain with Trigger Point Therapy
• Identification and Treatment of Trigger Points, Trigger Point Theory
• Pathophysiology
• Myofascial Pain Syndrome
• Physiological Effects of Trigger Point Therapy,Diagnose Fibromyalgia
• Graston Technique (GT), Myofascial Release Exercises
• Myofascial Release Technique, Active Release Techniques
• Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT), Massage Techniques