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Listed below is a sample sequence of courses. Please meet with an advisor for scheduling options. |
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| First Semester | (14 Credits) |
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| 10501101 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| 10523110 | Intro to Chiropractic Philosophy | 2 |
| 10523113 | Chiropractic Foundations | 3 |
| 10523140 | Chiropractic Office Procedures | 3 |
| 10523151 | Chiropractic Radiographic Dynamics | 3 |
| Second Semester | (16 Credits) |
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| 10523125 | Chiropractic Nutrition | 2 |
| 10523155 | Chiro Radiographic Positioning | 3 |
| 10523165 | Chiropractic Insurance | 3 |
| 10523170 | Conjunctive Therapy | 3 |
| 10523190 | Chiro Office Procedures Internship | 2 |
| 10801195 | Written Communication | 3 |
| Third Semester | (16 Credits) |
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| 10523163 | Chiro Radiographic/Conjunct Therapy | 4 |
| 10523171 | Chiropractic Patient Education | 3 |
| 10804106 | Intro to College Math | 3 |
| 10801196 | Oral/Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| 10809143 | Microeconomics | 3 |
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| 10809144 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Fourth Semester | (17 Credits) |
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| 10523145 | Chiro Office Management Applications | 2 |
| 10523161 | Chiropractic Examination | 3 |
| 10523166 | Chiropractic Ins App Internship | 3 |
| 10809166 | Intro to Ethics: Theory & Application | 3 |
| 10809196 | Intro to Sociology | 3 |
| 10809198 | Intro to Psychology | 3 |
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| 10809199 | Psychology of Human Relations | 3 |
| Students must take an additional three (3) credits of electives of their own choosing. | ||
Total Credits |
66 |
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| Medical Terminology - 3 credits Students focus on the component parts of medical terms: prefixes, suffixes and word roots. Students will practice formation, analysis, and reconstruction of terms. Emphasis on spelling, definition, and pronunciation. Introduction to operative, diagnostic, therapeutic, and symptomatic terminology of all body systems, as well as systemic and surgical terminology. |
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| Intro to Chiropractic Philosophy - 2 credits Focuses on the fundamental principles upon which the practice of chiropractic is based. Emphasis is placed on the body's ability to heal itself and maintain health throughout the life of the individual. Describes the role media plays in the healthcare choices. |
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| Chiropractic Foundations - 3 credits Explores the terminology and rationale fundamental to chiropractic care and practice. Includes subluxation structure and function, conditions secondary to subluxation and diagnostic terminology. Body systems associated with the chiropractic approach to healthcare will be examined. |
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| Chiropractic Office Procedures - 3 credits Introduces a chiropractic technician to the office tasks in the chiropractic setting. Topics include law and ethics, appointments, telephone techniques, records management, correspondence, marketing and office ergonomics. Also introduces the chiropractic technician to the electronic aspect of completing these tasks. Prerequisites: Computer Literacy-Microsoft Office 10103159; completion of or concurrent enrollment in Introduction to Chiropractic Philosophy 10523110 |
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| Chiropractic Radiographic Dynamics - 3 credits Prepares students in the skills of x-ray physics for applications in x-ray production, x-ray safety, x-ray processing and x-ray positioning. Applies the information and guidelines set forth by the American Chiropractic Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Prerequisites: Successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in Introduction to Chiropractic Philosophy 10523110, Medical Terminology 10501101 and Chiropractic Anatomy and Physiology 10523321 |
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| Chiropractic Nutrition - 2 credits Relates Chiropractic Nutrition to the total health of the patient. Explores vitamins, minerals and herbs and how they can enhance chiropractic care. Includes study of foods and how diet, together with supplementation, creates optimal health in the chiropractic patient. Prerequisites: Introduction to Chiropractic Philosophy 10523110; Chiropractic Philosophy 10523310 |
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| Chiro Radiographic Positioning - 3 credits Builds skill in positioning patients for various x-ray views. Emphasis is placed on spinal skeletal views, with overview of extremity positioning. Students work with actual x-ray equipment to build skills in taking usable x-rays and explore osseous anatomy as related to the radiographic goals of each of the views. Prerequisites: Chiropractic Radiographic Dynamics 10523151; Basic Anatomy 10806189 or General Anatomy and Physiology 10806177. Concurrent enrollment in approved Anatomy and Physiology course may be possible with instructor permission |
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| Chiropractic Insurance - 3 credits Explores patient accounting practices and the calculation of patient billing accounts in a variety of insurance coverage situations (general, HMO, PPO, Medicare, Medicaid, secondary and supplemental insurance). Execution of the One-Write System will be applied to a computerized billing simulation. Prerequisites: Introduction to Chiropractic Philosophy 10523110; Chiropractic Office Procedures 10523140 |
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| Conjunctive Therapy - 3 credits Explores therapeutic procedures most common to chiropractic practice including essential theory as well as indications and contraindications for their use. Modalities studied are: electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, thermotherapy, cryotherapy, laser therapy and therapeutic exercise relating to stretching, strengthening and proprioception enhancement. Prerequisites: Introduction to Chiropractic Philosophy 10523110; Basic Anatomy 10806189 or General Anatomy and Physiology 10806177 |
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| Chiro Office Procedures Internship - 2 credits Provides students with on-the-job office procedure experience in a chiropractic office setting. Expands professional insights as students share internship experiences and practice skills such as scheduling patients, collecting payments, demonstrating phone answering skills and filing records. Prerequisites: Chiropractic Office Procedures 10523140; completion of or concurrent enrollment in Conjunctive Therapy 10523170 |
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| Written Communication - 3 credits Develops writing skills which include prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing. A variety of writing assignments are designed to help the learner analyze audience and purpose, research and organize ideas, and format and design documents based on subject matter and content. Also develops reading and thinking skills through the analysis of a variety of written documents. Note: It is recommended that students enrolling in this course possess word processing skills. |
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| Chiro Radiographic/Conjunct Therapy - 4 credits Expands on the knowledge and practice of prerequisite coursework in radiography and conjunctive therapy. Coursework will be augmented with internship practice in radiography and conjunctive therapies. Clinical hours may be concurrent with relevant work hours with instructor approval. |
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| Chiropractic Patient Education - 3 credits Explores communication topics and approaches to build effective public speaking skills necessary to be an effective chiropractic technician. Substantial time will be devoted to practicing speaking techniques. All speaking and writing content will focus on chiropractic healthcare. Prerequisites: Introduction to Chiropractic Philosophy 10523110; Basic Anatomy 10806189 or General Anatomy and Physiology 10806177 |
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| Intro to College Math - 3 credits This is an introductory level course designed to review and develop fundamental concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and statistics. Emphasis will be placed on computational skills and applications of rational numbers; problem solving skills with ratios, proportions, and percent; basic principles and application of algebra, geometry, graphing, and statistics; measurement skills in U.S. Customary and Metric Systems; and the use of calculators as a tool. Prerequisite: Accuplacer Arithmetic score of 65 or equivalent or ASC Math Prep V 77854783 |
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| Oral/Interpersonal Communication - 3 credits Focuses upon developing speaking, verbal and non-verbal communication and listening skills through individual presentations, group activities and other projects. |
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| Microeconomics - 3 credits This course examines the behavior of individual decision makers, primarily consumers and firms. Topics include choices of how much to consume and to produce, the functioning of perfectly and imperfectly competitive markets, the conditions under which markets may fail, and arguments for and against government intervention. The student applies the fundamental tools of economics to real world problems. |
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| Macroeconomics - 3 credits Macroeconomics is an introductory course. Basic social choices regarding economic systems, basic economic aggregates, fiscal policy, the banking system, monetary policy, and international trade are the principle topics discussed in the course. A balance is drawn between description, theory, analysis, and a critique of the institutions that characterize modern mixed-capitalist economies. Conflicting social goals, economic constraints, and environmental concerns provide the framework through which the macroeconomy is analyzed. |
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| Chiro Office Management Applications - 2 credits Introduces students to the skills needed to manage support staff including interviewing, hiring, training, motivating and conflict resolution. Emphasizes federal and state employment laws, HIPAA standards, as well as OSHA and universal precautions safety laws. Skills necessary to assist with staff meetings are also developed. Prerequisites: Introduction to Chiropractic Philosophy 10523110; Chiropractic Office Procedures 10523140 |
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| Chiropractic Examination - 3 credits Explores the basic aspects of a chiropractic examination. Emphasizes skills in taking patient health history and vital signs. Students gain in giving and analyzing orthopedic and neurological tests. Students experience simulated clinical settings, small group discussions and role-playing to apply examination skills. Prerequisites: Introduction to Chiropractic Philosophy 10523110; Basic Anatomy 10806189 or General Anatomy and Physiology 1080677 |
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| Chiropractic Ins App Internship - 3 credits Provides field experience in the chiropractic health setting for the student in the Chiropractic Technician program. Students participate in two separate clinical internship sites by interacting with staff and patients of the clinic and by performing entry-level tasks. Prerequisites: Chiropractic Insurance 10523165; Chiropractic Office Procedures 10523140; Introduction to Chiropractic Philosophy 10523110; Medical Terminology 10501101 |
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| Intro to Ethics: Theory & Application - 3 credits This course provides a basic understanding of the theoretical foundations of ethical thought. Diverse ethical perspectives will be used to analyze and compare relevant issues. Students will critically evaluate individual, social and/or professional standards of behavior, and apply a systemic decision-making process to these situations. |
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| Intro to Sociology - 3 credits Introduces students to the basic concepts of Sociology: culture, socialization, social stratification, multi-culturalism, and the five institutions including family, politics, economics, religion and education. Other topics include: demography, deviance, technology, environment, social issues, social change and social organization. |
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| Intro to Psychology - 3 credits This introductory course in psychology is a survey of the multiple aspects of human behavior. It involves a survey of the theoretical foundations of human functioning in such areas as learning, motivation, emotions, personality, deviance and pathology, physiological factors and social influences. It directs the student to an insightful understanding of the complexities of human relationships in personal, social and vocational settings. |
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| Psychology of Human Relations - 3 credits Explores the relationship between the general principles of psychology and our everyday lives. Students are given the opportunity to achieve a deepened sense of awareness of themselves and others. This understanding enables students to improve their relationships with others at work, in the family and in society. |
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