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Discipline of Chiropractic Procedures (PB)

Lecture and laboratory courses are organized to educate students through a patient-factored technique program that integrates clinical protocol and chiropractic technique. Chiropractic procedures historically have developed into specialized systems frequently named after their developers. Modern chiropractic education takes as its core the salient features of these systems and organizes them into logical patterns.

Procedural courses concentrate on training students in the diagnostic, analytical and motor skills necessary for proper patient care.

PB 131	Emergency Procedures
	(3 lecture hrs. per week)

First aid and emergency care, including: poisoning, emergency traumas and cardiopulmonary resuscitation in adults and children. Upon completion of the class, the student will be certified in CPR.

PB 211	Principles of Chiropractic Technique
	(2 lecture hrs. & 4 lab hrs. per week)
	Prerequisites: LA 131, DB 131.

Principles and practice of spinal evaluation and full spine adjusting techniques.

PB 221	Lumbopelvic Technique & Management
	(4 lecture hrs. & 4 lab hrs. per week)
	Prerequisites: PB 211, DB 211.

Principles and practice of analysis and adjustive procedures relative to the lumbar spine and pelvis, including: orthopedic, neurologic and radiographic evaluation; basic differential algorithms and management protocols.

PB 231	Thoracic Spine Technique & Management
	(2 lecture hrs. & 3 lab hrs. per week)
	Prerequisite: DB 221.

Principles and practice of analysis and adjustive procedures relative to the thoracolumbar spine and thoracic cage, including: orthopedic, neurologic and radiographic evaluation; basic differential algorithms and management protocols.

PB 232	Lower Extremity Technique & Management
	(2 lecture hrs. & 3 lab hrs. per week)
	Prerequisite: PB 221.

Principles and practice of analysis and adjustive procedures relative to the lower extremities, including: orthopedic, neurologic and radiographic evaluation; basic differential algorithms and management protocols for maintaining proper joint function and postural alignment.

PB 311	Physical Therapy I
	(5 lecture hrs. per week)

Study of the physiological principles underlying the use of those physical therapy modalities and procedures supportive of the chiropractic approach to health care.

PB 312	Cervical Spine Technique & Management
	(4 lecture hrs. & 4 lab hrs. per week)
	Prerequisite: DB 231.

Principles and practice of analysis and adjustive procedures relative to the cervical spine and cervico-thoracic region, including: orthopedic, neurologic and radiographic evaluation; basic differential algorithms and management protocols for maintaining proper joint function and postural alignment.

PB 313	Upper Extremity Technique & Management
	(3 lecture hrs. & 2 lab hrs. per week)
	Co-requisite : PB 312.

Principles and practice of analysis and adjustive procedures relative to the upper extremities, including: orthopedic, neurologic and radiographic evaluation; basic differential algorithms and management protocols for maintaining proper joint function and postural alignment.

PB 321	Physical Therapy II
	(3 lecture hrs. & 2 lab hrs. per week)
	Prerequisite: PB 311.

Practical experiences in the application of physical therapy modalities that support chiropractic clinical practice, including: techniques of application; indications; contra-indications; and limitations.

PB 322	Radiographic Technology I
	(1 lecture hr. & 2 lab hrs. per week)
	Prerequisite: LC 232.

Practical training in the technical aspects of conducting radiographic examinations, including: exposure factors; patient positioning; proper use of equipment; patient/operator protection; darkroom procedures; and patient communications for spine, chest, rib, abdominal and skull views.

PB 323	Correlative Technique & Management
	(3 lecture hrs. & 2 lab hrs. per week)
	Prerequisite: PB 312.

Review and correlation of the technique and management protocols of the most commonly used chiropractic spinal adjusting techniques. Practical training in selecting appropriate spinal adjusting techniques to meet the patients’ needs.

PB 331	Radiographic Technology II
	(1 lecture hr. & 2 lab hrs. per week)
	Prerequisite: PB 322.

PB 412	Rehabilitation and Exercise Management
	(4 lecture hrs. per week)
	Prerequisites: PB 221, 231, 232, 312, 313.

Practical training in techniques of spinal and extremity joint strengthening, stabilization and flexibility, including: fitness evaluation; exercise prescription; the use of rehabilitation equipment; back school programs; and myofascial techniques, including trigger points, cross friction massage, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation.

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