Palmer College of Chiropractic

Academic Programs

Course Descriptions
 

Discipline abbreviations

• ANAT Anatomy
• BUSI Business
• CHEM Chemistry
• CLIN Clinical
• COMM Communications
• PHIL Philosophy
• PSYC Psychology
• ROEN X-ray

Course description key:
ANAT200 51
ANAT = Departmental Abbreviation
200 = Course Number
51 = Term Code

1 credit (cr.) = 15 contact hours

ANAT099
Fundamentals of Human Biology—0.5 credit
Prerequisites: None
This course introduces the basic concepts in human biology, including the composition of living matter. It also introduces the general terminology commonly used in human anatomy and physiology. Emphasis is placed on the construction of terms, microscopy, cell biology and basic structure and function of tissues.

ANAT110
Anatomy and Physiology I—4 credits
Prerequisites: High school or college biology
within the last five years or concurrent enrollment in ANAT099
Designed to strengthen student preparation for further study into human anatomy and physiology, the student will learn to interpret, analyze and evaluate human biology. Basic principles and concepts such as biological terminology, structure and function, and aspects of body systems from the cellular level show how the body functions as a whole rather than as a collection of separate organs or systems.

ANAT220
Anatomy and Physiology II—4 credits
Prerequisites: ANAT110
A continuation of Anatomy and Physiology I, the course will focus on the structure and function of the body as an integrated whole. Lecture periods will provide in-depth understanding of the human body and its regulatory mechanisms while the laboratory is designed to provide hands-on learning experiences to complement lecture material.

BUSI110
Computer Skills—3 credits
Prerequisites: None
Keyboarding techniques and preparation of business correspondence and spreadsheets in the professional office are the basis for this course. Students also receive an overview of the Windows environment, including file arrangement and other useful features.

BUSI220
Office Management—3 credits
Prerequisites: COMM110
Basic skills needed to work in and manage the professional office are the framework of this course. Included are office skills—telephoning, computerized appointment scheduling and patient records, and collection procedures. A portion of the course emphasizes consumer/patient point of view and relating to a variety of patients.

BUSI223
Insurance Procedures—3 credits
Prerequisites: None
This course focuses on the processes that take place in the insurance department in a chiropractic office. Included is the study of billing and claims monitoring, coding, managed care, Medicare, workmen’s compensation and personal injury, HIPAA and fraud.

BUSI230
Bookkeeping—3 credits
Prerequisites: None
Prerequisite for: Clinic Externship course
This course provides students with a hands-on application of bookkeeping in a professional office. Emphasis is placed on practical application relating to accounts receivable, journal and ledger forms; preparation of reports; doing payroll; and understanding how to read financial statements.

BUSI241
Business Law— 3 credits
Prerequisites: BUSI220 or consent of instructor
Basic principles of business law are the framework for this course, including the study of sources of law, contracts, torts including negligence/malpractice, litigation, principles of employment and agency, business legal structure, and consumer issues.

CHEM241
Nutrition—3 credits
Prerequisites: ANAT110, ANAT220
This course is designed to study the basic principles of nutrition relating to an undergraduate health care student. It includes a brief interaction of nutrition with health; definition of food and energy; the highs and lows of body weight; weight control myths and realities; eating disorders; useful facts about sugar, starches and fiber; diet and dental health; proteins, amino acids, fats and cholesterol; nutrition and physical activity; and food allergies. The concept of prevention will be discussed in detail. Computers will be used to analyze diets.

CLIN110
Chiropractic Methods—1 credit
Prerequisites: None
Different techniques utilized by a chiropractor in a health care setting are covered in this course. It also will introduce the student to the concept of what chiropractic is about and why it is a vital part of primary health care professions.

CLIN230
Rehabilitation Procedures—3 credits
Prerequisites: ANAT220, PHIL111
This course covers therapeutic procedures used in the chiropractic office, including ice, heat, ultrasound, electrical modalities, stretching, massage and exercise. Physiologic effects, indicators, contraindicators and practical applications are addressed through lectures and lab participation, with primary focus on practical/clinical experience.

CLIN232
Clinical Science—5 credits
Prerequisites: ANAT220, PHIL111
Clinical Science is designed to educate the C.T. student on the fundamental screening, regional physical assessment techniques and orthopedic and neurological exams utilized in the chiropractic setting. It also augments the student’s basic knowledge of appropriate documentation for the doctor’s office.

CLIN240
OSHA Regulations—1 credits
Prerequisites: None
This course introduces the student to the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and to selected Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations as they relate to chiropractic.

CLIN241
Clinic Externship—5 credits
Prerequisites: All first, second and third trimester courses
This course offers students the opportunity to apply their knowledge while working under the supervision of a Doctor of Chiropractic. The C.T. student will acquire first-hand experience in both the business aspects and patient care areas of a chiropractic office. This will take place in participating chiropractic offices and clinics, on or off campus.

CLIN806
Emergency Procedures/CPR—3 credits
Prerequisites: ANAT220
This course prepares the student to properly deal with potential emergencies that could be encountered in a chiropractic practice. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be certified by the American Red Cross in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid (responding to emergencies).

COMM110
Written Communications—3 credits
Prerequisites: None
This course introduces basic skills in preparation of professional business documents with an emphasis on sentence skills and style elements. Students compose office letters, develop business reports and prepare a research project.

COMM220
Interpersonal Communications—3 credits
Prerequisites: None
The study of the communication process is the framework for this course. Class discussions focus on listening, verbal/nonverbal communication, cultural diversity, the interview process, one-on-one versus group communications, and presentation strategies. Student activities include group discussions, presentations, simulation and role-playing.

PHIL112
Philosophy—2 credits
Prerequisites: None
This is a lecture and discussion class which is an introduction to the principles and tenets that embody chiropractic philosophy. The unique chiropractic paradigm of wellness will be established, and the instructors will develop foundations for the further study of chiropractic philosophy, science and art. People and events in the history and development of the profession and clinical approaches are also included.

PHIL113
Ethics—2 credits
Prerequisites: PHIL111
A lecture and discussion course introducing the student to professional ethics relating to peers, other professionals, patients and society.

PSYC221
General Psychology—3 credits
Prerequisites: None
This course presents an overview of how attitudes and emotions affect physical health. The class will examine the differing impacts positive and negative emotions have on physical health and well-being.

ROEN110
X-ray Technology—4 credits
Prerequisites: None
Students learn how X-rays are produced and how they are used to take quality skeletal radiographs. Fundamentals of radiation, chiropractic X-ray equipment, exposure techniques and film processing are studied. Patient and student protection is emphasized.

ROEN120
Radiographic Anatomy—1 credit
Prerequisites: ANAT 110
The emphasis of this course is the recognition
of anatomical structures on radiographs of the skeletal system. The students will examine X-rays demonstrating the anatomy.

ROEN 241
Radiographic Quality — 4 credits
Prerequisites: ROEN110, ROEN221, ROEN231,
or consent of instructor
The production of diagnostic quality X-ray films and the correction of common errors is the emphasis of this course. The student produces X-ray films to demonstrate the use of quality control rules. An introduction to line-drawing analysis used by chiropractors is also included.

ROEN504
Radiology IV Positioning—5 credits
Prerequisites: ANAT110, ANAT220,
ROEN110, ROEN120
This course is designed to teach students elements of patient evaluation with objective data and diagnostic imaging. Radiographic positioning of the axial and appendicular skeleton, review of radiographic physics, film processing and critiques will be included.

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