Developed by leaders in the chiropractic profession, Palmer College's online coursework delivers dynamic and contemporary approaches to meet the needs of the profession around the world. PalmerOnline coursework meets the same high standards as on-site offerings, but these educational programs are available right in your home or office, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you're online, you can have PalmerOnline.
Please contact the Continuing Education and Events department at (800) 452-5032 or continuinged@palmer.edu with questions or comments on current class offerings or suggestions for new courses.
Registration, Technical Requirements and Course Access
Registration:
New User (please follow this link if you have never taken a course with PalmerOnline or forget your user name/password; please note that you will exit the Palmer College website to complete registration)
Current User (please follow this link if you have taken a previous course with PalmerOnline and remember your user name/password)
Note: Access to coursework is subject to time of registration and may incur a short waiting period before access is granted. You will receive a welcome e-mail with your access information once registration is complete.
Refund policy:
No refunds will be issued after registration has been processed and access into the course has been granted.
Online Course Access:
Please login with the ID and password sent via e-mail to access online coursework.
Course Listing
Many states now accept the convenient option of online learning for license renewal credit. Please check with your state board or the Continuing Education and Events Department regarding approvals. Due to varying state rules and regulations, we recommend inquiring with your state board for online credit limitations and board acceptance of topics for CE hours.
Courses begin quarterly, however you may begin a course at any time. If you begin a course at the start of a quarter, you will have the entire three months to complete the work. If you begin a course in the middle of a quarter, you will have until the end of that quarter to complete the work.
Course
| Hours
| Price
| Instructor
| Course Description
|
| Basic Concepts of Biomechanics | 3 | $59 | James DeVocht, D.C., M.S., Ph.D. | Basic concept course containing information on moments, spinal characteristics and biomechanics treatment. |
| Chiropractic Evaluation | 6 | $119 | Tracey Littrell, D.C., DACBR | Components of history taking, physical exam, systems, review and exam procedures indicated in orthopedic presentations. |
| Clinical Imaging | 12 | $199 | Tracey Littrell, D.C., DACBR | Roentgenometrics, congenital variants, scoliosis, arthritides, trauma, tumors, X-ray basics for quality imaging and safety/boundary considerations. |
| Foundational Imaging Concepts | 6 | $119 | Tracey Littrell, D.C., DACBR | Roentgenometrics and congenital variants, trauma, scoliosis, arthritides and imaging principles for MRI and CT. |
| Documentation | 4 | $79 | Laurie Mueller, D.C. | General course on record keeping and managing risk in practice with appropriate documentation. Contains a section on lumbar disc injury that the three-hour course does not include. |
| Documentation | 3 | $59 | Laurie Mueller, D.C. | General course on record keeping and managing risk in practice with appropriate documentation. |
| Electrodiagnostics Overview | 4 | $79 | Ron Boesch, D.C., DACNB, DABQAURP, DAAPM | Overview of electrodiagnosis in chiropractic practice. Concepts, equipment, anatomy, injuries, EMG, NCV, surface EMG and evoked potential. |
| Evidence-informed Practice/Case Writing | 3 | $59 | Lisa Killinger, D.C. | This course helps D.C.s to better understand available evidence, describes how to engage in a successful literature retrieval process and provides the building blocks needed for writing an effective case study. |
| Healthy Aging | 4 | $79 | Lisa Killinger, D.C. | Issues and concept surrounding the geriatric population and how we can promote healthy aging. |
| Iowa Laws and Rules | 2 | $39 | Laurie Mueller, D.C. | Specific for Iowa license renewal. Review current code for the practice of chiropractic in the state of Iowa. |
| Laboratory Analysis | 4 | $79 | Ron Boesch, D.C., DACNB, DABQAURP, DAAPM | Basic hematology, CBC, chemistries and blood panels, basic urinalysis and studies for bowel issues. Special studies in genetics and cancer, DOT considerations. |
| Neurological Assessment and Interpretation | 4 | $79 | Ron Boesch, D.C., DACNB, DABQAURP, DAAPM | Review of neuroanatomy, functional anatomy, selected components of neuronal functions and the neurological exam. |
| Orthopedics Assessment | 6 | $119 | Henry Mueller, D.C., DACO | Major components, rationale and procedures of chiropractic orthopedic evaluations by region. |
| OSHA | 2 | $39 | Laurie Mueller, D.C. | General overview along with more focused information on bloodborne pathogens and spill decontamination. |
| Physiological Therapeutics | 4 | $79 | Michael Tunning, D.C., ATC | Concepts in active care exercise by body region, passive care modalities, case study scenarios. |
| Professional Boundaries/Ethics | 3 | $59 | Laurie Mueller, D.C. | Sexual harassment, cultural sensitivity, practice ethics |
| Risk Management and Georgia Laws | 5 | $99 | Laurie Mueller, D.C. | Specific for Georgia license renewal. Record keeping and managing risk in practice with appropriate documentation pluse one hour of review of the current code for the practice of chiropractic in te state of Georgia. |
| Risk Management and Record Keeping | 12 | $199 | Laurie Mueller, D.C. | Record keeping and managing risk in practice with appropriate documentation. |
| Technique Overview/Theories | 4 | $79 | Henry Mueller, D.C., DACO | Technique history and the emergence of technique. Basic concepts for HVLA, instrument, mobilization, low force/reflex and upper cervical adjusting. |