Doctor of Chiropractic Curriculum
Chiropractic course requirements
Semester 1
| Course |
|
| AN 511 |
Cell and Tissue Microscopic Anatomy and Physiology |
| AN 512 |
Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics I: Spinal Anatomy |
| PP 511 |
Principles and Practice I: Chiropractic History and Philosophy |
| BC 511 |
Biochemistry, Metabolism, and Nutrition |
| PP 512 |
Principles and Practice II: Introduction to Evidence Based Practice |
| AN 513 |
General Anatomy I: Viscera |
| TE 511 |
Chiropractic Examination Skills I: Palpation and Biomechanics of the Spine and Pelvis |
| TE 511L |
Chiropractic Examination Skills I: Palpation and Biomechanics of the Spine and Pelvis Lab |
| AN 514 |
Clinical Embryology I |
Semester 2
| Course |
|
| DI 521 |
Diagnostic Imaging I: Normal Anatomy |
| PH 521 |
Organ System Microscopic Anatomy and Physiology I |
| NS 521 |
Neuroscience I |
| PP 523 |
Principles and Practice III: Contemporary Chiropractic Studies |
| AN 525 |
General Anatomy II: Head and Neck |
| AN 526 |
Functional Anatomy II: Extremities |
| MB 521 |
Clinical Microbiology I: Introduction to Infectious Diseases |
| TE 522 |
Chiropractic Examination Skills II: Palpation and Biomechanics of the Extremities |
| TE 522L |
Chiropractic Examination Skills II: Palpation and Biomechanics of the Extremities Lab |
Semester 3
| Course |
|
| NS 612 |
Neurosciences II |
| PA 611 |
Fundamentals of Pathology |
| PH 612 |
Organ System Microscopic Anatomy and Physiology II |
| MB 612 |
Clinical Microbiology II: Infectious Diseases |
| TE 613 |
Technique Procedures I: Introduction to Full Spine Technique |
| TE 613L |
Technique Procedures I: Introduction to Full Spine Technique Lab |
| DX 612 |
Diagnostic Skills II: Orthopedic and Neurology |
| DX 612L |
Diagnostic Skills II: Orthopedic and Neurology Lab |
| DX 611 |
Diagnostic Skills I: Physical Examination |
| DX 611L |
Diagnostic Skills I: Physical Examination Lab |
| DI 612 |
Diagnostic Imaging II: Normal Anatomy |
| BC 612 |
Biochemistry, Metabolism and Nutrition II |
Semester 4
| Course |
|
| PA 622 |
Systems Pathology |
| TE 624 |
Technique Procedures II: Intermediate Full Spine and Upper Extremity Technique |
| TE 624L |
Technique Procedures II: Intermediate Full Spine and Upper Extremity Technique Lab |
| DI 623 |
Diagnostic Imaging III: Bone Pathology |
| DX 624 |
Laboratory Diagnosis |
| MB 623 |
Public Health I: Intro to Public Health and Epidemiology |
| DX 623 |
Diagnostic Skills III: Orthopedic and Neurology |
| DX 623L |
Diagnostic Skills III: Orthopedic and Neurology Lab |
| TE 625 |
Technique Procedures III: Soft Tissue |
| TE 625L |
Technique Procedures III: Soft Tissue Lab |
| CN 621 |
Clinical Nutrition I: Pathology and Assessment |
| PP 624 |
Principles and Practice IV: Evidence-Based Practice |
Semester 5
| Course |
|
| TE 716 |
Technique Procedures IV: Intermediate Full Spine and Lower Extremity Technique |
| TE 716L |
Technique Procedures IV: Intermediate Full Spine and Lower Extremity Technique Lab |
| DI 714 |
Diagnostic Imaging IV: Arthritis and Trauma |
| PT 711 |
Physiological Therapeutics I: Modalities |
| PT 711L |
Physiological Therapeutics I: Modalities Lab |
| DD 711 |
Differential Diagnosis I: Internal Disorders |
| DD 711L |
Differential Diagnosis I: Internal Disorders Lab |
| CN 712 |
Clinical Nutrition: Treatment and Management |
| PH 713 |
Toxicology and Pharmacology |
| TE 717L |
Technique Procedures V: Soft Tissue II |
| ER 711 |
Emergency Procedures |
| RS 711 |
Evidence Based Practice I |
| PS 711 |
Clinical Psychology |
| PP 715 |
Principles and Practice V: Ethics |
Semester 6
| Course |
|
| DI 725 |
Diagnostic Imaging V: Chest and Abdomen |
| TE 728 |
Technique Procedures VI: Advanced Chiropractic Technique I |
| TE 728L |
Technique Procedures VI: Advanced Chiropractic Technique I Lab |
| DI 726 |
Diagnostic Imaging VI: Positioning and Physics |
| DD 722 |
Differential Diagnosis II: Neuromusculoskeletal |
| PT 722 |
Physiological Therapeutics II: Rehabilitation |
| PT 722L |
Physiological Therapeutics II: Rehabilitation Lab |
| DX 725 |
Special Populations |
| CS 721 |
Clinical Science I |
| MB 724 |
Public Health II: Community Health and Wellness |
| BP 721 |
Documentation and Insurance Protocols: Billing and Coding |
| BP 722 |
Business Procedures |
| RS 722 |
Evidence Based Practice II |
Semester 7
| Course |
|
| CS 812 |
Clinical Services II |
| DI 827 |
Diagnostic Imaging VII: X-Ray Review |
| TE 819 |
Technique Procedures VII: Advanced Chiropractic Technique II |
| BP 813 |
Starting a Chiropractic Practice and Office Management |
| RS 813 |
Evidence Based Practice III: Clinical Case Studies |
Semester 8
| Course |
|
| CS 823 |
Clinical Services III |
| RS 824 |
Evidence Based Practice IV: Completion and Submission |
| CS 824 |
Clinical Services IV (six weeks - summer session) |
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