Online Learning

Online Learning

Our Open Courses are courses you can try before you buy. Explore the on-line learning experience and if you decide you want credit register during or after viewing the course.

Courses marked you register and buy before accessing and receiving credit. Just click on one of the Register For Course(s) links below to get started.

Online Course Catalog
	NMF01: New! Thoracolumbar Causes of Low Back Pain Hours: 1.0 $30.00 Register For Course(s) Start Course Explore the mechanisum, incidence and relevance of low back pain produced through dysfunctional processes in the thoracolumbar spine. You will also learn about Maigne's Syndrome. You must have broadband service to access this course. Featuring Thomas Bergmann, DC.
	CNS01: New! Trigeminal Neuralgia and Other Cranial Nerve V Clinical Syndromes Hours: 2.0 (: .0) $60.00 Register For Course(s) Start Course The trigeminal nerve, with its motor and sensory components, can pose diagnostic and therapeutic challenges which can, in many cases, be effectively managed in a conservative care setting. Take this course to understand the function of the trigeminal nerve and to learn to effectively evaluate and treat patients with trigeminal nerve dysfunction. Related conditions will also be discussed. Instructor: Stacy M. Thornhill Peterson, DC, DACRB.
	ACU01: Treating Sciatica and Low Back Pain with Acupuncture Hours: 2.0 (ACUPUNCTURE: 2 .0) $60.00 Register For Course(s) Start Course BROADBAND USERS ONLY - Dial-up users can order this on CD by calling 952-885-5446 or email lpidde@nwhealth.edu. Learn to treat sciatica and low back pain using proven techniques that will complement your practice. The instructor has years of experience working as a chiropractor and licensed acupuncturist. You will learn practical techniques that you can use right away with your patients. Meets the MCBE two hour acupuncture requirement - also suitable for acupuncturists needing NCCAOM credits. Instructor: Peter D. Lichtenstein, DC, CCSP, LAc.
	ACU02: Treating Plantar Fasciitis with Acupuncture-Integrated Western and Eastern Hours: 2.0 (ACUPUNCTURE: 2 .0) $60.00 Register For Course(s) Start Course Learn to integrate both Western and Eastern approaches to effectively treat plantar faciitis. You will come away with valuable new skills to combat this condition. If you prefer to purchase this on CD call Lil at 952-885-5446. Instructor: Thuy Katzenberger, DC, LAc
	BDC01: Professional Boundaries for the Doctor of Chiropractic Hours: 2.0 (Boundaries: 2 .0) $60.00 Register For Course(s) Start Course This Veteran practitioner and chiropractic educator will show you the basics of initiating and maintaining healthy doctor-patient boundaries. Watch videos of examination procedures done both the "right" and "wrong" ways. Review methods to keep doctors and patients safe from boundary crossings and boundary violations, including: draping procedures, gray areas of conduct, early warning signs, dual relationships and much more. Instructor: Thomas Bergmann, DC.
	APB01: Professional Boundaries: Cultural Awareness Hours: 2.0 (Boundaries: 2 .0) $60.00 Register For Course(s) Start Course Understanding and dealing with diversity is a very important part of a successful practice. This course is designed to raise your awareness of different cultural perspectives to be able to treat diverse patients effectively in your practice. You will explore changing demographics, cultural competency issues, and an interactive case study to help you master the challenges and opportunities of a changing patient base. Instructor: Noni Threinen, DC
	CBS01: Crossing Boundaries: Exploring Both Sides of Inappropriate Sexual Behavior Hours: 2.0 (Boundaries: 2 .0) $60.00 Register For Course(s) Start Course Within this two hour course, you will have an opportunity to consider the definition of inappropriate sexual behavior and how it applies when the “tables are turned” and a patient (or client) pursues an unwelcome relationship. Instructor: Noni Threinen, DC.
	CPB01: Professional Boundaries: Cultural Communications Hours: 2.0 (Boundaries: 2 .0) $60.00 Register For Course(s) Start Course Being able to communicate appropriately and effectively to your patients is an essential part of your practice This course deals with understanding office-related issues to be able to welcome and treat culturally diversepatients. Video examples with representative verbal and non-verbal interactions with patients will help you create a caring and helpful office environment. This course will help you understand the many aspects of communication with diverse populations in order to meet their health care needs. Instructor: Noni Threinen, DC.
	AND01: Avascular Necrosis and Related Disorders Hours: 3.0 (Xray: 3 .0) $90.00 Register For Course(s) Start Course Our radiology team takes you through a practical tour of this common and easy-to-miss critical injury. Instructors: Steve Fridinger, DC, DACBR; Timothy Mick, DC, DACBR; and Jeffrey Rich, DC, DACBR.
	SOG01: Shades of Gray - Seven Unknowns 1 Hours: 3.0 (Xray: 3 .0) $90.00 Register For Course(s) Start Course Each of the radiologists from our Radiological Consulting Service present a diagnostic challenge with X-rays that are just like looking at a view box in your office. Instructors: Renee DeVries, DC, DACBR; Steve Fridinger, DC, DACBR, Jeffrey Rich, DC, DACBR and Anita Manne, DC, DACBR.
	SOG02: Shades of Gray - Seven Unknowns 2 Hours: 3.0 (Xray: 3 .0) $90.00 Register For Course(s) Start Course Once again the NWHSU Department of Radiology has compiled a broad selection of interesting imaging cases. Like the first "Challenge" these cases are presented to you as unknowns. Work your way through all seven cases and answer the interactive questions. At completion you will be armed with pertinent information you can put to use in clinical settings. Instructors: Renee DeVries, DC, DACBR and Timothy Mick, DC, DACBR.
	ATS01: The Athletic Shoulder Hours: 2.0 $60.00 Register For Course(s) Start Course Take this interactive course and work-up a clinical case involving an injury to the shoulder in an “A” level men’s volleyball player. Using video and audio content you will progress through the history, the physical examination, imaging, to the final diagnosis. This innovative course will refresh your knowledge of orthopedics and the differential diagnosis of shoulder pain. Instructors: Timothy Stark, DC, DACBSP, CSCS, LN and Jeffrey Rich, DC, DACBR.
	FNE01: The Fundamental Neurological Examination and Six Practice Cases Hours: 2.0 $60.00 Register For Course(s) Start Course Identification of neurological dysfunction allows the doctor of chiropractic to accurately diagnose common disorders and to develop a plan of care. Explore the fundamental aspects of the neurological examination with video-supported procedures and case studies. Instructor: Stacy M. Thornhill Peterson, DC, DACRB.
	MSC01: Multiple Sclerosis: Clinical Overview, Diagnosis and Management Hours: 5.0 $135.00 Register For Course(s) Start Course FOR BROADBAND INTERNET USERS ONLY Combining a rich multimedia experience with up-to-date information on Multiple Sclerosis, learn about the theories of causation, the varied clinical manifestations and see the remarkable videos of a patient before and after treatment. **Coming Soon – a version for dial-up users! Instructor: Stacy M. Thornhill Peterson, DC, DACRB.

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