Why choose Occupational Health?
Today's health care marketplace is rapidly changing and it's the perfect time to position yourself to offer your unique services directly to business and corporate clients in your community.

Learn the fundamentals involved in the specialty of occupational health, applied ergonomics and industrial consulting.

The training will assist you in working with business owners, occupational nurses, human resource directors, engineers, and other health care professionals to improve the work environment. Learn and apply skills to consult with businesses and industries regarding occupational safety, evaluation, and treatment of injured workers; developing preventative interventions and providing employee education.

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Phase One (DVD #1 - 10)
Phase one of the program can be used as a comprehensive introduction to the skills required and how chiropractic services can be positioned within the field. For example, our DOT Drug Testing and Alcohol Screening Certification, DOT Physical exam session will enable you to immediately add new services to your practice.

An experienced team of instructors teach you how to consult clients regarding occupational safety, evaluation and treatment of injured workers, developing preventive interventions and providing employee education.

Phase Two (DVD #11-18) and one live session
Learn how to manage stress in the workplace, accident and injury prevention strategies and how to treat condition specific injuries such as CTD, upper extremity and soft tissues syndromes. Learn important new ways to rehabilitate injured workers so they can return to work safely. Understand progressive new strategies for workplace wellness and how to identify and respond to employers' needs. At the required live session you will present your field study preliminary report.

Phase Three (DVD #19-20) and one live session
In addition to your coursework, the most exciting part of phase three is your work with clients as a consultant. During this time you will complete and document your field study project consulting with one or more businesses, or develop an independent, original research project suitable for publication. You will work with a mentor, who you will meet during the live session of phase two, to assist you in accomplishing this phase of the program.

Please note: 12 hours are awarded when you successfully pass each DVD exam (75% or better). Return your exams to Northwestern via fax or mail to be graded. DOT certification also requires a demonstration of proficiency.

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On Campus - Live Sessions
To be scheduled Fall of 2011

Field Study Preliminary Reports for DACBOH Candidates (12 hours)
Drs. David Gilkey and Joseph Sweere
You must have an established relationship with a company in your area, along with clear goals and milestones established for your report. It is recommended that you complete session #1-16 before attending this class, however, under certain circumstances fewer sessions may be acceptable. ($500 - includes mentoring)

Field Study Final Reports for DACBOH Candidates (12 Hours)
Drs. David Gilkey and Joseph Sweere
You will need to have collected data for your field study report for a minimum of 12 months time in order to qualify for the final report sessions. ($500 - includes mentoring)

Questions, Concerns, Special Cases . . .
Please contact our program coordinator, Dr. Joseph Sweere, at jsweere@nwhealth.edu or (952) 888-4777 (x269).

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DVD Topics and Instructors

Phase One
1. The Role of Chiropractic in Occupational Health. Joseph J. Sweere, DC, DABCO, DACBOH

2. How to Promote Services with an Emphasis on Industrial Relations. Scott Bautch, DC, DACBOH

3. D.O.T. Drug Testing and Alcohol Screening Certification*. DOT Physical Exams. Elizabeth Auppl, CDSP, CDSTrainer and Dr. Joseph Sweere. *In addition to the DVD course work practical demonstration of proficiency (mock collection) to become certified. Options for completing this are included with your DVD order.

4. Chiropractic Services within the Corporate Setting. Chad Henriksen, DC, DACBOH

5. Ergonomic Considerations of the Seated Worker. Scott Donkin, DC, DACBOH

6. The Biomechanical Stress Index. Post-Offer/Pre-placement Physical/Screening Examinations. Dr. Joseph Sweere

7. Introduction to Applied Ergonomics. Tom Albin, PE, CPE

8. The Business of Chiropractic Occupational Health: An A to Z Guide for Getting Your Foot Into the Door and What to do Next. David Thorpe, DC, DACBOH

9. Workers' Compensation Insurance, Managed Care and Regulatory Agencies Critical to Occupational Health Consulting and Treating Work Related Injuries and Illness. Timothy J. Richardson, DC, DACBOH

10. Introduction to Environmental and Chemical Hazards. Applied Ergonomics. David Gilkey, DC, DACBOH, MS, PhD

Phase Two
11. Dropped from program requirements.

12. Stress in the Workplace. Robert Scott, MEd, DC, PhD

13. Upper Extremity, Cumulative Trauma Disorders. Steve Yeomans, DC, DABCO.

14. Worksite Accident Prevention - David Gilkey, DC, DACBOH, MS, PhD - coming soon!

15. Workplace Wellness. Rosaline Ward, MPH, CHES

16. Returning the Injured Worker to the Workplace. Elizabeth Auppl, CDSP, CDSTrainer; Dr. Joseph Sweere; Dawn Soleta, BS (Toro Corp) and Stephanie Igtanloc, MS, CRC, QRC (Chicilo/O'Hara, Inc.)

17. Forensic Considerations in Occupational Health and the Functional Capacities Evaluation. G. Steven Baer, DC, DABCOH, DABFP

18. Physical Rehabilitation of the Injuried Worker. Stacy Thornhill Peterson, DC, DACRB

19. Identifying and Responding to Employers' Needs. Scott Bautch, DC, DACBOH and Steve Conway, DC, JD.

Phase Three
20. Integration, Technology and Survival: Putting It All Together. Brian Justice, DC, DABCO and Wendy Brabon, technologies consultant.

21. Ergonomics: Setting Up Your Business for Success. Alex Charish, MA, PhD, CPE

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Tuition Rates
Call (952) 885-5446 to order. Visa/Mastercard/Discover and checks accepted.

*Please note: Students are not eligible to participate in phase three.

Refund and Cancellation Policy

Every effort is made to offer the live sessions as announced. In the event Northwestern needs to cancel due to low enrollment your tuition will be fully refunded, however we are not responsible for any expenses incurred by registrants. Although every attempt is made to offer each seminar as announced, Northwestern reserves the right to adjust faculty, location, dates, times and tuition to accommodate unanticipated needs without notice.

State Relicensure Credit

Continuing education credit is available in most states for the DVD's (distance learning), contact your respective licensing board or the Continuing Education department at Northwestern Health Sciences University, 952-885-5446 for more information.

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