Course Description

Instructor

Date

The Essentials of Chiropractic Care for Children
Introduction to family care including technique overview for children: full spine, upper cervical. Analysis: motion and postural. Demonstration of various chiropractic exam techniques and the application to the pediatric patient. Adjustment: diversified, SOT, Gonstead, activator and the low force adaptations for the child. Report of findings. Addressing parental concerns.

Sept 28-29, 2013

Perinatal Care - Webster Certification.
Techniques, case management and evidenced based practice for pregnancy, birth and infancy. Hands on demonstrations and application of specific adjusting techniques in pregnancy with biomechanics of the female pelvis. Common disorders in pregnancy and the chiropractic co-management with other birth care providers. Safety, effectiveness and contraindications. Informed based practice relating to perinatal care for the mother and infant.

Optional: Webster Technique Certification $45 fee paid at seminar.

Jeanne Ohm, DC

Oct 19-20, 2013

Techniques: Thompson and Logan. 
Neurological assessment and examination of the infant. An in depth consultation and demonstration on chiropractic pediatric full spine exam and evaluation procedures: Thompson and Logan. Contraindications and safety. Hands on application of techniques.

James Thompson, BSc, DC, FICPA

Nov 16-17, 2013

Research: Evidence Informed Practice.
Overview of current published research: understanding the various types of research: essentials of the case history. Application of current research and its relevance to case management in the family practice. Participants will be introduced to the methodology of preparing a case study for publication.

Joel Alcantara, BSc, DC

Dec 14-15, 2013

Full Spine Segmental Evaluation and Adjusting.
You will learn full spine muscle and motion palpation for the infant and child with the application of short lever adjusting adapted from the Gonstead and diversified models. There is an emphasis on upper cervical, including toggle. There is comprehensive review of spinal anatomy and physiology with extensive hands on application. Attendees are required to bring dolls.

Ronald Castellucci, DC, ACP

Jan 18-19, 2014

The Challenged Child.
Differential diagnosis for the challenged child. Review of various challenges and specific chiropractic adaptations to the analysis and adjustment of challenged children. Safety, efficacy and contraindications relevant to these conditions.

Linda Mullin, BA, DC, FICPA

Feb 15-16, 2014

Practical Neurology: A Proposed Model of The VSC & Its Clinical Application.
The five component model of the Vertebral Subluxation Complex (VSC) broken down. Potential causes of the VSC, and it's proposed neurological implications on the human body are described in a clear and concise manner, giving you a practical understanding of the material. The neurological model presented will outline the VSC's proposed aberrant effect on proprioception, nociception, immunity and the ANS. The neurological effects will be detailed at the site of subluxation, as well as the potential global effects on the human body. 

In addition to the neurology, an in depth consultation and demonstration on Advanced Thompson Analysis for children, will implement a very large practical component to this weekend. Full spine analysis, detection and adjustments will be practiced within the seminar, providing a hands-on learning environment. The effects of each adjustment will be tied back to the neurology of the VSC, ensuring practical understanding of all topics covered.

Required supplies for class: Dolls, Toggle boards if you have them.

John Minardi, DC

March 15-16, 2014

Neuro Immunology - Patterns of Interference.
Review of normal and abnormal immunology. Current immunological research pertaining to the child and pregnant other. Literature review: vaccination concepts and controversies.

Stephen Marini, MS, DC, PhD

Apr 12-13, 2014

Translating Pediatric Knowledge into Chiropractic Practical Performance
Complete the steps in taking your newly gained clinical knowledge and work on how to practically implement into your practice. "To know and not to do, is not to know." Buddha

Focus on what you have learned but are not yet implementing in practice with small group breakout sessions. The focus will be on receiving feedback in the areas you have identified as needing skill improvement. You'll receive vital information from colleagues by demonstrating scenarios and leave wtih a greater certainity about how to handle many diverse pediatric practice cases. This is a pivotal piece-apply and live chiropractic in pediatric practice.

Bridging the Gap between Crisis Care and Optimal Function
Recognizing the chiropractor’s vitalistic role in the existing mechanistic Evaluation and management of the common symptoms and cases in a pediatric practice. Co-management with medical providers. Documentation. Risk management. Family lifestyle nutritional considerations.

Mastery of Chiropractic Principles and Practice
The goal of this class is to teach the participants how to create a practice paradigm and develop a practice congruent with chiropractic philosophy, science and art.   Although a stand-alone course, the program will review concepts and techniques presented in previous modules and allow refinement and mastery of those skills.   Students will leave with tools to practice with cutting edge excellence in family wellness practice environment.  

Complete ICPA Practice Based Research Network (PBRN) Research PBRN I and II.

Self Study at
www.icpa4kids.com