Continuing Education 
 
#1 Palmer Online: Radiology Webinar 2025

Radiology Grand Rounds Webinar Series with Ian McLean, D.C., DACBR Thursday, January 16, 2025, 11 am to 12 pm Central Time     In this LIVE webinar, Dr. Ian McLean will review imaging studie...

Palmer College Florida Homecoming-2025
Palmer College Florida Homecoming-2025

    Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida Homecoming, March 14-16, 2025   *A maximum of 20 hours may be earned pending your state board's approval. Please note that approvals might be slig...

Caring for Patients with Migraine

Dr. Allison Phillips presents this two hour class on caring for patients with migraine headaches. She will review differential diagnosis and various treatment options including chiropractic care, physiotherapy, nutri...

Combined Fitness for Weight Loss

Join Dr. Amy Ashmore for this 2-hour class. Learn how to design combined fitness training programs to help patients lose weight and get healthy. Discover how to use engaging fitness training methods like plyometric...

Persistent Pain: Why Isn't this Getting any Better?

Dr. Kevin Percuoco presents this 2-hour class on pain classifications and pain management. This course will provide an understanding of several types of pain based off the clinical history and various signs and ...

Palmer Online: Understanding Functional Assessment of the Shoulder

  Dr. Casey Crisp teaches this practical and informative 1-hour class on functional assessment of the shoulder. Dr. Crisp reviews anatomy of the shoulder and causes of shoulder pain and dysfunction. ...

Radiology Grand Rounds Webinar #10 with Ian McLean, DC, DACBR

Radiology Grand Rounds Webinar Series with Ian McLean, D.C., DACBR   **Registration will close Wednesdsay December 11 at 12pm CST**   Thursday, December 12, 2024, 11 am to 12 pm Central Time ...

Radiology Grand Rounds Webinar #9 with Ian McLean, DC, DACBR

Radiology Grand Rounds Webinar Series with Ian McLean, D.C., DACBR   **Registration will close Wednesday November 13 at 12pm CST**   Thursday, November 14, 2024, 11 am to 12 pm Central Time ...

Walking- Is it Overrated or Underrated?

Join Dr. Casey Crisp for this 1-hour class on the benefits of walking. This class will review literature about walking and health benefits. He will also discuss recommendations for step count and intensity. ...

Low Load Training: Bodyweight Exercises for Performance

In this 2-hour class, the DC can learn new and innovative low load bodyweight exercises for in gym, at-home, and outdoor training for athletes of all ages. Designed for practitioners with an interest in sports perf...

Muscle Matters

Muscle mass and strength are significant predictors of health and longevity.  People typically experience a significant decline in muscle mass (sarcopenia) past the age of 50 that is largely due to a loss of fas...

Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD)

Dr. Casey Crisp teaches this 1-hour class on posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD). He will discuss PTTD, known risk factors, history, examination, differential diagnosis, and care/treatment options.  ...

Falls in the Aged Adult: Risk Assessment & Evaluation for the Prevention of Falls

Synop     Join Dr. Kevin Percuoco for this one-hour class designed to help the practicing chiropractor. In this class, he will discuss the chiropractor's role in fall assessment and preventio...

Basal Ganglia: A Clinical Review for the Chiropractor

  Dr. Sean Norkus presents this class on clinical conditions which either directly or indirectly involve the basal ganglia and related structures and may be encountered in clinical practice. These include, bu...

Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Otitis Media

In this course, Dr. Haavik with discuss the benefits of chiropractic care and fertility, low back pain, safety, pelvic floor function, and the Webster Technique. She also reviews research regarding chiropractic care ...

Chiropractic Care for Older Adults and Hypertension

In this one-hour course, Dr. Heidi Haavik covers what we know about the benefits of chiropractic care for older adults. She also discusses whether chiropractic care can help in the management of hypertension.  ...

Palmer Online: New Resistance Training Guidelines for Women Over 40

Amy Ashmore holds a Ph.D. in Kinesiology from the University of Texas at Austin. In this 1-hour course, she discusses new research on the relationship between estrogen loss and its effects on muscle satellite ce...

Palmer Online: Rest and Recovery

Amy Ashmore holds a Ph.D. in Kinesiology from the University of Texas at Austin. In this 1-hour class, she discusses new research on how to use intra-set and between-rest periods effectively during resistance train...

Neurodynamic Pathology of the Lower Extremity

  Dr. Mike Olson and Dr. Spencer Lindholm present this 1-hour class on neurodynamics of the lower extremity. They will introduce the learner to neurodynamics, discuss clinical assessments, and demonstrate possibl...

Pain Guidelines-Performance

Dr. Scott Munsterman presents this third course on Pain Management Guidelines. In this two-hour class, he will discuss pain as it relates to performance as outlined in the National Pain Strategy published by the Nati...

Intermittent Fasting: Implications for Health and the Nervous System

The two-hour course content was derived from a review of literature regarding intermittent fasting, autophagy, neurodegenerative disorders, hormesis, ketosis and brain metabolism. Intermittent fasting (IF) has profou...

Radiology Case Studies- Dr. Ian McLean

Dr. Ian McLean teaches this 1-hour class in his ongoing Imaging Case Studies series. Sharpen your clinical knowledge as Dr. McLean takes you through the history, imaging, and recommendations for cases seen in chiropr...

Introduction to How Chiropractic Can Change the Brain

This course is an overview and introduction to research from the past two decades regarding chiropractic subluxations. Dr. Haavik explains how a chiropractic adjustment works from a neurophysiological perspective. Sh...

Palmer Online: Good Faith Estimates - NSA

Dr. Scott Munsterman lays out the facts about the No Surprises Act. He outlines a plan for compliance with the Act and the requirement of Good Faith Estimates. ...

Chiropractic Management of Lumbar Radiculopathy: Stratifying Risk

In this one-hour course, Dr. Kevin Percuoco examines chiropractic management of lumbar radiculopathy. He discusses appropriate diagnosis and current guideline recommendations, and briefly introduces classification sy...

Palmer Online: Imaging Case Studies Part 5

Dr. Ian McLean teaches this 1-hour class in his ongoing Imaging Case Studies series. Sharpen your clinical knowledge as Dr. McLean takes you through the history, imaging, and recommendations for cases seen in chiropr...

Palmer Online: Imaging Case Studies Part 4

Dr. Ian McLean teaches this 1-hour class in his ongoing Imaging Case Studies series. Sharpen your clinical knowledge as Dr. McLean takes you through the history, imaging, and recommendations for cases seen in chiropr...

Palmer Online: Imaging Case Studies Part 1

Dr. Ian McLean teaches this 1-hour class in his ongoing Imaging Case Studies series. Sharpen your clinical knowledge as Dr. McLean takes you through the history, imaging, and recommendations for cases seen in chiropr...

Palmer Online: Imaging Case Studies Part 3

Dr. Ian McLean teaches this 1-hour class in his ongoing Imaging Case Studies series. Sharpen your clinical knowledge as Dr. McLean takes you through the history, imaging, and recommendations for cases seen in chiropr...

Palmer Online: Imaging Case Studies Part 2

Dr. Ian McLean teaches this 1-hour class in his ongoing Imaging Case Studies series. Sharpen your clinical knowledge as Dr. McLean takes you through the history, imaging, and recommendations for cases seen in chiropr...

A Practical Review of Chiropractic Research

Dr. Brian Anderson presents this 2-hour class in which he summarizes research related to chiropractic. Dr. Anderson also discusses practical application of the research for practicing Doctors of Chiropractic. &nbs...

Palmer Online:A New Approach to Treat Lateral Epicondylitis

This 1-hour course is presented by Amy Ashmore, Ph.D. Lateral Epicondylitis is a common musculoskeletal condition affecting over 3 million people per year in the US alone. Patient outcomes are mixed, often poor due t...

Why does the spine dysfunction and what are the consequences to spinal injury?

This class discusses what a chiropractic subluxation is according to the latest basic science research evidence. Dr. Haavik will also explain the consequences of spinal injury and how this affects the brain and spina...

Utilization of a Response-Based Clinical Assessment: Lumbar Spine Case Reports

Dr. Kevin Percuoco  discusses response-based assessment for diagnosis, care, and case management of chiropractic patients. Dr. Percuoco uses case studies in this informative presentation. ...

The Somatosensory Neuroplastic Effects of Chiropractic Care and What the Research Says About Joint Cavitation

Dr. Heidi Haavik will explain what research shows regarding somatosensory processing following chiropractic care. She also examines what joint cavitation is and what it means for the outcomes of care. ...

The Prefrontal Cortex: Implications for the Chiropractor

In this four-hour course, Dr. Heidi Haavik discusses how stress and traumatic experiences can negatively impact our brain function and health. She examines evidence showing that spinal dysfunction negatively impacts ...

Palmer Online: The Brain, Pain, and the Neuroplastic Effects of Chiropractic Care 2024

Dr. Heidi Haavik presents this five-hour course. The latest science points to pain created in the brain – to warn us about danger. However, this system can go wrong due to maladaptive neural plasticity. Dr. Haa...

The 411 of AAA

Dr. Tracey Littrell this one-hour course on abdominal aortic aneurysms in the chiropractic patient. In this course Dr. Littrell will discuss types, prevalence, and risk factors as well as explain signs and symptoms, ...

Terminology and Why It Matters

This one-hour class reviews clinical definitions of commonly used diagnostic terms that are routinely, though often errantly, used by both practitioners and researchers. Reasons for why using clear and accurate diagn...

Stroke and Chiropractic Care

In this one-hour class, Dr. Robert Vining outlines the physiological basis of cervical artery dissection and discusses peer-reviewed literature on the topic of chiropractic care and stroke. The course takes learners ...

Sports Performance and Injury Prevention

Dr. Haavik explains the research on the effects of chiropractic care and sports performance. She will also cover what we know about chiropractic care and injury prevention in sports.   ...

Somatovisceral Dysfunction and Heart Rate Variability

In this course, Dr. Heidi Haavik will cover the known effects of chiropractic on somatovisceral dysfunction. She will also communicate what we know about heart rate variability and chiropractic.   ...

Science Gems Part 3

This one-hour presentation is another in Dr. Heidi Haavik's “Science Gems” series. In Part 3, she reviews literature about the safety of chiropractic care, specific literature about the link between c...

Science Gems Part 4

This one-hour course discusses the known motor control neuroplastic effects of chiropractic care. In this class, Dr. Haavik reviews studies that use neurophysiological techniques to investigate how chiropractic car...

Science Gems Part 2

Dr. Haavik discusses interactions between the central nervous system (CNS) and the immune system, and the way stress impacts the immune system according to the latest research evidence. She will also explain scientif...

Science Gems Part 1

In the first portion of this class, Dr. Haavik covers research looking at the cost-effectiveness of chiropractic care for neck and low back pain patients compared to conventional medical care. In the second portion o...

Sacro Occipital Technique Overview

This course is designed for chiropractors that have taken SOT® and are in need of a refresher, or chiropractors interested in learning more about SOT®. Dr. Hagen will cover the basic categorization and treatm...

Risk Management-Concepts and Considerations

                      Dr. Marc Lucente and Nicole Lucente, clinical mental health counselor, are your instructors for this one-hour course on risk management. Top...

Radiology How To: Interpreting Lumbar Spine Images

Dr. McLean reviews why taking high quality films is important for interpretation and correct diagnosis and treatment. He will discuss diagnosis of common pathologies viewed in lumbar imaging via case studies. ...

Qualitative Biomechanical Analysis of the Shoulder

Dr. Jesse Hodges, Jr. discusses qualitative and quantitative biomechanical analysis and how to implement the analysis into a chiropractic practice. He reviews arthrokinematics of the shoulder as well as the anatomy a...

Preventing Clinical Errors in Practice

Dr. Munsterman's course addresses the prevention of clinical errors in a chiropractic practice. In the presentation, He identifies the most common clinical errors and causes and systematically takes the learner t...

Practice Pearls: Differential Diagnosis for the Modern Chiropractor Part 2

Dr. Lucente explores different clinical presentations and pitfalls including shockwave and pressure wave therapy, sacroiliac hypermobility, low back pain with an infectious etiology, central sensitization and the chr...

Practice Pearls: Differential Diagnosis for the Modern Chiropractor Part 1

 In this course, Dr. Marc Lucente explores clinical presentations and pitfalls including the uncommon headache, synovial fold entrapment, epicondylitis vs epicondylosis, upper cervical instability, and low level...

Palmer Upper Cervical Line Analysis Protocol

Chad Hagen, D.C., CSP presents this refresher on Palmer Upper Cervical Line Analysis Protocol and will discuss required imaging: Lateral Cervical, Nasium, Base Posterior, and APOM. He will review anatomical land mark...

Palmer Package Cervical Technique Review Part 2

Dr. Wells will demonstrate correct technique set-ups throughout this one-hour presentation. ...

Palmer Package Cervical Technique Review Part 1

Dr. Breanne Wells is the instructor for this one-hour class on cervical technique for chiropractors. Topics include, but are not limited to, analysis, patient placement, and adjusting set ups for popular chiropractic...

Pain, Sensitization, and Pain Education

This one-hour class outlines standardized terminology and the physiological basis of nociception, pain perception, and sensitization. The course takes learners through the process of identifying patients with sensiti...

Pain Guidelines-Function

Dr. Scott Munsterman teaches this second course in a series of three on Pain Management Guidelines. In this one-hour class, he will discuss pain as it relates to function as outlined in the National Pain Strategy pub...

Neurogenic Claudication

Dr. Robert Vining outlines the literature reporting on the prevalence, risk, and terminology problems related to spinal stenosis and neurogenic claudication. He presents literature and diagnostic imaging evidence des...

National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners DOT Training Course

Dr.Jason Belcher presents this eight-hour training course. This training is the first step, and a requirement for healthcare providers who would like to be registered as a medical examiner. This course also includes ...

MRI Extremity Basics

In this one-hour class, Dr. Chris Smoley will review MRI extremity pathologies of bone, cartilage, muscle, tendon, and ligament. He will guide the learner through the process of identifying these pathologies and comm...

Mental Health Conditions Common to Veterans

Dr. Kevin Percuoco teaches this 2-hour course on Mental Health Conditions Common to Veterans. He reviews the most common conditions seen by outpatient healthcare providers and discusses strategies to help veterans an...

Introduction to the Neurophysiology of the Chiropractic Subluxation

Dr. Haavik reviews the latest basic science evidence in relation to the vertebral subluxation. Discussion includes existing evidence for one theory about chiropractic subluxation (the squashed nerve theory). She expl...

Palmer Online: High Volume Resistance Training

  The presenter for this course is Amy Ashmore, Ph.D. In this 1-hour class, Dr. Ashmore breaks down the research regarding high volume training. After taking this class the learner will be able to...

Gut Microbiota 2024

Dan Weinert, D.C., Ph.D. presents this 2-hour class. The gut microbiome is a community of microorganisms that performs synergistic immune and metabolic functions to achieve homeostatic balance providing health benefi...

Guidelines to Pain Management

Pain Management Guidelines is the first course in a series of three taught by Dr. Scott Munsterman. In this one-hour class, he will discuss and define pain as outlined in the National Pain Strategy published by the N...

Guidelines to Documentation Standards

Dr. Scott Munsterman teaches this two-hour course on coding and documentation for a chiropractic practice. Dr. Munsterman will talk about recent updates and explain proper documentation. He will also use case studies...

Gluten and Celiac Disease

Celiac disease is one of the most encountered autoimmune disorders triggered by eating gluten-containing foods. Learn what foods contain gluten, how gluten may trigger an autoimmune reaction, and  how to recogni...

Evidence Based Practice

Join Dr. Heidi Haavik for this two-hour class Eevidence Based Practice, she will discuss what the evidence says about chiropractic and low back pain, neck pain, and headaches. She examines evidense based chiropractic and...

Ethics and Professional Boundaries

Dr. Mary Frost presents this two hour course on ethics in the chiropractic profession. Topics discussed include professional boundaries, unethical practice, sexual misconduct, fraud, and abuse.   ...

Ethics and California Law
California
Ethics and California Law

This two-hour online class satisfies the Ethics and Law continuing education requirement for California. The course contains discussion of ethics, California law, unprofessional conduct, and real case studies. ...

Effects of High-Intensity Short Duration Training vs Endurance Cardio Training on Strength Development in Recreational Athletes

Amy Ashmore holds a Ph.D. in Kinesiology from the University of Texas at Austin. She is the author of Timing Resistance Training (Human Kinetics, 2020), dozens of articles, blogs, and training and continuing educatio...

Differential Diagnosis of the Painful Pink Eye

This one-hour course will explore differential diagnoses for Pink eye and other common eye conditions.  ...

Core+Pelvic Floor Care for the Chiropractic Practice

  Your pregnant and postpartum patients are experiencing core and pelvic floor dysfunction that chiropractic care can and should improve. Combining experience as a chiropractor, doula, and soon-to-be midwife,...

Concussion Prevention

In this one-hour course, Dr. Olson will discuss common mechanisms of concussions and outline how they can be predictable and preventable. He will explain levels of concussion prevention, risk factors, prevention stra...

Clinical Decision/Prediction Tools

  Join Dr. James Randazzo for his course on clinical decision making and the tools that can assist you in practice. Dr. Randazzo discusses a varity of clinical prediction rules and demonstrates practical appl...

Clinical Communication for Improving Patient Outcomes

Synopsis Can communication improve patient outcomes? This one-hour course discusses effective clinical communication strategies for the treating chiropractor. Dr. Percuoco will address what to avoid, and recomme...

Chiropractic, Public Health, and Community

This one-hour class reviews different characteristics of health systems in the United States, describes commonly used theories of behavior change, provides an overview of county local public health infrastructure, sh...

Chiropractic Red Flags

Please join Dr. Nicole Ingrando for this 1-hour presentation: Chiropractic Red Flags. In this class, Dr. Ingrando reviews subjective and objective red flags with practical applications for your practice.  ...

Chiropractic Documentation

Dr. Scott Munsterman teaches this four-hour course on coding and documentation for the chiropractor. He reviews documentation essentials, as well as explain upcoming changes to keep chiropractors in compliance. Topic...

Chiropractic Care and Children's Developmental Milestones, Cerebral Palsy, ADHD, and Autism

In this one-hour class, Dr. Haavik will discuss the known effects of chiropractic care for child developmental milestones. She will also review the literature on the effects of chiropractic care for kids with Cerebra...

Palmer Online: Case Studies in Radiology

Dr. Ian McLean teaches this 1-hour course on radiology case studies. Sharpen your clinical knowledge as Dr. McLean takes you through the history, imaging, and recommenations for these cases.  ...

Care Plans, Maintenance Care, and Reliability of Methods for Detecting Subluxations

In this one-hour course, Dr. Heidi Haavik will examine the evidence for chiropractic care plans and maintenance care. She also will discuss different ways chiropractors test for subluxations and the evidence pertaini...

A Contemporary Approach to Shoulder Dysfunction

In this his one-hour course on shoulder dysfunction and rehabilitation, Dr. Shaw will review assessment as well as prevalence and causes of shoulder pain. He will also discuss care plan options for stabilization and ...

6 Myths About Back Pain

In this class, Dr. Percuoco will review current literature for numerous back pain myths. Topics range from getting older to surgical interventions for spine pain. He will also provide current recommendations with evi...

Illinois State Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
Illinois
Illinois State Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

Dr. Tracey Littrell presents this one-hour course on Sexual Harassment Prevention. Completion of this class will satisfy the new requirement that Illinois chiropractors complete at least one hour of sexual harassment pre...

Iowa Laws and Rules 2 Hour Renewal for 2024
Iowa
Iowa Laws and Rules 2 Hour Renewal for 2024

In this two-hour course, Dr. Mary Frost will review the laws and rules for Iowa chiropractors. Completion of this course will specifically satisfy the two-hour Iowa laws and rules requirement for chiropractors renewi...

Iowa Laws 1 Hour Renewal for 2022-2024
Iowa
Iowa Laws 1 Hour Renewal for 2022-2024

The presenter for this course is Mary Frost, D.C., M.B.A. Completion of this course will satisfy the Iowa requirement for 1 hour of Iowa laws and rules each biennial renewal period. This course is for chiropractors ...