Continuing Education
Palmer College Homecoming - Main Campus in Davenport, Iowa - September 19-21, 2024 Welcome to Palmer College of Chiropractic's Homecoming 2024 Registration! Please note the following inform...
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...
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. ...
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...
Radiology Grand Rounds Webinar Series with Ian McLean, D.C., DACBR **Registration will close May 8 at 12pm CST** Thursday, May 9, 2024, 11am to 12pm CST In this LIVE webinar, Dr. Ian McLean will review ima...
Radiology Grand Rounds Webinar Series with Ian McLean, D.C., DACBR Radiology Grand Rounds Webinar Series with Ian McLean, D.C., DACBR **Registration will close July 10 at 12pm CST** Thursday, July 11, ...
Radiology Grand Rounds Webinar Series with Ian McLean, D.C., DACBR **Registration will close June 5 at 12 pm CST** Thursday, June 6, 2024, 11am to 12pm CST In this LIVE webinar, Dr. Ian McLean will review ...
Iowa Laws, Ethics, and Radiology **Registration will close May 31 at 12 pm central time** Saturday, June 1, 2024 Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, Iowa: Room P206 Check in begins at 7:30 a....
Clinical Care of the Chiropractic Patient: May 2024 **Registration will close May 10 at 12 pm central time** Saturday, May 11, 2024 Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, Iowa: Room P206 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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. ...
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 ...
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...
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, ...
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...
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 ...
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. ...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Dr. Marc Lucente and Nicole Lucente, clinical mental health counselor, are your instructors for this one-hour course on risk management. Top...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Dr. Wells will demonstrate correct technique set-ups throughout this one-hour presentation. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
This class satsifies the one hour law requirement for Georgia chiropractors. Topics include, but are not limited to, license renewal, advertising, unprofessional conduct, and continuing education requirements. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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...
This one-hour course will explore differential diagnoses for Pink eye and other common eye conditions. ...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
In this two-hour course, Dr. Nick Belcher and Dr. Mary Frost will review the laws and rules for Florida chiropractors. Completion of this course will specifically satisfy the two-hour Flo...
