Naturopathic Doctor CE Course - MRI 201 - 204 : MRI: Basics for Chiropractic Practice

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MRI 201 - 204 : MRI: Basics for Chiropractic Practice

Credit Hours(s)4.0

InstructorsLawrence Bagnell, DC

Price$80.00 USD

Format(s)AudioVisual Course

Educational Objectives

Hour 1

Describe the fundamental principles of MRI physics and the key cervical spine imaging sequences (T1, T2, STIR) relevant to chiropractic practice.
Identify normal cervical spine anatomy and recognize common pathological MRI findings such as disc herniation, stenosis, and myelomalacia.
Interpret MRI findings in correlation with clinical symptoms to guide safe chiropractic decision-making and patient management.
Differentiate between MRI indications, contraindications, and safety considerations to determine when referral for MRI is appropriate.
Communicate effectively with radiologists, patients, and insurers using MRI-based terminology and objective evidence to support clinical and medico-legal documentation.

Hour 2

Recognize normal thoracic spine MRI anatomy and accurately distinguish it from common pathological findings relevant to chiropractic practice.
Discuss the fundamental principles of MRI image acquisition, interpretation, and signal characteristics (T1, T2, STIR) as they apply to the thoracic spine.
Identify common thoracic spine pathologies—including degenerative disc disease, herniations, stenosis, fractures, and myelopathy—on MRI and relate them to patient presentation.
Apply MRI findings to develop safe, evidence-based chiropractic treatment plans and determine when imaging results warrant modification of care or referral to another provider.
Integrate MRI knowledge into clinical communication by effectively discussing imaging results with radiologists, other healthcare professionals, and patients to support interdisciplinary collaboration.

Hour 3

Discuss essential MRI sequence behavior (T1, T2, STIR) and standard lumbar MRI protocols to confidently navigate images.
Identify and interpret normal lumbar anatomy, common variants, and core pathologies (disc pathology using nomenclature, stenosis grading, Modic changes).
Integrate findings into chiropractic decision-making—including indications/contraindications to manipulation, documentation, and clear referral communication.

Hour 4

Discuss neuro-musculoskeletal imaging relationships by identifying how brain and extremity MRI findings correlate with neurological, postural, and biomechanical dysfunction.
Differentiate MRI sequence interpretation for neurologic and orthopedic regions, emphasizing pattern recognition of soft-tissue vs. neural signal changes.
Recognize early degenerative and inflammatory changes in peripheral joints and associated neural structures using MRI analysis.
Apply MRI findings to evidence-based chiropractic case management, including safe referral, patient education, and interdisciplinary communication.
Document MRI utilization ethically and effectively to meet clinical, legal, and CE compliance standards.

Other Info

Course Group includes all MRI Courses numbered 201 thru 204

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