Earn Neurology Certificates

Certificate: Neurological Diagnosis - Complete a total of 48 hours or more of any courses in the 202, 203 204 and 205 series.

Certificate: Advanced Neurological Diagnosis - Complete a total of 96 hours by taking all courses in the 202, 203 204 and/or 205 series.

Certificate: Physical/Neurological Diagnosis - Complete a total of 67 hours by taking any 48 hours of courses in the 202, 203 204 and/or 205 series and complete 19 hours of courses in the 212 series.

Certificate: Advanced Physical/Neurological Diagnosis - Complete a total of 115 hours by taking all courses in the 202, 203 204 and/or 205 series and complete 19 hours of courses in the 212 series.

NOTE: Over 262 hours are currently available online. The balance of the hours (300 minimum to sit for diplomate examination) may be taken as live classes. Courses will be added and updated from time to time.

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Neurology Diplomate Course Syllabus

All courses are located in the topic: Neurology-Clinical Chiropractic Diplomate

Neurology 201 Session 1 - 12 Online Hours
Clinical neuroanatomy and functional neurology including the skull, spine, brain and spinal cord

Subjects:
Introduction to the Chiropractic Neurology Diplomate Program
Clinical Neuroanatomy and Functional Neurology
Cerebral cortex
Extrapyramidal system
Basal Ganglia
Thalamus
Hypothalamus
Reticular system
Midbrain (mesencephalon)
Medulla oblongata
Cerebellum
Informal Discussion
Spinal cord
Meninges
Arterial and venous CNS circulation
Cerebrospinal fluid production and circulation
Grand Rounds Case Presentation


Neurology 202 Session 2 - 26 Online Hours
Patient history, ophthalmoscopy, functional vs organic Illness, cervical adjustments and stroke

Subjects:
The Patient Interview
The Examination of Mental Status
Aspects of Functional versus Organic Illness
Physical Evaluation of the Head, Face and Neck
Neuro-ophthalmoscopy
Grand Rounds Video Library
Concepts of Upper and Lower Motor Neurons
Chiropractic Cervical Adjustments and Stroke: The Facts. PLEASE NOTE: The 5 hour course Neurology 202f can be substituted with the more comprehensive 8 hour course Stroke and Manipulation 104


Neurology 203 Session 3 - 22 Online Hours
Cranial nerve and motor system examination and video cases

Subjects:
The Examination of the Cranial Nerves
Blind Spot Testing and Cortical Perceptual Mapping
The Examination of the Somatic Motor System
Grand Rounds
Video Laboratory
Involuntary Movements and Non-Paralytic Movement Disorders
Complete Neurological Examination


Neurology 204 Session 4 - 24 Online Hours
Examination of sensory and cerebellar systems, subluxation, pain and video cases

Subjects:
The Examination of the Sensory Systems
The Examination of the Cerebellar Systems
The Examination of the Capacity for Communication and Knowledge
Grand Rounds Video Laboratory
Neurological Considerations Pain and Spinal Subluxation
Legal Considerations


Neurology 205 Session 5 - 24 Online Hours
The complete, in-office, neurological examination with video cases

Subjects:
Practical Review of All Aspects of the Neurological Examination
Grand Rounds
Video Laboratory
Practical Neurological Examination


Neurology 206 Session 6 - 20 Online Hours
Clinical nerve and muscle Physiology and aspects of electrodiagnosis

Subjects:
Microscopic Neuroanatomy and Physiology of Nerve and Muscle
Traditional Electrodiagnostic Testing
A Discussion of Surface Electrode Electromyography
Grand Rounds
Video Laboratory
Review Complete Neurological Examination


Neurology 207 Session 7 - 12 Online Hours
Introduction to Electrodiagnostics with a routine electrodiagnostic encounter

Subjects:
Introduction to Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Overview of required/recommended texts
Application and utility
Peripheral Nerve Injury Classifications
Terminology in Electrodiagnosis
Terminal Motor Latencies
Motor and Sensory Conduction Velocities
Electromyography
Evoked Responses
Late Potentials
Compound Muscle Action potential (CMAP), Sensory Nerve Action Potential (SNAP) and Motor Unit Potential (MUP) Spinal cord alpha motor neurons
Schwann Cells and myelin
Action potential transmission
Levels of the neuraxis and disease that is detectable by electrodiagnostic testing
Types and levels of nervous system compression
Common reasons and disorders for referral for electrodiagnostic testing
A routine electrodiagnostic encounter


Neurology 208 Session 8 - 18 Online Hours
Neoplastic, degenerative, demyelinating, congenital, developmental and infectious diseases affecting the nervous system

Subjects:
Recognizing AIDS, Lyme and other Infectious Disease of the CNS in Chiropractic Practice
Recognizing Tumors involving the Central Nervous System in Chiropractic Practice
Central Nervous System Neoplasia
Tumors of the Spinal Canal and how to Avoid Pitfalls of Clinical Diagnosis
Grand Rounds Video Laboratory
Congenital and Developmental Neurological Disease
Recognizing ALS, MS and other Degenerative and Demyelinating CNS Disease’s


Neurology 209 Session 9 - 15 Online Hours
Trauma, Pediatric and Geriatric Neurology, disorders of consciousness and psychiatric considerations

Subjects:
CNS Trauma
Neurovascular Syndromes of the Upper Extremity
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebrovascular Disease
Disorders of Consciousness
Psychiatric Considerations
The Peripheral Nervous System, Polio & Chiropractic History
Grand Rounds Video Laboratory
Professional Boundaries


Neurology 210 Session 10 - 8 Online Hours
Chiropractic technique, subluxation and related biomechanical principles with video cases

Subjects:
Chiropractic Technique
Principles of Biomechanics/Subluxation
Grand Rounds Video Laboratory
Aspects of neuromuscular treatment and rehabilitation
Ancillary Therapeutics


Neurology 211 Session 11 - 23 Online Hours
Headache, dizziness and facial Pain

Subjects:
Headache
Grand Rounds Video Laboratory
Lower Back Pain, Discopathy & Spinal Decompression Therapy
Disorders Presenting with Dizziness
Clinical Aspects of Pain, Neuropathic Pain & Function


Neurology 212 Session 12 - 19 Online Hours
Physical diagnosis, endocrinology and autonomic neurology

Subjects:
Examination of the Peripheral Vascular System
Autonomic Neurology
Examination of the Thyroid
Examination of the Lymphatic System
Examination of the Thorax
Examination of the Abdomen
Examination of the External Eye
External Eye Disease and Management
Examination of the Internal Eye
Grand Rounds Video Laboratory


Neurology 213 Session 13 - 5 Online Hours
Diagnostic imaging of the nervous system

Subjects:
Principles of Neuroradiology
Plain Film Radiology of the Spine
CT Scans
Clinical Rotations
Grand Rounds
MRI/MRA
Angiography
PET Scan
Diagnostic Ultrasoundography
Other Techniques of Diagnostic Imaging
Converting to digital X-ray
Detecting a subluxation via X-ray


Neurology 214 Session 14 - 29 Online Hours
Other aspects of clinical neurology and program review

Subjects:
Interprofessional Relationships
The Case Report
Depositions and Court Appearances
Record keeping
Professional Boundaries
Neurologic Referrals of Chiropractic Patients
Neurology Course Overview and Review
Neurology Practical Examination - Legal Considerations
Neurology Practical Examination - Complete Review


Neurology 215 Session 15 - 0 Online Hours Available
RECOMMENDED LIVE 12 Hours
Human cadaver dissection of the nervous system and related structure

Subjects:
The Back
Skin and Subcutaneous Structures
Paraspinal Musculature
The Bony Spine
The Pelvic Girdle
The Lower Extremities
The Shoulder Girdle
The Upper Extremities
The Head
The Brain and Cranial Nerves
The Neck and Autonomic Nervous System
The Thorax
The Abdomen
The Pelvis
The Spinal Cord
The Cervical Plexus
The Brachial Plexus
The Lumbosacral Coccygeal Plexus


Neurology 216 Session 16 - 0 Online Hours Available
RECOMMENDED LIVE 24 Hours
Rotations in clinical neurology, radiology, and neurosurgery

Subjects:
Approved Clinical Rotations with Neurologist/Radiologist/Neurosurgeon or Orthopedic surgeon Grand Rounds Presentation


Neurology 217 Session 17 - 5 Online Hours Available
Video Cases in Clinical Neurology

Subjects:
Actual complete first patient contact with chiropractic neurologist. These are videotaped as a part of the Clinical Neurology Diplomate Program.