DIAGNOSIS

DIAG 540 – Case History – 24 hours
This 24-hour lecture/laboratory course develops the student’s skill in obtaining a comprehensive patient health history and the proper documentation for the patient record. Patient confidentiality and legal responsibilities in record documentation are stressed. The course also includes an introduction to narrative composition. Prerequisites: Nutrition, Neuroanatomy I, Fluids, Renal, Pulmonary Physiology and Abnormal Psychology. Corequisite: Physical Examination I.

DIAG 542 – Physical Examination I – 48 hours
This 48-hour lecture/laboratory (24/24) course is designed to develop systematic examination skills of the skin, lung, eye, ear and heart. The course includes the proper use of the ophthalmoscope, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, stethoscope and other examination tools and procedures. Normal and abnormal findings are presented and discussed. Prerequisites: Neuroanatomy I, Fluids, Renal, Pulmonary Physiology. Corequisite: Case History.

DIAG 622 – Laboratory Diagnosis I – 60 hours
This lecture/laboratory (36/24) course focuses laboratory procedures and on the physiological and diagnostic significance of laboratory results including the differences between normal and abnormal structure and function. The course focuses on the clinical interpretation of diagnostic laboratory tests results in relation to blood and metabolic disturbances. It includes all of the components of the complete blood count (CBC), coagulation, basic immunohematology and urinalysis are covered. Students are required to examine body fluids using laboratory tests including urinalysis and CBCs with the diagnostic interpretation of findings. Students also consider various case presentations, identify appropriate tests or necessary procedures and interpret the results. Prerequisites: Cardio Physiology, Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology (may be corequisite).

DIAG 624 – Neuromusculoskeletal Diagnosis – 60 hours
This 60-hour lecture/laboratory (24/36) course is a study of neurological disorders/pathologies that builds upon concepts considered in Neuropathophysiology. The student will learn the physical signs and symptoms of a wide range of conditions of the neuromusculoskeletal system and the diagnostic procedures used for identifying and classifying them. The course discusses a variety of conditions/syndromes that are considered pathologic, often complex and neurologic in nature that the student intern will encounter in practice along with the appropriate chiropractic management and/or referral for co-management. The course focuses on neurological examination procedures used to evaluate sensory, motor and reflex function. The course also examines contraindications to spinal adjustments. Prerequisites: Physical Examination I and Neuropathophysiology.

DIAG 630 – Orthopedics – 48 hours
This 48-hour lecture/practical exercise (12/36) course is designed to teach procedures used in the orthopedic examination. Students study a wide-variety of patient presentations focusing on musculoskeletal conditions. The course also examines contraindications to spinal adjustments. Prerequisites: Spinal Biodynamics II and Neuropathophysiology.

DIAG 632 – Cardiovascular, Renal, Pulmonary Diagnosis – 48 hours
This 48-hour lecture course is a study of the pathologies of the heart, blood vessels, kidneys and lungs, and of the diagnosis of diseases of these organs. Physical and laboratory examinations of these systems and the significance of exam findings are a major focus. Prerequisites: Cardiovascular Physiology and GI, Exercise and Stress Physiology.

DIAG 634 – Physical Examination II – 48 hours
This 48-hour lecture/laboratory (12/36) course is designed to teach the procedures used in physical examination of the cranial nerves, head, neck, gastrointestinal, rectal, urogenital and gynecological anatomy. Normal and abnormal findings are presented and discussed. Prerequisite: Physical Examination I.

DIAG 636 – Laboratory Diagnosis II – 60 hours
This 60-hour lecture/laboratory (36/24) course is a continuation of Laboratory Diagnosis I, and concentrates on the interpretation of laboratory results obtained in the analysis of blood, urine, feces, sputum, synovial fluid, amniotic fluid and cerebrospinal fluid. The course focuses on the results and interpretation of the standard biochemical panel. It considers normal and abnormal values and the diagnostic significance of the laboratory findings. Laboratory experiences include the performance of several colorimetric assays (glucose, uric acid, cholesterol and calcium) and latex agglutination assays (C-reactive protein and RF latex). Prerequisite: Laboratory Diagnosis I.

DIAG 710 – Diagnosis Review – 48 hours
This capstone lecture/discussion lab (12/36) provides a complete review and integration of all diagnosis courses utilizing case studies. Prerequisites: Clinical Reasoning. Corequisite: X-Ray Lab.

DIAG 712 – Dermatology/Toxicology – 36 hours
This 36-hour lecture course is a review of the anatomy and physiology of the skin and of the clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment of dermatological conditions including infections, allergic reactions, tumors and a variety of skin lesions, with close attention their relationship to other body malfunctions. The course also focuses on deleterious chemical compounds including drug compounds, the classification of various poisons by their symptomatology, antidotes and immediate case management. The toxic effects and risks of alcohol, cigarettes, drugs and narcotics are discussed. Prerequisite: Anatomy II.

DIAG 720 – Pediatrics/Geriatrics – 48 hours
This 48-hour lecture/demonstration (36/12) course focuses on normal and abnormal human development during the early and later stages of life. The course covers the developmental milestones of childhood. The course considers common disorders of infancy, childhood, adolescence and of the aged including consideration of the physical and psychological needs of each age group. Particular emphasis is placed on the unique presentations involved in the chiropractic care of children and the aged. Required off campus interactive events are scheduled to provide experience with interaction with the elderly. Prerequisite: Nutrition, Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology and Spinal Biodynamics II.

DIAG 810 – Pelvic and Prostate Examinations – 12 hours elective
This 12-hour elective laboratory course is designed to prepare the student to perform pelvic and prostate examinations and to recognize abnormal findings. Proper examination techniques, positioning and the maintenance of patient modesty will be discussed and practiced. Prerequisites: Physical Examination II, Obstetrics/Gynecology.