OVERVIEW

Special Populations in Chiropractic - The Osteoporotic Patient is organized by DConline.

Course Dates: Dec 21, 2022 - Jan 7, 2024

Course Description:
This four-hour distance-based course will provide Doctors of Chiropractic with the information necessary to enhance their understanding of the patient with osteoporosis. You will receive insight into the health and wellness issues and how better to help the female patients you treat.

This course is specifically designed for the general practicing Doctor of Chiropractic. The learner's participation and actual course time are tracked electronically. This course will use interactive learning tools. Learners will have the opportunity to participate, ask questions, and express opinions. A multiple-choice format final examination is used to evaluate learner outcomes. The exam requires a passing score of 80%. Learners not scoring 80% will be directed to areas needing more study and then they will be allowed to retake the exam.

Outline:
Hour
• Introduction and discussion regarding the epidemiology & etiology of osteoporosis
• Screening the osteoporotic patient including the use of diagnostic imaging & lab tests
• Chiropractic Management of the osteoporotic patient including preventative approaches and exercise recommendations
• Nutrition recommendations for the patient with osteoporosis

Objectives:
In this course, the learner will:
• Review the causes and types of osteoporosis
• Analyze the state-of-the-art methods for the evaluation of osteoporosis
• Evaluate conservative and medical interventions for the osteoporotic patient
• Examine exercise and diet modification methods for osteoporosis
• Determine appropriate lifestyle recommendations for bone mineralization
• Understand the role of exercise and diet in osteoporosis treatment
• Develop treatment plans for the osteoporotic patient
• Identify the role of the chiropractor in the osteoporotic patient.