Upcoming Medical Conferences in Overland Park

Techniques: Thompson and Logan is organized by International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and will be held from Mar 16 - 17, 2019 at Cleveland University-Kansas City, Overland Park, Kansas, United States of America. This Course has been approved for a maximum of 12 hours of continuing education credits. Course Description: Get hands-on experience in the application of techniques with an in-depth consultation and demonstration of the chiropractic pediatric full spine exam and evaluation procedures: Thompson and Logan. Neurological assessment and examination of the infant. Contraindications and safety. Course Goal: To provide the attendees with increased knowledge, skills, and confidence in providing chiropractic care to children. You will learn through explanation, demonstration and hands-on training specifically focused on the areas of initial examination and also on the chiropractic adjustment (Thompson Terminal Point and Logan Basic approaches). Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Pediatric Alphabet Soup: ASD, ADHD, LD, PDD, SPD is organized by International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and will be held from Apr 06 - 07, 2019 at Cleveland University-Kansas City, Overland Park, Kansas, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is open to chiropractors and students: 5th quarter/4th trimester or higher. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 12 hours of continuing education credits. Course Description : The innovative approach to a challenging and rapidly increasing population that combines a special blend of chiropractic, functional neurology, occupational therapy and nutritional counseling. This seminar provides a hands-on learning environment and tools you can use in practice. Course Goals : Gain the knowledge and confidence to specifically care for children who come into your office with a variety of neurodevelopmental issues. This will range from infant challenges such as nursing/latching issues, colic/reflux and difficulties in crawling/walking to many of the “Alphabet Soup” disorders like ADHD, ASD, LD, and SPD. You will also develop an understanding of specific history taking and examination procedures to special types of chiropractic adjusting, functional neurological exercises and dietary changes. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

9th Annual Collaborative Forum of Kansas Urological Society (KUS)/Missouri Urological Association (MUA) is organized by WJ Weiser and Associates, Inc. and will be held on Apr 06, 2019 at Marriott Kansas City Overland Park, Overland Park, Kansas, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Cardiopulmonary Therapy for the Rehab Professional: Therapeutic Interventions for All Aspects of Cardiac Care - From ICU to Outpatient is organized by PESI HealthCare and will be held on May 16, 2019 at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kansas City - Overland Park, Overland Park, Kansas, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Neurology of the vertebral subluxation complex (VSC) & Thompson Technique 2 is organized by International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and will be held from Jun 01 - 02, 2019 at Cleveland University-Kansas City, Overland Park, Kansas, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is chiropractors and students of 5th quarter/4th trimester or higher. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 12 hours of continuing education credits. CE Credits Request Fee: $45 per class. This fee is additional to seminar cost and is non-refundable Course Description: Get hands-on experience in the application of techniques with an in-depth consultation and demonstration of the chiropractic pediatric full spine exam and evaluation procedures: Thompson and Logan. Neurological assessment and examination of the infant. Contraindications and safety. The neurological model presented will outline the VSC's proposed aberrant effect on proprioception, nociception, immunity and the ANS. The neurological effects will be detailed at the site of subluxation, as well as the potential global effects on the human body. Hands-on learning environment: full-spine analysis, detection and adjustments will be practiced at this seminar. The effects of each adjustment will be tied back to the neurology of the VSC, ensuring practical understanding of all topics covered.  Course Goal: For attendees to have a functional understanding of the neurology of the vertebral subluxation complex (VSC) and have a working understanding of the Thompson Technique, to utilize in practice. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Advanced Perinatal Practice is organized by International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and will be held from Aug 17 - 18, 2019 at Cleveland University-Kansas City, Overland Park, Kansas, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 12 hours of continuing education credits. Course Description: Building on the Webster Technique Certification, this module emphasizes hands-on clinical skills for serving the pregnancy and postpartum populations. This course addresses perinatal chiropractic research, pelvic balancing techniques, outcome based exams, and tools for engaging both birth providers and mothers in your community. Course Goals: Learn how to identify neurological soft signs related to subluxation of particular importance to the perinatal population, and understand how to address the postural, structural, fascial, functional and psychosocial factors unique to pregnancy and the postpartum period. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Bridging the Gap Between Crisis Care and Optimal Function is organized by International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and will be held from Sep 28 - 29, 2019 at Cleveland University-Kansas City, Overland Park, Kansas, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 12 hours of continuing education credits. Course Description: Create the paradigm shift from symptom care to functional healthcare. Take home the skills to evaluate and manage common symptoms in a family practice, an understanding of co-management with medical providers and considerations for family lifestyle changes and nutrition. Course Goal: This course provides attendees with the foundation and understanding of the underlying categorical causes of vertebral subluxation while holding true to the foundational, philosophical tenets of the chiropractic profession. There will be a thorough overview of the triad of health and a “how to” investigation of the physical, chemical and emotional/spiritual causes of subluxation/neurophysiological dysfunction within the scope of chiropractic practice. This course also covers documentation and risk management. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Developmental Neurobiology Course is organized by International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and will be held from Oct 12 - 13, 2019 at Cleveland University-Kansas City, Overland Park, Kansas, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 12 hours of continuing education credits. Course Description: From infancy throughout childhood, understanding and evaluating the pediatric nervous system is both challenging and rewarding. This module will focus on the important physiological intersections that impact spinal health, quality of life, and the attainment of milestones. Attendees will be exposed to current and contemporary neurological principles addressing the sensory, motor and cognitive systems as well as tone of the autonomic nervous system. Techniques of examination and assessment will be demonstrated throughout the module. Course Goals: This course will provide attendees with a functional and working understanding of the developing nervous system in order to better apply, interpret and organize their clinical procedures and applications to the patients seen in daily practice. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Research: Evidence-Informed Practice is organized by International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and will be held from Nov 23 - 24, 2019 at Cleveland University-Kansas City, Overland Park, Kansas, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is chiropractors and students of 5th quarter/4th trimester or higher. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 12 hours of continuing education credits. CE Credits Request Fee: $45 per class. This fee is additional to seminar cost and is non-refundable. Course Goal: Overview of current published research: understanding the various types of research and essentials of the case history. Application of current research and its relevance to case management in the family practice. Participants will be introduced to the methodology of preparing a case study for publication.​​ To provide the attendee with the most relevant research in the chiropractic care of children and impart the ability to critically appraise and integrate/reconcile the research findings with the chiropractic empirical/clinical experience for the purpose of teaching, research and practice. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Eval & Adjusting Protocols: Correcting Spinal & Cranial is organized by International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and will be held from Dec 07 - 08, 2019 at Cleveland University-Kansas City, Overland Park, Kansas, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 12 hours of continuing education credits. Course Description:  Expand your effectiveness and capabilities with your pediatric patients. In this hands-on workshop, you will explore the spinal and cranial adjusting techniques that can be implemented into your current practice paradigm. Examination, assessment and spinal and cranial adjusting for the child are taught using specialized meningeal and structural techniques founded on Sacro Occipital Technique principles.  Course Goals: You will gain an understanding and working knowledge of how to evaluate, locate and correct pediatric primary cranial and spinal subluxation patterns. The course work focuses on ages 0-18 months using neurological indicators and objective evaluation protocols to determine these primary patterns and their corrections. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.