14 courses with the subject DCS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
Examines all areas of patient interviewing such as history of present illness, comprehensive health history, record- keeping, problem-oriented history-taking, narrative format histories, nonverbal communication and patients with special problems. Small group sessions involving interviews of simulated patients are utilized as are videotaped sessions of the students performing histories which are later critiqued for verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
DCS 6311NEUROMUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM 1: PRINCIPLES AND OVERVIEW3
Discussion of the integral relationship between neuromusculoskeletal structure and function and the healthy function of all other body systems and organs. Introduction to the evaluation of neuromusculoskeletal responses to common postural and traumatic insults, and to pathologies in the neuromusculoskeletal system and other body systems. Students practice diagnostic procedures and discuss how chiropractors can participate in the management of patients who have NMS disorders.
Students learn and practice clinical examination and assessment, with emphasis on performing and interpreting comprehensive physical examination procedures of the non-neuromusculoskeletal systems in the adult patient.
DCS 7412NEUROMUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM 2: SPINAL DISORDERS4.5
Discussion of the presentation, diagnosis and treatment of spinal and paraspinal conditions and complaints. Students practice diagnostic and treatment procedures and discuss how doctors of chiropractic can participate in the management of patients who have spinal and paraspinal disorders.
This course provides introductory training in clinical laboratory sciences, in particular, urine, stool, hematology, coagulation, and serology studies. Emphasis will be interpretation of urine and hematology tests. Choosing appropriate lab tests in clinical situations with consideration of balancing costs and risks. Correl
Discussion of the presentation, diagnosis and treatment of common complaints and disorders of the eyes, ears, nose and throat. Students practice diagnostic and treatment procedures. Discussion on how doctors of chiropractic can participate in the management of patients with E.E.N.T. disorders.
Discussion of laboratory alterations accompanying abnormal function of body organs and specific diseases, with emphasis on interpretation of blood chemistries. Choosing appropriate lab tests. Correlation of laboratory results with patient history and examination findings. Case histories are used to illustrate important con
Discussion of the presentation, diagnosis and treatment of common complaints and important cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders. Students learn diagnostic and treatment procedures, and discuss how doctors of chiropractic can participate in the management of patients who have these disorders.
DCS 7622GASTROINTESTINAL/GENITOURINARY AND MEN'S HEALTH4
Discussion of the presentation, diagnosis and treatment of common gastrointestinal, genitourinary and men's health disorders and complaints. Students practice diagnostic and treatment procedures, and discuss how doctors of chiropractic can participate in the management of patients with these disorders.
Emergency Care or First Aid is the initial care given to a sick or injured person. This care does not replace proper medical or healthcare interventions but provides temporary assistance until advanced care can be provided. The student will learn how to respond to an emergency situation and to provide for cardio respiratory emergencies, environmental emergencies, common medical conditions, basic wound care, bandaging and splinting. The student upon completion will receive the Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI) Advanced First Aid Certification.
Students will learn about the structure and function of the integumentary system, as well as the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of common and/or critical dermatological disorders that chiropractors are likely to encounter in clinical practice.
Discussion of the presentation, diagnosis and treatment of common endocrine disorders and complaints, including the chiropractors role in the management of patients with these disorders.
