Palpation/Skeletal
Analysis - AT 3122
Rahim Behdar, B.S., D.C.
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TRIMESTER: Fall 2006 |
TRIMESTER CREDIT HOURS: 2 |
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LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 1 |
LABORATORY HOURS PER WEEK: 2 |
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CLASSROOM LOCATION: 216 S |
OFFICE LOCATION: |
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OFFICE HOURS:
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OFFICE TELEPHONE: |
COURSE DIRECTOR: Dr. Behdar
COURSE INSTRUCTOR(S): Dr. Behdar
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course introduces the student to normal
anatomical skeletal structures and landmarks. Both motion and static
palpation are introduced and students are taught to differentiate between
normal and aberrant motion. The subluxation is
defined and students are taught to locate subluxations
throughout the skeleton.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Following the completion of this
course the student should be able to locate palpatory
landmarks on the human skeleton, analyze the functional segments to determine
normal versus abnormal motion, and describe these findings using common listing
methods.
PREREQUISITE: Systemic Anatomy or Concurrent in Systemic Anatomy
REQUIRED TEXT:
Course/lab notebook notes,
RECOMMENDED TEXT(S):
Physical Examination of the Spine and
Extremities, by Hoppenfield
Palpation Skills, by Leon Chaitow
Trail Guide to the Body, by Andrew Biel
Motion Palpation and Chiropractic Technic, by Faye and Schaffer
COURSE MECHANICS:
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Midterm Practical |
20% |
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Midterm Written |
20% |
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Final Practical |
20% |
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Final Written |
20% |
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Handouts/Quizzes from
Lecture/Lab |
20% |
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TOTAL |
100% |
CLASS/LAB PARTICIPATION
Part of the
education and training at Parker College of Chiropractic will include
participation in laboratory classes. Students will have the opportunity
to practice chiropractic techniques on other students. Labs are conducted
under the supervision of at least one Faculty Member. The procedures to
be followed and any risk associated with those procedures will be fully
disclosed. The purpose of these classes is merely instructional, and no
doctor/patient relationship will be created with either the students or the
Faculty Members. Consequently, there is no duty to provide any diagnosis
or treatment. A student is expected to conduct them self with the utmost
professionalism during such classes. When in the role of the doctor, a
student will maintain professional demeanor, follow the proper procedures
including appropriate draping, and refrain from any offensive or inappropriate
behavior or statements. When in the role of a patient, the student will
advise the student in the role of doctor and/or the Faculty Member supervising
the lab if any offensive or inappropriate conduct occurs. Sexual
harassment, including jokes, inappropriate or embarrassing statements or
comments, or their offensive conduct is prohibited and may be grounds for
dismissal from Parker College.
Attendance:
A professional
education at Parker College requires a full time commitment by the student.
Classes are demanding and academic standards are high. Students must expect to
spend a significant part of each day in and out of class to successfully
complete the program. Full realization of the learning process is reliant upon
the fact that students are expected to attend and be attentive and
participatory in all lecture and laboratory classes. Students must attend
classes on a regular basis to attain the skill, training and expertise they
will need to become successful Doctors of Chiropractic. It is in this light
that Parker College of Chiropractic considers classroom attendance to be
mandatory in all scheduled classes and laboratory sessions and failure of the
student to attend classes and/or laboratory sessions could result in poor
academic performance by the student, possible grade reduction and/or the
student receiving a failing grade in the class. Students are expected to attend their assigned
laboratory classes. Students who fail to attend 50% of
the lectures and/or the labs will automatically fail the course.
At the discretion of the individual faculty member, student attendance in lectures, laboratory sessions and/or scheduled academic conferences may be a factor in deriving a student’s grade.
Students who are repeating a course because of previous academic failure are required by the Dean of Academic Affairs to attend all lectures and labs of the course in question. A student on Academic Probation is required to attend all lectures, laboratory sessions and scheduled academic conferences. If a faculty member in a department finds that a student is not meeting this attendance requirement, the student will be notified in writing with a copy of the letter sent to the office of the Dean of Academic Affairs.
The student is
responsible for obtaining and learning subject materials presented during an
absence. When the period of absence is known and may be planned, the student
must confer with the appropriate course director and determine a plan of action
for that absence. Absence from any examination (lecture or lab) must be
accompanied by a written excuse documenting the extenuating circumstance which
prevented the student from sitting the examination. If the excuse is considered
valid by the course director then arrangements to sit exam must be made with
the course director within 5 days of returning to class.
The licensing requirements
of the states vary widely. Some state boards require a specific number of
classroom hours in order to obtain a license to practice as a Doctor of
Chiropractic in their respective states. It is the student's responsibility to
determine, fulfill and document the requirements of the state(s) in which they
are planning to apply for licensure. These requirements are available from the
individual state boards and kept in the Office of the Registrar for the student
to review.
Tardiness is disruptive
to the class. Each student should make every attempt to get to class on time. A
professor may refuse to allow to a tardy student to enter the classroom. A
student who is tardy to a class may be counted absent for that class period.
Grading System:
Evaluation is an integral part of the educational
process and is used as an educational tool to help students identify problem
areas, to recognize and reward achievement, and
to identify students who are unable to meet the rigors of the curriculum.
Final
course grades and their interpretation are
listed below:
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Grade |
Numerical Value |
Grade Point Average |
Interpretation of |
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A |
89.5 - 100 |
4.0 |
Excellent |
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B |
79.5 - 89.4 |
3.0 |
Above Average |
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C |
69.5 - 79.4 |
2.0 |
Satisfactory |
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D |
59.5 - 69.4 |
1.0 |
Minimal |
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F |
Below 59.4 |
0.0 |
Unacceptable |
*Secretary
staff members are not allowed to give a student his/her grades either in person
or over the telephone.*
Examinations:
Make-up Exams/ Lab Practicals
Exams/Lab Practicals are scheduled well in
advance. If a student must be absent from an exam/lab practical,
it is the student's responsibility to notify the Course Director no later than
the scheduled starting time of the exam/ lab
practical. Failure to notify the Course Director could result in the
student receiving a grade of "0" for the missed exam/lab
practical.
Final Examinations:
Because some students are on special schedules an exception will be made only
with documentation of a conflicting Final examination. In this case the
student will be required to take the exams back to back. Arrangements
must be made at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled time of the final
exam.
Students must be on time for all
examinations. However, if a student is late, and no one has left the
examination room, they will be allowed to take the examination, but no
additional time will be allowed.
If a student comes in late for an exam and
another student taking the exam has already left the classroom, the late
student will
not be allowed to sit the exam, and will receive a grade of "0".
However, if the late student can provide valid documentation of an extra ordinary circumstance, arrangements can be made to take the missed exam. At the Course Directors discretion, the make-up exam will be an essay style or an oral exam.
Lecture Exam Review:
The review period for each exam will begin after
the posting of the grades and last for ONE week only, excluding weekends and
holidays. Questions about the final exam and/or final course grades may
be reviewed with the Course Director for a period of two weeks at the beginning
of the subsequent trimester.
Academic Dishonesty:
Cheating will not be tolerated. If you are
caught cheating, you will receive a "0" on that exam and disciplinary
action will be taken
which could result in your dismissal from Parker
College. If you are suspected of cheating on an exam you may be singled
out and required to sit in the front of the classroom so that you can be clearly
watched. The cheating policy included lecture exams, lab quizzes and lab practicals.
Professional Decorum:
Students are expected to behave in a
professional manner at all times. Positive contributions to the learning
environment and participation in classroom learning activities are
expected. Students should demonstrate courtesy to the instructor, to
special guest speakers, and to other classmates. Focusing your attention
on anything other than pertinent classroom material is considered discourteous.
Any person who is discourteous or disrupts the class with unprofessional
conduct will be ask to leave the classroom and will be counted absent for that
class period.
Cell phones and pages should be turned off while in the classroom.
Computer Use:
Students are encouraged to utilize personal
computers in the classroom for taking notes, following the lecture outlines or
reference materials, etc. Other uses unrelated to the lecture topic are
not allowed. As an example, surfing the Internet or playing games during
lecture or lab time is strictly prohibited and will result in the student being
asked to discontinue use of their computers.
Also, the student may be asked to leave the
classroom and will be counted absent for that class period.
E-MAIL:
When I need to transmit important information to
the class or an individual student, i.e. grades, schedule changes, etc.,
I will contact you via your Parker e-mail address. As a Parker student you are
responsible to periodically check your e-mail. If you do not know your Parker
e-mail address, or how to log on to collect your e-mail messages, contact
Information Services at ext. 7450. If you experience an adverse outcome from
missing important information, "I don't check my e-mail" will not be
considered a valid excuse.
Audio/Video Taping:
Since the courts have ruled that a professor's
voice and physical image are their personal property, the prerogative of the
audio taping and/or video recording of lectures/laboratories is a right
specifically reserved to faculty. Should you wish to record, using any
device you must obtain the permission the respective instructor in all classes.
Important Note:
The provisions contained in this syllabus do not
constitute a contract between the students and Parker College of Chiropractic.
These provisions may be changed at any time for any reason at the discretion of
the course director. When necessary, in the view
of the college, appropriated notice of such
changes will be given to the student.