TRIMESTER CREDIT HOURS:  5
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK:  4
 LAB HOURS:  2
 TOTAL CONTACT HOURS:  90

 

PREREQUISITE:
Enrollment at Parker College of Chiropractic

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In compliance with the mission of Parker College of Chiropractic, this course is structured to provide the freshman chiropractic student with an introduction and orientation to the philosophical basis of chiropractic.  This course explores the history of chiropractic, the chiropractic adjustment, and the early pioneers of the profession.  Fundamental differences between the chiropractic and allopathic models are addressed, stressing the differences between the mechanistic and vitalistic paradigms.  The course also begins with a foundational series on establishing effective study habits, organizational planning, and common sense financial awareness to empower and encourage the student professional as he / she begins their chiropractic career.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. To prepare and facilitate the transition for beginning students into the life of a student professional at Parker College by presenting information and lectures on studying, test taking, balancing and planning a student lifestyle.
2. To expose the beginning student to basic philosophical tenets and the principles of chiropractic and how they apply to everyday life as well as their chosen career.
3. To present the current cultural transitions and tendencies which have a direct impact on their student experience as well as their future careers.
4. To introduce the historical background and the pioneers of the profession along with the need to understand and recognize the value of it.
5. To provide overviews and exposure to the various techniques offered at Parker College.
6. To introduce the art of palpation of the spine and extremities.
7. To present, discuss, and expose the students to chiropractic and the life changing impact it has had on numerous people from all walks of life