TRIMESTER CREDIT HRS.:  3
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK:  3
LABORATORY HOURS PER WEEK:  0
 
TOTAL CONTACT HRS PER TRI:  45

Course Description:
This course presents the student with a philosophical foundation by exploring the 5 branches of philosophy in a chiropractic context.  Current hypotheses and theories of chiropractic, the basis of chiropractic health care, the causes and effects of the subluxation, and the mechanism of visceral and somatic symptoms and dysfunctions related to subluxation are all explored.   The physiological, anatomical, neurological, and clinical bases of chiropractic are also reviewed.  This course also presents information relative to the cultural transition from modernity to postmodernity challenging traditional health care in the new millenium.

 

Course Objective:
After completion of the units of lecture and discussion, the student shall demonstrate a knowledge of the following:

1.  Current hypotheses and theories of chiropractic and the vertebral subluxation complex.
2.  Conveying the theoretical concepts to lay people as well as other health care professionals.
3.  Mechanisms of visceral and somatic symptoms and dysfunctions related to spinal subluxations.
4.  The challenges facing the profession as we engage a postmodern culture in the health care arena. The outcome expectations for this class will be met by satisfactory completion of all course exams and national and state board exams.

Prerequisites:
All Tri I through Tri V courses, unless individually sanctioned.