LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 4

TRIMESTER CREDIT HOURS: 2

CONTACT HOURS PER TRI:  30

LAB HOURS PER WEEK:  0 

OFFICE HOURS:
Dr. Watts: Course Director
Call for appointment ext. 7218
214/352-7332 

OFFICE LOCATION:
East Building, Suite 200E, Center for Academics

 

PREREQUISITES:
Public Health, Pathology II, Physical Diagnosis, Lab Diagnosis  

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course introduces the basic concepts in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions specific to the female patient.  The course examines the anatomical and physiological process occurring in pregnancy and childbirth as they are clinically relevant to the practicing chiropractor.  Adjusting for the pregnant female will also be discussed.

This is a primary course in the diagnosis and treatment of physical and psychosocial conditions unique to infants, children, and the elderly.  Information on examination and chiropractic adjusting procedures for each of these specific groups is discussed.