Total Credits: 16 CA, 20 DC, 2 Meets Requirement for Cultural Competency, 20 Student and Others, 8 Pain Management
MASTERING THE EXTREMITIES AND SPINE THE WONG WAY This course is designed to teach Chiropractors evaluation and adjusting techniques for all regions of the spine and extremities. Discussion of anatomy, common clinical conditions, and discernIble patterns of subluxation in all body regions spans the 12 hours. Starting at the feet, the class works its’ way up through the lower extremity, the pelvis, the spine, shoulders, ribs, upper extremity, neck, and jaw. The importance of the feet for whole-body stability is one of the core concepts of the class. When the arches of the feet have problems being too flat or too high, the body undergoes stress patterns, and a multitude of clinical ailments throughout the body may result. This class teaches the student how to analyze the patient, look for subluxation patterns, treat them and help their patients with home and lifestyle care. It involves hands-on examination/evaluation, modeling adjusting techniques, usage of physiotherapy modalities (i.e. cold laser, etc.), elastic taping protocols, and exercise procedures for all appropriate regions of the body. We also cover usage and marketing of ancillary products (custom orthotics, pillows, etc.) that are helpful for our patients and our practice.
Beverly Harger, DC, DACBR, is a 1987 Magna Cum Laude graduate of Western States Chiropractic College (now UWS). She is currently the director of radiology at University of Western States with her primary responsibility being a consultant for chiropractic clinicians. She is an active member of the American College of Chiropractic Radiology and the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology. As an educator in chiropractic radiology with more than 30 years of teaching experience her programs are designed to emphasize what clinicians need to know for improved patient care and management.
Course/session:
In conjunction with a focused history and physical examination, imaging studies play an important role in accurate diagnosis and subsequent treatment of patients. Using a case-based approach this presentation will focus on frequently missed, overlooked, or misdiagnosed conditions of the spine and extremities. These conditions when not diagnosed early and managed appropriately may result in long-term pain and disability. Clinical cases will be used as a basis to explore when and what diagnostic imaging studies yield the most appropriate outcomes.
Lori Morgan is the founder of C.A.’s For Life and has worked as a Chiropractic Assistant Coach and Trainer since 2001. Before that time, she worked as a C.A. for 15 years in a multi-doctor high volume practice where she developed the skills and background needed to be a successful Coach.
Her goal as a Team Development Coach is to help every Chiropractic Assistant she mentors to become a true Chiropractic Advocate. She understands to do so your team must be trained in scripts, systems and procedures. They must understand and truly embrace Chiropractic Philosophy because with that understanding and confidence, they can truly help you to build the practice of your dreams.
During her six hour C.A. Breakout session, Lori Morgan has put together a training program for them that will address the systems and procedures for the office that are vital to practice growth. They will include WOW 1st and 2nd visit procedures, Power of the Appointment Book, solid recall systems and the keys to Patient Retention and Referrals. We will also walk through ‘What to Say When’ scenarios so your team is prepared for any curve ball thrown their way.
There will also be a team building workshop that will include role play and a mastermind session based on your CA’s individual needs.
I believe in the power of team, particularly the Chiropractic Assistant.
Unfortunately, many C.A.’s don’t realize their full potential. They also don’t have the full positive impact on their practice that they could, simply because they are untrained to do so. Bring your team and put them on the path to becoming true Chiropractic Advocates. Lori Morgan Team Development Coach and owner of Chiropractic Assistants for Life.
Simon J. Agger, DC graduated from Western States Chiropractic College in 1997. He was licensed in Oregon and began in practice in 1998. Dr. Agger was born and raised in England and first came across the Atlantic in 1990 where he met his future wife in the Grand Canyon. He studied massage and reflexology while in the USA and practiced both prior to studying Chiropractic medicine. He has lived in the US since 1992, married JoEllen, completed pre-med and then his studies at WSCC (now UWS). Dr. Agger utilizes many tools and techniques in his practice including Diversified, drop-table and Activator. He is a Mentor/preceptor for both Chiropractic Interns/New Doctors, and also for the Functional Medicine and Human Nutrition Masters of Science Degree Program students/ interns at UWS. Dr. Agger is a Board Certified Supervisor for Certified Nutrition Specialist graduates for their 1000 hour clinical training. He also educates and lectures to other healthcare practitioners throughout the Pacific NW on the common health conditions seen in the clinic. In addition to his advanced Nutrition and Chiropractic training, Dr Agger holds advanced training in the evaluation, detection and treatment of both whiplash and concussion injuries from sports and accident injuries. Dr. Agger now travels the country as a speaker as well. He is a member of the Oregon Chiropractic Association.
Dr. Dan Murphy graduated magna cum laude in 1978 from Western States Chiropractic College. Dr. Dan began clinical practice in Oregon. Since 1982 Dr. Dan has served as a part-time undergraduate faculty at Life Chiropractic College West. He received his diplomat in Chiropractic Orthopedics in 1986.
Dr. Murphy's accolades include being the former Vice President of the International Chiropractic Association (ICA) in 2003-2009, he was Chiropractor of the Year for the ICA in 2009-2010, he is a multiple time recipient of the ICA Post graduate Educator of the Year Award, the Carl S. Cleveland, Jr. Educator of the year, Chiropractor of the year from ICA of California and in 2003 he was the Chiropractor of the year by Chiropractic Biophysics. He was Pediatric Chiropactor of the Year and more.
Professor and research expert Dr. Dan Murphy offers only the highest-level learning courses validated through extensive scientific research and proven techniques he has perfected through not only running his own full-time practice, but how he lives his daily life.
Dr. Dan teaches post graduate continuing education classes including "Whiplash and Spinal Trauma", "Neuroimmunology", "Pediatrics", "The Neurophysiology of Therapeutic Lasers" and "Nutrition". Dr. Dan is contributing author to several books including "Motor Vehicle Collision Injuries".
She has been involved in three chirorpactic mission trips to central America where chiropractic care was so enthusiastically received that hundreds of people would be lined up and waiting at the benginning of her treatment day.
In 2010 she embarked on course work to earn a degree in Chiropractic Neurology and after taking 475 classroom hours and passing a rigorous board examination, received her certifcation in 2012, becoming one of only a handful of Chiropractic Neurologists in the state of Oregon.
Dr. Swingen blends a warm compassion, persistence, a variety of chiropractic techniques, and a quarter-century of clinical skill and experience to attain optimum results for her patients. She is proud to be a doctor her community of patients can depend upon for excellent, same-day care. Her degree in chiropractic neurology has allowed her to assist her patients with even more precision and many of her colleagues throughout the state refer their more difficult cases to her for her expertise.
She is a member of the Oregon Chiropractic Association and is the president of its Functional Chiropractic Council. She is also a member of the International Chiropractic Association, the American Chiropractic Neurology Board, and the International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation. She has completed 400 hours of training in the treatment of concussion and mild traumatic brain injury.
Dr. Swingen has published research in the peer-reviewed literature as a result of her work in the field of neurological rehabilitation (Integrative Medicine: A Clinician's Journal, April/May 2017).
Dr. Glen Zielinski is a Chiropractic Physician and Board Certified Functional Neurologist. He graduated Suma Cum Laude from Parker College of Chiropractic in September 2000. He was the Valedictorian of his class, and received numerous awards including the largest scholarship in the chiropractic profession. He completed his neurology training with the Carrick Institute for Clinical Neuroscience, graduated first in his class, and became board certified as a Chiropractic Neurologist in 2003. He was hired as an Assistant Professor of Neurology with the Carrick Institute.
He founded Northwest Functional Neurology in 2006.
His work was featured in the Netflix series Afflicted, which focused on sufferers of chronic diseases.
He is on the Board of the Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon and lectures for them as well to many different healthcare professional groups. He is a member of the Oregon Chiropractic Association and received the OCA’s Education Award in 2019.
He is sponsored here today by NW Functional Neurology in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Dr. Mario Fucinari has helped train doctors and staff over the last 20 years. He received his bachelor’s degree from Wayne State University in Detroit and his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1986. Dr. Fucinari was the recipient of the 1998 and the 2003 President’s Award from the Illinois Chiropractic Society (ICS) for his work with education and training and most recently received the 2012 Chiropractor of the Year award from the ICS.
Dr. Fucinari has produced classes and publications on HIPAA, Clinical Documentation, Medicare, and Stroke and Cervical Manipulation. He is a worldwide speaker for NCMIC and several state associations and is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician [CCSP].
Dr. Garreth MacDonald has over 22 years in practice in Oregon. Dr. MacDonald has a Bachelor's of Science in Kinesiology. In addition, Dr. MacDonald has many hours of prost graduate training specifically in the motor vehicle injury arena. These include CCST certification through the ICA, Beasic certification through SRISD, Hospital based spine care qualifited, Trauma Qualified, Evaluation and Management qualified and MRI Interpretation reveiw quarlified. Furthermore, Dr. MacDonald is a Fellow candidate for Primary Spine Care.
Dr. MacDonald is a current member of the Oregon Chiropractic Association and practices in Eugne. We are excited to have Dr. MacDoanld presenting the "Crash Course in PI".
Debra Darmata is the Adult Suicide Prevention Coordinator at Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and facilitated the development of the first Oregon Adult Suicide Intervention and Prevention Plan.
Prior to that she served as the Washington County Suicide Prevention Coordinator for over two years. She spent 11 years as the Operations Manager for the Student Wellness Alcohol Prevention Program at New Mexico State University where suicide prevention was a major component of her job duties, and she coordinated the development and management of a warm line.
Ms. Darmata was the Director of Rehabilitative Services for the state hospital in New Mexico. She is a trainer for ASIST and QPR. She
earned her master’s degree in clinical psychology from Roosevelt University - Chicago and spent years treating eating disorders and sexual trauma.
Debra Darmata works with the Oregon Health Authority -- Zero Suicide Program and has been working with the OCA to bring us programs on Suicide intervention and prevention, as it pertains to you as a health care provider. She will be helping you learn to recognize the signs and symptoms that is necessary for the prevention. This course will give you required CE for suicide intervention & prevention that is now needed annual for your DC license renewals.
CASINO NIGHT is by TICKET ONLY........... Feel free to purchase your staff or spouse their tickets within this purchase. Select the number of CASINO NIGHT tickets you are wanting to purchase. At the door registrations the week of this event -- WILL PAY $10 MORE TO ATTEND CASINO NIGHT.