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MRI History and Physics MRI History and Physics, Magnetic fields, T1 and T2 relaxations, nuclear spins, phase encoding, spin echo, T1 and T2 contrast, magnetic properties of metals and the historical perspective of the creation of NMR and MRI. ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2016 MRI Spinal Anatomy and Protocols MRI Spinal Anatomy and Protocols, Normal anatomy of axial and sagittal views utilizing T1, T2, 3D gradient and STIR sequences of imaging. Standardized and desired protocols in views and sequencing of MRI examination to create an accurate diagnosis in MRI. ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Kansas Board of Healing Arts, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2016 MRI Disc Pathology and Spinal Stenosis MRI Disc Pathology and Spinal Stenosis, MRI interpretation of bulged, herniated, protruded, extruded, sequestered and fragmented disc pathologies in etiology and neurological sequelae in relationship to the spinal cord and spinal nerve roots. ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Kansas Board of Healing Arts, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2016 MRI Spinal Pathology MRI Spinal Pathology, MRI interpretation of bone, intradural, extradural, cord and neural sleeve lesions. Tuberculosis, drop lesions, metastasis, ependymoma, schwanoma and numerous other spinal related tumors and lesions. ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Kansas Board of Healing Arts, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2015 MRI Methodology of Analysis MRI Methodology of Analysis, MRI interpretation sequencing of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine inclusive of T1, T2, STIR and 3D gradient studies to ensure the accurate diagnosis of the region visualized. New York Chiropractic Council, ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Kansas Board of Healing Arts, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2016 MRI Clinical Application MRI Clinical Application, The clinical application of the results of space occupying lesions. Disc and tumor pathologies and the clinical indications of manual and adjustive therapies in the patient with spinal nerve root and spinal cord insult as sequelae. ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Kansas Board of Healing Arts, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2016 June 2015 Primary Spine Care Neurophysiological central and peripheral nervous systems mechanisms of pain with integrated higher cortical functions of the thalamus, cingulate, amygdala, pre-frontal, motor and sensory cortexes. Trauma and chronic pain care effecting mechanoreceptors, nociceptors and proprioceptors through adjustive therapy based upon evidenced based care and current literature verification, Texas Chiropractic College, New York State Department of Education Board for Chiropractic, Academy of Chiropractic, Academy of Chiropractic, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Islandia NY 2015 Primary Spine Care with Interdisciplinary Collaborative Care, Triage of patients based upon MRI findings of disc herniation, disc bulge, protrusion, extrusion or sequestrations and spinal cord or nerve root negative sequella, clinical findings of neuro-compressive pathologies and neurodiagnostic findings of EMG-NCV, SSEP, VEP, BAER, VEP and V-ENG findings. Texas Chiropractic College, New York State Department of Education Board for Chiropractic, Academy of Chiropractic, Academy of Chiropractic, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Islandia NY 2015 January 2015 Certified Chiropractic Wellness Lifestyle Practitioner Program: Module 1 This course puts together the science, paradigm and clinical application of Chiropractic- The relationship between chiropractic, movement, neuromusculoskeletal system function, autonomic function, allostasis and health. This course used the proof of evidenced based research to teach on how Chiropractic plays a vital role in the over all outcome of health for the general public. Speaker; Dr. James Chestnut presented at Cleveland Chiropractic College, Overland Park KS 2015 October 2014 Impairment rating AMA guidelines 6th edition. “Guidelines to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment” – 6th Edition, including the new ICD-10 codes. learning impairment vs. disability, new rules, diagnosis based impairments, specific disorders of the spine, upper and lower extremity impairment, and documentation for impairment. Iowa Chiropractic Association. October 2014 National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners Training. This included studies on vision, FMCSA regulations for vision: visual acuity, peripheral horizontal vision fields, color recognition, pupil accommodation, monocular vision, federal vision exemptions. Hearing: FMCSA regulations for hearing: Meniere’s Disease, Vertigo, Labyrinthine Fistula, Nonfunctioning Labyrinth, Audiometric Test, Force whisper test. Cardiovascular Disease: FMCSA regulations for Cardiovascular Disease: Coronary Heart Disease, Myocardial Disease, Post Heart Transplant, Valvular Heart Disease, Congenital Heart Disease, Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments, Aneurysms, Peripheral Vascular Disease, and Venous Disease and Treatment Hypertension: FMCSA regulations for Hypertension. Diabetes Mellitus: FMCSA regulations for Diabetes Mellitus, Incretin Mimetic, Insulin Therapy, Oral Hypoglycemic Respiratory System: FMCSA regulation for Respiratory System: Asthma and Allergy related Diseases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Sleep Disorders, Infectious Respiratory Diseases, Non-Infectious Diseases. Neurological Conditions: FMCSA regulation for Neurological Conditions: Episodic Neurological Conditions, Neuromuscular Diseases, Progressive Neurological Conditions, Static Neurological Conditions. Musculoskeletal: FMCSA regulation for Musculoskeletal Conditions: Neuromuscular Diseases, Skilled Performance Tests. Other: Urinalysis, Psychological Disorders, Drug and Alcohol Testing, 2013, 2008 Croft Module 1: Whiplash Advanced Topics: The Fundamental Science Requisite and comprehensive biomechanics knowledge for forensic experts, the minimal property damage myth exposed. A cutting edge analysis of brain, neck, and other soft tissue injuries that occur secondary to cervical acceleration deceleration syndrome and whiplash associated disorder. Risk assessment: the fundamental key to modern forensic practice Certification in Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology ,Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Kansas City, Missouri 2013; Chicago 2008 Croft Module 2: Management Principles in Personal Injury and Forensic Documentation Auto crash reconstruction in low speed crashes: critical knowledge for today’s forensic practitioners. Comprehensive physical examination of whiplash and traumatic brain injury cases and the correct way to document these injuries. The latest radiographic examination methods and analysis techniques. CT and MRI examination of brain and soft tissue injuries. How and when to use special diagnostic imaging modalities (SPECT, PET, functional MRI, VF, etc.) How and when to use electrodiagnostics (EMG, sEMG, SSEP, VEP, etc.) Special considerations for the proper management of personal injury cases Certification in Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology ,Spine Researc