Field Specific Curriculum – Clinical Sciences

CS 520Y: Special Topics in Clinical Chiropractic I

Credits: 3

Course Instructor: S. da Silva-Oolup

Total hours: 36

Advanced knowledge in the assessment and treatment of common clinical conditions and disorders of the neck and upper extremities is provided with a focus on epidemiology, diagnosis, prognosis, imaging, and treatment of conditions. Specific conditions or regional outcome measures are reviewed and discussed.

CS 620Y: Special Topics in Clinical Chiropractic II

Credits:3

Course Instructor: S. da Silva-Oolup

Total hours: 36

Advanced knowledge related to clinical practice and current relevant issues, and skills to apply results to current health issues are emphasized through the epidemiology, diagnosis, prognosis, imaging, and treatment of common clinical conditions related to the low back, and to special populations including musculoskeletal complaints in paediatric and geriatric patients.

GS 600Y: Regional Plain Film Analysis and Advanced Imaging

Credits: 3

Course Instructor: TBA

Total hours: 36

Advanced radiographic and imaging interpretation of skeletal pathology is emphasized in a problem-based format. Imaging characteristics of arthritides, tumours and other disorders are reviewed. The utilization of specific radiographic views and anatomical imaging methods are discussed. Emphasis is on integration of imaging findings, anatomical structures, pathological processes and clinical presentation.

GS 601Y: Seminars in Advanced Healthcare Topics

Credits: 3

Course Instructors: S. Howarth, R. Barbiero, D. Assimakopoulos

Total hours: 36

To emphasize the broader contribution and involvement of experts in chiropractic and related disciplines, experts in biomechanics describe how fundamental knowledge of biomechanics can be integrated to advance understanding and assessment of the mechanisms of injury and their application to patient rehabilitation programs; chronic pain experts provide a conceptual understanding of pain mechanisms, co-morbidities, and function, and knowledge of how to intervene using an integrated biopsychosocial approach; and legal experts discuss the legal and ethical issues impacting the chiropractic specialist roles.