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CE as easy as 1 2 3

1 place, 2 days, 3 programs!

 

Select the modules you need to renew your chiropractic license and/or x-ray permit.  This program gives you the flexibility to earn the hours you need, when you need them.  

Course 1 Course 2 Course 3

Radiology of Instability

(5 hours x-ray credits)

Bryan Gatterman, DC, DACBR

Lower Extremity Adjusting

(7 hours adjustive technique credits)

Paul Walton, DC, CCSP

Radiology Guidelines

(5 hours x-ray credits)

James Carter, DC, DACBR 

 

 

Course Information:

Course 1

Radiology of Instability

Saturday

 8am-1pm

 

  • Definitions and criteria for instability.

    Anatomical basis for instability.

    Radiologic imaging for the evaluation of instability.

  • Upper cervical spine instability.

    Atlanto-occipital instability.

    Atlanto-axial instability.

    Occipital-axial instability.

  •  Mid cervical instability.

    Evaluation of flexion-extension views. 

    Evaluation of lateral bending/rotation views.

    Differential diagnosis of cervical spine instability.

  • Lumbar spine instability.

    Evaluation of flexion-extension views. 

    Evaluation of lateral bending/rotation views.

    Differential diagnosis of lumbar spine instability.  

  • Instability in extremity articulations.

    Evaluation of radiographs of the hip, knee, wrist and shoulders.

  • Case studies with plain film techniques and additional imaging modalities as needed for diagnosis.

Course 2

Lower Extremity Adjusting

Saturday

 2pm-9pm

 

  • Learn how the lower extremity functions as a chain of connected “machines”

  • How the fibrosis of repair from injury, leading to joint fixation/subluxation, results in over use injuries such as:

    Plantar Fascitis

    Heel Spurs

    Stress Fractures

    Morton’s Neuroma

    Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

    Shin Splints

    PatelloFemoral Arthralgia

    Ilio-Tibial Band Syndrome

    Meralgia Paresthetica

     

  • Adjustive technique for:

    Ankle mortise and talus

    Calcaneus and navicular

    Cuboid and Cuneiforms

    Tarsometatarsal articulation

    Metatarsophalangeal joints

    Tibia and fibula

    Patella and Meniscus

    Hip

Course 3

Radiology Guidelines

Sunday

 8am-1pm

 

  • Practical review of the new X-ray guidelines recently published in JMPT.

  • Review of development of the guidelines.

  • Review of the guidelines as they pertain to the:

    Cervical spine

    Thoracolumbar spine

    Pelvis

    Upper extremities

    Lower extremities

  • Criteria for X-ray, supporting documentation, and case studies for each circumstance.

  • Evaluate x-rays for:

    Radiographic signs

    Associated conditions

    Clinical impact

    Need for additional studies if applicable

    Impact on prognosis both short term and long term

CE Renewal requirements

  Chiropractic License Radiography Supervisor and Operator Permit
Expires: Annually at the end of your birth month Every two years.  Expiration date printed on permit
CE required: 12 hours, including 4 hours of adjustive technique.   10 hours of x-ray.

 

Select the modules you need to meet your CE requirements

I need to renew my license and my x-ray permit I only need to renew my license I only need to renew my x-ray permit

Course 1 

5 hrs x-ray

Course 1

or

Course 3

5 hrs x-ray

Course 1

5 hrs x-ray
Course 2  4 hrs technique
Course 3 5 hrs x-ray
Course 3 5 hrs x-ray Course 2 7 hrs technique
TOTAL

10 hours x-ray for permit renewal.

 

12 hours for license renewal (with 4 hrs technique).

   5 hours for x-ray permit renewal (take another 5 at a later date to renew your permit).

12 hours for license renewal (with 4 hrs technique).

   10 hours x-ray for permit renewal

10 hours for license renewal (take 4 hours of technique at a later date to renew your license).

Dates & Times

Radiology of Instability

Saturday

September 27

November 22

7am - 8am 

Registration

8am - 1pm

Instruction
Lower Extremity Adjusting

Saturday 

September 27

November 22

1pm - 2pm

Registration

2pm - 9pm

Instruction

BRING FOOD WITH YOU:  THERE IS NO MEAL BREAK IN THE EVENING
Radiology Guidelines

Sunday 

September 28

November 23

7am - 8am 

Registration

8am - 1pm

Instruction

 

James Carter, DC, DACBR

 An associate professor of radiology at Life West, Dr. Carter received his Diplomate, American Chiropractic Board of Radiology in 1988. He has been integrally involved in the development of Life West’s digital imaging facilities.

Bryan Gatterman, DC, DACBR

 Dr. Bryan Gatterman is clinical radiologist for the Life West Health Center and has served on the Life West faculty since 1983. He received his Diplomate, American Chiropractic Board of Radiology at Western States Chiropractic College in 1982. He is a past president of the American Chiropractic College of Radiology.

Paul D. Walton, BS, DC, CCSP, CCEP

Dr. Walton has been in private practice since graduating from Palmer College of Chiropractic West in 1984.  His 1980 Bachelors of Science in Physical Education emphasized biomechanics, exercise physiology and athletic training. He is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP), Certified Chiropractic Extremity Physician (CCEP) and has completed the Chiropractic Orthopedic Curriculum.  He has been a member of the Life Chiropractic College West faculty since 1988 teaching in the clinic and technique departments. 

Dr. Walton is also a member of the support team for Coach Mike Bottom and Bottom Line Aquatics.  Every summer Coach Bottom holds a summer camp at UC Berkeley for elite Olympic sprint swimmers from all around the world. For over 6 years, Dr. Walton has been helping the athletes get the "Chiropractic Edge" to maximize their performance. 

 

 

Prices

One module

Two modules

Three modules

$140

$250

$360
A $25 fee will be added to all registrations not received 8 days prior to the program offering

 

 

Location

 

Life Chiropractic College West

25001 Industrial Blvd

Hayward, CA  94545

 

510.780.4508

800.788.4476 ext 4508

 

REGISTER TODAY!

Life Chiropractic College West

800.788.4476 ext 4508

510.780.4508

 

Every attempt is made to offer this program as announced. However, Life Chiropractic College West reserves the right to adjust program faculty, locations, dates, times and tuition to accommodate unanticipated occurrences, and to cancel due to insufficient enrollment. Life West will only notify advance registrants of any cancellation or program changes. Life West is not responsible for any expenses incurred by registrants due to adjustments or cancellations.

A $50 processing fee will be charged for refunds if the registrant provides written notice of cancellation at least one (1) business day prior to the seminar start date. Registration is nonrefundable if the program for which it applies is conducted as scheduled; however, a credit voucher may be issued, minus a $25 processing charge. A credit voucher must be requested within sixty (60) days of the seminar end date. The credit voucher may be applied towards another Life West program and must be redeemed within one (1) year of the original scheduled program date or it will be forfeited.