801 / 901 - Neuron Theory & Receptor Activation:
Advanced components of neuronal structure and activity will be reviewed with emphasis on the relationship between environmental potentials and their effects on the central nervous system. Clinical applications of the breadth and depth of information will be emphasized.
802 / 902 - Neuromuscular Applications:
Emphasis will be placed on the structure and function of the motor system in relationship to receptor activation. The relationship between brain/muscle spindle sensitivity/gain and muscle tone will be explored. Methodology concerning brain based activation of the neuromuscular system will be presented.
803 / 903 - Peripheral Nervous System:
Structure and function of the peripheral nervous system will be reviewed with emphasis on the clinical syndromes most commonly associated with lesions in the system. The central consequences of such lesions will be discussed in relationship to neuronal function thus developing new methodologies of diagnosis and treatment.
804 / 904 - Spinal Cord:
Detailed review of the structure and function of the spinal cord with emphasis on clinical syndromes. Also to be presented is structured methodology to differentiate between various clinical syndromes directly and or indirectly involving the spinal cord. Applications in the treatment of the spinal cord injured patient will be explored.
805 / 905 - Reflexogenic Systems:
Review of the structure and function of spinal cord reflexes from monosynaptic to cross cord reflexes. Clinical applications will we emphasized in relationship to the use of modalities in the treatment of central and peripheral based disorders of muscle tone.
806 / 906 - Autonomic Nervous System:
Emphasis will be placed on the structure and function of the ANS in relationship to respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary function and pathology. Autonomic concomitants associated with central and peripheral lesions will be reviewed. Clinical methodology involving diagnosis and treatment of neurological dysfunction of the ANS will be reviewed.
807 / 907 - Cerebellar Cortices:
Review of the major afferent and efferent projections of the cerebellum as well as the central/peripheral consequences of cerebellar pathology. The relationship of labyrinthine integration to occular movement will be discussed in detail with emphasis on its clinical application.
807 B - Spinal Cord and Cerebellum:
Designed to enhance clinical skills in analysis, treatment protocols
and rehab, this module addresses the anatomy functional
neurophysiology between the spinal cord and cerebellum with the major
emphasis placed on the cerebellum.
808 / 908 - The Brain & Its Environment:
Review of the internal and supportive structures of the brain with emphasis placed on the major afferent and efferent projections associated with brain activity. Lesions of the supportive structures of brain and the clinical methodology used in determining brain vascular integrity will be discussed. Applications specific to brain based treatments will be explored in detail.
808 B: Brain:
The module explores the anatomical and neurofunctional structures of
the human brain. Laced with clinical information, this module is
filled with analytical gems and adjusting applications to enhance the
patients probability toward a higher quality of life.
809 / 909 - Cranial Nerves:
Complete review of the structure and function of the cranial nerves with emphasis on their clinical syndromes. Applications and procedures specific to this area of the nervous system will be covered in detail both didactically and practically.
810 / 910 - Lobes of the Brain:
Review the basic functions and structures associated with the frontal, parietal, temporal and occipital lobes. Methodology involving the use of optokinetic stimulations and other brain based diagnostics and therapeutics will be reviewed.
811 / 911 - Neurological Diagnosis:
Presentation of a structured format in approaching the neurological examination. Emphasis will be placed on reviewing the most common syndromes one may encounter during the practical portion of the exam as well as methodology to understand and apply non Cartesian logic.
812 / 912 - Sensory Systems:
The major sensory pathways will be discussed specific to their structure and function. Central processing of sensory information will be reviewed in relationship to thalamic and cortical integration. Disorders of the sensorium will be reviewed and methodology introduced to aid in differentiating these disorders from central and peripheral origins. Applications specific to the treatment of the sensorium will be explored.
813 / 913 - Pain:
Pain generating mechanisms will be reviewed from the receptor to central processing. Central mechanisms for pain inhibition and facilitation will be reviewed with emphasis placed on the clinical syndromes associated with pain integration. Methodology specific to chiropractic modalities will be reviewed as well.
814 / 914 - Head & Face Pain:
The most common syndromes involving head pain from migraines to trigeminal neuralgia will be reviewed. Afferent pain pathways from the face will be reviewed in regards to their structure and function. Applications specific to the facial pain sufferer will be presented.
815 / 915 - Motor Systems:
Discussion of the structure and function of the major volitional and non volitional motor pathways. Function of the basal ganglia, cerebral cortex, cerebellum, brainstem and spinal cord will be discussed in relationship to the human motor system. Applications specific to the diagnosis and treatment of both central and peripheral pathology will be covered.
816 - Peripheral Nerve Disorders and Neurophysiologic Testing:
A review of Peripheral nerve injury, entrapment, and diseases will illustrate peripheral nerve dysfunction. The neurophysiologic testing of peripheral nerves including nerve conduction velocity, late responses, and needle electromyography. Case studies will help the learner correlate the neurophysiologic testing with the nerve dysfunction. This is not a technical module on how to do the procedures. This is reserved for the Electrodiagnosis Specialty Modules with the on-line modules.
817 / 917 - Neurological Imaging:
Presentation of a comprehensive inventory of diagnostic imaging specific to the neurological system. Methodology of interpretation of testing and practical applications complimentary to the neurological examination.
818 / 918 - Clinical Applications I:
First module in six part series: Presentation of applications specific to the disorders of the human nervous system. The candidate will learn how to apply advanced applications specific to all areas of the nervous system studied in the Graduate School Program of Clinical Neurology. These advanced modules will be based upon practicums and patient based paradigms.
819 / 919 - Clinical Applications II:
Second module in six part series: Presentation of applications specific to the disorders of the human nervous system. The candidate will learn how to apply advanced applications specific to all areas of the nervous system studied in the Graduate School Program of Clinical Neurology. These advanced modules will be based upon practicums and patient based paradigms.
820 / 920 - Clinical Applications III:
Third module in six part series: Presentation of applications specific to the disorders of the human nervous system. The candidate will learn how to apply advanced applications specific to all areas of the nervous system studied in the Graduate School Program of Clinical Neurology. These advanced modules will be based upon practicums and patient based paradigms.
821 / 921 - Clinical Applications IV:
Fourth module in six part series: Presentation of applications specific to the disorders of the human nervous system. The candidate will learn how to apply advanced applications specific to all areas of the nervous system studied in the Graduate School Program of Clinical Neurology. These advanced modules will be based upon practicums and patient based paradigms.
822 / 922 - Clinical Applications V:
Fifth module in six part series: Presentation of applications specific to the disorders of the human nervous system. The candidate will learn how to apply advanced applications specific to all areas of the nervous system studied in the Graduate School Program of Clinical Neurology. These advanced modules will be based upon practicums and patient based paradigms.
823 / 923 - Clinical Applications VI:
Sixth module in six part series: Presentation of applications specific to the disorders of the human nervous system. The candidate will learn how to apply advanced applications specific to all areas of the nervous system studied in the Graduate School Program of Clinical Neurology. These advanced modules will be based upon practicums and patient based paradigms.
824 / 924 - Chiropractic Adjusting Techniques for Chiropractors:
This program of study is central to the hands on adjusting of joints without the use of instrumentation or anesthesia. Our program is designed to promote maximum skill acquisition in adjusting by the Chiropractor. The participant will be immersed in practical application learning scenarios based upon a neurological model of health care.
825 / 925 - Clinical Neurology for the Practicing Chiropractor - Part I
This program focusses on some practical and effective ways of applying Neurology for the practicing Chiropractor.
825 B - Basic Concepts in Neurology:
An investigation into the anatomy, functional neurophysiology, clinical analysis and adjusting protocols pertaining to receptors, axons, synaptic excitation/ inhibition, neurons, the spinal cord and its reflexogenic pathways.
826 / 926 - Clinical Neurology for the Practicing Chiropractor - Part II
This program focusses on some practical and effective ways of applying Neurology for the practicing Chiropractor.
928 - Vertigo:
The Diagnosis and Treatment of Vertigo utilizing non pharmaceutical and non surgical approaches. This is a 3 day 30 credit hour program being held only at the University of Connecticut Health Center on April 25-27, 2003 and instructed personally by Frederick Carrick, DC, PhD, DACAN, DABCN, DACNB, FACCN. The Vertigo symposium is a program of study which includes advanced practicums and applications. Places for this symposium will be limited. This is the only program featuring Prof Carrick to be held on this subject.
829 / 929 - Grand Rounds:
Patients with the most difficult neurological syndromes are examined and treated by Prof Carrick in Grand Rounds.
830 / 930 - Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD, Learning Disablities and Behavioral Disorders:
Part I
ADHD, ADD, ADHD, LD, TDD, OCD, Autism, Tourettes, ABA, NDT including the breadth, depth and applications central to these disorders.
831 / 931 - Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD, Learning Disablities and Behavioral Disorders:
Part II
ADHD, ADD, ADHD, LD, TDD, OCD, Autism, Tourettes, ABA, NDT including the breadth, depth and applications central to these disorders.
832 / 932 - Neurological Examination and Diagnosis For the Practicing Chiropractor:
This two-day immersion program in neurological diagnosis and examination
procedures has been designed specifically for the practicing chiropractor
with little background in chiropractic neurology. Though specifically
designed for those practitioners with little background in chiropractic
neurology the program has also been designed to facilitate better examination
and diagnostic abilities of practitioners at any level of previous study in
the field.
934 - Human Brain Dissection Course:
Prof. Carrick leads a functional Human Brain Dissection. Candidates that are accepted for this symposium
will participate in a 3 day functional exploration of the human brain.
Candidates should be prepared for an advanced practicum on the subject. Participants will be assigned to small group dissection.
This program will be limited in attendance - Priority will be given to Neurology Diplomates.
940 - Vestibular Rehabilitation Part I:
Part one of onsite portion of a 125 Credit Hour certificate program in Vestibular Rehabilitation. The program is a combination of on site and online learning which prepares the clinician to be able to serve the needs of individuals suffering from vertigo and related disorders. The diagnostics and applications specific to the treatment of vestibulo-ocular and brain based consequences of vertigo are central to this program.
941 - Vestibular Rehabilitation Part II:
Part two of onsite portion of a 125 Credit Hour certificate program in Vestibular Rehabilitation. The program is a combination of on site and online learning which prepares the clinician to be able to serve the needs of individuals suffering from vertigo and related disorders. The diagnostics and applications specific to the treatment of vestibulo-ocular and brain based consequences of vertigo are central to this program.
942 - Vestibular Rehabilitation Part III:
Part three of onsite portion of a 125 Credit Hour certificate program in Vestibular Rehabilitation. The program is a combination of on site and online learning which prepares the clinician to be able to serve the needs of individuals suffering from vertigo and related disorders. The diagnostics and applications specific to the treatment of vestibulo-ocular and brain based consequences of vertigo are central to this program.
961 - Principle of Nerve Conduction Studies:
In this module the breadth depth and application of upper and lower
extremity nerve conduction studies will be discussed in detail. This
module will include the understanding, performance and interpretation
of motor and sensory nerve conduction studies, F and H waves and
various techniques used in nerve conduction studies. There will be
lecture and detailed practicums that will give the learner a chance to
develop confidence, gain experience and learn to trouble shoot in
regards to technique. During the process there will be discussion on
various peripheral nerve pathologies, causes, treatments and
classifications of nerve injury. Learning to differentially diagnose
will be emphasized throughout the module. Learners should be prepared
to administer a controlled electrical impulse to other learners as
well as receive a controlled electrical impulse themselves while
performing nerve conduction studies during the modules prepared
practicums.
962 - Principles of Electromyography
In this module the breadth, depth and application of electromyography
of the upper and lower extremities as well as paraspinal studies will
be discussed in detail. This module will include the understanding,
performance and interpretation of electromyography as well as aspects
of safety, needle disposal, waveform morphology and appropriate needle
insertion techniques as well as muscle identification and activation.
There will be lecture and detailed practicums that will give the
learner a chance to develop confidence, gain experience and learn to
trouble shoot in regards to technique and performance. During the
process of the module there will be discussion on various aspects of
muscle disease and pathologies that are demonstrated with
electromyography. Learning to differentially diagnose will be
emphasized throughout the module. Learners should be prepared to
insert sterile pin electrodes into other learners and to be inserted
themselves during the process of the modules prepared practicums.
963 - Principles of Evoked Potential Studies:
In this module the breadth, depth and application will be discussed in
regards to various evoked potential studies including upper and lower
extremity somatosensory studies as well as brainstem and auditory
evoked potential studies. This module will include the understanding,
performance and interpretation of the aforementioned evoked potential
studies. There will be lecture and detailed practicums that will give
the learner a chance to develop confidence, gain experience and learn
to trouble shoot in regards to technique and testing procedures. Over
the course of the module there will be discussion over various
pathologies and diseases that can be observed and demonstrated with
evoked potential testing. Learning to differentially diagnose will be
emphasized throughout the module. Learners should be prepared to
administer a controlled electrical impulse and receive a controlled
electrical impulse during practicums.
964 - Advanced Electrodiagnositic hands on practicum:
This knowledge area is specific to the performance of
electrodiagnostic studies. Learners will be exposed to various
combinations of studies in a practical application based module that
will facilitate application. This course will delineate individual
participant weaknesses in application and assist in development of
techniques to improve clinical abilities.
965 - Advanced Electrodiagnostic case studies:
This module will promote clinical applications through Case Study
Metholodology. Learners will be exposed to differential diagnostic
criterion addressing the following example cases DDX from carpal
tunnel, SOL, Ddx MS, ALS, Cervial Myelopathy
966 - Clinical Electrodiagnosis Applications and Electrodiagnosis Board Review:
A comprehensive review and practicum specific to all areas of Electrodiagnosis.
767 (25 hour online course) - Advanced principles of Electrodiagnosis:
This online module will include greater breadth, depth and
understanding of physiology, and topics related to nerve conduction
studies including evoked potentials as well as electromyography. This
course will be used to give greater academic detail whereas the
regular modules will be used to emphasize the hands on, practicum
experience.
