Clincal Essentials Course
Dates: Forelimb Module April 17-19, 2025
PREREQUESITE: You must be a certified animal chiropractor [AVCA/ IVCA/ equivalent]
(or DC/DVM student in pursuit of animal chiro certification) prior to taking this course
only 10 seats available
Course Contents
Friday 2pm - 7pm
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Lecture - 2 hours
C+T-spine : Review of regionally specific anatomy, common pathology, clinical presentations. Conditions included: IVDD, vestibular, hemivertebrae, and more
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Lecture - 2 hours
Forelimb: Review of regionally specific anatomy, common pathology, clinical presentations. Conditions to be covered include: Medial Shoulder instability, OCD, Elbow Dysplasia, and more
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Lecture-1 Hour
Safety, behavior: Discuss common signs of stress in dogs and overview of "fear free" VS different methods of restraint
Sat 8am - 7pm
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Lecture - 1 hour
Gait + neurologic /orthopedic exams: Review of systematic gait evaluation and hands on palpatory ortho/neuro evaluation
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Lecture - 1 hour
Review of adjusting protocols of cevical, thoracic, and forelimb.
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Wet Labs- 3 hours
Practice hands-on techniques as per discussion from morning lectures. Learn ortho / neuro / MSK examinations to rule out common pathology
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Lunch- 1 hour
Catered lunch to the office.
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Lab- 3 hours
Clinical rounds style with patients with common pathologies discussed / discussion on chiropractic approach to treatment
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Lecture - 2 hours
Lecture on collaborative care and note-taking to build credibility and inspire referrals.
Sun 8am - 1pm
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Interactive lecture - 2 hours
Low Tech rehab techniques for cervical, thoracic, and forelimb complaints.
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Interactive lecture - 2 hours
Refining your marketing message so you can attract your ideal customer.
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Round table - 1 hour
Closing remarks, questions, reflection on learning over the weekend
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Are there any pre-requisites to taking this course?
The only pre-requisite is that you are a DC or DVM with your animal chiropractic certification or be in pursuit thereof.
The Hindlimb module will be offered in the fall and is recommended as the first course to take in the series.
The Forelimb module will be offered in the spring; the hindlimb module is a suggested pre-requisite to this course.
How can I plan for meals? What is provided?
Friday - light snacks and water will be provided.
Saturday - Coffee + light morning snacks. Lunch will be provided.
Sunday - Coffee + light morning snacks.
Where is this course located? How can I plan for travel?
This course is located in Carrollton (a suburb of Dallas, TX).
Exact location will be provided upon registration. No off site labs.
There are 2 major airports nearby - DFW and Dallas Love Field.
Both are located within a 30min drive from the location
As this is a major metro area, there are many ride-share options.
There are accommodations aplenty.
Tourist information
The Dallas Metro is an amazing city to explore. Find more information about attractions, restaurants, and more. For outdoor activities, please use this link for parks and rec
Fun things to do as a family:
Perot museum
Dallas Aquarium
Dallas Arboretum
Outdoors:
Arbor hills nature walk
Dallas exclusives:
State fair
Reunion tower
Rules to adhere
We prefer that no children attend the course due to the inherent risk of being around dogs that could bite.
Please be mindful that all dog models provided are patients. Be respectful and thankful to owners for donating their time.
Do NOT solicit your services to pet owners should you seek to practice in or around Dallas. These models and their attendance have been coordinated by an established animal chiropractor already.
We are here to foster a collaborative learning environment. No one license is superior to the other.
The intent of this course is not to "diagnose" but rather know how to recognize if a patient is an ideal candidate for chiropractic care or not and how to appropriately manage common MSK complaints from a chiropractic perspective.
No on-site video taking permitted.
Cancellation policy
At the time of registration, payment is due in full.
If there is a cancellation 60 days prior to the start of the seminar, payment will be refunded in full.
If there is a cancellation less than 60 days of the start of the seminar, payment is forfeited. (Participants can choose to have a credit for a future seminar.)
Enroll today to reserve your spot
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Hone your chiropractic skill set for the analysis and management of common MSK disorders in small animal patients
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Practice management tips and tricks to set you up for success
10 seats available
Live seminar
Dallas, TX
Co-taught by:
Kaitlyn Lackey DC
Kristen Christensen DVM