Continuing Education
Research Methods Courses
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ICPA Diplomate Program Research Methods Course
Case Study Research Methods Courses

Evidence Informed Practice & the Management of Vertebral Subluxation in a Vitalistic, Salutogenic Model
Instructor: Matthew McCoy, DC, MPH
1 Credit Hour
Course Objective: The objective of this presentation is to provide an overview of Evidence Informed Practice. The presentation will cover the evidenced based model of clinical decision making and review how this model is being altered by regulatory boards in ways that effect those managing vertebral subluxation and their patients.
Format: Online Learning with audio visual and PowerPoint presentation, as well as additional handout reading material.
Informed Consent & Risk Management in Chiropractic
Instructor: Matthew McCoy, DC, MPH
2 Credit Hours
Course Objective: This course will provide an overview of the various models of informed consent. The presentation will cover the professional standard, reasonable patient standard and the patient centered models. This presentation will focus on applying the patient centered model to a subluxation centered, family wellness practice of chiropractic and cover how best to communicate these clinical goals to patients.
Format: Online Learning with audio visual and PowerPoint presentation, as well as additional handout reading material.
Autism, Children & Chiropractic: Literature, Theories & Risk Management
Instructor: Matthew McCoy, DC, MPH
3 Credit Hours
Course Objective: This presentation provides a review of the various theories and models of vertebral subluxation in relation to autism and neurodevelopmental disorders. The course reviews the past and current literature in chiropractic and autism and discusses the unique risk management issues facing chiropractors as well as the doctrine of informed consent and how its applied in a special needs population.
Format: Online Learning with audio visual and PowerPoint presentation, as well as additional handout reading material.
Chiropractic & Risk Management During the Pandemic
Instructor: Matthew McCoy, DC, MPH
2 Credit Hours
Course Objective: The objective of this presentation is to provide an overview of informed consent for the chiropractor managing vertebral subluxation and how it’s applied in our current pandemic situation. Practice styles bring with them various risks to the practitioner and the patient. Understanding these risks and the role of informed consent in this process will reduce risks to both the practitioner and the patient.
Format: Online Learning with audio visual and PowerPoint presentation, as well as additional handout reading material.
Risk Management & Handling of Patient Complaints & Incidents
Instructor: Matthew McCoy, DC, MPH
1 Credit Hour
Course Objective: The objective of this presentation is to provide an overview of the drivers of malpractice lawsuits and regulatory board actions, how to prevent them and what to do when they happen. The presentation will cover the concept of patient centered practice, informed consent, change strategies, communication and the role of triage and will include several case studies of patient incidents and complaints and how to handle them.
Format: Online Learning with audio visual and PowerPoint presentation, as well as additional handout reading material.