Current Students: Courses - Department of Diagnosis

DIAG-226 Case History and Introduction to Diagnosis 3 units, 33 hrs
This course is an introduction to the principles of diagnosis utilized in the evaluation of clinical data and the basic steps involved in arriving at a clinical impression. The patient case history and general patient assessment will be covered in detail. The course will include instruction on writing the case narrative report and diagnosis.
Prerequisite: DIAG-237, DIAG-239, PATH-315

DIAG-236 Exam: Thorax and Abdomen (with lab) 4 units, 55 hours
This course develops the student's understanding and clinical skills needed in evaluation of the heart, lungs, lymphatic and peripheral vascular systems, and abdomen. It explores the relevant historical data, physical examinations, and basic interpretations of significant clinical findings. Correlation of understanding with the development of the necessary psychomotor skills to perform and evaluate physical examination of these anatomical areas is emphasized.
Prerequisite: PHPA-224, PHPA-225, PATH-227

DIAG-237 Neurologic Examination(with lab) 3 units, 33 hours
This course covers the examination procedures used to evaluate nervous system function, differentiation of normal and abnormal exam results, and localization of the lesion. Prerequisite: PHPA-212, DIAG-239

DIAG-239 Spinal Orthopedic Examination   2.5 units, 33 hours
This course is the first of a two part series in orthopedic examination with emphasis on orthopedic examination of the spine. The orthopedic examinations for the cervical spine, thoracic outlet, lumbar spine, and sacroiliac regions will be covered in detail.
Prerequisite: TECH-216

DIAG-316 Exam: Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat (with lab) 4 units, 55 hours
The focus of this course is on gaining the understanding and skills needed to evaluate the skin, nails, head, neck, eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and throat. The last part of the course is devoted to integration of a thorough physical examination utilizing the understanding and skills gained from all of the physical diagnosis courses. Prerequisite: ACS-346

DIAG-317 Correlative Diagnostic Exam Procedures (with lab) 4 units, 55 hoursThis course has been designed to correlate and review useful information received in previous courses and to integrate supportive new material that will prepare the student for the development of their clinical and professional skills and obligations. Prerequisites: TECH-129, DIAG-237, TECH-216

DIAG-323 Obstetrics 2 units, 22 hours
Prenatal care, childbirth and postpartum care are studied. The emphasis is on the clinical presentation of common obstetrical disorders, their clinical pathophysiology, diagnosis, prognosis, and medical and chiropractic management. The student will be able to recognize those conditions outside the scope of chiropractic for referral to other health care practitioners. Prerequisite: PHPA-337, TECH-216

DIAG-327 Biomechanics and Examination of the Extremities (with lab) 4 units, 55 hours
This course is designed to instruct the student in extremity biomechanics, extremity physical examination procedures, and extremity orthopedic testing procedures. The student will learn the basic biomechanics of the extremities; the relationship of lower extremity biomechanics to the spine and pelvis; the relationship of abnormal biomechanics to injury; the performance and interpretation of standard orthopedic tests of the extremities; and the recognition and diagnosis of the major pathological conditions affecting the extremities. Prerequisite: ANAT-126, DIAG-239

DIAG-331 Psychiatry 4 units, 44 hours
This course is designed to make the chiropractic student aware of the significance of the psychological status of their patients; to present the student with a basis for evaluating the need to refer patients to mental health professionals; to help the student develop rapport and communication techniques; and to familiarize the student with the principles of stress and psychosomatic disease as they relate to patients and to the health care professionals themselves. Prerequisite: DIAG-226, DIAG-340, clinic enrollment

DIAG-340 Neurologic Diagnosis 3 units, 33 hours
This course is an expansion of the neurologic examination and diagnosis begun in DIAG-237, Neurologic Examination. The course begins with a review of the neurologic examination. Examination findings in spinal and peripheral nerve involvements will be reviewed, compared, and contrasted so that the student will be able to differentiate these conditions to institute appropriate care or referral. Common patterns of sensory, motor, and reflex deficits in peripheral nerve, spinal nerve, spinal cord, brain stem, and higher centers will be covered. Prerequisite: DIAG-237

DIAG-408 Differential Diagnosis A  3 units, 33 hours
This course will enable the student to identify the most classic presentations of musculoskeletal complaints seen in the chiropractic office. The student will further differentiate these complaints from other diseases when given a case history, physical examination information, radiological studies, and laboratory test results. The student will establish a prognosis, determine the chiropractic management and recognize those conditions outside the scope of chiropractic for referral to other health care practitioners.
Prerequisite: DIAG-226, DIAG-326, DIAG-327, DIAG-340, DIAG-317

DIAG-409 Differential Diagnosis B 2 units, 22 hours
This course is a continuation of DIAG-408 with an emphasis on differentiating neurological complaints; general concerns such as fatigue, weight loss, and fever; and selected systems such as gastrointestinal genitourinary, cardiovascular pulmonary, and special conditions. The student will recognize those conditions outside the scope of chiropractic for referral to other health care practitioners. Prerequisite: DIAG-408, DIAG-416, DIAG-412, DIAG-420, DIAG-415, ACS-208

DIAG-412 Cardiovascular-Pulmonary Diagnosis (Offered every other term WI/SU) 4 units,44 hours
This course is designed to expand the student's understanding of cardiovascular-pulmonary pathophysiologies, and emphasizes their clinical presentations. Standard diagnostic, chiropractic, and allopathic approaches are studied. Radiologic evaluation of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems are studied and correlated with other significant clinical data. The student will be able to recognize conditions outside the scope of chiropractic for referral to other health care practitioners.
Prerequisite: DIAG-226, DIAG-236, DIAG-326, ACS-313

DIAG-415 Geriatrics 4 units, 44 hours
This course begins with a survey of the aging process. Consideration is given to case history, examination, health problems, and preventive health care of the geriatric patient. The student will study the diseases and disorders prevalent in this group and their treatment by chiropractic and allopathy. Nutritional, psychological, ergonomic, as well as social and economic problems of the elderly are studied. The effects of aging and the chronic degenerative processes on the neuromusculoskeletal system are studied. Prerequisite: DIAG-327, DIAG-420, DIAG-346, DIAG-412, ACS-324, ACS-335

DIAG-416 Neuromusculoskeletal Diagnosis and Management 3 units, 33 hours
This course is designed as a synthesis class concerning neuromusculoskeletal diagnosis and management. The course will serve to review and integrate knowledge and skills previously covered in the curriculum. Selected topics will be chosen from among the common clinical conditions affecting the cervical spine, lumbar spine, pelvis, and extremities. Prerequisite: DIAG-339, DIAG-317, TECH-336, TECH-318, TECH-325, TECH-238, TECH-222

DIAG-420 Gastrointestinal-Genitourinary Diagnosis 4 units, 44 hours
This course expands the student's understanding of the gastrointestinal and male genitourinary systems and emphasizes their clinical presentations. These areas and their particular problems are the focus of diagnostic efforts in this course. Given the case history, physical exam, and radiologic and laboratory findings, the student will then be in a position to establish a diagnosis and prognosis. The student will be able to recognize those conditions outside the scope of chiropractic, for referral to other health care practitioners.
Prerequisite: DIAG-226; Concurrent enrollment: ACS-345

DIAG-423 Gynecology 2 units, 22 hours
The emphasis of this course is on the clinical presentation of common gynecological disorders; their clinical pathophysiology, diagnosis, prognosis; and chiropractic and allopathic management. The student will be able to recognize those conditions outside the scope of chiropractic for referral to other health care practitioners.
Prerequisite: PHPA-337, DIAG-346, DIAG-323

DIAG-426 Pediatrics and Febrile Disorders  5 units, 55 hours
Consideration is given to the physical and mental development of the infant, child, and adolescent. The student will be instructed in the examination of the newborn with consideration of its nutritional and general health needs. Study of diseases common to childhood and adolescence, and social and psychological problems associated with adolescence are undertaken. Emphasis is placed on diagnosis and treatment relative to the neuromusculoskeletal aspects of the pre-pubertal child. Prerequisite: DIAG-327, DIAG-340, DIAG-323, DIAG-326, DIAG-420, ASC-335 Concurrent: DIAG-412

DIAG-737 Neurologic Exam Lab .5 units, 11 hours
This lab course covers the examination procedures used to evaluate nervous system function, differentiation of normal and abnormal exam results and localization of lesions.

DIAG-901 Specialty Exam Completions (Not offered for SP-09 term,  1 unit
This course is designed for the transfer student. It provides the clinical and practical information specific to the gynecological and proctological examinations needed for licensure in some states. There is no standard syllabus for this course.