Utilizing Laboratory Tests When Managing Musculoskeletal Pain and Inflammation

Course Instructors
Angelo Ippolito, DC
Credit Hours
2
Course Categories
General Topics
Tuition
$40.00
$40.00
LOCATION
Online

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DESCRIPTION
Laboratory tests are an essential part of the evaluation and management of musculoskeletal pain and inflammation.
The purpose of this presentation is to familiarize the chiropractor with appropriate lab tests utilized for these conditions.
The following topics will be included for discussion: vitamin D deficiency and its role in back pain; the association between metabolic syndrome and chronic low-back pain; and, appropriate lab tests to rule out spinal inflammatory arthritides.
Note: All blood tests discussed are “approved clinical laboratory tests” for New York State chiropractors to order as per the New York State Education Department – Office of the Professions.
License Approval
State/ Org. Type Approval Code Credits
BC DC † PreApproved 2
CO DC † PreApproved 2
CT DC † PreApproved 2
DC DC † PreApproved 2
DE DC † PreApproved 2
FL DC Approved 2
GA DC † Preapproved 2
IA DC † PreApproved 2
ID DC † PreApproved 2
IL DC † PreApproved 2
IN DC † PreApproved 2
KY DC Not Accepted 2
LA DC Not Accepted 2
MA DC † PreApproved 2
MB DC † PreApproved 2
MD DC † PreApproved 2
MI DC † Preapproved 2
MS DC Not Accepted 2
MT DC † PreApproved 2
NB DC † PreApproved 2
NC DC † PreApproved 2
ND DC † PreApproved 2
NE DC † PreApproved 2
NH DC † PreApproved 2
NJ DC † PreApproved 2
NY DC Approved 2
OH DC † PreApproved 2
ON DC † PreApproved 2
OR DC † PreApproved 2
PR DC † PreApproved 2
QC DC † PreApproved 2
RI DC † PreApproved 2
SC DC † PreApproved 2
SK DC † PreApproved 2
UT DC † PreApproved 2
VA DC † PreApproved 2
VT DC † PreApproved 2
WA DC † PreApproved 2
WI DC Not Accepted 2
WY DC † PreApproved 2
† This seminar is valid for CE credits in "pre-approved" states, so long as it falls within the scope of practice as outlined by the corresponding state board. It remains attendees' responsibility to contact the state board(s) from which they seek continuing education credits for purposes of ensuring said board(s) approves both the delivery method and content as they relate to this event.