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AAS01 - Advanced Anatomy Series #1 of 3: Lower Extremity

This 3-part series involves human cadaver dissection in the Dr. David Mitchell Gross Anatomy Lab. Explore specific regions of the body through dissection, diagnostic imaging, integrative and collaborative discussions. The courses can be taken together or individually.

Doctors of Chiropractic, Acupuncturists, and Doctors of Traditional Chinese Medicine are invited to participate. Discussion and practice techniques on diagnosis and treatment will include experience from all professions based on attendance. The goal of the integrative approach is to better understand nuances of individual clinical experience within a profession and among professions.

Part 1: Lower Extremity

You will participate in dissection and review in the gross anatomy lab. Dissection, movement analysis and treatment, and radiology will focus on the lower extremity neuromusculoskeletal conditions, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. You are invited to share current clinical experience and approaches.

Outline (9 CE hours (includes 1 X-ray)

Friday, 5pm-7pm:

Time	Description	Instructor(s)
5:00pm-5:30pm	Anatomical dissection, introduction to lab and planning discussion.	David Farrar, Joseph Muldoon
5:30pm-7:00pm	Dissection of fascia to superficial muscles.	David Farrar, Joseph Muldoon

Saturday, 8am-4pm (1 hour lunch):

Anatomical dissection, collaborative learning, and teaching.The afternoon portion will continue with more anatomical dissection, and collaborativediscussion focused on related diagnostic imaging.

Time	Description	Instructor(s)
8:00am-10:00am	Deep muscles, nerves, vessels of the lower extremity	David Farrar, Joseph Muldoon
10:00am-12:00pm	Discussion of movement disorders of the lower extremity - approaches within and among professions.	Stephen Kreul
12:00pm- 1:00pm	Lunch Break (on your own)
1:00pm - 3:00pm	Dissection of joints, ligaments, investing fascia.	David Farrar, Joseph Muldoon
3:00pm - 4:00pm	Diagnostic imaging review of regional anatomy with a focus on common structures to undergo injury or pathologic alteration. Clinical correlation and discussion of proper management as applicable.	Chris Smoley

Session Detail L2310.AAS01.1

Schedule:

9 CE hours (incl. 1 X-ray), Oct 13-14, 2023, Fri, 5pm-7pm, Sat, 8am-4pm (1 hr lunch on your own)

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Meeting Date	Start Time	End Time
Friday, October 13, 2023	05:00pm	07:00pm
Saturday, October 14, 2023	08:00am	04:00pm

Meeting Date	Start Time	End Time
Friday, October 13, 2023	05:00pm	07:00pm
Saturday, October 14, 2023	08:00am	04:00pm

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Chiropractor Approval Numbers	ND Approved
	MN 81938
	WI PENDING
	SD Approved

Instructors (listed in order of appearance)

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David Farrar

Biography:

Dr David Farrar is a 2014 graduate of Northwestern Health Sciences University and joined the basic sciences anatomy faculty in September of 2015. Having taught a number of courses in anatomy, physiology and microbiology, Dr Farrar is known for his engaging classroom "vibe", his dedication to human connection and the role of anatomy in living life every day.

Joseph Muldoon

Biography: Joe Muldoon, BS, MS, DC graduated from Northwestern College of Chiropractic in 1991 as a doctor of chiropractic, and he completed his BS in human biology in 2002. He completed his Masters of Science in Human Anatomy and Physiology from New York Chiropractic College in 2017. He is an assistant professor at Northwestern Health Sciences University, and he contributes to the cadaver labs held at numerous continuing education seminars offered by the University.

Christopher Smoley

Biography:

Christopher Smoley is currently an assistant professor and chair of the Radiology Department at Northwestern Health Sciences University. He is a Minnesota native raised in Sartell,just outside of St. Cloud. He did most of hisundergraduate work at St. Cloud State University. He went on to earn his BS andDC degrees from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA.

Chris wasaccepted into the diagnostic imaging residency at Parker University in Dallas,Tx; here he successfully completed his residency and board examinations earninghim his DACBR. After passing his board examinations he became faculty at Parkerfor one year.

He was offered a position at D'Youville College in Buffalo,NY as an assistant professor of radiology. He wasthe chair of the assessment team, authored a CCE response for assessmentshortly after his arrival, and later a self-study. He was theaccreditation liaison and lead the program to a successful 8-year CCE accreditation of the chiropractic program. He also wrote and submitted a new curriculum to New YorkState and CCE, that was successfully accepted by both.

While serving atD'Youville College he was the Examsoft Campus Administrator for all the programs and an active participant in the regional accreditation,assessment, and curriculum committees for both graduate and undergraduateprograms.

He was awarded faculty of the year each year at D'Youville Collegeand Distinguished Educator of the Year at Parker University. Before leavingD'Youville College for a faculty position closer to home at Palmer College inDavenport, IA he was the Executive Director of the D'Youville Chiropractic Program.

Since his time at D'Youville College he has been hired as an externalconsultant for program assessment and is a reviewer for Chiropractic and ManualTherapies, The Journal of Chiropractic Education, and Osmosis.org. He also readsMSK studies for diagnostic imaging facilities across Texas part-time.

Facility Detail

Northwestern Health Sciences University

Room 110 (Anatomy Lab)

2501 W 84th St

Bloomington, MN 55431