Beyond the Adjustment: Recognizing Red Flags in Chiropractic Practice - Chiropractic Continuing Education, Ethics/Professional Boundaries, Risk Management, Documentation, 2 Credits

Certified for 2 Hours

Here's How Simple It Is:

1. Read the material online
2. Complete the quiz online
3. Get your certificate and earn credits towards your license renewal
4. ABetterChiro.com automatically reports your completions to your state board (if applicable) within 14 days

Course Outcome

≥92% of participants will achieve current knowledge and skills to identify warning signs.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, the learner will be able to:

• Identify common red flags in chiropractic practice, including indicators of serious spinal pathology, neurological deficits, systemic illnesses, and psychosocial factors affecting health.
• Discuss systematic approaches to clinical evaluation and differential diagnosis, integrating orthopedic, neurological, and systemic assessment techniques to identify red flags.
  
• Describe findings and recommendations with patients, as well as collaborate with other healthcare providers in multidisciplinary care teams.
• Explain documentation practices and risk management strategies to ensure thorough documentation of red flag assessments, referrals, and follow-up, reducing potential liability risks.

Who Should Enroll?

• Chiropractors: Practicing chiropractors seeking to enhance their clinical skills and knowledge in identifying red flags, conducting thorough patient evaluations, and facilitating appropriate referrals for optimal patient care.
• Chiropractic Students: Students pursuing a career in chiropractic care interested in learning about the importance of recognizing red flags and promoting patient safety in clinical practice.

Course Codes (if applicable): 

• Approved for: AK, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, NV, OH, OR, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WY
• PACE/CE Broker: 1208840
• AZ (Documentation): #AZCE25540, NV: #NV27-008