Are the courses accredited for CE or CME credit?

Yes. Academy of Chiropractic University provides accredited continuing education programs recognized by the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards and medical institutions.

***Please note this course is approved in the State of California through 7/31/24. Any completions submitted after this date will not receive CE credit.

Spinal Trauma Pathology

This advanced course delivers a comprehensive, evidence-based exploration of connective tissue injury and repair—including ligaments, muscles (strain and sprain), tendons, and intervertebral discs. Participants will examine both microscopic and macroscopic anatomy, with an emphasis on tissue morphology as well as the cellular and biochemical processes that govern healing, remodeling, and long-term structural adaptation.

Building on this anatomical and physiological foundation, the curriculum progresses into the biomechanical and pathophysiological consequences of traumatic loading. Learners will study how mechanical forces and repetitive stress can produce permanent structural alterations and functional deficits. By integrating validated physiological data with principles from spinal biomechanical engineering, clinicians will develop the necessary skill set to determine the temporal progression and age of pathology with accuracy and confidence.

The program concludes with an updated, research-aligned review of disc nomenclature, ensuring precise diagnostics and improved communication among healthcare providers.

Dr. Mark Studin and the Academy of Chiropractic recognize that credentials matter. Attorneys, medical specialists, primary care providers, and other co-treating professionals rely on verified expertise. This course is approved for both Chiropractic CE and Medical CME across all states permitting online education—empowering graduates with credentials that command respect, authority, and trust.

Module Breakdown

Module 1: Diagnostic Dilemmas and Connective Tissue Morphology (Ligament–Disc–Muscle)

Duration: 1 Hour
Webinar Length: 56 Minutes
Focus: An exploration of the diagnostic challenges associated with connective tissue injuries, emphasizing the interplay between ligamentous, discal, and muscular pathology.

Module 2: Ligament Anatomy, Injury Research, and Spinal Kinematics

Duration: 1.5 Hours
Webinar Length: 85 Minutes
Focus: A detailed review of ligament anatomy and contemporary injury research, integrated with core principles of spinal motion and functional biomechanics.

Module 3: Spinal Biomechanics, CNS Response, and Disc Nomenclature

Duration: 0.75 Hour
Webinar Length: 45 Minutes
Focus: Understanding spinal biomechanical dynamics, central nervous system responses to trauma, and standardized disc terminology essential for accurate clinical documentation.

Module 4: Biomechanics of Traumatic Disc Bulge and Age-Dating Herniated Disc Pathology

Duration: 1 Hour
Webinar Length: 50 Minutes
Focus: An analytical comparison of traumatic versus degenerative disc changes, utilizing biomechanical principles and imaging criteria to distinguish acute injury from chronic processes.

Module 5: Clinical Grand Rounds

Duration: 1 Hour
Webinar Length: 50 Minutes
Focus: Application of biomechanical and diagnostic principles to real-world clinical scenarios, enhancing decision-making and patient outcome strategies.

Module 6: Document and Research Review

Duration: 3.75 Hours
Content: 90 slides, 4 peer-reviewed research articles, pre-test, post-test
Focus: Reinforcement of key concepts through structured analysis of scientific literature and clinical documentation.

Total Continuing Education Time: 9 Hours

Course Objective

To master the normal and pathological morphology of connective tissues and accurately determine the chronicity of pathology for effective diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment planning.

Instructor

Mark Studin, DC, FPSC, FASBE(C), DAAPM

Instructions: Once you purchase the course online, it will be immediately active in your account. If you have any issues, please contact Cara 631-804-2845 or CaraRoss220@Gmail.com

Troubleshooting Suggestions:

This course is supported by PC's and Mac devices
Minimum 20mbs download speed
Mobile device are not ideal as tracking is automated and often not mobilized

This course is Pace approved by the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards.

ACCREDITATION

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Cleveland University Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Post-Graduate Department.

The University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CERTIFICATION

The University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.0AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

PLANNING COMMITTEE & SPEAKER DECLARATIONS

The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Standards for Commercial Support require that presentations are free of commercial bias and that any information regarding commercial products/services be based on scientific methods generally accepted by the medical community. The following planners and presenter(s) have disclosed financial interest/arrangements or affiliations with organization(s) that could be perceived as a real or apparent conflict of interest in the context of the subject of their presentation(s). Only the current arrangements/interests are included. *Planning Committee

Activity Director and Instructor:

Mark Studin DC, FPSC, FASBE(C), DAAPM - None to Report

Patricia E. Roche D.O., CAQ, Neuroradiology - Co-Activity Director - Nothing to Report

ACCME Standards of Commercial Support of CME require that presentations be free of commercial bias and that any information regarding commercial products/services be based on scientific methods generally accepted by the medical community. When discussing therapeutic options, faculty are requested to use only generic names. If they use a trade name, then those of several companies should be used. If a presentation includes discussion of any unlabeled or investigational use of a commercial product, faculty are required to disclose this to the participants.

ACCME Original Launch Date: April 2, 2025 Termination Date: April 2, 2028

Spinal Trauma Pathology

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