Continuing Education
Research Methods Courses
We have a number of options available for you to learn how to write case studies. Choose one of the options below that fits your circumstance.
ICPA Diplomate Program Research Methods Course
Case Study Research Methods Courses
From some basic guidance and tutorials that walk you through the process, to comprehensive one on one coaching, support, editing and instruction – we have a program that will help you turn your miracles into a case study research report. 
Risk Management for the Subluxation, Family Wellness Chiropractor
Instructor: Matthew McCoy, DC, MPH
1 Credit Hour
Course Objective: Family wellness chiropractors focusing on vertebral subluxation are exposed to a unique set of risks in clinical practice. The objective of this presentation is to provide an overview of the aggravating and mitigating factors inherent in such practice styles. The presentation will explore current issues regarding the standard of care on long term care, asymptomatic care and care focused on the analysis and managment of vertebral subluxation.
Chiropractic & Medical Errors During the COVID Pandemic
Instructor: Matthew McCoy, DC, MPH
2 Credit Hours
Course Objective: The objective of this presentation is to provide an overview of the risks to chiropractors and the public for medical errors related to inappropriate application of research and evidence on immune function.
Autonomy, Consent & Medical Paternalism – Isn’t it My Immune System?
Instructor: Matthew McCoy, DC, MPH
1 Hour
Course Objective: In this presentation Dr. McCoy will review recent events where practitioner and patient autonomy has been usurped by paternalistic policy making. He will discuss issues surrounding the adoption of a false model of evidence informed practice by regulatory agencies hostile to the concept of vertebral subluxation and its role in immunity. Examples of the impact of these flawed policies on practitioners and patients will be reviewed.
Ethics and Boundaries: Informed Consent
Instructor: Matthew McCoy, DC, MPH
2 Credit Hours
Course Objective: The objective of this presentation is to provide an overview of the various models of informed consent. The presentation will cover the professional standard, reasonable patient standard, and the patient centered models. The presentation will focus on applying the patient centered model to a family wellness practice of chiropractic and cover how to communicate these clinical goals to patients.
Risk Management for the Subluxation Centered Chiropractor
Instructor: Matthew McCoy, DC, MPH
4 Credit Hours
Course Objective: Risk Management for the Subluxation Centered Chiropractor is a 4 credit course. The chiropractor focused on vertebral subluxation is exposed to a unique set of risks in clinical practice. The presentation will explore current issues regarding the standard of care on long term care, asymptomatic care, and care focused on the analysis and management of vertebral subluxation. The presentation will also provide an overview of evidence informed practice, informed consent and how these relate to a subluxation centered practice.
