Continuing Education
Research Methods Courses
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ICPA Diplomate Program Research Methods Course
Case Study Research Methods Courses

Global Burden of Vertebral Subluxation Part I
Instructor: Matthew McCoy, DC, MPH
Clinical Science & Research
Global Burden of Vertebral Subluxation – Foundations of Subluxation & Public Health
1 Hour
Course Objective
This course aims to provide an in-depth understanding of vertebral subluxation and its global implications for public health and the chiropractic profession.
Global Burden of Vertebral Subluxation Part II
Instructor: Matthew McCoy DC, MPH
Clinical Science & Research
Global Burden of Vertebral Subluxation Part II – Advanced Perspectives on Subluxation & Health Outcomes
1 Hour
Course Objective
This course aims to examine the epidemiological and public health dimensions of vertebral subluxation and chiropractic care. Participants will explore the prevalence of subluxation, its potential impact on morbidity, mortality, immunity and the health benefits of long-term chiropractic care.
Chiropractic, Mental Health, and the Gut-Brain Connection: Exploring Resilience, Subluxation, and Holistic Care
1 Hour
Instructors:
Christopher Kent, JD, DC, MBA
Matthew McCoy, DC, MPH
Course Objective:
To provide chiropractic students and practitioners with an in-depth understanding of the relationship between chiropractic care, mental health, and the gut-brain connection.
Patterns of Intelligence: Insights into Cellular Memory and Chiropractic Practice
1 Hour
Instructors:
Christopher Kent, JD, DC, MBA
Matthew McCoy, DC, MPH
Course Objective:
To explore the emerging scientific understanding of cellular memory and its implications for chiropractic practice, emphasizing the interconnectedness of innate intelligence, nervous system function, and self-regulating biological systems.
Evolving Chiropractic: Objective Assessments and Clinical Practice
Clinical Science & Research
Evolving Chiropractic: Objective Assessments and Clinical Practice
1 Hour
Instructors:
Christopher Kent, JD, DC, MBA
Matthew McCoy, DC, MPH
Course Objective:
To equip chiropractic students and practitioners with an understanding of vertebral subluxation, the significance of objective assessments, and the role of the autonomic nervous system in health. The course will explore evidence-based practices, operational definitions, and recent insights from research, enabling participants to integrate these concepts into clinical practice for improved patient outcomes.
The Chiropractor’s Role in Health: Triage, Trauma, and the Future of Neuro-musculoskeletal Care
Clinical Science & Research
1 Hour
Instructors:
Christopher Kent, JD, DC, MBA
Matthew McCoy, DC, MPH
Course Objective:
To provide chiropractors with critical insights into modern chiropractic responsibilities, including the management of infant constipation, cervical trauma from motor vehicle accidents, vascular biology concerns, and risk management in malpractice cases.
Reclaiming Clinical Reality: The Relevance of Case Studies, Observational Science, and Vertebral Subluxation Analysis in Chiropractic Practice
Clinical Science & Research
1 Hour
Instructors:
Christopher Kent, JD, DC, MBA
Matthew McCoy, DC, MPH
Course Objective:
This course will explore the limitations of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in chiropractic and the growing recognition of observational studies and case reports as essential to understanding clinical reality.
Science, Sleep & Subluxation: Chiropractic Perspectives on Inflammation, Immunity, and Autonomic Function
1 Hour
Instructors:
Christopher Kent, JD, DC, MBA
Matthew McCoy, DC, MPH
Course Objective: To explore recent scientific developments related to sleep, immunity, and systemic inflammation through the lens of chiropractic principles. The course will examine research findings on the autonomic nervous system, COVID-19 vaccine autopsy studies, and brain aging genetics, connecting them to chiropractic care, public health, and the philosophy of vertebral subluxation.
Critical Thinking, Technology, and the Future of Chiropractic: A Deep Dive into Models, Methods, and Mitochondria
Clinical Science & Research
1 Hour
Critical Thinking, Technology, and the Future of Chiropractic: A Deep Dive into Models, Methods, and Mitochondria
Instructors:
Christopher Kent, JD, DC, MBA
Matthew McCoy, DC, MPH
Course Objective:
This course will enhance the clinician’s ability to critically evaluate research methodology and health technology trends.