Trimester-by-Trimester

Trimester-by-Trimester Curriculum

Learn more about our innovative curriculum through the course schedule .

Total Program Credits: 248

Phase One

This is a 4-term Phase I schedule. This phase may also be completed in 5 or 6 terms. Your advisor will work with you to determine whether you should follow this 4-term track or choose the 5-term or 6-term track.

Flexible Track Options: View comparison of 4, 5 and 6 term tracks for Phase I

Phase I: Term One (23.0 Total Credits)

Course #	Course Title	Credits
AN5101	Spine and Extremities Anatomy	5.0
AN5102	Spine and Extremities Anatomy Lab	3.5
AN5107	Histology and Embryology I	2.5
BC5104	Human Biochemistry	5.0
BU5116	Professionalism, Ethics & Law	1.0
FH5108	Introduction to Clinical Medicine	1.0
MM5121	Technique 1: Palpation and Landmarks	1.0
PH5013	Cellular Physiology & Hematology	4.0

Phase I: Term Two (26.5 Total Credits)

Course #	Course Title	Credits
AN5201	Head and Neck Anatomy	3.0
AN5202	Head and Neck Anatomy Lab	2.0
AN5203	Neuroanatomy	5.5
EM5213	Examination & Management Thoracic Spine & Chest	3.0
MI5215	Fundamentals of Microbiology	2.0
MM5221	Technique II: Principals & Practice of Chiropractic	2.0
NN5222	Technique III: Manipulation of the Thoracic Spine & Ribs	1.5
PA5204	Fundamentals of Pathology	3.0
PH5208	Neurophysiology	3.5
RA5205	Radiation Physics & Technology	1.0

Phase I: Term Three (25.5 Total Credits)

Course #	Course Title	Credits
AN5304	Thorax, Abdomen and Pelvic Anatomy	2.0
AN5305	Thorax, Abdomen and Pelvic Anatomy Lab	2.0
AN5307	Histology and Embryology II	2.5
BC5308	Nutritional Biochemistry I	2.0
EM5309	Examination & Management of the Abdomen, Pelvis & Lumbar Spine	3.0
MI5303	Medical Microbiology I	4.5
MM5322	Technique IV: Manipulation of the Lumbo-sacral Spine, T/L Junction & Pelvis	1.5
PA5302	Systems Pathology I	4.0
PH5306	Nueroendocrinology, GI and Reproductive Physiology	4.0

Phase I: Term Four (26.0 Total Credits)

Course #	Course Title	Credits
BC5409	Nutritional Biochemistry II	1.0
DH5411	Public Health	2.0
EM5417	Examination & Management of the Head, Neck & Cervical Spine	3.0
EP5410	Evidence-Based Practice: Critical Appraisal of the Biomedical Literature	1.0
MI5403	Medical Microbiology II	5.0
MM5422	Technique V: Manipulation of the Cervical Spine, C/T Junction & First Rib	1.5
PA5402	Systems Pathology II	6.0
PH5405	Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Renal Physiology	5.0
RA5416	Normal Radiographic Anatomy & Variants	1.5

Phase Two

This is a 4-term Phase II schedule. This phase may also be completed in 5 or 6 terms. Your advisor will work with you to determine whether you should follow this 4-term track or choose the 5-term or 6-term track.

Flexible Track Options: View comparison of 4, 5 and 6 term tracks for Phase II

Phase II: Term One (28.0 Total Credits)

Course #	Course Title	Credits
EM6113	Chiropractic Practice: Musculoskeletal I	2.0
EM6116	Clinical Evaluation & Diagnosis	4.5
EM6118	Phlebotomy and Point of Care Testing	0.5
EM6119	Psychopathology & Health Psychology	3.0
EM6121	Examination & Management of the Upper & Lower Extremities	4.0
ME6117	Laboratory Diagnosis	3.0
MM6114	Myofascial Treatments	1.0
MM6122	Technique VI: Advanced Adjustments	1.5
NN6107	Pharmacology I	3.0
NN6108	Botanical Medicine I	3.0
RA6115	Radiology: Arthritides & Trauma	2.5

Phase II: Term Two (27.0 Total Credits)

Course #	Course Title	Credits
BU6221	Patient Communication and Marketing	2.0
EM6211	Chiropractic Clinical Encounters	1.5
EM6216	Chiropractic Practice: Musculoskeletal II	2.0
EM6214	Differential Diagnosis & Management I: Abdominal & Pelvic Disorders	4.0
EM6215	Differential Diagnosis & Management II: Cardio-Pulmonary Disorders	3.0
EM6218	Differential Diagnosis & Management III: Neurology	3.0
EM6222	Differential Diagnosis & Management IV: EENT	3.0
FR6216	Sports and Musculoskeletal Functional Rehabilitation I	3.0
NN6206	Pharmacology II	3.0
RA6217	Radiology: Tumors & Dysplasias	2.5

Phase II: Term Three (26.0 Total Credits)

Course #	Course Title	Credits
BU6309	Starting a Practice	2.0
BU6314	Billing, Coding and Documentation	2.0
EC6311	Emergency Management: Chiropractic Practice	1.5
EC6313	Advanced Diagnosis & Clinical Reasoning	3.0
EM6324	Clinical Approach to Special Populations	3.0
EP6316	Research –Evidence Based Clinical Applications	1.0
FR6318	Physiotherapies & Advanced Modalities	2.0
FR6319	Sports and Musculoskeletal Functional Rehabilitation II	3.0
MM6321	Technique VII: Manipulation Systems	1.0
NN5114	Homeopathy I: First Aid	1.0
NN6322	Evidence Based Nutritional Therapies	4.0
RA6323	Radiology: Chest & Abdomen	2.5

Phase II: Term Four (28.0 Total Credits)

Course #	Course Title	Credits
BU6411	Managing a Practice	2.0
EM6406	Dermatology	1.5
EM6411	Clinical Skills Seminar	1.0
EP6413	Literature Research and Review (Evidence Based Practice: Journal Club)	0.5
FR6412	Sports Medicine	2.0
FR6421	Rehabilitation of the Athlete	1.5
IC7010	Clinic Internship I	10.0
MM6422	Technique VIII: Manipulation Clinical Application	0.5
RA6423	Radiological Clinical Thinking	1.0
RA6424	Advanced Radiology & Positioning	2.0
RA6425	Radiology: Orthopedic & Musculoskeletal Imaging	1.0
	Concentration Elective*	2.0

Phase Three

Hospital Rotations and Clerkships

NUHS also offers competitive opportunities for select DC students to participate in exciting hospital internship experiences. To apply for one of our hospital rotations, students must have a minimum 2.75 GPA and apply through the Dean of Clinics. Hospital rotations and clerkships may last from one to six months, depending on the program and the supervising physician’s schedule. Current hospital rotations and clerkships for DC students, which are subject to change, include: