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ForwardUtilization of the Pupillary Light Reflex as a Chiropractic assessment instrument (McClaren, May 11, 2024 Bellvue Campus)
This course will consist of 4 hours of continuing education for the Doctor of Chiropractic, utilizing concepts of Clinical Neuroscience as applied to the Neurological Examination, as well as establishing parameters for baseline, pre-treatment, and post-treatment in clinical practice. The course provides a clinical review of the pupillary light reflex (PRL) as used within a clinical setting as an outcome measure, with review of clinically relevant neuroanatomy, contemporary research, and clinical application. The learner will also be instructed on the utilization of a smartphone-based application in order to assess and provide readings for the PLR, along with using these findings in a manner that allows clinical interpretation and understanding for use.
The seminar will take place from 8AM - 12PM CDT.
Learning Objectives
Objectives for the seminar include:
- Allowing the participant to improve their knowledge base in the autonomic nervous system via understanding the neurological substrate of the PLR
- Allowing the participant a working knowledge and understanding of how to use and apply a smartphone based application to measure the PLR
- Allowing the participant to establish a working ability to interpret findings of the PLR measurement in a fashion to improve clinical understanding and patient outcomes
Hour 1
Instructed by John McClaren on Neurology
The first hour of the course will initiate the PowerPoint presentation reviewing the relevant neuroanatomy of the PLR, discussing concepts from the standpoint of neurological structures that are relevant to the contemporary clinical examination in a variety of conditions that commonly present to the general practice of Chiropractic
Hour 2
Instructed by John McClaren on Neurology
The PowerPoint presentation will continue, furthering the concept of neuroanatomical discussion by utilizing contemporary clinical research. Discussion of the utility of the PLR for the general practice of Chiropractic and it relates to contemporary clinical presentations, topics, and patient care will be discussed.
Hour 3
Instructed by John McClaren on Neurology
This time will consist of instruction and hands-on utilization of the smartphone based application specific to measuring the PLR, as well as furthering the conceptualization of interpretation of test results, as well as solidifying concepts on how the PLR can enhance the practice of Chiropractic
Hour 4
Instructed by John McClaren on Neurology
The last hour of the seminar will include real-life case studies demonstrating the clinical utilization of the application of analysis of the PLR, more in-house applications of the PLR, and a question and answer session that will further the knowledge of the participant.
Contact Info (531) 600-5900 Ext. 1202
 | JOHN MCCLAREN, DC John McClaren, DC, DACNB, FABBIR, is a clinician in private practice as well as maintaining a faculty position with the Carrick Institute for Post-Graduate Studies. In the past two decades, he has provided care for patients, including collegiate and professional athletes, with a variety of conditions, including traumatic brain injuries, movement disorders, and many other varieties of neuromusculoskeletal conditions. Dr. McClaren is a 2001 graduate of Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas. He has been board-certified in Chiropractic Neurology (DACNB) since 2005. He completed fellowship status in traumatic brain injury (FABBIR) in 2016. He received his Master's Degree in Clinical Neuroscience in 2022 with a capstone and thesis rooted in traumatic brain injury. He has been in private practice in LaVista, NE since 2002. He is married with two children. |
See below for a list of credits that may be available for this seminar.
Life Chiropractic College West is accredited by the CCE and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
*The following State and Province boards do not require an application when a program is sponsored by a college accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE): AK, CO, CT, DE, DC, ID, IL, IN, IA, MD, MA, MS, MT, NE, OR, UT, VT, WA, WY, BC, MB, NB, ON, QC. Life Chiropractic College West cannot guarantee that any session of this offering will be accepted by these licensing board(s). Life West urges licensees to familiarize themselves with the laws governing continuing education in the jurisdictions where they hold licensure.
Available Credit Hours
- 4.00 AK Chiropractic BoardAlaska Board of Chiropractic Examiners
- 4.00 BC Chiropractic CollegeBritish Columbia College of Chiropractors
- 4.00 CO Chiropractic BoardColorado Board of Chiropractic Examiners
- 4.00 CT Chiropractic BoardConnecticut Board of Chiropractic Examiner
- 4.00 DC Chiropractic BoardDistrict of Columbia Board of Chiropractic
- 4.00 DE Chiropractic BoardDelaware Board of Chiropractic
- 4.00 IA Chiropractic BoardIowa Board of Chiropractic
- 4.00 ID Chiropractic BoardIdaho Board of Chiropractic Physicians
- 4.00 IL Chiropractic BoardIllinois Medical Licensing Board
- 4.00 IN Chiropractic BoardIndiana Board of Chiropractic Examiners
- 4.00 MA Chiropractic BoardMassachusetts Board of Registration of Chiropractors
- 4.00 MB Chiropractic AssocManitoba Chiropractors' Association
- 4.00 MD Chiropractic BoardMaryland Board of Chiropractic Examiners
- 4.00 MS Chiropractic BoardMississippi Board of Chiropractic Examiners
- 4.00 MT Chiropractic BoardMontana Board of Chiropractors
- 4.00 NB Chiropractic AssocNew Brunswick Chiropractors' Association
- 4.00 NE Chiropractic BoardNebraska Board of Chiropractic
- 4.00 ON Chiropractic CollegeOntario College of Chiropractors
- 4.00 OR Chiropractic BoardOregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners
- 4.00 QC Chiropractic OrdreQuebec Ordre Des Chiropracticiens
- 4.00 UT Chiropractic BoardUtah Chiropractic Physicians Licensing Board
- 4.00 VT Chiropractic BoardVermont Board of Chiropractic
- 4.00 WA Chiropractic CommWashington Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission
- 4.00 WY Chiropractic BoardWyoming Board of Chiropractic Examiners