American Public Health Association (APHA)—Chiropractic Health Care Webinar Series
The Chiropractic Health Care Section of the American Public Health Association (APHA) is pleased to announce a 12-hour continuing education webinar series.
The content was created by multidisciplinary health care professionals including educators, researchers, and clinicians in the fields of chiropractic, medicine, and public health. This innovative new series focuses on the role doctors can play in not only promoting physical health, but guiding behavior changes, addressing social determinants of health, and promoting communication and collaboration with mental health and social workers.
Titles in this series include:
- Spine Pain and Its Impact on Public Health: Exploring the Multifaceted Challenges of Spine-Related Disorders (2 CE hrs) ↗
Joel Stevans, DC, PhD, Michael Schneider, DC, PhD - The Chiropractor’s Role as Member of the Multidisciplinary Public Health Team (2 CE hrs) ↗
Will Evans, DC, PhD, MCHES®, Robert Leach, DC, MS, RMCHES - Aligning Environmental Health and Chiropractic Care (2 CE hrs) ↗
Barbara Erny, MD, Krista Ward, DC, MPH: - Addressing Patient Health Behavior Through Applied Health Behavior Theory & Motivational Interviewing Techniques (1 CE hr) ↗
Thomas R. Ventimiglia, DC, FACC(h) - Addressing Social Determinants of Health in Chiropractic Clinical Practice (2 CE hrs) ↗
Jevinne Khan, DC, Kelsey Lewis, DC: - Health Equity: The Chiropractor’s Role in Addressing Health Equity in a Multicultural Society (2 CE hrs) ↗
Christie Kwon, MS, DC, MPH - Communicating Health Messages to Patients (1 CE hr) ↗
Will Evans, DC, PhD, MCHES
Education courses are free for ANJC members.
This series is made possible by a grant from the NCMIC Foundation.
Available Webinars
Spine Pain and Its Impact on Public Health: Exploring the Multifaceted Challenges of Spine-Related Disorders
This seminar provides an in-depth overview of spine-related disorders, emphasizing their global prevalence, the associated healthcare costs, and the resulting economic and societal impact.
Participants will learn about the multifactorial, biopsychosocial nature of spine pain, exploring how psychological and sociological factors can exacerbate or mitigate its effects. Ultimately, the course highlights the need for a holistic approach to treatment and management that addresses both biological and non-biological determinants of health.
The Chiropractor’s Role as a Member of the Multidisciplinary Public Health Team
The first part of module 2 will cover basic community advocacy models for public health education and health promotion efforts aimed at populations. The second part of module 2 will cover basic private practice advocacy models for health education and health promotion efforts aimed at individuals within a population.
Aligning Environmental Health and Chiropractic Care
This webinar will introduce the learner to basic health behavior theories and an evidence-based communication technique, Motivational Interviewing (MI). Combined, they will improve the clinician’s communication skills and contribute to the patient’s health and well-being.
Addressing Patient Health Behavior Through Applied Health Behavior Theory and Motivational Interviewing Techniques
This webinar will provide an overview of environmental health considerations for chiropractors. The presenters will share case studies of patients who may seek care in a chiropractic office following environmental exposure.
Addressing Social Determinants of Health in Chiropractic Clinical Practice
This webinar provides learners with an understanding of current challenges faced by individuals and entire communities in their pursuit of better health.
Healthy Equity: The Chiropractor's Role in Addressing Health Equity in a Multicultural Society
This two-hour seminar explores the chiropractor’s role in addressing health equity. Relevant terminology and concepts are introduced. The key barriers and impacts to health equity, including the role of social determinants of health, are explored through case studies. An evidence-based approach highlights equity issues and action steps as they relate to the chiropractic profession.
Communicating Health Messages to Patients
This seminar will cover health behavior and health communications theory that pertains to how to better reach patients when trying to create positive behavior changes that lead to wellness versus routine pain-based healthcare.