SYLLABUS
Quarter:
SUMMER 2012
Name of Course:
Principles of Chiropractic Philosophy – CPP-117
Length of Course:
2 units, 22 hours (2 hours lecture/week)
Course Description:
This course offers and introduction to the Chiropractic profession. Each student develops
preliminary ideas on a wide range of issues facing the profession in response to lectures,
discussions, and reading. Topics covered include traditional chiropractic philosophy; ethical,
economic, and political issues; an overview of the history of the profession; an introduction
to the range of chiropractic techniques; and the personal qualities required of a successful
chiropractor.
Prerequisites:
None
Course Offered By:
Chiropractic Philosophy / Principles
D. Lindemann, RN, BS, DC
Department Chair
Require Text:
Stephenson, R.W., Chiropractic Textbook
Recommended Text:
Palmer, BJ, Our Masterpiece 1966
Palmer, BJ, Palmer’s Law of Life. 1958
Reference Text:
None
Materials:
None
Course Instructor:
Shawn Dill, DC
Office Hours:
Wednesdays 11:40-12:30 and by appointment.
Email: sdill@lifewest.edu
Voicemail: 780-4500 x 4595
Method of Instructions:
Lecture and Discussion
Evaluation/Grading Criteria:
In keeping with the California State Board and National Board standards, a grade of 70 or
better must be achieved in order to pass this class.
A
B
C
F
4.0
3.0
2.0
0.0
Superior Work
Above Average
Average
Failure
90-100%
80-89%
70-79%
0 – 69%
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You must pass the final with a “C” or better to pass the class. In order to maintain
satisfactory progress, a student must maintain a 2.0 or better in each and every course. Any
grade less than a “C” must be remedied by repeating the class.
The Midterm and Final Exams will account for 2/3 of the grade. Weekly homework will
account for 1/3 of the grade.
Homework is due at the start of each class and is to be uploaded at
www.shawndill.com/elearning. Late assignments will NOT be accepted.
Attendance: College policy applies
Conduct and Responsibilities:
Make-up Exams:
College policy applies
College policy applies
Course Goals:
The goal of the course is to develop a foundational understanding of the traditional
chiropractic philosophy as outlined by our founders. This understanding is developed
through a historical perspective of the beginnings of chiropractic philosophy. Discussion is
centered on the development of a new healthcare paradigm and the fundamental differences
between a vitalistic and allopathic approach to health. Emphasis is given to the philosophical
perspectives that will shape the practical application in a clinical setting.
The goal of the course is to provide the student with the basis upon which they can build
further understanding of the philosophy and to which they will be able to relate the science
and art with an immediate practical application.
Course Objectives:
Week 1:
Introduction to philosophy, course goals and objectives
Reading: pp. xiii - xxxiv
Week 2:
Discuss the definition of chiropractic, what is philosophy, what is chiropractic
philosophy.
Reading: pp. 1-30
Homework: Answer Review Questions on pp. xviii, xix, xviii, xxix and xxxiv
Week 3:
Discuss inductive vs. deductive reasoning, universal intelligence, innate
intelligence, nervous system, the simple cycle, innate brain, innate body,
educated brain and educated body
Reading: pp. 30 – 66
Homework: Answer the Review Questions on pp. 5, 12, 20 and 30
Week 4:
Discuss the efferent side of the Normal Complete Cycle
Homework: Answer the Review Questions on pp. 41, 47, 48, 56, 57 and 66
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Week 5:
Discuss the Signs of Life and the afferent side of the Normal Complete Cycle
Reading: pp. 67 – 82
Homework: Review for Midterm Exam
Week 6:
MIDTERM EXAM
Week 7:
Discuss the Normal Vertemere Cycle, Universal Forces, Innate Forces,
Resistive Forces and Trauma
Reading: pp. 83 - 102
Homework: Answer the Review Questions on pp. 72 and 82
Week 8:
Discuss disease vs. dis-ease, resistance, survival values, momentum, retracing,
depletion and repletion
Reading: pp. 103 – 158
Homework: Answer the Review Questions on pp. 112, 118, 119, 137 and 138
Week 9:
Discuss poisons, diet and exercise as they relate to chiropractic
Reading: Review the Introduction and 33 Principles
Week 10:
Discuss the 33 Principles
Homework: Review for Final Exam
Week 11:
FINAL EXAM
Student Learning Outcomes:
The student will be able to articulate the definition of chiropractic
The student will be able to utilize deductive reasoning in both a philosophical and clinical
setting
The student will be able to articulate each step of the Normal Complete Cycle and relate
them to the practice of chiropractic
The student will clearly understand the role of diet and exercise in the chiropractic practice
The student will be able to articulate the 33 Chiropractic Principles and will understand how
they drive the practice of chiropractic
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