Stroke Anatomy Evaluation for Chiropractors and Manual Medicine Specialists

10 Credit Hours 

Who This Course Is For

• Chiropractors

• Manual medicine practitioners

• Primary-contact providers

• Clinicians involved in co-management or case review

• Providers seeking risk mitigation and clinical authority

Stroke Anatomy & Evaluation

Advanced Cerebrovascular Education for Evidence-Based Clinical Decision-Making

Master Cerebrovascular Risk Assessment—Before It Becomes a Crisis

Stroke remains one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability worldwide. Yet many cerebrovascular events present with subtle, often-missed warning signs—especially in outpatient and manual medicine settings.

Stroke Anatomy & Evaluation is an advanced, evidence-based education program designed to close that gap.

This comprehensive course delivers a deep, clinically actionable understanding of cerebrovascular anatomy, physiology, and stroke pathology, empowering chiropractors and primary-contact providers to identify risk, recognize red flags, and make informed triage decisions before initiating care.

For the first time, clinicians are equipped with a structured, defensible framework to evaluate stroke risk directly in the clinical setting—aligned with current medical standards and interdisciplinary expectations.

Why This Program Matters in Today’s Clinical and Legal Environment

Manual medicine providers are increasingly expected to:

• Identify cerebrovascular risk factors

• Perform competent neurological screening

• Recognize contraindications to spinal or manual care

• Demonstrate documented clinical reasoning when coordinating care or making referrals

Failure to do so is no longer viewed as an educational gap—it is viewed as a liability exposure.

What You Will Learn

✔ Advanced Cerebrovascular Anatomy & Physiology

Develop a precise understanding of:

• Cerebral and spinal vascular anatomy

• Circle of Willis and collateral circulation

• Microvascular architecture

• Cerebral perfusion, autoregulation, and metabolic demand

This foundation is essential for understanding why strokes occur—and how early signs present clinically.

✔ Stroke Pathophysiology—Beyond the Basics

Gain an in-depth, evidence-based understanding of:

• Ischemic vs. hemorrhagic stroke mechanisms

• Neuronal injury cascades

• Reperfusion injury and neuroinflammation

• Complications influencing prognosis and outcomes

AI-enhanced visualizations bring complex mechanisms to life, improving retention and diagnostic interpretation.

✔ Comprehensive Stroke Risk Evaluation in the Clinical Setting

Learn how to perform a complete, defensible stroke-risk assessment, including:

• Targeted patient history

• Structured neurological examination

• Identification of high-risk presentations

• Recognition of red flags requiring immediate referral

This training allows clinicians to mitigate risk before manipulation or manual procedures, protecting both patient safety and professional integrity.

✔ Evidence-Based Clinical Protocols & Decision Pathways

The program introduces a step-by-step Clinical Protocol that supports:

• Objective patient triage

• Clear documentation

• Confident clinical decision-making

• Appropriate referral and co-management

This protocol bridges the gap between diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment planning—using objective findings rather than assumptions.

✔ Real-World Application Through Clinical Grand Rounds

Clinical Grand Rounds integrate real cases to:

• Strengthen clinical reasoning

• Improve confidence in complex presentations

• Enhance interdisciplinary communication

• Translate theory into practice immediately

Course Curriculum Overview

Stroke Education Series — Total: 10 CME / CE Hours

Module 1: Neurovascular Anatomy & Cerebrovascular Physiology – Part I

• Brain and spinal cord vascular anatomy

• Circle of Willis and collateral pathways

• Hemodynamics, autoregulation, oxygen-glucose metabolism

Module 2: Neurovascular Anatomy & Cerebrovascular Physiology – Part II

• Ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke mechanisms

• Neuronal injury and reperfusion dynamics

• Neuroinflammatory processes

• AI-enhanced anatomical and physiological visualization

• Clinical relevance to diagnostic imaging

Module 3: Principles of Stroke Management for the Primary Care Provider

• Acute and post-acute stroke triage

• Stabilization and secondary prevention

• Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management

• Interdisciplinary coordination of care

• Emerging technologies and AI-supported diagnostics

Module 4: Clinical Evaluation & Evidence-Based Protocols for Stroke Risk Identification

• Comprehensive patient screening

• Risk stratification models

• CT, MRI, CTA, and MRA indications

• Laboratory correlations

• AI-supported risk assessment tools

• Early detection strategies for high-risk patients

Course Objective

To understand the anatomy and physiology of brain hemodynamics, the various stroke types, and a practical triage overview for the primary spine care provider.

Instructors

Candice Perkins, MD – Neurology & Cerebrovascular Neurology
Mark Studin, DC, FPSC, FASBE(C), DAAPM

Instructions: Once you purchase the course online, it will be immediately active in your account. If you have any issues, please contact Cara 631-804-2845 or CaraRoss220@Gmail.com

 Troubleshooting Suggestions: 

1. This course is supported by PC's and Mac devices
2. Minimum 20mbs download speed
3. Mobile device are not ideal as tracking is automated and often not mobilized

This course is Pace approved by the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards.

ACCREDITATION

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Cleveland University Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Post-Graduate Department.

The University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CERTIFICATION

The University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

PLANNING COMMITTEE & SPEAKER DECLARATIONS

The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Standards for Commercial Support require that presentations are free of commercial bias and that any information regarding commercial products/services be based on scientific methods generally accepted by the medical community. The following planners and presenter(s) have disclosed financial interest/arrangements or affiliations with organization(s) that could be perceived as a real or apparent conflict of interest in the context of the subject of their presentation(s). Only the current arrangements/interests are included. *Planning Committee

Activity Director and Instructor:

1. Candice Perkins MD, Neurology & Cerebrovascular Neurology - None to Report
2. Mark Studin DC, FASBE(C), DAAPM, DAAMLP - None to Report

ACCME Standards of Commercial Support of CME require that presentations be free of commercial bias and that any information regarding commercial products/services be based on scientific methods generally accepted by the medical community. When discussing therapeutic options, faculty are requested to use only generic names. If they use a trade name, then those of several companies should be used. If a presentation includes discussion of any unlabeled or investigational use of a commercial product, faculty are required to disclose this to the participants.