monitor and evaluate students’ clinical examinations (their adjusting techniques, for example) and communication abilities without disrupting patient interaction. In this interactive learning environment, students gain early experience in clinical observation by developing in-depth knowledge of body mechanics and chiropractic techniques while finetuning their diagnostic and communications skills. Cutting-edge technology also powers the virtual pre-and post-encounter stations. At pre-encounter stations, students read about their assigned patients and their symptoms and receive the exam room number. After examining the patient, students visit post-encounter stations where they record their diagnosis, write patient notes and reports and, when necessary, draft letters for referring doctors. Student entries made at post-encounter stations prompt questions about the diagnosis, requiring students to share and support their rationale.
Logan’s mobile unit goes on the road to sporting events, schools and community events.
Hands-on learning Many of the changes at Logan in the past 20 years have been driven by the core philosophy that direct experience is an invaluable teaching tool. As a result of these changes, Logan students are able to enjoy myriad opportunities to put their classroom knowledge to the test in real-world settings. Logan’s mobile unit, acquired in 2007, provides a way for students to visit local sporting events to treat athletes on site. Students also take the mobile unit to local schools to evaluate student athletes, and help coaches tailor fitness and strength-training regimens. The mobile unit gives students a unique learning experience while allowing them to provide a valuable service to field doctors, athletic trainers and high school coaches who otherwise would not have had access to such programs. In 2010, Logan initiated its Community-Based Internship Program, which allows students to apply internship credits toward graduation. Also in 2010, Logan partnered with the 375th Medical Group at Scott Air Force Base, which gave clinical students a chance to work directly with the active military population. Today, this unique program continues to address the specialized chiropractic care needs of enlisted personnel, and helps them perform their military duties.
Financial planning seminars and communications workshops offered Partnership between Logan and St. Louis Community College offers pre-chiropractic classes to community college students
Logan hosted first ever chiropractic radiology “cybercast” (webinar) Grant received from Missouri Gateway Geriatric Education Center
A Logan faculty member and students pose at Scott Air Force Base.
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Electives in nine specialty techniques introduced
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To increase internship opportunities, Logan partnered with CHIPS (formerly Community Health-In-Partnership Services) in 2011. CHIPS operates a free clinic that serves low-income communities in the St. Louis area. Through this program, Logan students can apply for internships with the CHIPS community health center in north St. Louis to provide
Acupuncture study launched by Logan and Harvard’s Massachusetts General Hospital Mathematics, social sciences and humanities classes added to help undergraduates meet new national chiropractic admission requirements SPRING 2013
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