ADVANCED ACUPUNCTURE COURSE 247:

NEUROEMBRYOLOGY:
Birth of a Nervous System

Gain a deep understanding of how the nervous system forms, evolves, and impacts human function—essential knowledge for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their clinical expertise.

Master the Science Behind Nervous System Development and Function

The formation of the nervous system is one of the most intricate and fascinating processes in human development. From a simple disc of cells to a fully formed brain and spinal cord, understanding neuroembryology provides crucial insights into neurological disorders, congenital anomalies, and clinical treatment approaches. This course takes you through the step-by-step process of nervous system formation, from neurulation to neural differentiation, equipping you with the knowledge to better diagnose, treat, and support patients with neurological conditions. Whether you're a chiropractor, acupuncturist, or healthcare professional, this course will elevate your understanding of neurodevelopment and its lifelong implications.

About

See the Nervous System Like Never Before

By mastering neuroembryology, you’ll gain a new perspective on how the nervous system forms and adapts. This foundational knowledge allows you to better understand neurological dysfunction, refine treatment strategies, and ultimately improve patient outcomes.

Here's What You'll Learn

Develop a comprehensive understanding of nervous system formation and function to enhance your diagnostic and therapeutic skills.

Trace the Development of the Nervous System

Learn how neurons originate and organize into the brain and spinal cord.

Understand the Process of Neurulation

Discover how the neural tube forms and what happens when this process goes wrong.

Explore the Role of the Notochord and Neural Crest

Understand how these structures guide nervous system development and differentiation.

Examine the Cellular Movements in Gastrulation

Learn how early embryonic cells migrate and specialize into different tissue types.

Identify Neural Tube Defects and Their Implications

Gain insights into conditions like spina bifida and other congenital neurological disorders.

Connect Neuroembryology to Clinical Practice

Apply your knowledge to real-world patient care, from neurological assessments to targeted treatment strategies.

Did you know?

This coursework counts towards the Chiropratic Acupuncture Diplomate (DABCA)

This coursework is considered 200 level - the hours may count towards the 300hr Acupuncture Diplomate Program (DABCA) offered by the American Board of Chiropractic Acupuncture.

THE COURSE CURRICULUM

Self-Paced Course Content you Can View from any Device.

Throughout the course, you'll engage with video lectures, research presentations and quizzes to assess your learning.
Here's a quick overview of the course modules and curriculum:

Learning to Navigate the Course Platform - Tutorial Video
Video Lesson: Neuroembryology - Birth of a Nervous System - Part 1 (40min)
Neuroembryology Quiz - Part 1 (5 Questions)
Video Lesson: Neuroembryology - Birth of a Nervous System - Part 2 (41min)
Neuroembryology Quiz - Part 2 (5 Questions)
Video Lesson: Neuroembryology - Birth of a Nervous System - Part 3 (52min)
Neuroembryology Quiz - Part 3 (6 Questions)

TUITION OPTIONS

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Get immediate access to begin working on this self-paced online course today. This coursework is considered "200 level" and may contribute towards the hours requirement earning your Diplomate of The American Board of Chiropractic Acupuncture.

PROFESSIONALS

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Up to 3247 CE hours available for Chiropractors in states that accept PACE

*Hours may count towards those required for the ABCA Diplomate*

STUDENTS

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No CE is available for students.

*Hours may count towards those required for the ABCA Diplomate*

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

With over two decades of experience in TCM, our expert instructor has trained thousands of healthcare professionals worldwide.

Dr. Gary
Estadt

Gary Estadt, DC, DABCA, DACRB

Dr. Gary Estadt has been a practicing chiropractor for over 42 years. He is Board Certified in both Chiropractic Rehabilitation and Chiropractic Acupuncture. After retiring from private practice, he was hired to initiate the Chiropractic Acupuncture program at the Cleveland VA Medical Center. He is currently the President of Estadt Healthcare Consulting, LLC and a managing partner in Fusion Care LLC.

In his professional capacity, he has served as President of the Council on Chiropractic Acupuncture for the ACA, President of the American Board of Chiropractic Acupuncture, and President of the Ohio State Chiropractic Association. He helped develop the Dry Needling Codes that were accepted by the AMA CPT Coding Committee in 2018.

Dr. Estadt currently does extensive lecturing on acupuncture, neuromuscular trigger point dry needling, and manual therapy & rehab. His lectures, both in the chiropractic and medical communities, offer a unique and innovative approach to the treatment of NMS conditions.
In his spare time, Dr. Estadt is a musician, avid golfer and skier.

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