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Neurology 209 — at a Glance
| Course: | Guzay’s Theorem & Craniocervical Neurology · 2 PACE-approved CE hours |
| Faculty: | Michael Hall, DC, FIACN · Neurology Faculty, CCEDseminars |
| Format: | On-demand online video with case walk-throughs and assessment · downloadable handouts · instant certificate |
| Pricing: | $20/hr · automatic 10% off at 6–9 hrs, 20% off at 10+ hrs in one order · no promo codes |
| Approval: | PACE Provider #34015544 · co-sponsored by Texas Chiropractic College · acceptance varies by state |
Board-approved · PACE Provider #34015544 · CE Broker auto-reporting for states served · Instant certificate
The jaw and the upper cervical spine are one mechanical system, and Casey Guzay worked out why. Neurology 209 takes up Guzay’s Theorem — the biomechanical and neurological intersection of the TMJ and C1–C2 — and treats it as a clinical proposition to be examined rather than a piece of profession folklore.
From the theorem the course opens out into the region it implicates: the “Upper Gate” anatomy of the suboccipital area, the historical background of the Jade Pillow, and the brainstem neurology that explains how upper cervical dysfunction propagates into global functional neurological status. It is the most anatomically specific file in the block and the one with the widest downstream consequences.
Choose Your Neurology Path — Three Lanes, One Curriculum
The Neurology series runs from what you can measure at the bedside, through the brain systems that explain the findings, to the structures a chiropractor actually treats. Courses 201–210 are the first block of a larger clinical-neurology curriculum; each is two hours.
1 · Measurement and Monitoring (203, 208)
What you measure in the room and what the numbers actually mean — oximetry and vital signs read through a functional neurological lens rather than as box-ticking.
203: Pulse Oximetry in Chiropractic
208: Vital Signs for Chiropractors
2 · Brain Systems (202, 204–206)
The cortical and cerebellar files: what chronic pain does to the brain, how the pyramidal system governs tone and symmetry, and what the frontal lobes and cerebellum contribute to everything else.
202: Pain & the Central Nervous System
204: Clinical Aspects of the Pyramidal Man
205: Functional Neurology & Frontal Lobes
206: Functional Neurology & the Cerebellum
3 · Spine, Balance and Clinical Integration (201, 207, 209, 210)
Where neurology meets the structures a chiropractor actually treats — the cord, the vestibular apparatus, the craniocervical junction — and three worked cases that put the whole method together. You are here: Neurology 209.
201: Chiropractic Myelopathy Management
207: Exploring the Vestibular System
209: Guzay’s Theorem & Craniocervical Neurology
210: Chiropractic Clinical Case Studies
Every course in the series is 2 PACE-approved CE hours at $40, and the automatic bundle discounts apply across the whole lane.
What You'll Learn in Neurology 209
Analyse Guzay’s Theorem as the biomechanical and neurological intersection of the temporomandibular joint and the C1–C2 segment.
Work the “Upper Gate” anatomy of the suboccipital region in the detail its clinical relevance demands.
Explain how upper cervical dysfunction influences brainstem neurology and global functional neurological status.
Situate the historical background of the Jade Pillow and Guzay’s research within modern craniocervical practice.
Your Neurology Faculty
Michael Hall, DC, FIACN,instructor of this course and of the entire Neurology curriculum. A chiropractic neurology specialist, founder of BrainDC.org and Neurology Faculty at CCEDseminars, with more than 30 years of clinical and academic experience. He teaches functional neurology, neurological assessment and clinical neuroscience with an emphasis on case-based, evidence-informed application — translating complex neurological concepts into clinical reasoning a general practice can use.
Monte Horne, DC,reviewer of this course. Founder and CE Program Director of CCEDseminars, a Designated Doctor for the Texas Department of Insurance and a peer reviewer and expert witness.
Full bios and the complete instructor roster: CCEDseminars faculty page.
Where Neurology CE Hours Count — State Rules Worth Knowing
Clinical neurology coursework is clinical subject matter — assessment, diagnosis and case management — which is exactly what several state boards ask for. In Iowa, these hours serve the 36-hour clinical case-management minimum; in Rhode Island, they address the 50-of-60 clinical requirement; and in Vermont — where practice-building coursework earns nothing — patient-care education like this counts fully under the clinical-focus rule.
Online-format allowances still vary by state — some accept every hour online, others cap distance learning or require in-person blocks. Check your state's guide in the full state directory before building your renewal plan.
Build Your Neurology Block
Every course in the Neurology series runs 2 hours at $40, so the automatic discounts do the bundling for you: 6–9 hours in one order earns 10% off, and 10 or more earns 20% off — courses 201–210 together are 20 hours, well past the 20% tier at roughly $320 instead of $400. The full Chiropractic Clinical Neurology (CCN) 201–224 bundle runs 48 hours if you are working toward the certification. This course sits in the structural lane with 201 Chiropractic Myelopathy Management and 207 Exploring the Vestibular System, whose signal passes through the same craniocervical junction. 204 Clinical Aspects of the Pyramidal Man supplies the head-position and cortical-inhibition mechanics that complement it. Browse Neurology Courses
Neurology 209 — Frequently Asked Questions
What does Neurology 209 cover?
The relationship between craniomandibular function and upper cervical neurology: Guzay’s Theorem and the biomechanical and neurological intersection of the TMJ and C1–C2, the “Upper Gate” anatomy of the suboccipital region, the historical background of the Jade Pillow and Casey Guzay’s research, and how upper cervical dysfunction influences brainstem neurology and global functional neurological status.
How many CE hours is this course, and what does it cost?
2 PACE-approved CE hours for $40, or $20 per hour. Ordering 6–9 hours at once takes 10% off automatically and 10 or more takes 20% off — courses 201–210 together are 20 hours and clear the 20% tier. No promo codes.
What is Guzay’s Theorem?
It is Casey Guzay’s account of the relationship between mandibular motion and the upper cervical spine — treating the TMJ and C1–C2 as one biomechanical and neurological system rather than two regions that happen to be adjacent. The course examines the theorem and its clinical consequences.
What is the “Upper Gate”?
It is the suboccipital region treated as a functional gateway: the anatomy where craniocervical mechanics, brainstem neurology and global neurological status meet. The course covers it in anatomical detail because that is where the theorem’s clinical implications land.
Will this course count toward my state CE requirement?
In most states, yes — this is clinical patient-care subject matter, and it is PACE-approved and co-sponsored by Texas Chiropractic College. Online-format allowances and clinical-hour minimums vary, so check your state guide in the full state directory before you build your renewal plan.
State Approval and Licensing Reminder
Continuing education requirements — including online-hour caps and clinical-hour minimums — vary by jurisdiction. Review the online chiropractic CE guidelines page and contact CCEDseminars with questions about your specific licensing requirements before registering.
Ready to Enroll in Neurology 209?
2 CE hours · $40 · online & self-paced · instant certificate. Add it to your cart, or pair it with 207 Exploring the Vestibular System to work the craniocervical junction from both directions.
CCEDseminars · PACE Provider #34015544 · Reviewed by Monte Horne, DC · Last updated September 3, 2026 (CT)