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Neurology 211 — at a Glance
| Course: | Reflex Assessment in Chiropractic · 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 knee-jerk is the one neurological test every chiropractor performs and the one most often performed without a question attached to it. Neurology 211 rebuilds reflex assessment from the reflex arc outward — sensory neuron, interneuron, motor neuron — so that a brisk, absent or asymmetric response points somewhere specific instead of merely being recorded.
From there the course works the full spectrum: myotatic and deep tendon reflexes, the primitive reflexes whose retention shapes adult postural control, vestibular reflexes, and the cranial nerve reflexes that serve as a diagnostic window into brainstem integrity. The emphasis throughout is on technique that survives a busy schedule — tests you will actually keep doing.
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 and the risks worth screening for. Courses 201–220 are built out here, within a larger clinical-neurology curriculum; each is two hours.
1 · Assessment and Clinical Reasoning (203, 208, 210, 211, 213)
What you measure in the room and what it means — oximetry, vital signs, reflexes and the neurology tests worth the chair time — ending in three worked cases. You are here: Neurology 211.
203: Pulse Oximetry in Chiropractic
208: Vital Signs for Chiropractors
210: Chiropractic Clinical Case Studies
211: Reflex Assessment in Chiropractic
213: Neurology Tests for Chiropractors
2 · Brain Systems and Function (202, 204–206, 218)
The cortical and cerebellar files: what chronic pain does to the brain, how the pyramidal system governs tone and symmetry, what the frontal lobes and cerebellum contribute, and what “tone” actually means neurologically.
202: Pain & the Central Nervous System
204: Clinical Aspects of the Pyramidal Man
205: Functional Neurology & Frontal Lobes
206: Functional Neurology & the Cerebellum
218: Chiropractic Perspectives on Tone
3 · Spine, Balance and Craniocervical (201, 207, 209, 219)
Where neurology meets the structures a chiropractor treats — the cord, the vestibular apparatus, the craniocervical junction, and the autonomic pathway linking the neck to blood pressure.
201: Chiropractic Myelopathy Management
207: Exploring the Vestibular System
209: Guzay’s Theorem & Craniocervical Neurology
219: Cervicogenic Hypertension
4 · Brain Health, Injury and Risk (212, 214–217, 220)
The public-health end of clinical neurology: concussion in children and teenagers, movement and mood, dopamine and Parkinson’s, fitness as a clinical measure, and stroke risk.
212: Pediatric Concussion Management
214: Depression and Exercise
215: Dopamine, Parkinson’s & Chiropractic
216: Is Fitness Important to Health?
217: The Concussed Teen and Return to Learn
220: Chiropractic Stroke Risk Assessment
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 211
Define and categorise the reflex hierarchy — myotatic, primitive and vestibular reflexes — against the anatomy of the reflex arc.
Apply advanced deep tendon reflex testing technique that holds up under the time pressure of a real clinical schedule.
Recognise the significance of retained primitive reflexes and their effect on adult postural control.
Use cranial nerve reflexes as a diagnostic window into brainstem integrity.
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 assessment lane with 213 Neurology Tests for Chiropractors, which covers the six tests with the strongest validity evidence, and with 208 Vital Signs for Chiropractors. 218 Chiropractic Perspectives on Tone explains what a hypertonic or hyporeflexic finding implies about the motor system. Browse Neurology Courses
Neurology 211 — Frequently Asked Questions
What does Neurology 211 cover?
Reflex assessment built from the reflex arc outward: defining and categorising the reflex hierarchy — myotatic, primitive and vestibular reflexes; advanced deep tendon reflex testing technique for a busy practice; the significance of retained primitive reflexes for adult postural control; and cranial nerve reflexes as a diagnostic window into brainstem integrity.
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 — no promo codes.
What is the reflex arc?
It is the minimum circuit that produces a reflex: a sensory neuron carrying the stimulus in, an interneuron in the cord, and a motor neuron carrying the response out. The course starts there because the arc is what makes a reflex finding interpretable — a brisk, absent or asymmetric response tells you where along that circuit to look.
Why do retained primitive reflexes matter in an adult?
Primitive reflexes are meant to integrate in infancy. When they persist, they continue to influence postural control and movement patterns in adulthood, which is why the course treats retention as a clinical finding with consequences rather than a developmental curiosity.
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 211?
2 CE hours · $40 · online & self-paced · instant certificate. Add it to your cart, or pair it with 213 Neurology Tests for Chiropractors to build the examination block.
CCEDseminars · PACE Provider #34015544 · Reviewed by Monte Horne, DC · Last updated September 3, 2026 (CT)