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Orthopedics 212: The Neck & Shoulder | 2 CE Hours | CCEDseminars

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A sports medicine chiropractor performs a shoulder orthopedic examination on a seated male patient, assessing glenohumeral joint function in a clinical setting.
Online Course Format:  Online
Course Tuition:   $40.00
Credit Hours ( CE ):  2
Instructor:  Dennis O'Hara, DC, DACBSP
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Online Chiropractic CE Course Description & Course Details

Anatomical overlay on a seated female patient highlights inflamed neck and upper trapezius muscles in red as a clinician palpates the cervicothoracic junction — Orthopedics 212: The Neck & Shoulder, a 2-hour chiropractic CE course

Orthopedics 212 At a Glance

CourseThe Neck & Shoulder · 2 CE Hours
FacultyDennis O'Hara, DC, DACBSP
FormatOnline, on-demand — start immediately
Pricing$40 ($20/hr) · automatic bundle discounts
ApprovalPACE Provider #34015544 · TCC co-sponsored

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Neck and shoulder pain rarely arrives one region at a time. The cervical spine and the shoulder girdle share muscles, nerves, and movement patterns — and patients feel that overlap as pain that refuses to stay in its lane. Orthopedics 212 gives licensed chiropractors a rigorous, evidence-based framework for assessing and treating cervical spine and shoulder disorders together: a thorough review of current literature, clear assessment and treatment criteria, and the clinical outcome data that tells you what actually works. Taught by Dennis O'Hara, DC, DACBSP, this 2-hour on-demand course delivers strategies you can apply at the very next visit.

Where This Course Fits — The CCED Orthopedics Series

The CCED Orthopedics series (201–226) moves from nerve entrapment foundations through region-by-region assessment and management to neuro-orthopedic perspectives. Around this course:

All courses in Orthopedics 201–224 count toward the 48-hour Clinical Chiropractic Orthopedics Certification (CCO). Browse the full Orthopedics category.

What You'll Learn

  • Illustrate chiropractic approaches to neck and shoulder conditions, applying evidence-based assessment and treatment protocols.
  • Deepen understanding of orthopedic conditions affecting the cervical spine and shoulder, including diagnosis and differential diagnosis.
  • Review effective treatment and rehabilitation methods for common cervical and shoulder disorders encountered in practice.
  • Discuss preventative strategies and home therapies that support long-term patient care and reduce recurrence.

Course Outline

  • Review of current literature on cervical spine and shoulder orthopedic conditions.
  • Detailed assessment criteria for cervical and shoulder presentations, including orthopedic and neurological testing.
  • Comprehensive treatment criteria: chiropractic adjustment techniques, manual therapies, and rehabilitative exercise.
  • Analysis of clinical outcome studies — patient care trajectories and prognostic indicators.
Your Instructor — Dennis O'Hara, DC, DACBSP
Dennis O'Hara DC DACBSP, chiropractic sports medicine CE instructor

Dennis O'Hara, DC, DACBSP is a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians with nearly 30 years of experience working with elite athletes, including serving as team chiropractor for D.C. United (MLS) from 1996–1998. He holds a BS in Human Biology and his DC from National University of Health Sciences, and is a postgraduate faculty member at Texas Chiropractic College and a lead sports medicine instructor at CCEDseminars.

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Will This Course Count in My State?

CCEDseminars is PACE Provider #34015544, recognized by the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards (FCLB). Orthopedics 212 is accepted in 40+ U.S. states, Canadian provinces, and international jurisdictions — the complete approval list for this course appears at the bottom of this page. Completions auto-report to CE Broker for participating states.

Not sure what your board requires? Check your state's rules on the CE guidelines hub.

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Online courses are $20 per credit hour. Buy 6–9 hours and 10% comes off automatically at checkout; 10+ hours takes 20% off. No promo codes — the discount calculates itself.

Pair Orthopedics 212 with 204: Rotator Cuff Syndrome, 205: Cervical Spine Instability, and 206: Frozen Shoulder Evaluation for a complete neck-and-shoulder block — or take the whole series: Orthopedics 201–224 earns the 48-hour CCO certification, $768 as a one-purchase bundle after the automatic 20% discount.

References

  1. Gross A, Langevin P, Burnie SJ, et al. Manipulation and mobilisation for neck pain contrasted against an inactive control or another active treatment. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2015;(9):CD004249. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD004249.pub4
  2. Bizzarri P, Buzzatti L, Cattrysse E, Scafoglieri A. Thoracic manual therapy is not more effective than placebo thoracic manual therapy for people with shoulder dysfunction: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 2018;33:17–25. doi:10.1016/j.msksp.2017.10.007
  3. Haas M, Groupp E, Kraemer DF. Dose-response for chiropractic care of chronic cervicogenic headache and associated neck pain: a randomized pilot study. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. 2004;27(9):547–553. doi:10.1016/j.jmpt.2004.10.007
  4. Mintken PE, Cleland JA, Carpenter KJ, Bieniek ML, Keirns M, Whitman JM. Some factors predict successful short-term outcomes in individuals with shoulder pain receiving cervicothoracic manipulation: a single-arm trial. Physical Therapy. 2010;90(1):26–42. doi:10.2522/ptj.20090095

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Orthopedics 212: The Neck & Shoulder cover?

Orthopedics 212 is a 2-hour online chiropractic CE course covering common orthopedic conditions of the neck and shoulder: current literature, assessment and treatment criteria, and clinical outcome studies. Chiropractors searching for this material may also call it cervical spine CE, shoulder assessment CE, or a neck and shoulder pain course.

Is Orthopedics 212 PACE-approved and accepted in my state?

Yes. CCEDseminars is PACE Provider #34015544, recognized by the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards (FCLB), with courses accepted in 40+ U.S. states, Canadian provinces, and international jurisdictions. Completions auto-report to CE Broker for states served. The full approval list for this course appears at the bottom of the page.

What can cause neck and shoulder pain on one side?

Unilateral neck and shoulder pain can arise from the cervical spine, the shoulder girdle, or both — which is why systematic assessment matters. Orthopedics 212 teaches the orthopedic and neurological testing and differential diagnosis framework chiropractors use to identify the true pain generator before treating.

How many CE hours does Orthopedics 212 award, and how is the certificate issued?

Orthopedics 212 awards 2 chiropractic CE hours. Your certificate is issued electronically the moment you complete the course and quiz, and is available in your CCEDseminars account. Completions auto-report to CE Broker for participating states.

Which CCED orthopedics courses pair well with Orthopedics 212?

Doctors who take Orthopedics 212 often add Orthopedics 204: Rotator Cuff Syndrome, 205: Cervical Spine Instability, 206: Frozen Shoulder Evaluation, and 211: Cervical Position Sense Testing. All Orthopedics 201–224 courses also count toward the 48-hour CCO certification.

Good to know: the course title in your account is your access link — no software installation, any modern browser, desktop or mobile. Pause and restart anytime from your account, and print your certificate the moment you finish.

Ready to Earn Your 2 CE Hours?

Online. On demand. PACE-approved. $40 — evidence-based neck & shoulder skills you'll use at the next visit.

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CCEDseminars · PACE Provider #34015544 · Reviewed by Monte Horne, DC · Last updated September 22, 2026 (CT)

This online chiropractic course is accredited in the following states:

Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming,

This online chiropractic course is accredited in the following Canadian Provinces:

British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Yukon,

This online chiropractic course is accredited in the following regions outside the United States & Canada:

Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Belgium, Bolivia, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Fiji, Finland, Greece, Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Mexico, Namibia, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Norway, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Venezuela, Virgin Island, Zimbabwe,