Simone J Jordan, DC, DACBR, BA
Fall 1980 - Fall 2120
Assistant Professor
Current Position
Biography
Dr. Simone Jordan, DC, DACBR, is a board-certified chiropractic radiologist, educator, and Assistant Professor at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU). She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology and Human Performance from the University of Southern California and her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Southern California University of Health Sciences. She subsequently completed postgraduate residency training in diagnostic imaging and earned Diplomate status with the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology.
At SCU, Dr. Jordan teaches across the diagnostic imaging curriculum within the Doctor of Chiropractic program. Her areas of instruction include radiographic interpretation, diagnostic imaging anatomy, radiographic positioning and technology, and the application of imaging findings to clinical decision-making. She has also contributed to curriculum development, assessment design, and efforts to strengthen the alignment between course learning outcomes, clinical competencies, and professional board examination expectations.
As an educator, Dr. Jordan emphasizes active learning, clinical reasoning, and the development of students’ confidence in approaching complex diagnostic problems. Her teaching incorporates case-based and team-based learning, simulation, collaborative activities, formative assessment, and board-style clinical application. She is particularly interested in designing learning experiences that move students beyond memorization and toward the systematic interpretation, synthesis, and application of diagnostic information.
Dr. Jordan is also actively involved in professional leadership and service. Through her work with the American Black Chiropractic Association (ABCA), she has contributed to initiatives focused on board examination preparation, academic success, mentorship, and professional development for chiropractic students. Her professional service reflects a broader commitment to supporting students and strengthening pathways for future healthcare professionals.
She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education in Health Professions Education at A.T. Still University, with a concentration in Leadership in Health Professions Education. Her doctoral work has expanded her interests in curriculum design, educational leadership, instructional design, assessment, student engagement, and evidence-informed approaches to improving health professions education.
Dr. Jordan’s professional interests lie at the intersection of diagnostic imaging, healthcare education, and academic leadership. Through her teaching, scholarship, and professional service, she seeks to prepare clinically thoughtful healthcare professionals while contributing to continued innovation and improvement in chiropractic and health professions education.
Degrees
D.C., Chiropractic, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California, United States
B.A., Human Performance, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States
Ed.D., Health Professions Education, A.T. Still University, Kirksville, Missouri, United States
Professional Licensures (Healthcare)
DC, California, United States, 33954, Active, 2017, October 2026
Certifications (Healthcare)
American Chiropractic Board of Radiology, Diplomate, Radiology, Musculoskeletal, 348, 2021-07-17, 2029-12-31, Yes, California, United States
Post-Graduate Training
Type: Residency, Southern California University of Health Sciences, MSK Radiology, Whittier, California, United States, January 2017, December 2019
Work Experience
2017 - 2021
Diagnostic Imaging Resident, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California, United States
Scholarly Contributions and Creative Productions
Journal Article
Completed/Published
Professional Membership
Spring 2014 - Ongoing
American Chiropractic Association, March 2014, Member of the American Chiropractic Association
Summer 2017 - Ongoing
American Black Chiropractic Association, August 2017
Summer 2021 - Ongoing
American Chiropractic College of Radiology, July 2021
Interests
Radiology, Diagnostic Imaging
Radiology