How to Become a Chiropractor
Chiropractors believe that problems with the spine or vertebrae can affect the proper functioning of the body. They adjust skeletal imbalances through spinal manipulation, massage and ultrasound therapy. A Doctor of Chiropractic degree (D.C.) is necessary to practice in this field.
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Things You'll Need
- Chiropractic College Catalogs And Applications
- Chiropractic Journals
- Computers
- Online Career Search
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Obtain a college degree with a concentration in science courses such as biology, chemistry and physics. Although only two years of college work have been required in the past, most of the applicants for a D.C. now complete a four-year degree.
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Understand that the D.C. degree requires four additional years of schooling, with the last year spent practicing under supervision.
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Apply to any of the 21 chiropractic colleges accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE). Go to the CCE Web site (cce-usa.org) for further information about the field. Note that a few chiropractic schools have reciprocal agreements with liberal arts colleges that allow students to take their National Board exams for licensure a year earlier.
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Be aware that some states require you to take additional exams.
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Plan on taking continuing education classes every year to maintain your license.
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Consider additional training if you want to concentrate on a specialty, such as sports injuries, orthopedics or neurology.
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Tips & Warnings
Read chiropractic journals to keep up-to-date on this medical field.
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Comments
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Hi am Julius Hicks and I am trying to becoming a chiropractor. I would love to talk more to a real Chiropractor so that I can see what life is for a Chiropractor.
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matthewroller
Jun 09, 2010
I am a Sandy Utah Chiropractor and I may say that being a chiropractor is a good choice. Do not just think about how much you will be earning but most importantly, think about how many people you're going to help. -
bugbugbugbugbug
Apr 18, 2010
Morris Chiropractic in Mesa, Arizona used to care about their patients but now it is all about the money. Waiting times are 60-90 minutes! They have you see staff and they give you a sales pitch to sell you a 4 month contract. It is all about the continued dollar and not wellness and now you can move on with your life. She has been tied up with American Chiropractic since September 2008 and it is initially a 5 year contract. They are about driving profits and receivables. Just see a massage therapist and a Naturopath and avoid these types of doctors. No wonder insurance companies have issues with them!
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sajid78
Nov 06, 2009
My brother is a chiropractor for last 7 years, he is making 500000+ a year.
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Thor4585
Sep 01, 2008
Do not listen to a few failed chiopractors. I net 300K per year in a small town. Get the facts at any large book store. Look at a job almanac or careers book, you will see that the need for chiropractic care will be greater than ever. talk with a chiropractor not an exchiro.
