Chiropractic Education
vs Medical Education
Chiropractors go through an immense amount of schooling to receive a "Doctor of Chiropractic" degree (also known as a D.C.). Their collegiate agenda is as follows:
- Graduate from a four year college.
- Completing at least two years undergraduate study, with a focus on the sciences.
- Four years of Chiropractic Education.
- Take mandatory internships.
- At least 900 hours of work in a Chiropractic Clinic.
- After graduating, pass written and oral board exams, at national and state levels.
A Chiropractor may opt to choose to advance their degree in an area of specialty. These areas include: Chiropractic neurology, radiology, sports medicine, as well as many other fields.
- Graduate from a four year college.
- Completing at least two years undergraduate study, with a focus on the sciences.
- Four years of Chiropractic Education.
- Take mandatory internships.
- At least 900 hours of work in a Chiropractic Clinic.
- After graduating, pass written and oral board exams, at national and state levels.
A Chiropractor may opt to choose to advance their degree in an area of specialty. These areas include: Chiropractic neurology, radiology, sports medicine, as well as many other fields.
Knee
Flexibility Problems, Ligament/Tendon Trauma, Dislocation, Swelling/Inflammation.
Ankle & Foot
Subluxation Injury, Sprain/Strain, Ligament/Tendon Trauma, Swollen Joints, Circulation Problems, Weakened Structural Support.
Hand & Wrist
Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, Trauma from Repetitive Movement, Circulation Problems, Nerve Interference, Numbness/Tingling, Strength Reduction.
Shoulder
Dislocation of joint, Muscular Tears, Sprain/Strain Injury, Excess Muscular Tension.
Neck & Back
Pain, Trauma, Structural Mis-alignements, Fatigue, Muscular/Nerve Related Issues, Scoliosis, Thyroid Function, Skin Related Problems.
Elbow
Tennis Elbow, Tendinitis, Nerve Irritation.
Provided Physiotherapies
Chiropractic Education vs Medical Education
Chiropractic Education Class
Subject
Medical Education Class Hours
- 520
- 420
- 271
- 300
- 114
- 370
- 320
- 217
- 65
- 65
- 225
- 2887
- Adjusting, Manipulation, Kinesiology, and other similar basis subjects related to their specialty.
- 4,485
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Pathology
- Chemistry
- Bacteriology
- Diagnosis
- Neurology
- X-Ray
- Psychiatry
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Orthopedics
- Total Hours
- Other required subjects for doctors
of medicine/doctors of
chiropractic - Grand Total Class Hours
- 508
- 335
- 325
- 130
- 374
- 112
- 148
- 144
- 198
- 144
- 156
- 2,756
- Pharmacology, Immunology, general surgery, and other similar basic subjects related to their specialty.
- 4,248