Chiropractic Education
Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) are physicians with extensive education. Many patients may be surprised to learn of the breadth of classes chiropractic students are required to take to fulfill their degree requirements.
The following list gives a sample of the usual course of studies that chiropractic students must take to graduate. Many of these topics are required as a series of classes encompassing several semesters, as a part one, part two, part three, equaling a year, or more of study for those topics. In addition, more than a year of internships are required prior to graduation.
To be eligible for licensing, Chiropractors must pass a series of four rigorous national boards and a physiotherapy board. To practice acupuncture in Missouri, and many other states, chiropractors must also take a rigorous acupuncture national board. After obtaining a chiropractic license, physicians must attend a minimum number of continuing education hours every year in a variety of topics to maintain their licenses.
The following list gives a sample of the usual course of studies that chiropractic students must take to graduate. Many of these topics are required as a series of classes encompassing several semesters, as a part one, part two, part three, equaling a year, or more of study for those topics. In addition, more than a year of internships are required prior to graduation.
To be eligible for licensing, Chiropractors must pass a series of four rigorous national boards and a physiotherapy board. To practice acupuncture in Missouri, and many other states, chiropractors must also take a rigorous acupuncture national board. After obtaining a chiropractic license, physicians must attend a minimum number of continuing education hours every year in a variety of topics to maintain their licenses.
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Basic Science Topics
Human Anatomy Human Anatomy Lab (cadaver lab) Neuroanatomy Neuroanatomy Lab (cadaver lab) Spinal Anatomy Spinal Anatomy Lab (cadaver lab) Physiology Physiology Lab Biochemistry Biochemistry Lab Microbiology Microbiology Lab Cell Biology Histology Pathology Embryology Nutritional Science |
Other Required Topics
Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat (EENT) Gastrointestinal/Genitourinary (GI/GU) Pediatrics Biomechanics Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) Orthopedics Pharmacology & Toxicology Public Health Dermatology Chiropractic Techniques Endocrinology Diagnostic Imaging Radiologic Positioning Clinical Reasoning Myofascial Techniques Neuromusculoskeletal Disorders Physical Diagnosis Lab Diagnosis Physical Rehabilitation Clinical Nutrition Clinical Psychology Neurology |
