Chiropractic Education

Doctors of Chiropractic are physicians with extensive education. Many would be surprised to learn of the breadth of classes Chiropractic students are required to take. The following list gives a sample of the usual course of studies that Chiropractors must pass in order to graduate. Many of these topics are taken in a series of trimesters (as a part one, part two, part three) equaling a year or more for those particular topics. In addition, more than a year of internships are required prior to graduation. In order to be eligible for licensing Chiropractors must take a series of four rigorous national boards, a physiotherapy board, and if they want to practice Acupuncture in Missouri and many other states, must take a rigorous Acupuncture national board. After obtaining a Chiropractic license, Chiropractors must take a set minimum number of continuing education hours every year in specified topics in order to maintain their licenses.  

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
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Other Topics (Individual Classes)
​​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
















































































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