What is the education requirements to become a chiropractor?
The chiropractic profession today requires at least 3 years (120 credits) of undergraduate education before a candidate can be accepted into a chiropractic college. After acceptance into an accredited chiropractic college the student must complete an additional 4 years (and approximately 400 additional credits) before obtaining a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. The first 2 years of the chiropractic program focuses on the basic sciences such as anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, public health, and pathology. During the last 2 years of the program, the education focuses on courses in spinal manipulation, manipulation of the extremities, physical diagnosis, neurology, dermatology, radiology, orthopedics, geriatrics, pediatrics, nutrition, and physical therapy while provide clinical experience under the supervision of licensed chiropractic physicians.
