What kind of training and certifications do chiropractors have?
In order to become a licensed doctor of chiropractic, an individual must meet stringent testing, academic and professional requirements. Currently, an individual must complete the four major steps shown below in order to become a chiropractic practitioner: Complete required general college-level studies (Bachelor’s degree required by some states) Obtain a Doctor of Chiropractic degree and complete clinical internship through an accredited four-year chiropractic program Government inquiries, as well as independent investigations by medical practitioners, have affirmed that today’s chiropractic academic training is of equivalent standard to medical training in all pre-clinical subjects. High standards in chiropractic education are maintained by the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) and its Commission on Accreditation, as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Some Chiropractic colleges require a Bachelor’s degree before enrollment. A doctor of chiropractic’s training gener
