Chiropractic
Chiropractic is a health care discipline which emphasizes the inherent recuperative power of the body to heal itself without the use of drugs or surgery. The practice of chiropractic focuses on the relationship between structure (primarily the spine) and function (as coordinated by the nervous system) and how that relationship affects the preservation and restoration of health.
Founded in the U.S. in 1895, it is now established in over 70 countries. Chiropractic schools are regulated by the U.S. Department of Education, regional accreditation associations, and the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE).
Most students complete their professional study in 4 years. A general curriculum includes anatomy, physiology, pathology, and other biological sciences. Students also spend two years in community-based clinical services dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Most colleges require 90 hours of undergraduate education with one year (including related labs) in Biology, Inorganic Chemistry ,Organic Chemistry, Physics, humanities and social sciences (including six semester hours of Communication/language skills, three hours of Psychology, and 15 of Humanities/Social Sciences). Read more about Chiropractic colleges and admissions requirements.
Do I Have to Take an Admissions Exam?Most usually, no. However, you should check the requirements for each school to which you will apply.
More Information
For more information about this career, check out the International Chiropractors Association and the American Chiropractic Association.