Well Educated Doctors

When looking for a doctor, there are several criteria to consider. Most people, I assume, automatically trust that a medical doctor or a dentist is highly trained and educated but unfortunately not everybody knows the same is true for Doctors of Chiropractic.

Chiropractors must complete three to four years of prerequisite university courses before entering a chiropractic program, which is then four to five years long, depending on the school. They are trained and educated to diagnose and treat many conditions and disorders, in which they mostly focus on neuromusculoskeletal diagnosis and treatment. The term neuromusculoskeletal refers to the interactions between nerves, muscles and the skeleton.

Each chiropractic school has a slightly different course schedule but a typical list of the classes taught include:
• neurology
• biochemistry
• microbiology
• anatomy
• physiology
• radiology
• nutrition
• histology
• disease pathology
• immunology
• biomechanics and
• clinical sciences

Besides the core competencies listed above, chiropractors are trained in areas such as
• systems diagnosis and treatment protocols • specialized training in chiropractic, including theoretical studies, practice, diagnosis and application • education in therapeutic techniques including palpation and instruction on how to adjust the spine and body joints.

Once they graduate from an accredited chiropractic college or university, they must pass the Canadian National Board Exams and maintain professional competency by attending seminars and courses to keep up­to­date with new treatment options, research and patient care.

If you have been hesitant to see a chiropractor, please understand that the basis of the care they provide is rooted in solid science and a thorough education. Most chiropractors offer a free consult if you have any further questions about what training and education they have obtained.

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