Be prepared to feel very, very comfortable the next time that you see a chiropractor.
This is because the doctor of chiropractic’s degree attests that he or she has completed the rigorous training, which includes clinical patient management. But not everyone understands what this means for patients in terms of better outcomes.
“Doctors of chiropractic are not only trained in problems dealing with the spine, but are formally educated in clinical examination and diagnosis — with a focus on conservative health care interventions for the well-being of the whole person,”Sherry McAllister DC, executive vice president, Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, explained.
The required coursework includes:
* Basic sciences of anatomy, physiology, neurology, biomechanics, microbiology and pathology.
* Ethics and integrity.
* Clinical sciences, including nutrition, rehabilitation and therapeutic procedures.
* Research methodology.
In 1935, the National Chiropractic Association established a Committee on Educational Standards to recognize the importance of quality education for chiropractors. The Council on Chiropractic Education was formed. It is now recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. This agency accredits schools’ clinical and educational programs that lead to the award of doctor of chiropractic degrees.
“They must also serve a rigorous clinical internship,”explains Dr. McAllister.
Learn more at F4CP.com.
