Chiropractors are Well-Educated!
Many decades ago, chiropractors graduated with minimal education. Today, however, that’s the farthest things from the truth. Graduates today complete over 4000 hours of course work which is comparable to what medical students graduate with. Furthermore, graduates have to complete numerous “clinical” requirements that ready them for the practice of chiropractic in everyday life. Lastly, prior to licensure and practicing, chiropractors must pass 4 National Board parts which consist of both written and practical examinations. These tests are cumulative, and test the students’/future chiropractors’ knowledge and ability to properly diagnose, treat, and manage patients.
When you see a chiropractor, trust that that doctor has spent the necessary time in the classroom and clinic and has been approved to practice by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, and chiropractors in Missouri are also required to be licensed and perform a minimum number of “Continuing Education” credit every year, which helps to keep chiropractors knowledgeable and up-to-date on the current trends in health care.
References:
Center for Studies in Health Policy, Inc., Washington, DC. Personal communication of 1995
unpublished data from Meredith Gonyea, PhD.
