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Generally what amount of training/types of training is needed to become a chiropractor?
Dear Timothy,
The Doctor of Chiropractic program requires a minimum of 7-8 years of study to include a bachelors degree. You will need to have all the basic science requirements fulfilled such as biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics as well as other undergraduate classes before you can get accepted to Chiropractic College. Once accepted to the program daily class work is accelerated. It is approximately five years of study that is compressed into a four year program. For example 12 credit hours is considered full time for an undergraduate student, but in chiropractic college you will need to take a minimum of 20 hours per trimester. Yes I said trimester...three 16 week periods year round, for a total of four years. The program is much more rigorous than people are aware of. It is just like being in medical school, but with less study in pharmacology/toxicology.
Subjects studied include: anatomy, gross anatomy, physiology, pathology, dermatology, OB/GYN, biochemistry, microbiology, genetics, public health, nutrition, biomechanics, radiology, x-ray physics, physical diagnosis, orthopedics, neurology, chiropractic philosophy, numerous adjusting classes, as well as clinical rotations. this list is not inclusive, but gives you a good idea. To gather more information on the differences as well as the similarities of chiropractic school and medical school, check out: http://www.suncoasthealthcare.net/edu.htm
This page of my website has more detailed information.
You may also want to check out some Chiropractic College websites. Some better schools to look at are: Cleveland Chiropractic College, National University of Health Sciences, New York Chiropractic College, Western States, and Palmer Chiropractic College.
Respectfully,
Dr. J. Shawn Leatherman
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Dr. J. Shawn Leatherman
Expertise
I can answer questions on general chiropractic care, sports injury, whiplash and auto crash, mild traumatic brain injury, structural and functional rehabilitation of the spine, nutrition for inflammation and repair, fitness training, nutrition for sports performance and other general health and nutrition related inquiries. I currently lecture on automobile trauma, occupant kinematics, and forensic risk analysis to local EMS, Fire and Police, as well as nutrition and sports injury to community groups. Rest assured all answers are generated from my clinical experience, and scientific research.
Experience
I have accumulated over 1100 hours of post-doctoral training to include; Certifications in Spinal Trauma and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury from the Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Certification in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma from the International Chiropractic Association, Certification in Low Speed Auto Crash Reconstruction and Certification in Forensic Risk Analysis from The Center for Research Into Automotive Safety and Health, Certified Proficiency in spinal and extremity diagnostic procedures from The Motion Palpation Institute, Certified in Sports Injury and Rehabilitation from the National University of Health Sciences and The American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, Nationally Certified Fellow of Structural Rehabilitation from The Chiropractic Biophysics Organization, and I have advanced training in manipulation under anesthesia and nutrition. Feel free to check out my website for course listings: www.suncoasthealthcare.net
Organizations
International Chiropractic Association, Florida Chiropractic Association, American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, American Academy of Pain Management, Chiropractic Biophysics, Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Center for Research Into Automotive Safety and Health, Motion Palpation Organization, American Academy of Manual and Physical Medicine, Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce
Education/Credentials
B.A. (Psychology)The University of Cincinnati
B.S. (Human Biology)Cleveland Chiropractic College
D.C. (Doctor of Chiropractic) Cleveland Chiropractic College
C.C.S.T. (Certification in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma)The International Chiropractic Association
C.C.S.P. (Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician)The American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians.
*CCST and CCSP 120 hour certification courses are not recognized by the Florida Chiropractic Board due to the fact that they are not 300 hour diplomate level courses*
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