Your Doctor's Education

Chiropractic Doctorate (D.C.)

Do you know how well your Doctor of Chiropractic is educated?

Many people are unaware or misinformed about the education of Chiropractic Doctors. The Chiropractic Doctorate program currently holds pre-requirements of 60 to 90 credit hours. This stipulation is shared by medical schools. Conversely, this requirement is rapidly changing in the world of Chiropractic. Many colleges are now requiring a Bachelors Degree prior to beginning the Chiropractic Doctorate program, something that Medical schools do not always require.

In the state of California only Chiropractic Doctors (D.C.'s) and Medical Doctors (M.D.'s) may legally call themselves "Physician".

Take a look below and read through the endless hours of education for your Doctors. Some people are surprised to find that D.C.’s hold a minimum of 237 hours more than M.D.’s!

In addition to the education received in school and clinic, Chiropractors are required to have a minimum of 12 hours per year in continuing education (C.E.). This allows them to maintain the Chiropractic licensure and stay current. However, the majority of Chiropractic Doctors seek and complete many times the required continuing education. This C.E. often comes in the form of weekend seminars/lectures with a “hands on” portion. The C.E. does not include the reading and research from endless sources they do on their own time. Chiropractic is one of the fastest growing subjects of study today. Statistics show that now more than ever people are turning to a more holistic and natural approach to healthcare. Many have become weary of being drugged and operated upon in the event of disease. We may now look to a future of prevention and preservation of health with the Chiropractic lifestyle. Modern Chiropractic has been thriving since 1895, with roots linking back to the ancient Egyptians (2300 b.c.). Today's chiropractor is a skilled and highly trained physician, and the leader in the rapidly advancing field of natural healthcare.