Chiropractor
What does a Chiropractor do?
Chiropractors diagnose and treat spinal and other health disorders to help their patients regain and maintain good health. They work to prevent disability and to correct abnormalities caused by interference with the nervous system. They manually adjust the spinal column and other parts of the body. They may also use water (hydrotherapy), light, heat, ultrasound, nutritional and electric therapy. They use physical examinations, laboratory studies, and x-rays to aid in their diagnosis.
Specialties: Sports Chiropractors.
Salary and Employment Outlook:
California Occupational Guides
Typical Employers:
Most chiropractors are in private practice, some work for chiropractic clinics and industrial firms, others teach or conduct research at chiropractic colleges.
Preparation:
A license and a professional degree from an approved Chiropractic school is required. Professional Chiropractic programs are generally four years in length. Most schools require at least 60 units in pre-Chiropractic studies. Students interested in this occupation may find high school science courses helpful for preparation. Training is available at a few schools and colleges. For further information contact the Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
Educational Program(s):
Related Programs: Medicine, Personal Services
DVC Certificate Program in
Sports Medicine:
Web Resources:
California Occupational Guides
American Chiropractic Association
International Chiropractors Association
Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards