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What type of education do chiropractic doctors get? |
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Today's Doctor of Chiropractic is well educated.
The science of chiropractic requires a special emphasis on anatomy,
physiology, pathology, neurology, biomechanics, X-ray, spinal adjusting
techniques, and related subjects. This demanding curriculum prepares
chiropractic doctors to locate the Vertebral Subluxation Complex and
help correct the resulting nervous system dysfunction.
To graduate with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree, each candidate passes
the demanding National Board Examination. Then, doctors apply to a
governmental or professional licensing board and pass a still more
difficult test before being granted the privilege to practice.
A chiropractic education never ends. Most doctors
complete postgraduate instruction for license renewal and to stay
current on the latest scientific research.
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