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how do u become a chiropractor?
im 16 years old going into my junior year of highschool what classes and steps should i take to be a chiropractor? What are some good chiropractic colleges?
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Hi, Zack ! Chiropractic is a wonderful, satisfying and most helpful field of work !
To prepare yourself for further chiropractic studies, while you are in high school it would be advisable to take English, Math and Chemistry. I would also add Anatomy in there, too. You will get the basic foundation in high school. You will want to think about a Chiropractic college and getting your Doctor of Chiropractic so that you can practice. The requirements are lengthy and I am familiar with only one Chiropractic school, Life University which is in Marietta, GA. I will provide a link below to their website which has extensive and complete information. I am not able to locate any Chiropractic Schools near you, but I am familiar with the work of many Life University graduates who are now practicing DC's.. There is also a Chiropratic Program at the University of Bridgeport School of Chiropractic in Bridgeport, CT.
The exciting thing about being a chiropractor is that you help people heal through their innate healing mechanisms, without the use of chemicals. You will learn how to use some equiptment such as a drop table, the Tourque Release Instrument and many ways using your hands and other equiptment to adjust people. Chiropractors are making strides in even helping people with depression and anxiety through spinal adjustmets.
I think that Life University is probably the best school for what you want to do. Their campus looks like paradise, but besides that, I have only had chiropractors from that school for many years and I've witnessed how amazing they are. When it comes down to it, you'll want to choose a school that is affordable for you and also see about financial aid. It will also depend on how far away you may want to relocate.
I do encourage you to follow through with research about this. The more you discover now, the sooner you can make your decision. I hope this was helpful and I wish you all the best in your exploration and planning for one of the best careers ever !
https://www.life.edu/academic-pages/chiropractic-program/doctor-of-chiropractic/ -LIFE UNIVERSITY
https://www.bridgeport.edu/ -UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT SCHOOL OF CHIROPRACTIC
To prepare yourself for further chiropractic studies, while you are in high school it would be advisable to take English, Math and Chemistry. I would also add Anatomy in there, too. You will get the basic foundation in high school. You will want to think about a Chiropractic college and getting your Doctor of Chiropractic so that you can practice. The requirements are lengthy and I am familiar with only one Chiropractic school, Life University which is in Marietta, GA. I will provide a link below to their website which has extensive and complete information. I am not able to locate any Chiropractic Schools near you, but I am familiar with the work of many Life University graduates who are now practicing DC's.. There is also a Chiropratic Program at the University of Bridgeport School of Chiropractic in Bridgeport, CT.
The exciting thing about being a chiropractor is that you help people heal through their innate healing mechanisms, without the use of chemicals. You will learn how to use some equiptment such as a drop table, the Tourque Release Instrument and many ways using your hands and other equiptment to adjust people. Chiropractors are making strides in even helping people with depression and anxiety through spinal adjustmets.
I think that Life University is probably the best school for what you want to do. Their campus looks like paradise, but besides that, I have only had chiropractors from that school for many years and I've witnessed how amazing they are. When it comes down to it, you'll want to choose a school that is affordable for you and also see about financial aid. It will also depend on how far away you may want to relocate.
I do encourage you to follow through with research about this. The more you discover now, the sooner you can make your decision. I hope this was helpful and I wish you all the best in your exploration and planning for one of the best careers ever !
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Doc’s Answer
Zack if your interested in chiropractics, take plenty of upper-level science courses in high school, such as AP courses in biology, chemistry, and physics. Chiropractors must also be strong communicators, it would be recommended you also take English, writing, and communication classes.
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
This important first step will open the doors to the rest of your career path. Four years of undergraduate study is required in order to be eligible to apply to a chiropractic college. Keeping your grades up early on is also a must, and worth the effort: in order to become a chiropractor, your GPA should be a 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. It’s also important to get familiar with the admissions requirements of the chiropractic schools you’re interested in. Most will require coursework in natural sciences like chemistry, biology and physics.
CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE
Once you have completed your undergraduate studies, you’ll have built the foundation for the next step: obtaining your Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree from an accredited chiropractic college, this is a three-plus year-long degree program.
If you haven’t already, shadowing a chiropractor is a great opportunity to learn more about the profession and gain a valuable insite. Hope this is helpful Zack
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
This important first step will open the doors to the rest of your career path. Four years of undergraduate study is required in order to be eligible to apply to a chiropractic college. Keeping your grades up early on is also a must, and worth the effort: in order to become a chiropractor, your GPA should be a 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. It’s also important to get familiar with the admissions requirements of the chiropractic schools you’re interested in. Most will require coursework in natural sciences like chemistry, biology and physics.
CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE
Once you have completed your undergraduate studies, you’ll have built the foundation for the next step: obtaining your Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree from an accredited chiropractic college, this is a three-plus year-long degree program.
If you haven’t already, shadowing a chiropractor is a great opportunity to learn more about the profession and gain a valuable insite. Hope this is helpful Zack
thank you so much!!