Chiropractor Report
Published on Nov 30, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
NATURE OF PROFESSION
- Care for patients with health problems of the neuroskeletal system.
- System includes nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons.
- Use spinal adjustments, manipulation,etc. to manage patient's health concerns.
APTITUDES
- Decesion-making-skills- must determine the best course of actions.
- Detail Oriented- must be observant/ pay attention to details to avoid mistakes.
- Dexterity- should be well-cordinated to perform therapy effectively.
- Empathy- must be understanding and sympathetic to patient's problems/needs.
EDUCATION
- Requires to have a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree- 4 years.
- "D.C" requires at least 3 years of undergraduate college for admission.
- State License
- Require passing the "National Board of Chiropractic Examiners" exam.
PROGRAMS
- No schools in Nebraska.
- Northwestern College of Chiropractic - in Bloomington, Minnesota.
- Palmer College of Chiropractic - in Davenport, Iowa.
- Cleveland Chiropractic College & Logan College of Chiropractic - in Missouri.
- Parker College of Chiropractic & Texas Chiropractic College - in Texas.
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SALARY & OUTLOOK
- Median annual salary was $66,160 in 2012.
- Lowest 10% earned less than $31,030; top 10% earned more than 142,950.
- Tend to earn less early in their careers, but earn more over time with more clients.
- Employment of Chiropractors is expected to grow 15% from 2012 to 2022.
- People (all ages) are seeking Chiropractic care as they don't require surgery or drugs.
INTERESTING FACTS
- There are more than 60,000 active chiropractic licenses in the United States.
- According to data from 2003, 82% of chiropractic practitioners are male.
- Ivented in 1895 in Davenport, Iowa.
- In 2006, 1,000 chiropractors surveyed to have had work- related injuries.
- Dr. Charles Robinson Johnson was the first blind chiropractor (very successful).
