what do i need to do in school? & what school?
is there a school?
i know nothing about this, and i'm seeking good careers.
thanks. :)
2007-08-07 10:33:55 · 5 answers · asked by Jane Doe 6 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
college- take a lot of sciences & get a 4 year bachelors degree in something like biology, chemistry etc...
chiropractic college...4 more years... there are about 15 of them in the country. depending on where you live, there is probably a good one in your area.
then you take 4 parts of national boards & then your state board exams.
be prepared to spend a lot of money on not just college, but chiropractic college( chiropractic college is about $60k in just tuition now, never mind adding the cost of books & room & board...) add that on top of whatever college undergrad costs are & I hope your parents can help you out a fair amount.
you can get student loans, but try not taking out too many or you will be paying them back until you retire.
** yes, some schools are only 3.5 years long going straight thru summers... but it's about the equivalent of 4
and some schools don't require a bachelors degree before beginning chiro school, but many states are starting to require it in order to practice -- so I would highly recommend finishing your bachelors degree.
the marketing/ business classes you'd get in undergrad won't help you.
an MBA would, but that's another story. you may as well just do that...
working at a chiropractor's office while in school can help you learn the "business" side of things like insurance & basics of marketing etc.
just get there first.
2007-08-07 13:20:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas is only 3 years after undergrad, but its a real heavy load of classes and you dont get too many breaks during the school year. Its split into trimesters, you have 9 of them. The first 7 are very busy..up to 29 credits, classes start at 7 am and end at 5, then theres student/outpatient clinic. It would be wise to take Anatomy and Physiology in undergrad along with your pre-reqs. Majoring in business or marketing in under grad may help you when starting your own chiropractic practice.
2007-08-07 20:39:35 · answer #2 · answered by budha 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1. complete high school
2 4year college degree
3. D.C. school
D.C. very good career
good luck
Palmer is a very very good school it's in IOWA
2007-08-07 17:42:43 · answer #3 · answered by Becky T 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, you go to school after high school to learn how to be a chiropractor.
2007-08-07 17:38:59 · answer #4 · answered by wendy_da_goodlil_witch 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
http://www.gradschools.com/programs/chiropractic.html
2007-08-07 17:40:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋