Chiropractors receive an education that emphasizes neuromuscular diagnosis and treatment. Preparation for the practice of chiropractic is concentrated on these three areas of learning; basic training in the biological and health sciences (anatomy, physiology, histology, biochemistry, clinical and radiological diagnosis); specialized training in the chiropractic discipline (theoretical studies, practice, diagnosis and applications); and extensive clinical training.
MEDICAL EDUCATION | CHIROPRACTIC EDUCATION | |
Johns Hopkins Medical School | Palmer College of Chiropractic | |
Class Hours | SUBJECT | Class Hours |
508 | Anatomy | 520 |
256 | Physiology | 520 |
401 | Pathology | 195 |
200 | Chemistry | 325 |
114 | Bacteriology | 130 |
224 | Diagnosis | 520 |
112 | Neurology | 130 |
48 | X Ray | 292 |
144 | Psychiatry | 65 |
198 | Obstetrics & Gynecology | |
2205 | TOTAL HOURS | 2762 |
3397 | Grand Total Including Other Required Subjects |
4485 |
Documented by the National Health Federation