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A '''chiropractor''' is a person who practices ], specialising in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system and the effects of these disorders on general health.<ref name=WHO-guidelines/> Chiropractors emphasize ] for the treatment of ]s. Chiropractic is generally classified as ],<ref name=Chapman-Smith>{{cite book|author= Chapman-Smith DA, Cleveland CS III|chapter= International status, standards, and education of the chiropractic profession|pages=111–34|title= Principles and Practice of Chiropractic|edition=3rd|editor= Haldeman S, Dagenais S, Budgell B ''et al.'' (eds.)|publisher=McGraw-Hill|year=2005|isbn=0-07-137534-1}}</ref> with some aspects considered ].<ref>http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/chiropractic-vertebral-subluxations-science-vs-pseudoscience/</ref><ref>https://sciencebasedlife.wordpress.com/2010/09/06/chiropractic-pseudo-science/</ref><ref>https://sites.google.com/site/skepticalmedicine//pseudoscience-in-health-care/chiropractic</ref> |
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The chiropractic ] is suggested to be obtained via three major full-time educational paths culminating in either a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), DCM, BSc, or MSc degree.<ref name=WHO-guidelines/> D.C. is a degree for chiropractors in ]. |
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In some countries chiropractors earn a ] where training is entered after obtaining between 90 and 120 credit hours of university level work (see ]) and in most cases after obtaining a bachelor's degree. The World Health Organization lists three potential educational paths involving full‐time chiropractic education around the globe. This includes: 1 – 4 years of pre-requisite training in basic sciences at university level followed by a 4 year full‐time doctorate program; DC. A 5 year integrated ]; BSc (Chiro). A 2 - 3 year ] following the completion of a bachelor degree leads to the MSc (Chiro).<ref name=WHO-guidelines/> In South Africa the Masters of Technology in Chiropractic (M.Tech Chiro) is granted following 6 years of university. No less than 4200 student/teacher contact hours (or the equivalent) in four years of full‐time education. This includes a minimum of 1000 hours of supervised clinical training.<ref name=WHO-guidelines>{{cite journal |author= World Health Organization |year=2005 |title= WHO guidelines on basic training and safety in chiropractic |url=http://www.who.int/medicines/areas/traditional/Chiro-Guidelines.pdf |format=PDF |accessdate=2008-03-03}}</ref> Health professionals with advanced clinical degrees, such as medical doctors, can meet the educational and clinical requirements to practice as a chiropractor in 2200 hours, which is most commonly done in countries where the profession is in its infancy.<ref name=WHO>http://www.who.int/medicines/areas/traditional/Chiro-Guidelines.pdf</ref> |
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Upon meeting all clinical and ] requirements of chiropractic school, a degree in chiropractic is granted. However, in order to practice, chiropractors must be ]. The regulatory boards are responsible for protecting the public, standards of practice, disciplinary issues, quality assurance and maintenance of competency.<ref></ref> Currently, chiropractors practice in over 100 countries in all regions of the world, however chiropractors are most prevalent in ], ] and parts of ].<ref name=WHO-guidelines>{{cite journal |author= World Health Organization|year=2005|title= WHO guidelines on basic training and safety in chiropractic|url=http://www.who.int/medicines/areas/traditional/Chiro-Guidelines.pdf|format=PDF|isbn= 92-4-159371-7|accessdate=2008-02-29}}</ref><ref name="2012 chiro status">{{cite web|title=The current status of the chiropractic profession|url=http://www.wfc.org/website/images/wfc/WHO_Submission-Final_Jan2013.pdf|publisher=World Federation of Chiropractic|accessdate=16 February 2013}}</ref> |
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{{Main|Chiropractic education|List of chiropractic schools}} |
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Regardless of the model of education utilized, prospective chiropractors without prior health care education or experience must spend no less than 4200 student/teacher contact hours (or the equivalent) in four years of full‐time education. This includes a minimum of 1000 hours of supervised clinical training.<ref name=WHO-guidelines>{{cite journal |author= World Health Organization |year=2005 |title= WHO guidelines on basic training and safety in chiropractic |url=http://www.who.int/medicines/areas/traditional/Chiro-Guidelines.pdf |format=PDF |accessdate=2008-03-03}}</ref> Health professionals with advanced clinical degrees, such as medical doctors, can meet the educational and clinical requirements to practice as a chiropractor in 2200 hours, which is most commonly done in countries where the profession is in its infancy.<ref name=WHO /> Upon meeting all clinical and didactic requirements of chiropractic school, a degree in chiropractic is granted. However, in order to legally practice, chiropractors, like all ] health care professionals, must be ]. All Chiropractic Examining Boards require candidates to complete a 12 month clinical internship to obtain licensure. Licensure is granted following successful completion of all state/provincial and national board exams so long as the chiropractor maintains ] insurance. Nonetheless, there are still some variations in educational standards internationally, depending on admission and graduation requirements. Chiropractic is regulated in North America by state/provincial ]. The regulatory boards are responsible for protecting the public, standards of practice, disciplinary issues, quality assurance and maintenance of competency.<ref></ref> |
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==Chiropractic career== |
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Realistic median annual wage of chiropractors in the United States was $66,160 in May 2012.<ref>Occupational Outlook Handbook, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 8 January 2014: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/chiropractors.htm</ref> According to Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Chiropractic Student Loan Default Rates for October 1999, May 2010, and January 2012 are 54%, 53.8%, and 52.8% respectively.<ref>Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), January 2012: http://www.chirobase.org/03Edu/ |
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