MEDICINE
Chiropractor
To be a successful Chiropractor you should...
have keen observation to detect physical abnormalities, have considerable hand dexterity to perform adjustments, but not unusual strength or endurance, be empathetic, understanding, and have the desire to help others.
What will my job be like?
Chiropractors, or Doctors of Chiropractic (DC), treat patients with manipulation of the spinal column and other articulations of the body to correct abnormalities believed to be caused by interference with the nervous system. Chiropractors may utilize supplementary measures, such as exercise, rest, water, light, heat, and nutritional therapy.
Specialties
- Athletic Injuries
- Internal Disorders
- Neurology
- Nutrition
- Orthopedics
Where could I work?
Chiropractors work in private practice or may join other health care professionals to form a group practice, sometimes in affiliation with a private clinic or a hospital. Some chiropractors provide in-home care.
Other workplace settings:
- Chiropractic Schools
- Health Maintenance Organizations
Average Annual Salary
$76,530 per year
What is the future of this career?
Employment of chiropractors is projected to grow 10 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations.
About 3,100 openings for chiropractors are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
Type of Education/Training
Most chiropractic colleges require at least two years of undergraduate education, and an increasing number require a 4-year bachelor’s degree. Boards require completion of a 4-year chiropractic college course at an accredited program leading to the Doctor of Chiropractic degree.
Where could I get the education/training?
- University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic
Licensing/Certification
Licensure is required in the state of Connecticut. Prerequisite: Connecticut requires two years (60 semester hours) of pre-professional college education; approved Chiropractic school; National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Parts I, II, III, IV and physiotherapy.
Please visit the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health website for more information.
More Information
American Chiropractic Association
1701 Clarendon Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22209
703-276-8800
International Chiropractors Association
6400 Arlington Boulevard, 650
Falls Church, VA 22042
703-528-5000
