There are a number of degrees and credentials that are awarded to chiropractors, depending on the culture and regulations of different jurisdictions.
In the
United States
The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territorie ...
, where chiropractic education and practice is regulated, the degree of
Doctor of Chiropractic
Chiropractic education trains students in chiropractic. The entry criteria, structure, teaching methodology and nature of chiropractic programs offered at chiropractic schools vary considerably around the world. Students are trained in academic ar ...
(DC) is awarded to students who have completed a professional course in chiropractic.
In some countries, the practice of chiropractic is not regulated. Some chiropractors do not have degrees, including the founder of chiropractic,
D. D. Palmer.
Chiropractic degrees around the world
Post-professional education
Some chiropractic schools offer post-professional degrees in chiropractic specialisms, such as veterinary and rehabilitative chiropractic.
In the United States, it is possible to receive
board certification
Board certification is the process by which a physician or other professional demonstrates a mastery of advanced knowledge and skills through written, practical, or simulator-based testing.
Certification bodies
There are more than 25 boards that ...
in a chiropractic specialism. Board certified chiropractics receive a diploma in the specialism and are known as a diplomate or fellow.
Chiropractic specialist certifications
Board certifications
Honorary titles
Unrecognised certifications
These credentials are generally recognized only by the bodies which grant them.
References
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