Training
Description
The Doctor of Chiropractic Program provides an evidence-informed, academic foundation that leads to a rewarding career you can build a life around. You will learn from expert faculty who mentor, connect and model what it takes to be a leader in healthcare. You will receive extensive hands-on training, performing your first adjustment as early as your second term of study and spend your final year in a clinic-based clerkship with a wide range of clinical opportunities across the U.S. and Canada. Upon graduation, you will be poised to provide integrative care as part of an elite group of over 10,000 alumni around the world who are dedicated to uncompromising clinical excellence.
Course Curriculum
First Trimester ANA6115 Histology 3 ANA6120 Embryology 1 ANA6130 Arthrology and Osteology of the Axial Skeleton 1 ANA6140 Gross Anatomy of the Back and Thorax 3 ANA6150 Functional Neuroanatomy 5 BCH6110 Principles of Biochemistry 3 HCA6110 Introduction to Patient Care 0.5 PHL6120 Sociocultural and Interprofessional Development 2 PHL6130 Foundations and History of Chiropractic 1 PHY6110 Cell Physiology 1 TCH6110 Introduction to Psychomotor and Palpation 1.5 Total 22 Second Trimester ANA6210 Gross Anatomy of the Extremities 5 ANA6220 Clinical Neuroanatomy 5 BCH6210 Nutrition and Metabolism 3 HCA6210 Introduction to Integrative Healthcare 0.5 PHL6210 Research Inquiry 1 PHY6210 Foundations of Systems Physiology 3 RAD6210 Normal Imaging of the Spine and Extremities 1.5 TCH6210 Introduction to Spinal Assessment and Manipulation 3 Total 22 Third Trimester ANA6310 Gross Anatomy – Abdominopelvic Viscera / Head & Neck 5 HCA6310 Essentials of Patient Documentation 0.5 MPH6310 Clinical Microbiology 4 PHY6310 Principles of Systems Physiology 3 PHY6320 Principles of Physiopathology 5 RAD6310 Cross-Sectional Imaging Anatomy 1 TCH6310 Spinal Assessment and Manipulation of the Pelvis and Lumbar Spine 2 TCH6320 Lower Extremity Assessment and Manipulation 1 TCH6330 Foundations of Biomechanics 2 Total 23.5 Fourth Trimester CHS6410 Integration of Foundational Sciences 1 DIA6410 Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis 3 DIA6420 Musculoskeletal Pathology with Correlative Imaging 4 HCA6410 Clinical Applications I – Patient History and Motivational Interviewing 1 MPH6410 Public Health 2 PHL6420 Principles of Chiropractic 2 PHL6430 Literature Review 1 PHY6410 Systems Pathology 5 TCH6410 Spinal Assessment and Manipulation of the Thoracic Spine and Ribs 2 TCH6420 Upper Extremity Assessment and Manipulation 1 Total 22 Fifth Trimester DIA6515 Orthopedic and Neurological Assessment 4 DIA6520 Rheumatology 3 DIA6530 Clinical Neurology 2 DIA6545 Diagnosis and Management of Spinal Disorders 5 HCA6510 Clinical Applications II – Examination of Spinal Conditions 0.5 PHL6510 Research Methodology and Project Proposal 2 PHL6520 The Scientific Basis for Chiropractic Care 1 TCH6510 Spinal Assessment and Manipulation of the Cervical Spine 1 TCH6515 Myofascial Therapy I – Spine 1 TCH6516 Physical Rehabilitation of Spinal Disorders 2 TCH6517 Therapeutic Modalities 2 Total 23.5 Sixth Trimester AST6615 Clinical and Developmental Nutrition 3 AST6620 Emergency Procedures and Management of Sports Injuries 1.5 DIA6610 General Diagnosis 5.5 DIA6620 Diagnosis and Management of Extremity Disorders 4 DIA6630 Clinical Decision Making in Spinal Disorders 2 HCA6610 Clinical Applications III - Comprehensive Physical Examinations 0.5 PHL6610 Ethics, Professionalism, and Jurisprudence 2 TCH6611 Chiropractic Management of Disc Disorders 1 TCH6612 Orthoses 1.5 TCH6613 Physical Rehabilitation of Extremity Disorders 2 TCH6614 Myofascial Therapy II - Extremities 1 Total 24 Seventh Trimester AST6720 Clinical Psychology 2 AST6730 Clinical Pharmacology 3 AST6740 Health Promotion and Wellness 2 BPM6715 Introduction to Coding and Billing 1 BPM6720 Roadmap to Practice 1 CHS6710 Integration of Clinical Sciences 1 CLS6750 Pre-Clerkship 3 DIA6710 Maternity and Pediatric Evaluation and Management 3 DIA6715 Clinical Decision-Making Capstone 2 DIA6720 Geriatric Evaluation and Management 1 RAD6710 Radiologic Science and Radiographic Examination 3 RAD6720 Ultrasonographic Imaging 1 TCH6710 Integrative Strategies in Manual Therapy 1 Total 24 Eighth Trimester AST6815 Biopsychosocially Oriented Clinical Practice 2 AST6825 Team-Based and Collaborative Care 1 BPM6815 Strategic Applications in Business and Practice Management 3 CLS6850 Clinical Clerkship - Community Clinic and Rotations I 10 CLS6860 Grand Rounds and Case Reviews 1 DIA6810 Clinical Laboratory Evaluation 1 HCA6810 Patient Education 1 RAD6810 Clinical Imaging Evaluation 2 Total 21 Ninth Trimester AST6910 Diversity and Transcultural Competence 1 BPM6910 Marketing and Public Relations Strategies 2 BPM6915 Financing and Budgeting in Healthcare Administration 2 CHS6910 Clinical Competency Capstone 1 CLS6950 Clinical Clerkship - Community Clinic and Rotations II 10 CLS6960 Grand Rounds - Advanced and Complex Cases 1 DIA6910 Ergonomics and Occupational Health 2 Total 19 Tenth Trimester BPM7110 Office Operations and Procedures 2 BPM7115 Advanced Billing and Coding 2 CLS7150 Clinical Clerkship - Distinction Programs 10 DIA7110 Post-Surgical Care 2 DIA7115 Special Examinations 1 Total 17 TOTAL CORE HOURS 218 TOTAL ELECTIVE COURSE HOURS 6 TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS 224
Trainer Expertise
Chiropractor
