Faculty: Graduate School of Health Science The Chiropractic major focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system and the effects of these disorders on general health. Students gain skills in chiropractic techniques, patient assessment, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation, and clinical practice, preparing for careers as chiropractors in private practice, healthcare clinics, sports medicine, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the principles and philosophy of chiropractic care. - Develop skills in chiropractic adjustment techniques. - Learn patient assessment and diagnostic procedures. - Explore diagnostic imaging and interpretation. - Analyze rehabilitation and therapeutic exercise techniques. - Develop critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and patient management skills. - Understand ethical considerations, professional standards, and legal aspects of chiropractic practice. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Chiropractic** - Overview of chiropractic principles, philosophy, and history. 2. **Chiropractic Adjustment Techniques** - Various chiropractic adjustment techniques and their applications. 3. **Patient Assessment and Diagnosis** - Methods for assessing and diagnosing neuromusculoskeletal conditions. 4. **Diagnostic Imaging** - Principles of diagnostic imaging, including X-ray, MRI, and CT scans, and their interpretation. 5. **Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Exercises** - Techniques for rehabilitation and therapeutic exercises to support chiropractic care. 6. **Clinical Practice and Patient Management** - Principles of clinical practice, patient management, and treatment planning. 7. **Neuromusculoskeletal Anatomy and Physiology** - In-depth study of the neuromusculoskeletal system and its functions. 8. **Nutrition and Lifestyle Counseling** - Principles of nutrition and lifestyle counseling to support overall health and wellness. 9. **Ethical Considerations and Legal Aspects** - Ethical considerations, professional standards, and legal aspects of chiropractic practice. 10. **Clinical Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in chiropractic settings, such as private practices, healthcare clinics, or sports medicine facilities. 11. **Capstone Project/Clinical Case Studies** - Comprehensive project or clinical case studies applying chiropractic skills, such as developing a treatment plan, conducting a patient assessment, or analyzing a complex case. **Assessment Methods:** - Chiropractic adjustment technique demonstrations, patient assessment and diagnosis reports, diagnostic imaging interpretations, rehabilitation and therapeutic exercise plans, clinical practice and patient management projects, neuromusculoskeletal anatomy and physiology studies, nutrition and lifestyle counseling plans, ethical considerations and legal aspects essays, clinical internship reports, capstone projects/clinical case studies, group projects, and presentations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Chiropractic" by various authors. - "Chiropractic Adjustment Techniques" by various authors. - "Patient Assessment and Diagnosis" by various authors. - "Diagnostic Imaging" by various authors. - "Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Exercises" by various authors. - "Clinical Practice and Patient Management" by various authors. - "Neuromusculoskeletal Anatomy and Physiology" by various authors. - "Nutrition and Lifestyle Counseling" by various authors. - "Ethical Considerations and Legal Aspects" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and an interest in chiropractic care and healthcare. **Major Duration:** Typically, the Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree program is a 4-year professional degree following the completion of a bachelor's degree or equivalent undergraduate education. **Certification:** Graduates must pass national and state licensing exams to practice as chiropractors. Certifications may include the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) exams and state-specific licensing requirements. **Target Audience:** Aspiring chiropractors, healthcare professionals, and individuals seeking careers in private chiropractic practices, healthcare clinics, sports medicine facilities, and related fields. This major equips students with the clinical and practical skills needed to excel in chiropractic care, supporting careers in various roles within healthcare, sports medicine, and related fields.