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1. Status and Recognition of Chiropractic Care
2. The Effectiveness of Chiropractic Care
3. The Cost Effectiveness of Chiropractic Care
4. Patient Satisfaction with Chiropractic Care
5. Qualifications for Practicing Chiropractic
6. Chiropractic Training
7. Chiropractic Licensing

5. Qualifications for Practicing Chiropractic

• Stringent academic standards must be met to become a licensed chiropractic physician. Currently an individual must complete the following four steps in order to become a licensed chiropractor:
  1. Complete two or more years of general college-level studies. A four-year bachelor's degree is required for admission to The National College of Chiropractic, in Lombard, Illinois.
  2. Obtain a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree and complete a clinical internship through an accredited four-year chiropractic college program.
  3. Pass the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners' and/or other state-required examinations.
  4. Satisfy any other individual state-specific requirements for licensure.
  5. Complete continuing education requirements, including weekend seminars, to keep license current.