Chiropractor
Comprehensive Sites
Bureau of Labor Statistics: ChiropractorFrom this page of the U.S. Department of Labor, you can learn about the nature of the work of a chiropractor, as well as the training required, advancement opportunities, job outlook, and likely salary if you decide to enter this field. Find information on related occupations or connect a variety of important resources and organizations in the field of chiropractic.
Princeton Review: ChiropractorFind out about training in the field of chiropractic and what working in this professional might be like. Links at the side of the page will direct you to information on quality of life, what you could earn after one, five, or 10 years in the field, possible majors to consider as an undergraduate, and information on internships and graduate programs.
Occupational Titles
Chiropractor
Chiropractic Physician
Doctor of Chiropractic
Accredited Academic Programs
Council on Chiropractic EducationThis is the recognized agency in the accreditation of programs and institutions granting chiropractic degrees. Click on the link at the right side of the page to be brought to a complete list of doctor of chiropractic programs across the U.S.
Salary Levels
PayScale: ChiropractorVisit this site if you want to find out about the possible salary you can earn as a chiropractor. You can see the median salary according to years on the job, by employer type, or city of employment.
Professional Organizations
American Chiropractic AssociationSeveral departments are available from this professional organization, including news, professional resources, and advocacy resources. The student link welcomes people interested in becoming chiropractors and offers information on student financing for school, the benefits of student membership, and connections to information on chiropractic education and careers.
International Chiropractors’ AssociationThis organization advances chiropractic as a distinct healthcare profession and offers news, chiropractic job opportunity listings, and opportunities for education. The Student membership forum will tell you about numerous benefits to joining.
Licensing & Certification
Federation of Chiropractic Licensing BoardsChiropractic credentialing is the focus of this organization, and the site offers comprehensive information for students on becoming a practicing doctor of chiropractic. Bachelor’s requirements, continuing education, and information on chiropractic colleges are presented.
National Board of Chiropractic ExaminersThis is the testing center for chiropractic examination, with the purpose of promoting standards of care in the field and facilitating licensing. Examination information, links to chiropractic organizations, and publications and job analysis are also available.
U.S. State Chiropractic Licensing BoardsThe list at this site, provided by the American Chiropractic Association, will lead you to your selected state for detailed information on chiropractic board examination and licensing.
Job Opportunity Sources
Indeed.com: ChiropractorMore than 1,000 posting at this site are available for chiropractic positions nationwide. The listings are collected from major job databases, as well as private employers, offices, and clinics.
Publications
American ChiropractorThis chiropractic magazine offers feature cover stories, and articles by topic, including pediatrics, rehabilitation, radiology, nutrition, interviews, techniques, and technology. Access the current or past issues for free at this site. You can also find yellow pages, classifieds, upcoming seminars, or sign up for a newsletter.
The Chiropractic ChoiceFrom the International Chiropractors’ Association, this online publication offers the latest editions and a feature that lets you see all pages in full color and easily scroll through the magazine.
Online Forums & Blogs
ChiroWeb Discussion ForumsA chiropractic forum is available here with open registration. You can find health newsletters, chat rooms, a student forum, an open forum for everyone, and other online community tools.
Career Videos
CollegeGrad.com: ChiropractorsFind out what chiropractors do in the diagnosis and treatment of muscular and spinal conditions. Colleges of chiropractic medicine and the degree earned, board certification, and continuing education are introduced, as well as setting up a practice and other possible routes of employment.
