A Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) has very similiar education to other medical professions that use the title doctor. There is a requirement of a minimum of three years of full time university study to apply to Chiropractic College, with upwards of 80% of the class having an undergraduate degree. The Chiropractic program is four years of full time study consisting of 4450 hours and includes courses in anatomy, pathology, orthopedics, neurology, radiology, biomechanics and chiropractic therapy. Chiropractic students attend clinic for three years, and often have hospital rotations in that time. After graduation, students write a set of national board exams, and than apply for a provincial license, which may include more exams and continuing education. What gives a profession the ability to use the title "doctor" is that he/she has enough education to be able to diagnose medical conditions and determine appropriate treatment. This is not too dissimiliar to dentists, optometrists, naturopaths, medical doctors or veterinarians.
The Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto is the only English speaking chiropractic college in Canada and has been established for over seven decades. It has a reputation of being a world class educational and research institute among the chiropractic profession. For more information on chiropractic education go to http://www.cmcc.ca/page.aspx?pid=290.
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