how many years of college does a chiropractor need and how much money do i need total?
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i don't know i am ganna be in a band
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I went to college with no financial assistance from grants/loans or my family.  Started at a 2-year community college, working full-time and taking classes at night.  Transferred to a full university, still working full time and squeezing in classes in the morning/evening, doing homework in the middle of the night, and not getting much sleep.  It took me 6 years to get my first degree that way, but I made it.  Went on to get 2 graduate degrees, all while working full time.\n\nYou don't need a full ride or tons of money to get a college education -- you just need desire and willpower (and a lot of caffeine!). :)
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You could consult the college catelogue. They can tell you what they require and what they don't. \n\nYour best source of correct information is to go straight to the source rather than asking a bunch of 13 year olds who are bored in study hall.
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When I first started going to a chiropractor, she recommended that I come in for adjustments 3 times a week. HOWEVER, she said this was only necessary for three to four WEEKS, not a year. I actually agreed with her assessment, because I had some really messed-up problems such as chronic lower and upper back pain, lost range-of-motion in my neck, and various other things. \n\nShe kept me very informed about what my problems were, what she was going to do to help, and how long she estimated it would take. I didn't have to follow any of her advice, but I chose to, because everything made sense to me, and I really wanted to get my longtime pain and problems resolved. :)\n\nDespite all the problems I came to her office with, I made a LOT of progress in that first month, just as she predicted. After that, I started going less often, perhaps 3 times a month. And then, I "graduated" to only 1 or 2 times a month. (She was OK with seeing me less often or more often; it was always up to me).\n\nSo, my point in all this rambling is that if your chiro says you should come 3X a week for a FULL YEAR... well... that chiro is most likely being dishonest and trying to squeeze extra money out of you. :( I can't be 100% sure, however, because I don't know WHY you chose to visit the chiro. If you have some serious problems with pain, movement, or disability, it might be necessary to see the chiro very frequently. But I STILL can't imagine any situation that would require seeing the chiro 3X a week for a year. \n\nAs the saying goes: "Something ain't right!"
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chiropractors job is to remove any nerve interference that can cause disease. Chiropractors specialize in the nervous system. They align your body so that your body can work for you and restore your health.
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A radiologist is an M.D.  You need a college degree, four years of medical school, one year of internship, and four years of residency to start making the big bucks.
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You need a college degre, which usually takes about 4 years.  You then go to medical school, which is another 4 years.  Then you have a residency, which varies depending on the program.  It can take 3-5 years.\nYou will need to take sciences classes to get into medical school.  Biology, chemistry, physics, and calculus are required by most medical schools.
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I never believed in a chiropractor but about 6 years ago I went. It helped immediately - he told me that I could continue to come and give him my money or I could do the six simple exercises he gave me about 3 times a week. I have not had any problems since but I still go twice a year just to get aligned. There are a lot of them out there just for the bucks but some honestly want to help you keep your back healthy. Even if you don't have much faith in them I would check it out before I had surgery.
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You don't need a bachelors degree to get in (depending on the school) but you do need 2 - 3 years of college.  Required coursed include biology, chemistry, calculus, anatomy, physiology, english, and other social science credits.  Some schools require you to take the PCAT exam.  This is a standardized test similar to the MCAT for med school but it is considerably easier.  Some schools also ask for letters of recommendation from employers, professors, etc.  Getting in can be tough, I believe the University I work for got 1500 applications for 140 slots.  Those aren't great odds!  We have a minimum GPA of 2.9 but most students have a 3.5 and up.  Because pharmacists are in high demand right now (it won't last) and most jobs pay pretty well (around $50/hour), lots of people want to go to pharmacy school, even people who already have careers (nurses, dieticians, etc.).  Once you get in, it can take 3 to 4 years to complete your education.  The first 2 to 3 years are in the classroom and the final year is spent "in the field" working in hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies like Walgreens.  Once you finish, you do have to take an examination but it is not all that difficult (>90% of grads pass).  There is also a state exam but it is pretty easy too.  Once you pass those tests and pay your fees $500 - $700, you are a pharmacist and can work in the state where you applied for licensure.  \n\nDuring the early years after graduation, pharmacists make a lot of money at the beginning while doctors and dentists may have to pay to open a practice or need more training.  I'm not sure about dentists but docs have to pay a lot for malpractice insurance (>$10,000/year); it is <$300/year for pharmacists.  Doctors who are highly specialized (surgeons, etc.) usually make 3 x or more what pharmacists make but it takes a lot longer for training.  Figure on about 4 years undergrad, 4 years med school, 3 years residency, 3 years additional residency, etc.  Could take a long time to make any money as an M.D.  Unlike pharmacy, you don't go to med school to be rich.  The bubble will eventually burst on pharmacy and pharmacists will need lots of additional training to be useful.  So, pharmacy may be lucrative now, but I would bet that it won't last.  After all, pharmacists make more errors than robots do!
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I'm currently studying to be a chiropractor, so here's what I think might help.\n\nScience is extremely important in chiropractic education so try to take some basic science courses like biology, chemistry, and physics in high school. If you're really smart and can handle the load, you can take some AP classes to earn college credit for these classes (junior or senior year). I don't know what kind of school you go to (I came for a poor high school and we didn't have a lot of classes to choose from), but if your school offers more advanced biologies (human anatomy, cell biology, etc) try those too.\n\nSince you don't know exactly which career you'd like to choose, I'd suggest talking with a chiropractor/herbalist/massage therapist near you. I'm sure they wouldn't mind telling you the ups and downs of the business, the best colleges to attend, what to expect from the job, why they personally chose that career, etc etc. You might learn something you hadn't expected! Actually working in their office might be the best way to learn, but I think you might be too young for that just yet. Anyway, best of luck to you!!
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It really depends on your goals and philosophy of health.  Chiropractors believe the power that created the body, heals the body.  They view your body as a whole, and think of you as a self healing organism.  They adjust the spine to free up the nervous systems of subluxations (fixation in your spine that may or may not be causing you the pains, but when present they interfere with your nervous system making you less healthy).  With a freely moving spine, your nervous system will function optimally and heal itself.  Neck pain, head aches, and pain are just symptoms, chiropractors treat the cause which is subluxation derived from fixations in the spine from trauma, stress, poor posture, and exposure to toxins.\n\nTo clear up the misconception of education, Chiropractors spend 3-4 years in Chiropractic college, and have a very similar curriculum as Medical Doctors.  Just replace the surgery and pharmaceutical classes with adjusting technique and nutrition classes.  In British Medical Journal May 2003, "Who pays for the pizza?", it is said that 60% of the medical research and 2/3rds of the medical institutions have economic ties to the pharmaceutical companies"  So although it may be longer, future doctors are being taught what Big Pharma wants, not what is always best for you.\n\nOnly 10-15 % of osteopaths practice manipulations, which means close to 80% will just write you a prescription for pain meds.  If you want to treat the symptoms and do not care about correcting the cause of your pain, then this may be a good solution for you.  \n\nWe are not genetically programmed to be sick, we are built to be well and thrive.  There are no drugs that will make you healthier.    Chiropractors study wellness, MD's and DO's study pathologies.  If you wanted to get rich, would you study a rich person or a poor person?  If you wanted to be happy, would you study a depressed person or a motivated upbeat person?  \n\nI hope this answers your questions and raises a few more for you to consider, feel free to e-mail with any others
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Associates usually takes 2 years of education.\n\nBachelors usually takes 4 years of education.\n\nMasters usually takes 6 years of education.\n\nPeace.
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Becoming any type of doctor takes a lot of work. Normally you will do about 12 years of schooling, starting at regular 4-year college/university. Doctors don't take home a wage, but a salary and depending where you're at in your career will depend. But most doctors make good money, but there are long hours.
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If you're seriously considering chiropractic as a career, please consider Palmer College in Davenport.  I'd highly recommend visiting to get a first-hand appreciation for where chiropractic was founded.  It's arguably the best chiropractic school in the world.  Even if it's not the right fit for you, it would help you in your decision-making process.  Check out the website below.  I hope this helps.
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For their educations, a doctor goes to college/university for four years to get a Bachelors degree, then to medical school for three years to get a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree.\n\nTo become a practicing physician, a person with an MD or DO must work as a resident for one year; this is on-the-job training.\n\nDuring the 7 years of school, the student pays to go to school.  During the one year of residency, the resident is paid for working.
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You have to get a 4 year college degree, med degree (4 more years), and do residency.
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Doctors of Chiropractic receive extensive, demanding professional education on par with medical doctors (MDs) and osteopaths (DOs).\nTo receive the doctor of chiropractic degree, candidates must complete extensive undergraduate prerequisites and four years of graduate-level instruction and internship at an accredited chiropractic institution. Comprehensive knowledge of all systems of the body and diagnostic procedures enable the DC to thoroughly evaluate a patient, address disorders relating to the spine and determine the need for referral to another health care provider.\n\nDoctors of Chiropractic are primary health care providers.\nAccording to the Center for Studies in Health Policy, "The DC can provide all three levels of primary care interventions and therefore is a primary care provider, as are MDs and DOs. The doctor of chiropractic is a gatekeeper to the health care system and an independent practitioner who provides primary care services. The DC's office is a direct access portal of entry to the full scope of service."\n\nDoctors of Chiropractic are licensed in all 50 states.\nDCs have been licensed and recognized for many decades in all states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.\n\nChiropractic is recognized by governmental health care programs.\nChiropractic is included in Medicare, Medicaid, Federal Employees Health Care Benefits Programs, Federal Workers' Compensation and all state workers' compensation programs. Chiropractic students are qualified to receive federal student loan assistance and DCs are authorized to be commissioned as health care officers in the U.S. Armed Forces.\n\nThe practice of chiropractic is based on sound scientific principles.\nThe existence of the nervous system as the primary control mechanism of the body is an undisputed scientific fact. Its relationship with the spine is the focus of the practice of chiropractic. The spine develops in utero to provide two primary functions: (1) allow for freedom of movement and (2) house and protect the spinal cord. When the vertebrae of the spine become misaligned through trauma or repetitive injury, two major consequences will result: (1) the range of motion becomes limited and (2) spinal nerves emerging from the spinal cord are compromised. DCs use the term "subluxation" to describe such disruptions. Interruption of nerve flow can eventually lead to pain, disability, and an overall decrease in the quality of life. Conversely, the removal of that interference has been shown to have significant, lasting health benefits. Through the adjustment of the subluxation, the doctor of chiropractic endeavors to restore normal nerve expression. The body is then able to respond appropriately to any imbalance in the system, thus relieving symptoms and restoring health.\n\nDoctors of chiropractic provide effective, low-cost health care for a wide range of conditions.\nStudies conducted according to the highest scientific standards and published by organizations not affiliated in any way with chiropractic institutions or associations continue to show the clinical appropriateness and effectiveness of chiropractic care. One of the most recent, funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health, stated emphatically that:\n\n"On the evidence, particularly the most scientifically valid clinical studies, spinal manipulation applied by chiropractors is shown to be more effective than alternative treatments for low back pain...There would be highly significant cost savings if more management of low back pain was transferred from physician to chiropractors."\n\nThe doctor of chiropractic is an effective source of preventative and wellness care.\nThe anatomical focus of the DC on the human spine has created the perception of the DC as just a "back doctor." Although this perception is not entirely incorrect, it is very much incomplete. Doctors of chiropractic are a highly appropriate resource in matters of work-place safety, st