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What it takes to be a Camber-Certified Doctor of Chiropractic Chiropractic colleges require a minimum of six to seven academic years of post-high school education. A foundation in the basic medical sciences and medical courses includes coursework in anatomy, biochemistry, microbiology, general diagnostics, radiology, physiology, pathology, nutrition, and public health. In addition, chiropractic education involves a detailed study of clinical sciences as well as clinical experience. Your Doctor of Chiropractic receives expert training in musculoskeletal disorders and their relationship to other illnesses. Many chiropractic doctors also continue their education in specialty areas such as radiology, sports medicine, orthopedics, nutrition, or neurology. Doctors of Chiropractic are licensed in all fifty states and the District of Columbia. State Board examinations are required by all states before a Doctor of Chiropractic can begin practice. In selecting Doctors of Chiropractic to join Camber clinics, the "credential-due diligence" process includes:
Camber-Certified Doctors of Chiropractic seek to recommend treatment regimens and diagnostic tests that have been proven to increase the likelihood of a favorable outcome. Camber Chiropractic is committed to developing the national standard by which chiropractic services can be delivered in a consistent, predictable, and measurable fashion -- prescribed by a team of doctors who are accountable to themselves, their colleagues, and, most importantly, to their patients. Camber Chiropractic's Department of Medical Affairs has developed, coordinated and implemented continuing education programs to enhance our doctors' skills relating to diagnosis and treatment, outcome analysis, patient management, and clinic operation. Medical Affairs also integrates quality management procedures into all phases of treatment and clinic operations in order to assure that:
To better serve our doctors, as well as the public-at-large, Camber Chiropractic has in place advisory boards and procedural committees comprised of key personnel and consultants. They assist us in further developing, improving, and implementing present-day practice parameters, treatment guidelines, and clinic operations. As you can see, there are many reasons we can say with confidence: We treat you better. *
Some material excerpted from the FCER Awareness Series, copyright (c)
1993, by the Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research. |