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Chiropractors

Chiropractors . By: Sheewani Bhugwansing Mentoring in Medicine Virtual Summer Camp 2013 . What is Chiropractic Care? . Chiropractors focus their expertise on healing parts of the body through a natural approach Tries to heal patients without the use of drugs or surgery.

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Chiropractors

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  1. Chiropractors By: Sheewani Bhugwansing Mentoring in Medicine Virtual Summer Camp 2013

  2. What is Chiropractic Care? • Chiropractors focus their expertise on healing parts of the body through a natural approach • Tries to heal patients without the use of drugs or surgery. • Treat patients with health problems related to the muscular, nervous, and skeletal system.

  3. Why Chiropractors? • I chose this profession because most people never heard of it or might only have a slight idea of this job. • I like that chiropractors don’t turn to medicine, drugs, or surgery as their first way to treat their patients. • Chiropractors have a hands-on method of treatment usually associated with the spine, which is unique compared to most physicians.

  4. Education Requirements • Minimum of 8 years of study • Required to complete a four year undergraduate degree • Must apply for licensure/registration with the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions to practice as a chiropractor in NY.

  5. Job Outlook? • The job outlook of a chiropractor is EXCELLENT! • In fact, Chiropractic employment is expected to grow 28% from 2010 to 2020.

  6. What is the Salary? • The average salary of a Chiropractor is $90,000.

  7. Working Conditions • A typical day in the life of a chiropractor means working in your own comfortable office. Chiropractors are usually on their feet and perfecting hands-on techniques to treat patients with skeletal problems. • Chiropractors usually work 40 hours a week, and may work on weekends for patients.

  8. Work Cited • "Chiropractor | explorehealthcareers.org." Home | explorehealthcareers.org. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Aug. 2013. <http://explorehealthcareers.org/en/Career/41/Chiropractor# Tab=Overview>. • "Chiropractor Job Outlook | Health Guide USA." Health Guide USA. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Aug. 2013. <http://www.healthguideusa.org/careers/chiropractor_job_ outlook.htm>. • "My Health Career - MSIAHEC." My Health Career - MSIAHEC. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Aug. 2013. <http://www.msiahec.myhealthcareer.org/protected/occupations/ profile.jsf?profileId=1821684&conversationId=6885>.

  9. Thank you!

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