PALMS CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE

since 2003

Diploma in Chiropractic Science DSc(chiro)

- International Standardlization Program -

duration of 3 - 4 years

Conversion course in Chiropractic

based on WHO guideline - limited chiropractic education – category II(A)

This program is designed to cover those subjects which are important for the practice of chiropractic and which have not been covered appropriately in previous health care education. Part‐time courses have been designed to be convenient for practitioners maintaining their current employment, extending appropriate credits to persons depending upon their level of health care training.

The entrance requirement would be completion of the 2000 hours D.O.M.P. program. ( or during the course depending upon their level )

The duration of training would be over 1800 hours training including over 1000 hours of supervised clinical experience.

After completing the course, candidates must pass the final exam to be awarded the Diploma in Chiropractic Manipulative Practice (DSc.-chiro).

*TOTAL hours you need to register as Diplomate in Chiropractic are;

1. health care license + 2. DOMP 2000hrs + 3. Conversion Course 1800hrs

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is designed for candidates who have already had certain kind of chiropractic training but does not have the proper kind of education described by the WHO guidelines (INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS in Chiropractic Science). We will focus on the principles of chiropractic, vetebral subluxation complex, chiropractic managent, and learn "Where, Why and How" to deliver chiropractic manipulation safely and effectively to help your patients.

*please note that this is not just a technique course.

　■ History of Chiropractic

　■ Philosophy and Principles of Chiropractic

　■ Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Spine

　■ Radiology

　■ Chiropractic Management

　■ Clinical Evaluation (Neurological, Orthopedic and Chiropractic Tests)

　■ Chiropractic Palpation

　　1 Pelvic

　　2 Lumbar

　　3 Thoracic

　　4 Cervical