All healthcare practitioners, including chiropractors, must complete a rigorous course of study. Chiropractors are required to have a minimum of 3 years of university education before they can be admitted to a Doctor of Chiropractic program. In total, they must have a minimum of 7 years of combined education prior to graduation.

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To become licensed, chiropractors must pass comprehensive national examinations administered by the Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board (CCEB). They must also pass the required provincial exam mandated by the regulatory authority in their province of practice. This licensing process applies equally to chiropractors educated outside of Canada. All must pass the same qualifying examinations to be licensed and practice in this country.

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The College of Complementary Health Professionals of British Columbia (CCHPBC) regulates chiropractors in the province. The CCHPBC establishes the standards for all practicing chiropractors, including ongoing competency requirements such as continuing education, quality assurance measures, and criminal record checks.

 

 Chiropractors are primary healthcare providers with extensive expertise in spinal and musculoskeletal health. Their specialized training emphasizes differential diagnosis, clinical X-ray interpretation and diagnosis, patient-centered care, and research. Chiropractors are highly skilled in spinal manipulative therapy, using precise, targeted adjustments to the vertebrae to restore proper joint motion and improve overall function

 
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