Maricopa Community Colleges

Health Careers : Chiropractic Assistant
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Chiropractic Assistant
This program prepares students for a career as a Chiropractic Assistant in the expanding field of chiropractic health care through both classroom lecture and hands on labs. The student will receive an overview of administrative front office duties; chiropractic and patient education issues; anatomy and physiology; chiropractic terminology; chiropractic billing and coding; and the legal aspects of chiropractic care. Additionally, students will review "therapeutic skills" including: massage basics; vital signs; T.E.N.S; ultrasound; cryotherapy; and other therapeutic modalities.

Work Environment:
Employment is found in chirpractic clinics.

Job Outlook:
Job opportunities are expected to be good.

Licensure/Certification:
This program does not include a national or state certification as part of its overall objectives.

Salary:
Average annual salary range is $

Program Offerings:
The Chiropractic Assistant Program is a non credit program designed to teach students the fundamentals and particulars of being a chiropractic assistant.

The Chiropractic Assistant course is offered at Chandler Gilbert Community College. For more information contact:

Chandler-Gilbert Community College: Continuing Education Department at 480-732-7080

Or visit:
http://www.cgc.maricopa.edu/academic-affairs/cte/cont-ed/Pages/cont-ed.aspx

A recognition of completion is awarded at the end of the course.

Block Transfer for Health Professions:
Not applicable