BID-245 — Chiropractic Assistant
This 50 hour program prepares students for a career as a Chiropractic Assistant in the expanding field of chiropractic healthcare 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 & 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. Note: this program does not include a national or state certification or a clinical rotation as part of its overall objectives.