Doctor of Chiropractic
| Spine and Neuromusculoskeletal Health Professionals |
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| Skilled Clinicians |
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| Providers of Evidence-Informed Care |
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| Advocates for Community Health |
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| Integrated and Collaborative Team Members |
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| Leaders in Healthcare |
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By graduation, Northeast doctor of chiropractic students will demonstrate the ability to:
- Develop a list of differential diagnosis/es and corresponding exams from a case-appropriate health history and review of external health records.
- Identify significant findings that may indicate the need for follow-up through additional examination, application of diagnostic and/or confirmatory tests and tools, and any consultations.
- Generate a problem list with diagnosis/es.
- Develop an evidence-informed management plan appropriate to the diagnosis, including obstacles to improvement, measurable healthcare goals, prognoses and target endpoint of care in consideration of bio-psychosocial factors, natural history and alternatives to care.
- Refer for emergency care and/or collaborative care as appropriate.
- Present a management plan that includes obtaining informed consent.
- Deliver appropriate chiropractic adjustments/manipulations, and/or other forms of passive care as identified in the management plan.
- Implement appropriate active care as identified in the management plan.
- Make recommendations for changes in lifestyle behaviors, activities of daily living and/or dietary and nutritional habits as appropriate.
- Implement changes to the management plan as new clinical information becomes available.
- Identify maximum improvement and document the endpoint of care or determine rationales for continuing care.
- Manage health risks and public health issues, including reporting, as required.
- Recommend or provide resources (educational, community-based, etc.) and instruction regarding public health issues.
- Address appropriate hygiene practices in the clinical environment.
- Communicate health improvement strategies with other health professionals.
- Document health risks and management options considering the patient’s health care needs and goals.
- Consider the patient's ethnicity, cultural beliefs, and socio-economic status when communicating.
- Generate accurate, concise, appropriate and legible patient records, narrative reports and correspondence.
- Safeguard and keep confidential the patient’s protected health and financial information.
- Generate patient records that are in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations and applicable/accepted industry standards.
- Maintain appropriate physical, communication (verbal and non-verbal) and emotional boundaries with patients.
- Maintain professional conduct with patients, peers, staff, and faculty.
- Comply with the ethical and legal dimensions of clinical practice.
- Use relevant scientific literature and other evidence to inform patient care.
- Identify subluxations/segmental dysfunction of the spine and/or other articulations.
- Analyze and interpret findings indicating the need for chiropractic adjustment/manipulation.
- Identify indications, contraindications, and risk factors for the chiropractic adjustment/manipulation; and explain the anticipated benefits, potential complications and effects to patients.
- Apply chiropractic adjustment/manipulation to patients while ensuring patient safety.
- Identify the effects following the chiropractic adjustment/manipulation.
- Explain their own roles and responsibilities and those of other care providers and how the team works together to provide care.
- Use appropriate team building and collaborative strategies with other members of the healthcare team to support a team approach to patient centered care.
Sample Schedule
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Course |
Credits Hours |
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First Trimester |
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ANA6115 Histology |
3 |
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ANA6120 Embryology |
1 |
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ANA6130 Arthrology and Osteology of the Axial Skeleton |
1 |
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ANA6140 Gross Anatomy of the Back and Thorax |
3 |
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ANA6150 Functional Neuroanatomy |
5 |
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BCH6110 Principles of Biochemistry |
3 |
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HCA6110 Introduction to Patient Care |
0.5 |
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PHL6120 Sociocultural and Interprofessional Development |
2 |
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PHL6130 Foundations and History of Chiropractic |
1 |
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PHY6110 Cell Physiology |
1 |
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TCH6110 Introduction to Psychomotor and Palpation |
1.5 |
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Total |
22 |
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Second Trimester |
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ANA6210 Gross Anatomy of the Extremities |
5 |
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ANA6220 Clinical Neuroanatomy |
5 |
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BCH6210 Nutrition and Metabolism |
3 |
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HCA6210 Introduction to Integrative Healthcare |
0.5 |
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PHL6210 Research Inquiry |
1 |
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PHY6210 Foundations of Systems Physiology |
3 |
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RAD6210 Normal Imaging of the Spine and Extremities |
1.5 |
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TCH6210 Introduction to Spinal Assessment and Manipulation |
3 |
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Total |
22 |
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Third Trimester |
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ANA6310 Gross Anatomy – Abdominopelvic Viscera / Head & Neck |
5 |
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HCA6310 Essentials of Patient Documentation |
0.5 |
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MPH6310 Clinical Microbiology |
4 |
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PHY6310 Principles of Systems Physiology |
3 |
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PHY6320 Principles of Physiopathology |
5 |
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RAD6310 Cross-Sectional Imaging Anatomy |
1 |
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TCH6310 Spinal Assessment and Manipulation of the Pelvis and Lumbar Spine |
2 |
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TCH6320 Lower Extremity Assessment and Manipulation |
1 |
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TCH6330 Foundations of Biomechanics |
2 |
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Total |
23.5 |
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Fourth Trimester |
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CHS6410 Integration of Foundational Sciences |
1 |
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DIA6410 Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis |
3 |
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DIA6420 Musculoskeletal Pathology with Correlative Imaging |
4 |
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HCA6410 Clinical Applications I – Patient History and Motivational Interviewing |
1 |
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MPH6410 Public Health |
2 |
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PHL6420 Principles of Chiropractic |
2 |
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PHL6430 Literature Review |
1 |
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PHY6410 Systems Pathology |
5 |
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TCH6410 Spinal Assessment and Manipulation of the Thoracic Spine and Ribs |
2 |
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TCH6420 Upper Extremity Assessment and Manipulation |
1 |
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Total |
22 |
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Fifth Trimester |
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DIA6515 Orthopedic and Neurological Assessment |
4 |
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DIA6520 Rheumatology |
3 |
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DIA6530 Clinical Neurology |
2 |
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DIA6545 Diagnosis and Management of Spinal Disorders |
5 |
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HCA6510 Clinical Applications II – Examination of Spinal Conditions |
0.5 |
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PHL6510 Research Methodology and Project Proposal |
2 |
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PHL6520 The Scientific Basis for Chiropractic Care |
1 |
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TCH6510 Spinal Assessment and Manipulation of the Cervical Spine |
1 |
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TCH6515 Myofascial Therapy I – Spine |
1 |
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TCH6516 Physical Rehabilitation of Spinal Disorders |
2 |
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TCH6517 Therapeutic Modalities |
2 |
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Total |
23.5 |
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Sixth Trimester |
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AST6615 Clinical and Developmental Nutrition |
3 |
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AST6620 Emergency Procedures and Management of Sports Injuries |
1.5 |
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DIA6610 General Diagnosis |
5.5 |
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DIA6620 Diagnosis and Management of Extremity Disorders |
4 |
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DIA6630 Clinical Decision Making in Spinal Disorders |
2 |
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HCA6610 Clinical Applications III - Comprehensive Physical Examinations |
0.5 |
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PHL6610 Ethics, Professionalism, and Jurisprudence |
2 |
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TCH6611 Chiropractic Management of Disc Disorders |
1 |
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TCH6612 Orthoses |
1.5 |
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TCH6613 Physical Rehabilitation of Extremity Disorders |
2 |
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TCH6614 Myofascial Therapy II - Extremities |
1 |
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Total |
24 |
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Seventh Trimester |
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AST6720 Clinical Psychology |
2 |
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AST6730 Clinical Pharmacology |
3 |
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AST6740 Health Promotion and Wellness |
2 |
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BPM6715 Introduction to Coding and Billing |
1 |
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BPM6720 Roadmap to Practice |
1 |
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CHS6710 Integration of Clinical Sciences |
1 |
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CLS6750 Pre-Clerkship |
3 |
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DIA6710 Maternity and Pediatric Evaluation and Management |
3 |
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DIA6715 Clinical Decision-Making Capstone |
2 |
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DIA6720 Geriatric Evaluation and Management |
1 |
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RAD6710 Radiologic Science and Radiographic Examination |
3 |
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RAD6720 Ultrasonographic Imaging |
1 |
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TCH6710 Integrative Strategies in Manual Therapy |
1 |
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Total |
24 |
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Eighth Trimester |
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AST6815 Biopsychosocially Oriented Clinical Practice |
2 |
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AST6825 Team-Based and Collaborative Care |
1 |
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BPM6815 Strategic Applications in Business and Practice Management |
3 |
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CLS6850 Clinical Clerkship - Community Clinic and Rotations I |
10 |
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CLS6860 Grand Rounds and Case Reviews |
1 |
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DIA6810 Clinical Laboratory Evaluation |
1 |
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HCA6810 Patient Education |
1 |
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RAD6810 Clinical Imaging Evaluation |
2 |
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Total |
21 |
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Ninth Trimester |
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AST6910 Diversity and Transcultural Competence |
1 |
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BPM6910 Marketing and Public Relations Strategies |
2 |
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BPM6915 Financing and Budgeting in Healthcare Administration |
2 |
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CHS6910 Clinical Competency Capstone |
1 |
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CLS6950 Clinical Clerkship - Community Clinic and Rotations II |
10 |
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CLS6960 Grand Rounds - Advanced and Complex Cases |
1 |
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DIA6910 Ergonomics and Occupational Health |
2 |
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Total |
19 |
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Tenth Trimester |
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BPM7110 Office Operations and Procedures |
2 |
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BPM7115 Advanced Billing and Coding |
2 |
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CLS7150 Clinical Clerkship - Distinction Programs |
10 |
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DIA7110 Post-Surgical Care |
2 |
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DIA7115 Special Examinations |
1 |
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Total |
17 |
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TOTAL CORE HOURS |
218 |
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TOTAL ELECTIVE COURSE HOURS |
6 |
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TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS |
224 |
(A minimum of six elective credit hours must be completed after completion of 4th-trimester coursework)
The program has been accredited through the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) since 1977.
Northeast College of Health Sciences will admit candidates into the Doctor of Chiropractic program whose goals, abilities, and character are consistent with the program’s mission.
Designed for enrolled chiropractic students who have not yet earned their baccalaureate degree, BPS students earn a bachelor's degree with a major in life sciences while pursuing their doctorate.
