Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida

Catalog

Entering the Profession
 

Licensure

Applicants for licensure bear the responsibility to see that their applications are properly processed. The Student Administrative Services Office is an informational source with briefs of the requirements for licensure in the 50 U.S. states and in many international jurisdictions. For the most current information, the particular jurisdiction should be consulted.

Professional Opportunities

Located in Davenport, Iowa, the Office of Professional Opportunities assists graduating students and recent graduates in establishing their practices or in finding suitable associateships, partnerships or externships. The office also serves established chiropractors in the sale of their practices and in finding qualified associates or externs and maintains used-equipment listings. Cities and towns in need of a chiropractor often contact the office directly. Chiropractors and students can find this information on the Palmer Professional Opportunities Web site at http://ads.palmer.edu.

Professional Opportunities utilizes the vast network of alumni as a support group to assist the new generation of chiropractors in developing successful practices. Sample resumes and licensure information, chamber of commerce directories and other information is available.

Palmer’s commitment is to offer assistance to students and graduates so they may achieve their professional goals. For questions or assistance, please contact the PCCF Student Administrative Services.

Employment Prospects

Employment for Doctors of Chiropractic, according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook 2004-2005 edition, is expected to grow faster than average through the year 2012.

Graduates from Palmer currently practice in all 50 U.S. states as well as in many international locations. They are engaged in private practice or working as “associate doctors” with established Doctors of Chiropractic. Palmer has a good record of both supporting its students toward successful completion of the program and assisting them with their entry into the chiropractic profession.

Continuing Education

The Continuing Education Division offers a variety of license renewal seminars, post-graduate programming, Speakers Bureau support services, online/distance learning, products and other programs nationwide to supply doctors in the field with the resources they need to pursue their lifelong learning interests and uphold their educational responsibilities as licensed practitioners. For more information, call toll-free (800) 452-5032, or visit us on the Web at www.palmerinstitute.net.

• Seminars for license renewal are offered in various locations and are open to students at a great discount. They provide an excellent opportunity to network with doctors in the field and to experience how academic course work from the D.C. program is applied in everyday practice.
• Post-graduate programs allow licensed practitioners to specialize and earn eligibility to test for certificate or diplomate status from an associated national organization. We currently offer certificate and diplomate options in sports, pediatrics and philosophy.
• PracTiseTM programs provide doctors and students options to gain PRACtical experTISE in select topics. These 36-hour programs feature concentrated study in neurology, nutrition, healthy aging or radiology.
• Online learning offers seminar options to doctors across the globe and enhances many of our post-graduate studies to provide flexibility and convenience in learning.
• The Speakers Bureau support service acts as a resource for state associations and other select organizations to aid in speaker scheduling, program development and services for processing continuing education credits with state boards.
• Creative products developed by the Institute supply doctors with educational and academic resources to enhance their quality of practice.

Fountainhead programs

The Fountainhead Programs department is responsible for the development and implementation of Homecoming activities for each Palmer campus plus additional special events as assigned. Each event offers programs for students, doctors and staff, featuring world-renowned speakers, an exhibit hall with the latest products and services, alumni reunions, great social events and a prospective student program. Special discounted rates are available to students and their guests for all programs. Complete seminar information can be found at www.palmerseminars.com or by calling (563) 884-5289.

Palmer Florida Homecoming Palmer Davenport Homecoming Palmer West Homecoming Jan. 26-28, 2006 Aug. 10-12, 2006 Oct. 6-7, 2006

Alumni Program

Mission:
The mission of the Alumni Program is to identify and address the needs of the College’s three campuses and alumni, and create greater support, involvement and communication opportunities for all parties involved.

Value:
The alumni of Palmer College affirm that health is aided by quality chiropractic care as defined by the Palmer Tenets, that our obligation to our chiropractic profession includes supporting its long-term progress, that our alma mater, Palmer College of Chiropractic, and its three campuses is a vital institution leading the progress of the profession, and that our efforts in support of our alma mater will reflect high ethical values.

Vision:
The Palmer College of Chiropractic Alumni Program, involving all three campuses, will strive to be one of the preeminent alumni programs in higher education as actively involved in and supportive of all major Palmer College of Chiropractic efforts including effective recruiting of the best qualified chiropractic students, dynamic fundraising to facilitate growth for Palmer College of Chiropractic, as well as energetic service to and effective communications with all Palmer College of Chiropractic Alumni.

Student Resources

The Admissions Department is supported by over 25,000 alumni from the College’s three campuses in Davenport, Iowa, San Jose, Calif., and Port Orange, Fla. Many of these Palmer graduates have assumed various leadership roles within the profession of chiropractic. Prospective students are encouraged to visit one of the three campuses. However, prospective students can also contact Palmer alumni in their area for more information.

Professional Organizations

The chiropractic profession is represented by two major professional organizations, the International Chiropractors Association (ICA) and the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). Both of the associations are located in Arlington, Va. The two national organizations provide services in education, political and public relations, and insurance. Both organizations have student auxiliary groups on campus.

The addresses of the national offices are:

International Chiropractors Association
1110 North Glebe Rd.
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 528-5000

American Chiropractic Association
1701 Clarendon Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 276-8800

Transcript Of Record

Each student or alumnus is furnished one transcript of record free of charge. Additional transcripts are furnished at the cost of $5. Federal law requires that a written request be made by the student before issuance of a transcript. The College will not honor transcript requests from those having past-due College bills.

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