Palmer College of Chiropractic

Academic Programs

A.S.C.T, C.C.A & C.O.A Programs
 

Associate of Science in Chiropractic Technology Degree, Chiropractic Clinical Assistant & Chiropractic Office Assistant Program

These programs provide specialized training for health care professionals who seek chiropractic career opportunities. Depending on the choice of program, the students will learn to perform chiropractic X-ray examinations, fundamental screenings and physical assessments of chiropractic patients. The programs supply students with the necessary classroom, laboratory and clinical experiences to become valued members of the chiropractic health care team. In a chiropractic practice, the trained health care professional may assist doctors of chiropractic in conducting orthopedic, neurologic and chiropractic assessments. They may also perform ancillary procedures and conduct patient education. Additionally, depending on the students’ choice of programs, students are qualified to supervise an office, including administrative duties related to financial transactions, business correspondence and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.

Upon successful completion of a program, graduates may earn an Associate of Science in Chiropractic Technology (A.S.C.T.) degree, Chiropractic Clinical Assistant (C.C.A.) or Chiropractic Office Assistant (C.O.A.) certificate. Graduates of the A.S.C.T. or C.C.A. programs are also eligible to sit for the certification examination of the American Chiropractic Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.C.R.R.T.) to perform chiropractic X-rays in most states. Opportunities for job placement are excellent.

Additional information can be obtained from the Undergraduate Studies Department, Palmer College of Chiropractic, 1000 Brady St., Davenport, IA 52803-5287; phone (563) 884-5743 or (800) 722-2586, Ext. 5743 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CST.

Job Placement Service

Undergraduate Studies maintains an active list of chiropractors seeking trained chiropractic technologists. This service is free to both the doctor and the C.T. student or alumnus. Address inquiries to Job Placement Coordinator, Undergraduate Studies, 1000 Brady Street, Davenport, IA 52803; or call (800) 722-2586, Ext. 5743 or (563) 884-5743 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CST.

Licensure Requirements

Neither acceptance for admission into the program nor the subsequent earning of an associate of Science in Chiropractic Technology (C.T.) degree guarantees a license or certification to practice. Some states require a specific course of study and/or state-based testing for certification. In addition, some states limit the duties performed by a C.T. Please check with the appropriate state chiropractic board(s) to determine specific requirements for the state(s) in which you will seek employment as a C.T.

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