Certificate - (Pending approval)
Curriculum code: V59A

The Chiropractic Assistant Program, developed at the request of area chiropractic professionals, is designed to train graduates in a variety of chiropractic-related functions including patient care and office management. Career areas for graduates may include front-desk receptionist, back-office employee, therapy assistant, insurance and collections clerk, office or public relations manager, and new-patient advocate. The student may make written application to the Office of Admissions and Registration to receive written verification of completion of the certificate program.

Required courses: (11 courses)

• * BIOL 1554 - Human Biology
• CHRO 1012 - Chiropractic History and Philosophy
• CHRO 1112 - Basic Chiropractic Procedures
• * CHRO 1302 - Introduction to Physiotherapy
• * CHRO 1412 - Chiropractic Internship
• HLTH 1312 - Medical Terminology
• HLTH 1372 - Ethical and Legal Issues
• * HLTH 1343 - Basic ICD-9-CM
• * HLTH 1353 - Basic CPT Coding
• * HLTH 1363 - Insurance Procedures
• * HLTH 1224 - Medical Assistant Administrative Procedures

Minimum credit hours required for completion - 29

*Course has prerequisite