Overview
Chiropractic Assistant workers assist individuals to function effectively in the major domains of everyday living through a wellness approach. Chiropractic Assistants focus on prevention as well as remediation of problems caused by improper skeletal alignment and muscular problems. They are committed to improving the overall quality of life and they provide direct services by assisting people to understand proper personal care. Chiropractic Assistants may also educate patients about other health issues.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), www.bls.gov, projects that demand for Chiropractic Assistants should grow between 7% percent and 13% before 2016.
Course Sequence
First Semester
| ENG 101 |
Composition I |
3 cr. |
| CIS 106 |
World Wide Web |
1 cr. |
| SOC 109 |
Intro to Sociology |
3 cr. |
| BIO 101 |
General Biology I |
4 cr. |
| MTH 115 |
Business Math |
3 cr. |
| IDS 101 |
Harcum Colloquium |
2 cr. |
| PED 140 |
Pilates |
1 cr. |
|
17 cr.
|
Second Semester
| ENG 102 |
Composition II |
3 cr. |
| CHIR 101 |
Intro to Chiropractic Assistant |
4 cr. |
| BIO 102 |
General Biology II |
4 cr. |
| HPM 101 |
Medical Terminology |
1 cr. |
| RAD 101 |
Introduction to Radiologic Science |
3 cr. |
| CHE 111 |
General Chemistry |
4 cr. |
|
|
19 cr.
|
Third Semester
| HUM 101 |
Intro to Humanities |
3 cr. |
| PSY 111 |
Intro to Psychology |
3 cr. |
| BIO 204 |
Nutrition |
3 cr. |
| HPM 106 |
Computerized Office Procedures |
3 cr. |
| BIO 108 |
Intro to A&P |
3 cr. |
| PED 112 |
Yoga |
1 cr. |
|
|
16 cr.
|
Fourth Semester
| HPM 202 |
Healthcare Law and Ethics |
3 cr. |
| SOC 115 |
Diversities |
3 cr. |
| PSY 158 |
Psychology of Disabilities |
3 cr. |
| HPM 204 |
Intro to Medical Coding |
3 cr. |
| CHIR 231 |
Community Outpatient Internship |
4 cr. |
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16 cr.
|
Total: 68 cr.
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