Chiropractor

Duties and Responsibilities: Chiropractors diagnose, treat, and prevent disorders of the musculoskeletal system. They look at the effect of the disorders on the function of the nervous system and general health. Their goal is to relieve pain, increase mobility, and to get their patients back to full health. Treatments do not involve surgeries or drugs.

Salary: As of August 2016, the average annual salary for chiropractors is $139,514. The range is between $118,551-$192,320.

Education: Training to become a chiropractor takes about 7 years of college. 4 undergraduate years, followed by three to five years of chiropractic college. Then must complete a clinical internship.

Demand for this profession: The employment of chiropractors is expected to increase 28% from 2008 to 2018 which is faster than the average for all occupations. The demand is expected to grow, as consumer demand for health care increases.

   

     

               Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I think that i would like to be a chiropractor. It seems like an interesting and fun career. I like it because it's in the medical field and because i would like to be helping people. Another reason is because i wouldn't be risking anyone's life which is something that i don't like that is part of other medical careers. Although one thing i don’t like about becoming a chiropractor is how long you have to go to school for.