Animal chiropractic
is an emerging subscience in the field of veterinary medicine.
Although it may come as a shock at first glance, chiropractic schools are equally pertinent for humans and animals alike. In a world in which niche markets are becoming the norm, veterinary chiropractic is a growing specialization in the field of animal medicine---including equine, or horse, chiropractic. In order to become an equine chiropractor, prospective doctors must first be graduates of an accredited veterinary school or CCE-accredited (Council of Chiropractic Education) school. Graduates must then partake in an accredited program before applying to the ACCC (Animal Chiropractic Certification Commission) for official certification.
Options for Animals: College of Animal Chiropractic
Based in Cartersville, Georgia, Options for Animals is an AVCA-accredited (Animal Veterinary Chiropractic Association) college where graduates can participate in an equine chiropractic program in order to obtain certification to practice. Established in 1988, Options for Animals is the only school that specializes solely in the study of animal chiropractic. The course consists of 210 hours of training (as established by the Animal Chiropractic Accreditation Commission) and studies pertaining to equine chiropractic include: anatomy, neuroanatomy, physiology and biomechanics. Other parts of the curriculum include: adjusting techniques, diagnosing and managing the horse (i.e. working with the saddle, harness, bit, teeth and hooves).
Options for Animals: College of Animal Chiropractic
P.O. Box 3682
Cartersville, GA 30120
309-658-2920
animalchiro.com
Healing Oasis Wellness Center
Located in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, the Healing Oasis Wellness Center was established in 1999 and is now nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training. The center specializes in Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy, Veterinary Massage and Rehabilitation Therapy, Advance Neurology and continued education post-certification. VSMT classes include: anatomy, neurology, scientific validity, biomechanics and ethics. Massage classes include: anatomy, neurology, inflammation, mycology, biomechanics, nutrition and studies of various Asian medicines and massage techniques. Advance neurology classes include: neurology and scientific validity. Each program incorporates the equine into its studies.
Healing Oasis Wellness Center
2555 Wisconsin St.
Sturtevant, WI 53177
262-898-1680
healingoasis.edu
Parker College of Chiropractic
Situated in Dallas, Texas, Parker College of Chiropractic is the only accredited chiropractic college to offer a continuing education program for animal chiropractic, according to the school's website (being accredited by the CCE and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools). The purpose of the animal chiropractic course is to give chiropractors and veterinarians "an in-depth postgraduate look into the philosophy, the science and the art of animal chiropractic." The equine is one of two animal species (the other being the canine) established as primary focus for the course.
Parker College of Chiropractic
Department of Continuing Education
2500 Walnut Hill Lane
Dallas, TX 75229
800-438-6932
parkercc.edu
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