Chiropractor

Entry Requirements:

You can get into this job through a university course.

University

You'll need to do a degree or postgraduate master's course recognised by the General Chiropractic Council .

This involves 3 years of full time study and 1 year working under supervision.

You might be able to take an Access to Science course if you do not have the degree entry requirements.

Entry requirements:

• 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science
• 3 A levels or equivalent

Entry requirements:

Entry requirements:

Volunteering

You'll need to get paid or voluntary experience of working with a chiropractor before applying for a course.

You'll also find it useful to get experience of working in healthcare .

Required Skills:

Digital skills : to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Skills:

• sensitivity and understanding
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• customer service skills
• knowledge of how the human body works
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• the ability to work well with others
• excellent verbal communication skills
• thinking and reasoning skills
• knowledge of psychology
• leadership skills
• knowledge of English language
• knowledge of biology
• the ability to read English
• active listening skills
• the ability to think clearly using logic and reasoning
• excellent written communication skills
• the ability to understand people’s reactions
• the ability to work well with your hands
• physical skills like movement, coordination, dexterity and grace
• concentration skills

What you'll do:

Chiropractors manipulate joints, bones and soft tissue to help clients control pain or prevent injuries from re-occurring.

As a chiropractor you could:

• talk to client's about their symptoms, make sure their condition is suitable for treatment and design a treatment programme
• treat back, leg, neck and shoulder pain
• help clients with sports injuries, poor posture or joint and muscle pain
• carry out examinations like X-rays or blood tests
• give advice on lifestyle, diet and exercise to support recovery

Location : You could work in a therapy clinic.

Salary:

Starter : variable
Experienced : variable

These figures are a guide

Working hours:

37 - 39 hours variable

Working Pattern is in your own business managing your own hours

Career Path:

Most chiropractors are self employed.

With experience you could:

• set up your own practice
• move into education or research
• specialise in an area like sports medicine, rehabilitation or neurology