My Toronto Chiropractor – North Toronto

If you have never been to a Chiropractor, you may wonder if Chiropractors are doctors. Chiropractors are regulated by provincial statute in all 10 provinces and have the legislative right to use the title Doctor, with its accompanying rights and obligations. Only seven classes of health care professionals in Ontario are able to do so.

The Right and Responsibility to use the term Doctor in Ontario:

Doctors of Chiropractic are unique compared to Physiotherapists and Osteopaths in that they receive more than 360 hours of radiology training and are trained in both taking and reading radiographs. Though not all Chiropractors choose to have radiographic facilities in their offices, all have the unique skills of taking and reading x-rays. General Medical Practitioners, Physiotherapists and Osteopaths receive no training in this area.

Chiropractic Education:

Canadian Chiropractors study a minimum of 7 years in order to graduate and obtain licensure. Dr. Leslie Horowitz and other Chiropractors have studied a minimum of 4,200 hours at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College or another Chiropractic College, prior to receiving her degree.

Chiropractors must then complete a minimum of 3 years (Bachelor of Science) at University before they are eligible for admission to the CMCC Doctor of Chiropractic Degree program.

Chiropractors must complete 4 years of full-time study at one of two Chiropractic Colleges in Canada. In the classroom, your doctor focused studies on the subjects of anatomy, physiology, joint and spine biomechanics, embryology, neurology, pathology, biochemistry, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, neuromuscular and orthopedic evaluation, physical therapy electrical modalities, motion palpation, spinal and joint manipulation and mobilization, soft-tissue therapy techniques, pediatric and geriatric care, microbiology, nutrition, immunology, radiology, radiation biophysics and protection, clinical X-ray interpretation and diagnosis, philosophy, clinical research, and clinical sciences specifically relating to diagnosis with emphasis on the neuromusculoskeletal system.

As can be seen, Chiropractors know far more about health than just treating lower back pain.

Beginning in the first year and for the next 3 years, each year students overseeing them spends time observing fourth year interns and highly qualified Doctors of Chiropractic faculty as they interact with patients in an outpatient clinic.

The 4th and final year of study includes completion of the requirement of the Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board (a branch of the College of Chiropractors of Ontario) to complete a 12-month clinical internship to potentially obtain licensure. This clinical internship takes place in various clinics located in the GTA, and interns spend a minimum of 1,000 hours developing hands-on skills and clinical experience assessing, diagnosing, treating and learning referral protocols.

The faculty at both Canadian Chiropractic Colleges have diverse backgrounds and offer students a wide range of expertise. Faculty come from such disciplines as biological sciences, pathology, medicine and psychology, as well as chiropractic.

Currently, there is one English speaking chiropractic school in Canada, the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) located in Toronto.

The Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) has been recognized as an international leader in chiropractic research for more than five decades. Over the years, members of CMCC’s faculty have developed collaborative research relationships with faculty at many academic institutions in North America.

Licensure:

Those successful in completing the CMCC program obtain a degree status, granting them the title “Doctor of Chiropractic” (DC).

The College of Chiropractors of Ontario (CCO) is the governing body established by the provincial government to regulate chiropractors in Ontario and every Chiropractor practicing in Ontario must be a registered member of the College.

Not only is your doctor subject to evaluation as an intern by their Chiropractic College, but the CCO also requires that they must successfully pass 3 Board Exams: Components A and B (Written Cognitive Skills Examination) to be eligible for the Clinical Skills Examination Component C.

Continuing Education:

Ontario chiropractors are required to complete 40 hours of continuing education courses over a two-year period in order to maintain their licensing requirements.

Once you consult with Dr. Horowitz and experience a thorough examination and focussed treatment given with care, you will no longer wonder “Are Chiropractors Doctors”.

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