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Why Life?

Life University’s College of Chiropractic has a long tradition of embracing the philosophy of chiropractic as the foundational underpinning for the Doctor of Chiropractic Program. 

As Life University moves into the 21st century dialogue on contemporary scientific paradigms, the University continues to emphasize the vitalistic philosophy at the heart of Life’s chiropractic model.

Unlike other chiropractic colleges that train students solely in condition-based, therapeutic approaches to care, Life’s Doctor of Chiropractic program emphasizes chiropractic’s individual approach to expressing optimal health through the identification and correction of the vertebral subluxation. Life continues to graduate some of the most successful chiropractors in our profession.

To accomplish this, Life’s DC program provides the student with a different learning experience than many chiropractic colleges. One important distinction is that our curriculum identifies key topical areas important to the chiropractic value proposition and practice success and emphasizes these areas. These areas of emphasis include:

Business Success: 

Life University’s Doctor of Chiropractic program offers what is unquestionably the most comprehensive business preparation program in chiropractic education.  

Beginning immediately in first quarter, students are formally introduced to concepts necessary for business success. They are provided an extensive patient/office management procedural education in which they become immersed in all aspects of office management from front desk procedures to coding and explanation of benefits.

The business curriculum is capped off with two very specialized educational experiences.  All chiropractic students are required to self select to one of three proprietary practice coaching company’s for their year-long practice management program.  This opportunity is provided at no additional charge to the student. 

In addition, senior students take classes in the discipline of business from experienced faculty in the University’s undergraduate business program.  All tolled, Life’s Principles of Practice and Business Management program prepares students for the business of chiropractic.

Chiropractic Technique:

Life University’s Doctor of Chiropractic program has more than 34 credits of adjusting technique and related classes.  At Life University, you don’t learn a “tool bag” of ways to move bones. Rather, you are trained in five complete system techniques to analyze and adjust the spine.  From pediatrics to seniors; from individuals with special needs to highly trained athletes, you will be comfortable and competent clearing their spines of vertebral subluxations.
    
Life Source:

Contemporary scientific paradigms, philosophy of life and learning theories /critical thinking are just three of the University’s eight core proficiencies that you will learn at Life Source. 

Twice a year, first year students can attend (free of charge) what is becoming the most personal and professional development seminar in chiropractic. The opportunity to be exposed to the ideas and conversations with some of the most prominent individuals and thinkers in modern times is just one of the many benefits you will receive as a student in Life University’s chiropractic program.

Who Passes National Board Examinations:

Life University’s Doctor of Chiropractic program is one of the largest programs of its kind in the world.  As such, students’ educational preparedness varies tremendously over and above the basic prerequisites required for admission.  Due to this variation, success on NBCE licensure examinations various considerably.  What we can say is that students who possess a GPA of 2.75 or above have a 93% chance of successfully passing National Board examinations on their first attempt.

National Board Preparation:

Life University’s College of Chiropractic has recently developed and implemented a national board preparatory program for all eligible and interested students.  Students are able to attend a six week preparatory program that walks them through the “ins-and-outs” of how to take the National Board examinations.  Currently, Life University offers its chiropractic students a comprehensive preparatory program at no charge for NBCE Part 1.  In the spring of 2007 a preparatory for NBCE Parts 2-4 will additionally be offered. 
   
Life’s DC program does not focus exclusively on preparing students to be successful on National Board exams, but more importantly, Life University teaches its students what is important for a successful practice. Throughout their education, Life’s students develop a clear appreciation for chiropractic and possess a deep understanding and commitment for how they will serve humanity upon graduation.    
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