Online Chiropractic Continuing Education Courses

Many chiropractic continuing education courses are available online. Courses are tailored to licensed chiropractors who need continuing education credit to maintain their clinical licenses. Students may need to confirm state licensure eligibility requirements before registering.

Overview of Chiropractic Continuing Education Online Courses

Online continuing education courses for chiropractors are offered to chiropractors who need to update their licensure requirements without having to travel. Many courses are available at any time of day. Courses may be offered as pre-recorded lectures or interactive Web seminars. Some states do not accept online continuing education courses for credit.

Course Requirements

Students need access to the Internet to complete online continuing education chiropractic courses. Some programs require students to use specific Internet browsers. Students need to submit continuing education hours to their states' board of chiropractic medicine either personally or through the continuing education program, depending on state licensure requirements.

Online Chiropractic Continuing Education Courses List

Professional Boundaries Course

This online course discusses confidentiality and sexual misconduct in the healthcare setting. The course covers the Health Insurance Portability Assurance Act (HIPAA), privacy practices, doctor-patient confidentiality and its exceptions, as well as addressing common problem areas. Students also learn about sexual boundaries, examining prohibited conduct and penalties.

Clinical Nutrition Course

Clinical nutrition discusses the role of protein, hormones and exercise in a healthy lifestyle. Students learn the effects of alcohol, caffeine, vitamins and calcium on the body. Some courses focus on the nutritional needs of patients with specific concerns, such as osteoporosis or anti-aging.

Risk Management Course

This course outlines risk management strategies used to prevent malpractice claims. Students learn about their legal duties as health care professionals, the components of a malpractice claim, common medical errors and proper staff training. Courses may focus on different areas of risk management, including documentation or privacy regulations. Some courses are tailored to specific state requirements.

Spinal Decompression Course

Students learn to identify and treat spinal decompression in this continuing education course. The course examines spinal decompression therapy, spine anatomy and treatment protocol.

Treatment of Auto Injuries Course

This online course examines the biomechanics of acceleration and deceleration on the head and neck. Students learn to diagnose, analyze and treat vehicle-related injuries. The course also includes discussions on factors associated with an increased risk of injury.