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Chiropractic Assistant
Certificate – (Pending approval)
Curriculum code: V59A
The Chiropractic Assistant Program, developed at the request of area chiropractic professionals, is designed
to train graduates in a variety of chiropractic-related functions including patient care and office management.
Career areas for graduates may include front-desk receptionist, back-office employee, therapy assistant, insurance
and collections clerk, office or public relations manager, and new-patient advocate. The student may make
written application to the Office of Admissions and Registration to receive written verification of completion
of the certificate program.
Required courses: (11 courses)
* BIOL 1554 - Human Biology
CHRO 1012 - Chiropractic History and Philosophy
CHRO 1112 - Basic Chiropractic Procedures
* CHRO 1302 - Introduction to Physiotherapy
* CHRO 1412 - Chiropractic Internship
HLTH 1312 - Medical Terminology
HLTH 1372 - Ethical and Legal Issues
* HLTH 1343 - Basic ICD-9-CM
* HLTH 1353 - Basic CPT Coding
* HLTH 1363 - Insurance Procedures
* HLTH 1224 - Medical Assistant Administrative Procedures
Minimum credit hours required for completion - 29
*Course has prerequisite.
2009-10 catalog • www.kcc.edu
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