Chiropractor : Training

Those completing a course recognised by the General Chiropractic Council (GCC)  must undergo a one-year period of employed but supervised clinical practice work prior to final registration with the GCC. The majority of new entrants do this whilst working for an approved training practice; however, it is possible to do this whilst self-employed with the support of a GCC-approved supervisor or tutor.

Continuing professional development (CPD) is a mandatory requirement for chiropractors to re-register annually with the GCC. Chiropractors are required to undertake a minimum of 30 hours of documented self-directed learning per annum, half of which must involve interaction with colleagues. Failure to undergo CPD and comply with CPD requirements could lead to removal from the register.

The College of Chiropractors has a particular remit to support CPD. The College of Chiropractors and the recognised education providers offer courses that enable chiropractors to develop an area of particular interest. Seminars, conferences and professional journals organised by the four chiropractic associations - The College of Chiropractors , the GCC, the British Chiropractic Association  and the United Chiropractic Association (UCA)  - also help with CPD.

In addition, courses are provided by the McTimoney College of Chiropractic , the Anglo European College of Chiropractic (AECC) and The Welsh Institute of Chiropractic .