Make sure the school you’re considering is accredited. Quality and nationally recognized chiropractic schools will be accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education. Call and ask the school directly if it is accredited and check Cce-USA.org for verification (see References).
Check with your state’s regulatory board. While certain schools might be accredited, it’s also possible they don’t provide all of the courses needed to meet licensing requirements in your state. An official directory of licensing boards can be found on FCLB.org or by contacting the ?Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ?Bridget Seader, Program Administrator, ?5401 West 10th Street, Suite 101 ?Greeley, Colorado, 80634-4400; ?Phone: (970) 356-3500; FAX: (970) 356-3599.
Speak to practicing chiropractors in your area. Most states have a chiropractic association that lists licensed practitioners. You can find a listing of doctors online or in your local phone book. Either call or email several chiropractors to get their reviews of colleges attended. If you are in the United States, you can also check with the American Chiropractic Association for a listing of licensed doctors.
Check for online reviews or complaints filed against chiropractic schools. Call the Better Business Bureau or the Council on Chiropractic Education and ask if any complaints have been found against the schools you’re researching. A review website called PlanetChiropractic.com also provides a rating of schools based on user feedback (see Resources).