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Chiropractic education: a struggle for survival
1Department of Sociology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada.
Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Chiropractic education in Ontario evolved through two phases, from poor organization to the establishment of the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1945. This history illustrates the profession's journey toward educational legitimacy.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences
- Medical Education
- Professional Regulation
Background:
- The history of chiropractic education in Ontario, Canada, serves as a case study for professional development.
- Early chiropractic training in Ontario was disorganized, prompting many to pursue education internationally.
Observation:
- Chiropractic education in Ontario developed in two distinct phases.
- The initial phase lacked structure, leading to reliance on U.S. institutions for training.
Findings:
- A significant shift occurred in 1945 with the founding of the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.
- This institution marked a new era in organized chiropractic education within Canada.
Implications:
- The establishment of the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College was pivotal in advancing chiropractic educational standards.
- This development contributed to the chiropractic profession's pursuit of greater academic and professional legitimacy.