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The CHIRO-Force peer-assisted learning program for manual therapy education
The Journal of Chiropractic Education
|July 23, 2026
Summary
The CHIRO-Force Peer-Assisted Learning program successfully enhanced chiropractic students' manual therapy skills using Force-Sensing Table Technology. This peer mentoring initiative provided over 100 highly appreciated sessions in its first year.
Area of Science:
- Chiropractic Education
- Health Professions Education
- Collaborative Learning
Background:
- Peer mentoring is valuable for developing clinical competencies in healthcare.
- Force-Sensing Table Technology (FSTT®) was integrated into a chiropractic program to improve manual therapy training.
- The CHIRO-Force Peer-Assisted Learning (PAL) program was developed to further enhance practical skills.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the CHIRO-Force PAL program.
- To report on the findings from the program's inaugural year.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of peer mentoring in chiropractic manual therapy training.
Main Methods:
- The CHIRO-Force program utilized the PAL learning framework.
- Two fourth-year students were trained as mentors in FSTT® technology.
- Mentors developed session protocols and a booking system; mentees provided feedback via questionnaires.
Main Results:
- Mentors created 5 session protocols and dedicated approximately 5 hours weekly to mentoring.
- Over 100 mentoring sessions were conducted, involving more than 100 students between September 2023 and April 2024.
- 97% of the sessions received "highly appreciated" feedback, indicating program success.
Conclusions:
- The CHIRO-Force PAL program shows potential for supporting students' practice of spinal manipulative therapy.
- Further research is needed to assess the program's impact on clinical competency and self-efficacy.
- Peer-assisted learning, enhanced by technology, can be an effective supplementary training method in chiropractic education.
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