CA 102: Principles of Chiropractic Care

CA 102: Principles of Chiropractic Care is Chapter II in the Certified Chiropractic Clinical Assistant pathway and gives assistants a clear, practical view of modern chiropractic practice. You will see what chiropractors do, how the profession is regulated, how doctors are trained, and where the chiropractic assistant fits in safe, compliant patient care.

This two-hour online course explains the foundations of chiropractic care, healthcare regulation, Doctor of Chiropractic education and licensure, and post-graduate training. The goal is to help clinical assistants understand the standards behind everyday clinical decisions so they can support conservative, patient-centered care within scope and supervision rules.

Estimated Completion Time

Approximately 2 hours (Online Format: video, text, & downloadable study guide)

Course Topics

• Foundations of chiropractic practice and neuromusculoskeletal care
• Healthcare regulation, state boards, and public protection
• Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) education, training, and NBCE licensure exams
• Post-graduate training and specialty credentials in chiropractic practice
• The chiropractic assistant’s role in safe, compliant, team-based care

Learning Objectives

• Describe the core principles and focus of modern chiropractic care
• Explain how regulation, licensure, and boards protect the public and guide practice
• Summarize the educational pathway and licensure process for chiropractors
• Recognize how specialty training shapes services offered in a chiropractic clinic
• Clarify the scope, responsibilities, and supervision requirements of the chiropractic assistant

Course Structure

• Concise video modules with supporting text and PDF study guide
• Examples connecting chiropractic education, regulation, and daily clinic workflows
• Common CA questions about scope, supervision, and professional boundaries
• Knowledge checks reinforcing key principles of chiropractic practice

Quick Course Details

• Course Type: Online
• Credit Hours: 2
• Instructor: Monte Horne, DC
• Format: Recorded online presentation with self-paced access
• Access: Log in and out as needed; resume where you left off
• Certificate: Instant certificate available upon successful completion
• Program: Part of the Certified Chiropractic Clinical Assistant (CCCA) pathway

About the Instructor

Monte Horne, DC is Founder and Lead Educator at CCEDseminars and postgraduate faculty in the Division of Postgraduate Studies at Texas Chiropractic College. He developed the FCLB-recognized Certified Chiropractic Clinical Assistant program and has helped shape assistant training standards across multiple jurisdictions.

With decades of clinical and teaching experience, Dr. Horne focuses on practical, compliance-oriented education that strengthens teamwork between doctors and assistants. His courses help chiropractic teams align with board expectations while delivering safe, patient-centered care.