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April is Occupational Therapy Month, a special time to spring into a profession that helps others reach their full potential. In fact, “living life to fullest” is this year’s theme for Occupational Therapy Month. When you want a career that’s all about helping people rise above the challenges in their life, April is the time to learn more about occupational therapy assistant school.

There is no better recognition of the benefits provided by occupational therapy than an article detailing how useful occupational therapy practitioners are – including occupational therapy assistants (OTAs). What does an occupational therapy assistant do? OTAs work directly with clients, providing help, hope, and healing.

Dr. Patrick Hammond has enjoyed a career unlike many others in his profession. After graduating from the College of Chiropractic at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) in 1997, he worked as an associate doctor for four years. A desire to follow his own path led him to open Hammond Chiropractic Center in 2002, where he soon learned about the joy of business ownership. During his first three years, he often worked seven days a week doing screenings or promoting his practice at community events. This effort was in addition to time in his office seeing patients. It wasn’t easy, but he persevered, and he now has a thriving family practice. He treats athletes at all competitive levels and also serves as the chiropractor for Major League Baseball’s Kansas City Royals.

Many college students find their interest in healthcare sector occupations increases while taking life sciences classes or those detailing the systems of the human body. If so, they might focus on human biology, kinesiology, or exercise science. Excellent choices! These subjects make good entry points for those wanting today’s expanding healthcare occupations…including how to become a chiropractor – a doctor of chiropractic.

Diagnostic medical imaging of the human body is big business and the professionals doing this work are radiologic technologists (often called rad techs). They are earning a top salary and feeling fulfilled helping people overcome illness, pain, or injury. Here are 12 facts to know, from a radiologic technologist’s salary to why rad techs love the role they play in today’s expanding healthcare economy.

Here’s an all-important methodology to excellent patient care, and it starts with a healthcare practitioner acronym for four key components: SOAP. What’s a A SOAP note, you ask?

More people are thinking about chiropractic college than ever before. Why is that? The careful, comprehensive, and decidedly non-pharmaceutical approach to healthcare by doctors of chiropractic translates into long-term, high-quality patient care.

Not many jobs boast hundreds of ways to help people live their best possible life. Still, as a certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA), you’ll have hundreds of assistive devices at the ready. Plus, you’ll have unique knowledge about helping people who are facing situations they can’t always overcome by themselves. Here’s a comprehensive look at why you’ll love being an OTA – a vital member of the occupational therapy profession.

Whether you’re taking health science classes on your way to a chiropractic career or you’re already deep into chiropractic courses, it’s good to realize the community you will eventually serve expects next-level customer service. A chiropractic college will teach you the necessary knowledge and skills for patient care excellence. Realizing what today’s patients see as next-level customer service…is largely up to you.

Making a move to attend chiropractic college is a move many with a passion for patient care are making these days. After all, the healthcare world is quickly becoming a place for specialists due to ever-expanding discoveries about health and wellness. And when it comes to musculoskeletal pain and conditions, today’s chiropractic college graduates are the specialists.

Maybe, just maybe, you hear the word “unexciting” when someone mentions occupational therapy as a career. Dig a little deeper, and you find out two things. One, getting into an occupational therapy assistant school gets you into the fast-growing healthcare industry. Two, as an occupational therapy assistant (OTA), you’ll improve people’s lives through some pretty cool tools and technologies.

After graduating from the College of Chiropractic at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC), the options for new practitioners are limitless. One can choose to practice in the mountains, by the ocean, in a rural locale, or a bustling metropolis. Some choose to move someplace new with no familial connections or friendships, and others seek the comfort that comes with a return to a place they know well.

No one wants to take on a career where the pay isn’t great, and the work isn’t personally satisfying. Before you “lock onto” a job idea because you think it’s the right move…take a deep breath. Now’s the time to and explore three things about becoming an occupational therapy assistant (OTA): what you’ll do, where you’ll get to go, and the OTA salary itself.

Dr. Abby Hanson is undeniably passionate about being a chiropractor. In May 2018, she opened her practice, The Chiropractic Element, in Lawrence, Kan. to share that passion with others. It has been a whirlwind ride during her first year-and-half of operation, as she has endured the ups and downs of business ownership. She has learned a lot, and she knows the success she seeks will not be handed to her, it must be earned each day.

So, you’re thinking deeply about what you’re called to do, and it simply must involve a role in the fast-expanding healthcare world. The question is, “Which health science degree program will get me started right and gives me maximum career flexibility?” For many high achievers like yourself, the right choice is a B.S. in human biology.

A common concern for many new chiropractic students is keeping up with the amount of knowledge to be learned and the pace of learning expected in a 3.3 year degree program. While your determination to succeed is key to a chiropractic education, take advantage of these insights into five classes chiropractic students find most challenging.

You already know this: A doctor of chiropractic is a healthcare professional who focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders of the spine, as well as other parts of the musculoskeletal system. You also know a chiropractic degree translates into a conservative, non-pharmaceutical approach to healthcare, which is a good thing at a time when there’s so much concern about opioid pain medications.

When you have a love for children, there’s no better role in healthcare than earning your occupational therapy assistant degree. An occupational therapy assistant (OTA) – together with the occupational therapist (OT) – helps very young children counteract development issues. You’ll love helping kids and their families address challenges that prevent children from reaching their full potential.

There’s one question that seems to always come up about diagnostic medical imaging careers: “Is this the job for me?” Well, a knack for tech and an interest in caring for patients are good indicators for success as a radiologic technologist (rad tech). If that sounds like you, taking rad tech classes and getting into the in-demand rad tech profession may be just what you’re looking for!

Think biomechanics is some new thing? Don’t tell the ancient Greek philosopher/physician Aristotle. He wrote the first book on the significance of human body biomechanics well over 2,000 years ago. And what does a chiropractor do? Doctors of chiropractic ensure everyone’s biomechanics are working the way they should.

Get a jump on your career goals by learning how to become an OTA – an occupational therapy assistant. Here are the answers you’ll want to five often-asked questions about what an OTA does, why it’s a profession on the rise, and how you can find the right OTA degree program.

It’s not a new thing — the benefits of chiropractic are well-known among those competing in the super-specialized world of sports. Today, the idea of maximizing range of motion, reducing injury recovery time, and eliminating pain in natural ways is both logical and possible. Who does that? Doctors of Chiropractic.

Going for an occupational therapy assistant (OTA) degree puts you on track to a career helping people. For those facing the realities of developmental, emotional, physical, or sensory processing challenges, occupational therapy often is the difference between struggling to live their life and achieving their best possible life.

Having an open mind about the right type of healthcare professional role will let you find all types of career possibilities. That open-mindedness is how many high achievers like you became a doctor of chiropractic – a D.C.

There are many important aspects of an occupation beyond how much it pays, but isn’t that one of the first things about a career you want to know? So, here’s some straight talk: The compensation for becoming an occupational therapy assistant (OTA) is high. In fact, the OTA salary may only be the third-best reason to choose this particular healthcare career.

According to Success magazine, four attributes that are essential to becoming who you want to be include (1) have a vision, (2) adopt a never-give-up attitude, (3) believe in your potential, and (4) avoid naysayers. Accomplishing your goals is easier when you seek out the wise people and get the right college help. Success is closer than you think, especially if you’re thinking about a career in healthcare.

Choosing to become a professional healthcare practitioner is a big deal. Lots of responsibilities, and lots of opportunities to bring hope to those wanting answers to painful conditions or searching for a healthier life. When you’re searching for a patient-focused career like that, it makes perfect sense to become a chiropractor. Their focus on people-first patient care is a big reason why.

Chances are that you’ve explored healthcare careers – not only because of their rapid growth and higher-than-usual salaries but because helping people achieve a healthier future feels like a perfect career fit. A two-year radiologic technology program can give you that, plus plenty of options for the work setting that fits you best.

One wise move for those who want to enter a healthcare profession: take advantage of opportunities to learn from those who are already doing it well. One profession that truly embraces such one-to-one opportunities is chiropractic. In fact, learning how to become a chiropractor goes beyond the classes and labs of a chiropractic education.

It’s true not everyone understands how much occupational therapy practitioners help our society. It’s also true that people underestimate the assistance and support occupational therapists and their occupational therapy assistant (OTA) teammates give to children and youth. Those choosing an occupational therapy assistant degree are choosing to make a difference in the lives of young people every day.

One of the first things to check into for any health science degree is how well it translates into employer demand. There is a degree option that gets a lot of attention: an occupational therapy assistant – an OTA. Today, OTAs are needed in school districts, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, senior care and assisted living facilities, and in the home.

Biological processes are fundamental to how the human body works. Because of this, a human biology major serves as a tremendously valuable starting point for all types of healthcare careers, from becoming a doctor to working as a biological scientist in a research lab or medical facility.

You’ve likely seen the results from occupational therapy practitioners on children and adults with developmental, emotional, sensory, return-to-work, or injury- and age-related challenges. You just haven’t seen the behind-the-scenes work these healthcare professionals are doing. You also may not know the specialist who’s helping to make it happen is an occupational therapy assistant – an OTA.

There’s always a push-and-pull when considering the right career direction: Pay more attention to a career that fits your talents…or go for a career where the pay scale offers long-term rewards. Here’s a path that gives you both: Getting an occupational therapy assistant degree.

Telling someone you’re a radiologic technologist sometimes results in a puzzled look that says, “What is that job all about?” The pivotal role these medical imaging professionals have in delivering high-quality patient care sometimes goes unknown and under-appreciated.

It’s not at all unusual to discover that many students choosing to become a doctor of chiropractic have already seen the benefits of chiropractic through a family member or someone they know. Yet, if you want to see a full-on passion for chiropractic, you simply must talk to someone whose quest to solve a troubling, painful, and long-time medical condition was finally resolved through the diagnostic insight of a chiropractor. Welcome to the life of Dr. Samuel (Sammy) Somerhalder, a 2018 graduate of the Cleveland University-Kansas City College of Chiropractic.

While the Thanksgiving holiday deserves most of the attention in November, the first week of November is National Radiologic Technology Week. This event honors the discovery of the X-ray on Nov. 8, 1895. For those seeking an in-demand career with a high-growth outlook, It’s the perfect time to look into radiologic technology schools. Becoming a radiologic technologist may be right for you.

When you’re out and about, you immediately see the child in a wheelchair trying to get past a crowd of people. You respond instinctively to help a senior adult struggling to go up steps. You’re the kind of person who could be a healthcare hero…so why not check into an occupational therapy assistant program and become an occupational therapy assistant (OTA)?

In the last few decades, few technologies have had a more significant impact on the medical profession than radiologic technology  (diagnostic imaging). And because Nov. 3-9, 2019 is National Radiologic Technology Week, there’s no better time to celebrate radiologic technology professionals (rad techs). After all, it’s rad techs graduating from our radiologic technology schools who are delivering the detailed body images today’s physicians need for proper medical diagnosis and treatment.

One of the most devastating injuries someone can have is a traumatic brain injury – a TBI. Recuperating from a TBI often is a long-term, multi-stage process. Thankfully,occupational therapy assistant schools are graduating more and more occupational therapy assistants (OTAs). Graduates from a college OTA program are healthcare professionals with the training and knowledge to provide constructive, highly personalized help to TBI victims and their families.

No one knows who the MVP of the National Football League will be this year. For many NFL players, however, odds are one of their most valuable practitioners will be the team’s doctor of chiropractic. Yes, all 32 NFL teams have chiropractors on their healthcare staff, according to the Professional Football Chiropractic Society (PFCS).

It seems evident that someone who’s gone through a long period of health problems would have the empathy needed to become a doctor. That’s precisely the case history for Dr. Sammy Somerhalder, a Fall 2018 graduate of the Cleveland University-Kansas City College of Chiropractic. Just before graduating from CUKC, Sammy took some time to reflect on his experience with pain and illness…and how he was inspired to become a doctor of chiropractic.

Hearing people talk about the reasons they love their occupation carries a lot more weight than just describing it. That’s a truism that applies to jobs with unique responsibilities and a long title…like a radiologic technologist. Even when realizing imaging is essential in healthcare today, what more should be known? And what do those with a radiologic technology degree have to say about their profession?

What does an occupational therapy assistant do? The term “occupational” in the occupational therapy assistant (OTA) doesn’t refer to job occupations. It’s referring to everyday activities people do to live the meaningful life they want to have. OTAs are the professionals people turn to for all types of help when someone they love has a developmental, emotional, sensory, or physical challenge.

When you’re always thinking about helping those who’re hurting or want to find an answer to a medical problem, you’re the kind of person who could be a healthcare professional. A radiologic technologist education is a good way to get there because a radiologic technologist salary is as impressive as the work they do.

Even when you’re passionately attracted to patient care, you may have some questions about going into a healthcare profession today. Still, healthcare has a great future. There is a healthcare degree that’s proving to be right in line with what today’s patients want… and also is contributing to more efficient, patient-centered healthcare. This degree is the doctor of chiropractic degree (D.C) from a chiropractic college.

October is National Chiropractic Health Month, and there is a good reason to celebrate everyone who has – or soon will earn – a doctor of chiropractic degree (D.C). Those who’ve discovered a chiropractic career are helping to reverse some painful statistics:

• Back pain is a leading cause for missed work and accounts for more than 264 million lost workdays per year
• Low-back pain costs Americans at least $50 billion in healthcare costs each year
• A national crisis caused by an over-dependence on opioid prescription drugs for pain relief.

Becoming a radiologic technologist may deserve to be on your career search list. Certainly, those who’ve already earned the right to be called a “rad tech” love the challenges and rewards of the medical radiologic technology field.

If you appreciate the value of hands-on training and want to practice your skills in a highly valued career, the role of an occupational therapy assistant (OTA) is worth investigating. In today’s healthcare environment, the OTA’s work is essential in the healthcare support arena. OTAs have one of the top 25 jobs according to the 2019 U.S. News “best healthcare support” job list.

No one wants to make a misstep regarding a career, so it’s wise to think deeply about what you enjoy and what excites you. Many people feel strongly about leading others in their community to better long-term health. Every year, many of them decide to focus on healthcare and then become a chiropractor after discovering the benefits of a chiropractic education.

Information travels so fast today, much of it gets out half-baked or just plain wrong. Unfortunately, the field of occupational therapy – and the role of an occupational therapy assistant (OTA) – is often misunderstood. It turns out the role of an OTA in today’s healthcare economy is critically important. So, what are the facts about an occupational therapy assistant career, and what’s the best way to earn the 2-year OTA degree?

Often, occupations that seem similar vary in significant ways. For example, there’s a big difference between a career in physical therapy (PT) and a career in occupational therapy (OT). There are some common traits between the two, but the difference looms as large as the difference between a “family escape plan” and a “family escape plane.” It’s helpful to know what a (PTA) and an occupational therapy assistant (OTA) does.

You know you want to be an OTA, but you want to figure out how to earn your occupational therapy assistant degree quickly. The truth is, you can be working as an occupational therapy assistant (OTA) after just two years of college. All you need is the right health sciences university offering an accelerated OTA program.

When thinking about attending a chiropractic college, be ready to learn more than you ever thought about natural ways to reduce pain and achieve better long-term health. That’s only the beginning of being ready, though. Here are five ways to evaluate how ready you are for chiropractic college and life as a doctor of chiropractic.

For any career that involves taking care of the human body, it’s hard to imagine any better launch point than taking biology courses…and since healthcare is where you want to be, you’ll be way ahead when you specialize in human biology.

When you want good results, you need definitive answers to tough questions. So when it comes to the real scoop about chiropractic college, who knows more than successful alumni from a chiropractic college? In this article, insight about what to know and expect in chiropractic college comes to you from the memories of former chiropractic students who are now doctors of chiropractic!

In a world full of information that sometimes offers more opinion and guesses than facts, you shouldn’t be surprised there are misstatements and misunderstandings about medical careers. Just as you wouldn’t trust a diagnosis pulled from a symptom-finding website, remember there’s a lot you don’t know about becoming a chiropractor.

When you meet people who are so gifted at what they do, you sometimes imagine professional success came quickly and easily. That, however, is not how it worked for Dr. Lynn McIntosh. Spend just a few moments in her West Plaza office in Kansas City, Mo., and it’s clear patients love being treated by her and her staff. You’d also be quite surprised to find out she was once someone who attended seven undergraduate colleges. “Early on, I did not have the patience to be successful in a college setting. Later in life I had developed the focus and discipline to pursue my life-long dream,” McIntosh said.

As founder and owner of Kansas City Chiropractic, P.C., Dr. Lynn McIntosh and her associates seek to bring comfort, relief, and better long-term health to their patients, ranging from pro athletes to those injured in car accidents. Through continuing education, a strong work ethic, and paying attention to best practices in chiropractic treatments, McIntosh serves as a great role model for the next generation of chiropractors. She is a 2002 graduate of the Cleveland University-Kansas City College of Chiropractic.

With so many ways to communicate today, there’s no chance of hearing things wrong, right? Well, misinformation is everywhere, and this extends into what you may think you know about radiologic technology programs. What are the facts about radiologic technologists (also called radiographers)? What’s the best way to earn this 2-year college degree?

Occupational therapy (OT) can be of tremendous benefit for those with developmental, emotional, and physical challenges. What’s not well known is how vital one member of the OT team is – the occupational therapy assistant (OTA). OTAs work directly with the client. If you want to become an OTA, then the occupational therapy assistant program you enter must emphasize how to encourage and inspire clients during therapy sessions. These soft skills are part of what it takes to be successful in the OT profession.

With the increasing number of people who need cost-effective healthcare options, choosing to attend a chiropractic college is something to investigate. Those wanting to help people live a healthier life sometimes ask the question, “How long is chiropractic school?” A “3.3 years” answer to that question is one of several reasons to be excited about the chiropractic profession.

There’s never been a more important time to help the people a company serves feel like they’re treated with compassion and respect. Customer service ratings are increasingly important to companies and especially so for healthcare support jobs, such as radiologic technologists (rad techs). Radiologic technologists are sometimes the first to interact with patients. That’s why a radiologic technology school needs to include soft skills in its degree plan.

You know what they say: if you want to get something done, make a list. The same is true when you want to know how to become a chiropractor. There’s a lot to do and understand, because becoming a doctor of chiropractic means you will helping to improve lives by treating and caring for people with musculoskeletal issues and injuries. It’s essential to approach your education ready to learn well before you arrive on campus.

It’s a tale that’s all too familiar: the child whose future seemed fully mapped out decides to go another direction; then, through unique and compelling circumstances, finds herself drawn back to a life that not only feels right, but is perfectly aligned with her talents and interests.

For Dr. Sherri Hays (’11), it seems the further she tried to distance herself from her most likely future, the stronger the love of family, the chiropractic profession, and her native Oklahoma became.

Scientific curiosity? Yes.
Life-long desire to help people? Yes.
Willingness to study hard in the classroom and the lab? Yes.
When you have all three of these things going for you, certainly a healthcare career is for you. Today, many students with healthcare in their DNA are choosing a doctor of chiropractic career because of the profession’s focus on drug-free, non-invasive care.

As a second-generation chiropractor, Dr. Sherri Hays knew more about CUKC’s College of Chiropractic than nearly anyone she knew in her native Tulsa, Okla.

Her dad, Dr. Steve Hays (’77) enthusiastically recommended attending CUKC for chiropractic, yet he also encouraged his daughter to be the author of her own story. After graduating in 2011, Dr. Sherri Hays made the bold move to open a chiropractic practice in (wait for it) New York City. Still, the love of family is strong. When her dad faced a serious health challenge, Dr. Hays returned to Tulsa. While maintaining her father’s practice, she also launched her own Tulsa practice.

You’ve begun preparing for a healthcare support career, and you now find yourself heading toward a two-year radiologic technology program. Congratulations! You like what a radiologic technologist does, so you know the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree will take you where you want to go in life. It’s natural to begin thinking about how to be successful in the pursuit of a radiologic technology (rad tech) degree.

It sounds like a falsehood, but it’s a fact: children suffer from certain forms of arthritis – an inflammation of the body’s joints that often causes pain, swelling, and limited range of motion. So with July as National Juvenile Arthritis Month, now’s a good time to ask this important question: “What do chiropractors do for juvenile arthritis?” Doctors of chiropractic can help these patients because they treat neuromuscular conditions and issues.

It’s impressive that OTAs – Occupational Therapy Assistants – help people with so many different healthcare conditions and situations. One area of OTA care that’s not so well known is autism and related disorders. What do OTAs do for clients with autism? Assist them to be as independent as possible and to participate more fully in life’s activities – with friends, at school, and with their family.

Those with a talent for creativity – thinking about things in new and different ways – sometimes don’t realize how valuable being creative can be. The fast-changing field of occupational healthcare is one of those areas and becoming an occupational therapy assistant (OTA) is one of those jobs. An OTA degree ranks as one of the best 2 year degrees around, and it all starts with a two-year occupational therapy assistant school.

We all encounter things in our lives that leave us enlightened and amazed. The work of Dr. Emily McLeod does both; she is an animal chiropractor. And just to clarify, yes, animal chiropractic is a real thing; and yes, it requires special training. She loves her work so much, that she left her human practice behind in 2013 to work exclusively with animals.

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Talk to anyone in a healthcare career, and they’ll tell you there’s no profession more needed or more valued than today’s radiologic technologist (Rad Techs). A radiologic technology program puts you into the quickly expanding medical imaging field. Becoming a radiologic technologist delivers plenty of personal satisfaction, too. Are you ready for a career like this?

To find out if you’re able to meet the challenges of becoming a radiologic technologist, ask yourself the following four questions.

Even if you’re not sure what an occupational therapy assistant (OTA) does, you might have heard about the occupational therapy assistant salary range. Still, don’t think the occupational therapy assistant salary is the only reason to consider an OTA career. Getting an OTA degree is considered a top career option because of what OTAs can do to help people overcome developmental, emotional, sensory, and physical challenges.

If you’re technology-minded, great with people, and searching for a top-notch career, you should look into medical imaging. Healthcare teams include imaging professionals, and one of those roles is that of a radiologic technologist – a rad tech. To get into this fast-paced, personally rewarding career, look for a strong rad tech program.

After earning her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Cleveland University-Kansas City in 2000, Dr. Emily McLeod spent the next four years doing what many others in her profession have done; she built a solid practice by providing people with effective chiropractic care. After a few years in practice, she received a flier in the mail about an animal chiropractic program. An animal lover, she began to wonder if chiropractic care could have the same benefits for animals that it has for humans. McLeod then did something that few in her profession have done; she completed the certification program and became an animal chiropractor.

Over time, her work with animals became more widely known and her patient load increased. In 2013, she made the decision to work with animals exclusively. She is now a doctor for patients that can’t tell her where it hurts. Luckily, they don’t have to.

When becoming a doctor of chiropractic is your goal, search for the chiropractic college that fits your situation. What the best fit looks like is unique for every chiropractic student. Deciding on the value you place on the various “difference makers” will be up to you.

When researching a chiropractic college, you’ll want as much inside information as possible. After all, navigating more than 4,800 hours of class and lab time and learning to diagnose and treat patients in as little as 3.3 years will challenge even the best of students. However, when you’ve never been to chiropractic college, how do you know what to expect from the school you have in mind?

Here’s a healthcare revelation: doctors and nurses aren’t the only ones involved deeply in acute care. Occupational therapy professionals, including occupational therapy assistants (OTAs), often have essential roles in the treatment of those with acute (critical) medical conditions. What do OTAs do to help with serious injuries and major illnesses? More than you think!

The triple winner of careers in the healthcare field may be the pivotal role of an occupational therapy assistant (OTA). Those who are becoming an OTA find themselves with skills that are in demand, working day-to-day with people of all ages and backgrounds, and entering a fulfilling healthcare career in as little as two years, rather than four.

Scoliosis – an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine – is one of those conditions you’ve likely heard about, but do you know about the pain and health dangers it can cause? June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month, a time of the year devoted to education, detection, and awareness of scoliosis. One of those educational tidbits is learning what chiropractors do for those who have scoliosis.

When you’re pursuing a dream, you don’t let obstacles stand in your way. Breanna Bezona, a CUKC doctor of chiropractic student, came to CUKC’s Overland Park, Kansas, campus from Johnson City, Kansas, a town so close to Colorado you could drive there in less than 20 minutes. Although from a rural community with less than 1,500 people and a senior class of 24, Breanna saw herself achieving big things.

For students like Breanna Bezona, the chiropractic profession becomes a post-undergraduate realization. Going into college, she was aware of her desire to “to help people of all different ages and lifestyles,” but wasn’t sure how to fulfill that ambition. A shadowing opportunity with a chiropractor, however, would change that. Soon-to-be Dr. Breanna Bezona came to CUKC all the way from the southwestern town of Johnson City, population 1,266. It’s the story of a big dream from a small-town girl with a heart for people and the desire to succeed.

At the heart of today’s expanding occupational therapy (OT) profession are the graduates of an occupational therapy assistant program – the occupational therapy assistant (OTA). What do OTAs do for those fighting the after-effects of a stroke? OTAs help people go from “I want to do this” to “Now I can do this.”

If you’re trying to choose between going to an occupational therapy assistant school or a physical therapy assistant school, but aren’t quite sure how the career fields differ or which is right for you, you’re not alone.

Students in occupational therapy assistant (OTA) degree programs learn ways to help clients who have sensory integration needs. When an occupational therapy plan calls for a therapy swing, the OTA works with the client to implement the therapy.

No one wants to miss out on a wise career move, so if you’re passionate about the healthcare professions, here’s one more reason to learn about becoming a doctor of chiropractic. Turns out the idea of  making doctors of chiropractic accessible to workers delivers benefits for the employee and the employer.

Taking online classes to start college – or start a new career – can be stressful, but it’s reassuring to know you’re not alone. More than six million students will begin their career dreams by taking online college courses. Here’s why making that decision can work to your advantage.

Since 1999, the U.S. has celebrated May as National Military Appreciation Month. If you know someone who’s on active duty, in the reserves, or is a veteran, thank them for their devotion to serving our country. It’s also a good time to help them know of an important non-drug healthcare benefit: access to chiropractic care.

Sometimes, just when we think we have everything figured out, unexpected circumstances cause a disruption. But for Dr. Justin Grabouski, everything worked out just as it should have. In his case, the disruption was a life-changing baseball injury that led him to choose chiropractic instead of another profession that he had long thought was ideal for him.

No one wants a career that’s boring, uninspiring, and doesn’t help make the world a better place. Dig deep into the wide world of an OTA career, and you’ll discover something special. As an occupational therapy assistant (OTA), you’ll be joining one of the most gratifying positions available in the healthcare field. The OTA career offers personal and professional success because of this rewarding formula: K+CxE².

Like many who embark on a career in chiropractic, Dr. Justin Grabouski was active in athletics. He played baseball in college, and then two years with a semi-pro team. That all changed when a serious injury put his playing career on hold.

He had already been considering life after baseball and was planning to attend medical school to become an orthopedic surgeon. His injury allowed him to work extensively with a host of trainers, physical therapists and orthopedists, none of whom were able to give him much relief. Ultimately, it was chiropractic care that helped him make a full recovery, and that redirected his professional plans. He graduated from the CUKC College of Chiropractic in 2009.

Occupational therapy assistants – those with an occupational therapy assistant degree – contribute profoundly to the range of resources and services every community needs to be its best. Here’s a look at the various ways occupational therapy assistants (OTAs) contribute to the health and wellness of their communities.

When looking at your options for a professional healthcare career, the four years of professional school, plus four or more of a residency, can seem intimidating. Explore earning a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. You can earn your doctor of chiropractic degree from a chiropractic college in just 3.3 years.

You may not know it, but OTAs – those who’ve graduated from a 2-year occupational therapy assistant program – do many things, including helping individuals to overcome musculoskeletal conditions. Musculoskeletal conditions or disorders affect a person’s joints, bones, muscles, nerves, as well as tendons and ligaments. According to the World Health Organization, musculoskeletal conditions are the second largest contributor to disability worldwide.

You’re finally ready to go beyond hoping to make a career move to taking that big step into a career. So far, something in healthcare professions sounds right because the field is expanding so fast. A great route to get where you want to go is to learn more about a two-year radiologic technologist program. The work of a rad tech is fulfilling, and medical imaging salaries reflect the value of the profession today.

The growth of the occupational therapy (OT) field is bringing a lot of attention to OT practitioner roles, especially the occupational therapy assistant (OTA).

Spring is always a good time to begin new adventures, and with April being National Occupational Therapy Month, there’s never been a better time to learn about the benefits of earning an OTA degree.

The pace of today’s life is continually changing. Your dreams evolve. Your needs grow in step with your family. Suddenly, you find out the job that used to be good enough isn’t. You need to move up. You’re not alone in this – many others have discovered what you now realize. It’s time to explore what a 2-year occupational therapy assistant degree could deliver for you.

1. Expand your world
You’ve been moving pretty fast to get your doctor of chiropractic degree in less than four years, so remember, there’s a whole world out there when your chiropractic education finishes up. As you approach graduation, look around for opportunities to best use your talents and personality.

We take our days in measured time following the path that is right for us. Our movement through the different stages of our lives are not always clearly defined, but we press on. We take what life gives us, but only until we decide that we want something more.

Dr. Debra Robertson-Moore, an associate professor at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) is a good example of that philosophy. The path to her career was guided by two events in different stages of her life. And sometimes it’s the unexpected, fortuitous events for which we are most grateful, as they can override the hindrances of head and heart and lead us to the road we were meant to travel.

A typical reaction to someone seeing photos of an occupational therapy assistant (OTA) helping someone with an injury or disability is often met with confusion and the question “what does an occupational therapy assistant do?” It’s a fair question! “Occupational therapy” is so much more than helping people return to work-type occupations. In fact, “occupation” refers to any daily activity and routine that occupies someone’s life on any typical day.

With her expectations for the future in place by her early twenties, Dr. Debra Robertson-Moore thought she had things all figured out. Then life threw her a curve ball. As a result, she modified her career plans and chose a new direction. She finished her undergraduate degree and went on to graduate from the College of Chiropractic at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC), where she later joined the faculty. Flash forward and we find Robertson-Moore has been at CUKC for 15 years. Her story is a reminder that everything happens for a reason.

So, you’ve read about the advantages of becoming an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA), but don’t yet have the finances to make it happen. Hey, there are options, and it’s never been easier to find answers. To get the funds needed to attend a college occupational therapy assistant program, a basic understanding of college financial aid will help.

There’s no question about it: by becoming a radiologic technologist you’re joining a highly satisfying health care profession. Practitioners say the role has “high tech” appeal and fits those who want to work one-on-one with patients.

Radiologic technologists (also known as radiographers or rad techs) love their wide variety of duties. A medical imaging environment offers new challenges nearly every day because each patient situation demands a different combination of their skills.

Students seeking an occupational therapy assistant (OTA) career are entering one of the most in-demand health care roles available today. In a university’s two-year occupational therapy assistant program, OTA professionals help meet the diverse needs of special populations: children, youth, recovering workers, and senior adults.

You’re attracted to a chiropractic education, yet you aren’t sure if you have what it takes for a career as a doctor of chiropractic. Well, you’ve found the right article. Here’s your one-stop summary about the doctor of chiropractic training and why becoming a chiropractor offers so much hope for so many people seeking relief from life-interrupting musculoskeletal pain.

You have a solid academic record. You know how to set goals in life and get them done. Now you see yourself in health care…and you’ve chosen to become a chiropractor because of the conservative care-first philosophy. You know a doctor of chiropractic program is for you, so here are 11 things you should do to be ready for it.

Are you having this conversation with yourself when you think about going to college?

“How do I find out about college financial aid? Who qualifies for it? Will it be enough to help me cover my bills? Who can I turn to for the details about scholarships, grants, and loans? How do I even know how much money for college I’ll need?”

The answer is simple: you need a guide. A free one.

Fully understanding the “why” of getting an associate degree (especially the A.A. in biological sciences) means appreciating the flexibility a two-year associate degree provides. You’ll also realize the excellent background the right A.A. degree offers for today’s ever-expanding biological sciences careers.

Your calling to become a doctor means it’s up to you to decide which type of physician best fits your desire to help people live healthier lives. One of many questions that comes up in this discovery process is about becoming a doctor of chiropractic (D.C.) vs. becoming a doctor of osteopathy (D.O.) – physician designations that seem similar yet are different. Here’s what you need to know.

Do these three expectations fit what you’re aiming for in a career choice? (1) You want to contribute to a cause bigger than yourself. (2) You want a professional skill that’s personally rewarding over a lifetime. (3) You want an occupation that pays a competitive salary and is in-demand by employers. If so, it’s time to think about 2-year occupational therapy assistant programs – and becoming an OTA. Remember this: AIM.

Medical imaging is so advantageous to physicians that graduates of a radiologic technology program – radiologic technologists – are key members of many health care teams. Of course, it’s physicians who make crucial decisions about patient care, yet it’s the radiologic technologist who figures out how to accurately position a patient for the “inside views” physicians want for the best possible outcomes.

The pivotal role of radiologic technologists is in-demandacross the country.

As teenagers, we are often nothing like the adults we become. For some, the transition is a metamorphosis that occurs gradually. For others, it’s a rapid change that can almost take a person by surprise. For Paul Barlett, it was a little bit of both. In his youth, he was shy and quiet. He was the last person you could imagine taking control of a classroom to teach.

Dr. Paul Barlett never thought of himself as someone who could take command of a classroom and teach; he was too shy for that. He nearly failed a speech class in high school. But while he was in graduate school at The Ohio State University, a funny thing happened. He began teaching for extra money, and he discovered that he enjoyed it. Now, after more than 30 years in the classroom at Cleveland University-Kansas City, he has made an impact on thousands of students, on the way to a career that has never really felt like work.

Maybe you’re interested in a career in the health sciences, but you don’t want to devote the next four years of your life to school. There’s a college degree for people who think like you – the Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in Biological Sciences. In only two years, you can get the education you’ll want for the ever-expanding health care and science fields.

The healthcare journal The Hospitalist in 2015 noted that “unnecessary healthcare services” accounted for 27% of the hundreds of billions of dollars spent on health care. Escalating healthcare costs due to unneeded medications and procedures should be a concern for everyone, and a careful discussion about treatment options is always a good idea. Those with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree are already committed to a conservative approach to care.

Last year, the American College of Physicians (ACP) published new guidelines advising conservative care options first for neck and back pain, including chiropractic treatments – administered by those with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree.

Here’s a switch: a “how-to” article about having some fun experiences before you finish your occupational therapy assistant (OTA) healthcare education. Thanks to your two-year OTA degree, you’re well-equipped for a professional career in a high-demand health care field. Just be sure to make time for these 6 non-school activities. They are fun to do and deliver a life-long benefit.

Becoming a doctor of chiropractic will give you a tremendous sense of accomplishment, yet the success of your chiropractic practice will be mainly up to you. What type of chiropractic practice is best for you? How long does it take to establish a chiropractic practice? How do you prepare while in chiropractic school? What resources and strategies will help ensure long-term career success?

These three success strategies will help you find the answers you need as you work toward becoming a doctor of chiropractic.

Getting into chiropractic school is exciting, and your plan for becoming a chiropractor will take you through several stages as a student. One challenge you’ll face as you reach the end of your first term as a chiropractic intern is the OSCE exams – short for the Objective Structured Clinical Examination.

After two years in school, you’re well-equipped for a professional career in a high-demand health care field. Congratulations! Be sure to make time for some or all of the following habits and activities… they are fun to do and deliver life-long benefits.

Now that you’ve made it to chiropractic school, you’ll want to maximize your chiropractic education. The question is, what does that mean … and how do you go about it? The kind of “maximization” not talked about enough is devoting time and energy to chiropractic issues, topics, and profession-based initiatives.

In short, it’s important as a student to be an advocate for chiropractic – someone who knows and cares about where the profession is going and how to be an influential voice in that future.

Clinical training is crucial to your success as a radiologic technologist. As detailed as a radiologic technology program seems, it could be missing something employers say is essential for long-term success in any health care position: interacting successfully with patients. Not all radiologic technology programs emphasize people skills as much as they do the technology side of the profession.

“You are always looking for new and creative ways to help clients address their day-to-day challenges. It is a lifelong profession.” That quote from OTA Jennifer F., who also is an occupational therapy assistant school instructor, sums up the variety, excitement, and joy of becoming an OTA professional.

For those who want to interact daily with people, like variety in their work day, and desire a career with a healthy future, becoming an occupational therapy assistant can be a very wise decision.

Medical imaging technology is helping more people get better faster and making health care more affordable and more precise. Did you know noninvasive imaging is rapidly taking the place of exploratory surgeries? The professionals who perform imaging procedures are known as radiologic technologists. That’s why many who are interested in health care careers are looking into radiologic technology programs.

Nearly everyone knows a child who struggles with sensory difficulties – clothes that don’t “feel” right, being disturbed by loud noises, or difficulties with social interactions. Often, you see this happening when others don’t. Instinctively, you understand sensory processing challenges are very real, and you want to help. No wonder you’re exploring how to become an occupational therapy assistant (OTA). Two-year OTA programs are the most chosen option for an occupational therapy assistant education.

One of the tremendous benefits of becoming a radiologic technologist is how well a radiographer degree fits in with today’s health care industry. Double-digit career growth for the next decade? Absolutely. Good starting salary? It’s there. To get yourself at the top of the job applicant pool after graduation, here are 3 key actions to take while completing your radiologic technologist education.

The amount of knowledge to master and the compressed time to learn it all is a challenge to everyone aiming for a doctor of chiropractic degree. Of course, the satisfaction that comes with healthcare career makes it all worthwhile. Here are 5 things you should remember to do before you graduate from chiropractic school.

Earning your occupational therapy assistant (OTA) degree takes dedication, and a 2 year college program flies by faster than you think. As you focus on your studies, here are 6 things you don’t want to miss along the way!

Nearly 50 million people every year suffer from life-interrupting musculoskeletal conditions, and low-back pain is the leading cause of disability and lost work days. Becoming a doctor of chiropractic is the right career choice for a career in natural back pain relief, and that’s just the beginning of your career story.

Yes, it’s impressive that you have what it takes to begin the journey toward becoming a doctor of chiropractic. Now that you’re on your way – or in – the best chiropractic college for you, it’s time to use and expand the good habits that got you this far. Here are 4 habits to keep you on course for success in school and as a health care professional.

Part of your search for a “perfect fit” career is figuring out how to be a respected contributor on a team in a high-growth profession, right? In learning how to become a radiologic technologist, you’ll be preparing yourself to be a member of a professional health care team who performs the diagnostic imaging examinations that are quickly replacing exploratory surgeries and invasive procedures.

Deciding to enter a radiologic technology program puts you on the road toward a satisfying career in health care. According to a 2019 career report by U.S. News, radiologic technologists (rad techs) are in the top 35 of health care support roles. Earning the A.A.S. degree in radiologic technology will demand your best effort. Here are 6 recommendations to be successful in your journey.

Of all the health care support roles, one with the widest application across various work settings is the occupational therapy assistant (OTA). OTAs partner with occupational therapists to deliver care in the form of activities, skill-building, and adaptations to challenges. When you begin the journey toward earning an occupational therapy assistant degree, you’re on track to help people of all ages successfully take on emotional, developmental, sensory, and mental difficulties.

Earlier this year Cleveland University-Kansas City introduced a six-part series of blogs detailing what an OTA does, where they work, and how great the need is for these uniquely talented professionals. In short, the series was an in-depth look at the work OTAs do.

Considering how much people love to raise animals and appreciate having an animal companion, it makes sense to care for their health through the specialty practice of animal chiropractic. Animal chiropractic offers non-surgical, drug-free options for correcting bone, disc, and soft-tissue disorders that interrupt the normal movements of each animal’s unique musculoskeletal system.

Unfortunately, over time animals can lose normal mobility or experience pain due to spinal alignment issues, or other musculoskeletal system conditions. When normal movement is disturbed and left unattended, the animal’s well-being and quality of life are affected.

Interested in saving time and money? Three years to earn a highly respected four-year college degree may sound like impossible math, yet every year motivated students like you are making it happen. The formula for earning a bachelor’s degree in three years – even something as ambitious as a Human Biology Degree – is entirely doable. Here’s how.

Your checklist for the right career is demanding and specific: You want to help people lead healthier lives, using an approach that avoids invasive procedures and pharmaceutical solutions whenever possible. Oh, and you’d like this career to have an exciting, expanding future with a competitive salary. Earning your chiropractic degree could launch you toward your ideal career, but is it the right path for you?

The best preparation for a rewarding college experience is following a proven plan while in high school. While there are countless things you can do to help ensure going to college goes well, here are 5 worthwhile ways to make your transition to college easier, less stressful, and a lot more enjoyable.

Your two-year journey to becoming an occupational therapy assistant (OTA) who is highly skilled (and in-demand) will include learning about the five types of interventions – actions, behaviors, and plans designed to improve a person’s ability to perform daily activities and reach short- and long-term goals. Having a clear understanding of these interventions will help you as an OTA to collaborate with your clients as they work toward their goals. As a student becoming an OTA, you will study the interventions in-depth. Here’s an overview of them.

Everyone has something that throws off their ability to function – from the loud, ear-drum rattling sound of a siren to the anxiety-inducing feeling of a crowded room or elevator. Sensory issues can be especially difficult for children and can cause poor social interaction and decrease school performance. By being an occupational therapy assistant (OTA), you will have the training needed to help kids manage such obstacles by using a customized sensory diet.

Now that you’re focused on a radiologic technology degree program, you naturally want to know everything there is to know about how to become a radiologic technologist – a rad tech. It’s also important to know about the end goal of your rad tech education: doing well on the national certification test from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Here’s some excellent news: you’ll love the different types of OTA classes on the way to a career as an occupational therapy assistant (OTA). Best of all, the rapid progression from foundational classes to professional OTA classes leaves no room for boredom with your studies! Prepare yourself for (1) collaborative group projects, (2) question-and-answer sessions with instructors and other students, and (3) extensive fieldwork experience with actual clients.

The variety of occupational therapy assistant (OTA) classes is by design. The idea is to give you the OTA skills and knowledge needed for your future career.

It’s natural to ask “What does an occupational therapy assistant do?” when you hear others say they want to become an occupational therapy assistant – an OTA. Describing the benefits of becoming an OTA is easy. As an OTA, you’re on the front line providing help and hope to those facing developmental, emotional, sensory, and mental difficulties.

Those who love working with people and are enthusiastic about figuring out ways to help others reach their potential do great as OTAs. Even better, the health care industry is fast recognizing the benefits of occupational therapy.

You were attracted to becoming a chiropractor because it is a tremendous way to care for people over their lifetime using a noninvasive treatment approach. When you focus on becoming a sports chiropractor, you can become someone who is helping today’s aspiring student-athletes, amateur, and professional athletes reach their potential, recover from injuries, or both.

Over a lifetime, count on some level of lower back pain – eight of 10 adults will face that problem according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Those becoming a chiropractor also know it’s the leading cause of job-related disabilities and one of the top contributors of missed workdays. So, what can you do to do to put the odds of better health in your favor?

Unless you’re in the medical field you may not know that radiologic technologists are leading the way in helping physicians deliver better care to patients through sophisticated, noninvasive imaging technology. So, whether you’re thinking about rad tech, studying how to become a radiologic technologist, or already a seasoned rad tech professional, it’s time to celebrate Rad Tech Week!

Intrigued about becoming a chiropractor? Today, a Doctor of Chiropractic – a D.C. – is often the choice of patients because of the chiropractic profession’s focus on non-pharmacological, non-invasive treatments. Other desired qualities can be expressed by these six “C’s” – comprehensive care, communication, capability, community, confidence, and credibility.

The value of “being creative” probably didn’t come to mind when first hearing about a health care career with an occupational therapy assistant degree. Experts say otherwise. In fact, occupational therapy practitioners say taking occupational therapy from theory to real life takes skill, knowledge, and lots of creativity, especially for occupational therapy assistants (OTAs).

You know why a college degree is important: a college degree can boost your lifetime earnings by 40 percent. Of course, a four-year, bachelor’s degree is not on everyone’s bucket list. Maybe an associate of arts degree (A.A.) is the way to get started toward a rewarding career. You’ll certainly be in good company.

Loving the idea of taking on a leadership role in the health care profession doesn’t require spending what seems like a lifetime going to school. You can become a chiropractor – a Doctor of Chiropractic– in a little over three years. Deciding to become a chiropractor leads you into a profession that delivers two advantages: joining the movement toward integrative health care and choosing non-invasive, non-pharmacological approaches to better health.

Chiropractors optimize patient health by emphasizing good nutrition, regular exercise, stress management, and a focus on spinal and extremity joint biomechanics. Recent articles in major publications are calling for conservative, non-drug therapies for pain management whenever possible:

• Annals of Internal Medicine
• Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)
• Education Blueprint of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

So maybe it is time to become a chiropractor – and bring benefits from the world’s third-largest, physician-level independent health profession to more people. Over 30 million Americans every year find help through the chiropractic approach.

When you know where you want to go, you look for smart ways to get a head start. If your career plans include anything with the title doctor in it, you’re going to need a bachelor’s degree before entering an advanced program. And if you know you’d like to become a doctor, why not consider getting the bachelor’s degree done in three years instead of four?

Guess how many “ology” words there are in the health care industry. Well, a lot. The truth is, it’s hard to put a number to because opportunities covering medical care, wellness, and rehabilitative care keep expanding. Still, your interest in these kinds of high-demand, competitive-pay careers will get a boost as you explore the scope and variety of topics covered by 14 “ology” words.

Go ahead, congratulate yourself! You’ve done a very smart thing by starting to explore career areas that will need more highly trained employees in the decades to come. The occupation you have in mind must be one that helps give people a better life, rewards you for your skills, and offers day-to-day job satisfaction.

That combination isn’t just a hopeful dream; it’s doable with a two-year associate degree from a radiologic technologist school.

If you’re attracted to a career centered on helping people, look into becoming an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA). The need for talented health care practitioners with OTA degrees has grown dramatically – up more than 65 percent since 2002. By earning an OTA degree, you’re focusing on the ABCs: helping people adapt to challenging disorders, build on their abilities, and create an improved future for them and their families.

The impulse to help people overcome difficulties is universal, which is contributing to the explosive growth of occupational therapy careers. Those whose lives are improved through occupational therapy (OT) represent every race, ethnicity, and culture. The new understanding of OT’s value in enhancing lives is leading to increased demand for OT and OTA students who are equally diverse – and that includes a need for males, especially in the OTA profession.

Answering the question “What is an evidence-based practice?” shows that scientific research findings are finally catching up with what millions in the U.S. and around the world already know: chiropractic is effective. In becoming a chiropractor, you’re choosing a health care profession in which 97 percent of people who’ve used chiropractic care would use it again for neck, back, and other musculoskeletal pain.

Students seeking an occupational therapy assistant career are entering one of the most in-demand health care roles available today. Occupational therapy assistants (OTAs) are uniquely suited to help meet the diverse needs of special populations: children, youth, recovering workers, and senior adults. OTAs also have the skill set to help veterans returning from the armed forces to realize their best possible future. Think of it this way: As an OTA, you can become a hero to America’s heroes.

Anyone who’s looking for a career of a lifetime has to consider healthcare roles because they are in big demand and they deliver high job satisfaction. If you’re a guy, sometimes you think the only option is to choose a physician-type role. Not true. Men are very good at the responsibilities of occupational therapy assistants (OTAs), yet they make up less than 15% of those graduating from occupational therapy assistant school. It’s a wide-open career opportunity.

Many doctor of chiropractic students were first chiropractic patients. After experiencing first-hand the benefits of chiropractic care, they realized that they wanted to become a doctor of chiropractic. If that’s you, here are a few ways to meet chiropractic school requirements.

Returning to work after an accident, surgery, or challenging life event is a lot of …. well, work. Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) know that helping someone return to work depends on a proven, people-first process.

During their two-year occupational therapy assistant education, students in an OTA degree program learn and practice ways to guide recovering workers back to the jobs they love.

Earning a college degree will broaden your horizons and give you a tremendous sense of pride about what you achieve. However, if you are considering college, make sure you explore all of your options. A four-year, bachelor’s degree is not the right step for everyone. You’ve got to determine what’s right for you, and maybe that’s an associate of arts degree (A.A.).

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, more than 674,000 people earned an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree during 2014-15. That’s more than a half-million people, and all were taking steps to better themselves in a way that you might be considering right now.

To be sure if you’re making the right decision, you need to be informed. Here are five things to know about an A.A. degree that will help with your education decision.

When you take an in-depth look at earning a doctor of chiropractic degree, you’ll find out there’s actually three phases of chiropractic care. The phase of care depends on the patient’s current conditions. Here are the three phases of care:

1. Acute care to relieve pain

2. Corrective care to increase or optimize physical function

3. Long-term wellness care that includes activities, services, and guidance.

Welcome to part six of a six-part blog series that dives into the world of occupational therapy careers and those who work directly with individuals affected by various challenges: the occupational therapy assistant!

Part 1: Occupational Therapy Careers: Working with Children and Youth
Part 2: Occupational Therapy Careers: Improving Health & Wellness as an OTA
Part 3: Occupational Therapy Careers: The OTA Role in Work and Industry
Part 4: Occupational Therapy Careers: OTAs Help With Rehabilitation
Part 5: Occupational Therapy Careers: Occupational Therapy Assistants Ensure Quality of Life

In Part 6 of this blog series, the topic is exploring occupational therapy’s role in mental health, and how the knowledge and instincts of those in an occupational therapy assistant career provide mental health treatment and prevention services.

If what you want is a job where you’ve already done a lot of the actual “doing” while you’re in college, an occupational therapy assistant (OTA) job could give you the career you seek. By choosing an accredited occupational therapy assistant degree program, you’ll find that fieldwork experiences are built into the two-year degree plan.

You can thank the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) for making in-the-field work experiences part of occupational therapy assistant courses. In fact, fieldwork covers about six to seven months of an expected two-year degree.

Real-life fieldwork, supervised by specially trained fieldwork instructors, helps to ensure that your in-class knowledge translates into the polished skills you’ll use to help people from all walks of life:

• Children with developmental challenges who want to feel comfortable in school and social situations
• Employees eager to return to work after sustaining a severe injury
• Senior adults who wish to remain in their home as long as possible
• Stroke or heart-attack survivors whose return to daily living will take time and encouragement
• Veterans who are transitioning to civilian life, or are facing issues like Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Those with a traumatic brain injury (TBI), who may need to regain information-processing functions such as planning and problem-solving

Welcome to part five of a six-part blog series that dives into the world of occupational therapy careers and those who work directly with individuals affected by various challenges: the occupational therapy assistant.

Part 1: Occupational Therapy Careers: Working with Children and Youth
Part 2: Occupational Therapy Careers: Improving Health & Wellness as an OTA
Part 3: Occupational Therapy Careers: The OTA Role in Work and Industry
Part 4: Occupational Therapy Careers: OTAs Help With Rehabilitation

To become a chiropractor, you must be accepted into a chiropractic college, and this requires prerequisite coursework. Prerequisites are basic courses, and they’re not just a chiropractic education requirement. Completing prerequisites is a part of applying to medical or dental school as well.

Chiropractic traces its roots back to 1895 when D.D. Palmer administered the first chiropractic adjustment. It’s a hands-on, non-invasive, drug-free approach to care that has grown to include therapeutic exercises for rehabilitation, along with lifestyle, nutritional, and dietary counseling. You probably already know that you must have a specialized education to become a doctor of chiropractic, but here are five things about chiropractic school that may surprise you.

Welcome to part four of a six-part blog series that dives into the world of occupational therapy careers and those who work directly with individuals affected by various types of challenges: the occupational therapy assistant.

Part 1: Occupational Therapy Careers: Working with Children and Youth
Part 2: Occupational Therapy Careers: Improving Health & Wellness as an OTA
Part 3: Occupational Therapy Careers: The OTA Role in Work and Industry

Unlike more familiar health care professionals such as nurses and physicians, what a radiologic technologist is and does may seem mysterious. However, they’re an essential, valued member of the health care team and more in demand than ever before.

Welcome to part three of a six-part blog series that dives into the world of occupational therapy careers and those who work directly with individuals affected by various challenges: the occupational therapy assistant!

Part 1: Occupational Therapy Careers: Working with Children and Youth
Part 2: Occupational Therapy Careers: Improving Health & Wellness as an OTA

If you find yourself thinking your talent for creative thinking doesn’t have a place in the real-life work world, you should hear about the “MacGyver” of health care careers – the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA). Those who’ve completed occupational therapy assistant school like to say it’s the ability to use and adapt exercises, techniques, and methods that make this career as fulfilling to them as it is helpful to those they serve.

One of the most exciting times in the journey toward your chiropractic degree will be when you’re ready to see patients as an intern in your college’s chiropractic health center. Getting to this point in your chiropractic education is a significant milestone. Still, treating patients from within your community is a huge responsibility. Feeling a bit apprehensive is normal but fear not! Here’s an inside look at what you’ll be doing, the guidance you’ll be getting, and the ways this experience gets you more than ready for a chiropractic practice.

Large universities have a lot to offer. Numerous degree programs, plenty of social opportunities, big-time athletic events, and also people. Lots and LOTS of people. If that’s the type of environment you’re considering, you should know that being lost among a nameless throng of 25,000 other students may not be as desirable as you think. Small colleges offer an educational experience that can be equally fulfilling but just on a smaller scale. Translation? When it comes to education, bigger is not always better.

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For any destination you have in mind, there are several ways to get there. Of course, if you’ve ever been lost, you know some routes are more direct than others. It’s the same with becoming a radiologic technologist – there are different roads you can take, so it’s important to find what will work best for you.

Getting ahead of the crowd has always been your thing. It’s in your DNA to keep making progress toward your life goals. You’re already thinking about ways to get a health care degree as fast and efficiently as possible, so you’re checking into online science courses and looking for the best tips for excelling in an online class environment. It’s good to know you’re not alone in your quest for online college credits: more than 6.3 million students took advantage of these courses in 2017.

Online courses are a good fit for:

• High schoolers getting a head start in college coursework
• Current college students who also work part-time
• Career-changers scheduling college classes while in a current job
• Students wanting to reduce their total time in college

Ready to enter the professional world of medical radiography? Career sites like Owlguru.com affirm the importance of the medical imaging field in today’s health care landscape, and in 2018, U.S. News and World Report said those choosing a radiographer career find themselves in the top tier of health care support positions. To get into this two-year college degree program, just remember the four “E’s” – Education, Eligibility, Effort, and Evaluation.

If you’ve been searching for a profession that will allow you to enjoy a fantastic quality of life while helping others, a career in chiropractic should be at the top of your list. If you look closely at what chiropractic jobs deliver, you’ll see there’s much to be excited about. Employment opportunities are good; you can own your own business, your services are needed in all areas, you can help others live a more productive life, and improve your own life with the solid compensation that chiropractors receive. If all of this sounds appealing, then maybe a career in chiropractic is right for you.

You’re on track for a radiographer career as a radiologic technologist, a professional occupation that combines interesting work with excellent compensation and a solid, long-term career outlook. Congratulations on that choice! Just remember what while you’re in radiologic technologist school, it’s essential you maximize your education time and opportunities. Here’s how to do just that.

As you begin the exciting journey toward becoming a chiropractor, first take time to congratulate yourself on choosing a health care profession that focuses on improving health and obtaining long-term wellness without pharmaceutical solutions or invasive procedures.

At the same time you’re taking on classes and labs, though, you must learn effective ways to interact with people who are in chronic pain or are facing disorders and conditions that reduce their quality of life.

You know chiropractic school is for you. For a long time, you’ve felt driven to lead others to better health, and you know that evidence-based research is showing the non-pharmaceutical, non-invasive practices of chiropractic is a smart career move. Still, you’re enough of a realist to know the cost of that education has to be worth it. How much do chiropractors earn? What is the ROI – the return on investment – for a Doctor of Chiropractic degree?

When you’re not where you want to be work-wise, perhaps a little R&R is a good idea. No, not rest and recreation, but recharge and refocus – so you can make a move to a radiologic technologist program. Imaging technology is quickly replacing exploratory surgeries and invasive procedures, which means a two-year medical imaging degree can provide precisely the career boost you’re seeking.

You may have heard the old saying “you never get a second chance to make a first impression.” And if you want to present yourself as the provider of a business or service, you must do it correctly to be effective. When becoming a chiropractor, you need to seek out potential clients for chiropractic care, and make no mistake, you’re selling yourself just as much as your ability.

So, if you are a student intern seeking chiropractic patients to meet your clinical requirements, or a new doctor opening a practice, exchanging business cards with others is an important part of new business development. Whether you’re giving cards or receiving them, you must handle this interaction in a way that shows you recognize the importance of relationship building, and proper business card etiquette is a key factor in that.

Here are some things to consider when using business cards as a promotional tool. If done correctly, you might just find that success is in the cards.

When find yourself heading toward a Doctor of Chiropractic degree because of its emphasis on a non-pharmaceutical, non-invasive approach to care, you’ll also want to figure out the most time-efficient way to achieve that goal. One very smart option is to go for a concurrent degree – a special learning plan where a student earns two degrees in a way that takes less time and saves on tuition costs.

If you’ve been following how much the health care environment is changing, you know the term integrative care. Integrative care calls for health care providers to collaborate on patient care by focusing on their specialty areas. Think of it as a patient-centered, bio-psychosocial approach that is proving to cut costs, reduce medical errors, and help eliminate unnecessary tests and invasive procedures. The movement is excellent news for students considering a chiropractic degree.

One of the most exciting experiences you’ll have after deciding to become a chiropractor is when you begin applying the knowledge you’ve learned.

After the mid-point of the chiropractic program, you’ll find yourself advancing to the student clinic. There, you’ll enter the world of chiropractic internships, practicing diagnostic and treatment skills while being guided by faculty who are licensed chiropractors. The result of this “hands-on” experience? It’ll accelerate and re-affirm your desire to become a chiropractor!

It’s always good to have the best information you can, and that’s why asking the question “What are the chiropractic schools near me?” is sort of a loaded question. Your educational needs are unique.

Location is important, but it always makes sense to take an all-encompassing view. What if the “school fit” isn’t right, or the location doesn’t align with your lifestyle or preferences? Here’s an FAQ list to help guide your

Everyone wants children with developmental or other challenges to get all the help they deserve. It’s especially true for kids with autism, who are challenged by social interaction, verbal communication, and sensory issues. Some of the strongest advocates for children with autism are occupational therapy practitioners. Often, it’s those with an occupational therapy assistant degree – an OTA – who are uniquely trained to help.

Welcome to part two of a six-part blog series that dives into the world of occupational therapy careers and those who work directly with individuals affected by various challenges: the occupational therapy assistant!

Numerous evidence-based research and public opinion results continue to put chiropractic care in the spotlight. This research is great news for students pursuing a chiropractic degree who are eager to make a lasting difference in the lives of their patients.

More people and more medical practitioners are looking for ways to relieve pain without medication or invasive surgery. Doctors of Chiropractic are eager to share the research that is helping to shape people’s opinions about the profession and open doorways for optimal health. However, just what is that research and where is it coming from?

Welcome to part one of a six-part series of blogs that dive into the world of occupational therapy careers and those who work directly with individuals affected by various challenges: the occupational therapy assistant!

Those with radiologic technologist careers know what it’s like to be part of one of the best healthcare support jobs as recognized by U.S. News & World Report. Radiologic technologists perform diagnostic imaging exams, such as X-rays, for radiologists who interpret the images.

The desire to graduate from an occupational therapy assistant program is one thing that’s clear to you. What’s less clear is how to make the most of your educational experience as you work toward your occupational therapy assistant degree. Thankfully, OTAs are resourceful, creative individuals with a knack for working with people, so you’ll find OTAs are eager to share resources and ideas within the profession. The secret is to know where they are and to use them for all they’re worth.

Being a radiologic technologist means that you are part of a team working together to save and improve lives.

Patients depend on their physician to lead the health care team in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating medical conditions. The physician depends on the radiographer to interpret diagnostic images. And the radiographer depends on the radiologic technologist to perform the diagnostic imaging exams, such as X-rays.

But, what can X-rays show that make them so valuable and when are they needed? Read on to find out.

Take a few moments to think about a health care career that might be perfect for you. If you’re drawn to radiologic technology, it’s easy to understand why. Many people have discovered that a radiologic technologist degree can provide personal satisfaction and professional success, all while helping those in need.

When you start your internship, you know that you’ve come a long way since the beginning of your chiropractic education. At this point, you’re in the final stage of earning your chiropractic degree.

This internship is a once in a lifetime experience, and it’s not all about perfecting your adjusting skills. You’re about to become your own boss and help people to find wellness and recovery without the need for invasive surgery or medications.

So, what do you need to think about during this part of your chiropractic education? Management. Yes, management. Here’s what we mean.

Getting where you want to go in life means getting the information you need to make the right decision. The more you know about going to occupational therapy assistant school, the more you’ll like the career advantages becoming an OTA delivers. What you really need is a free, comprehensive guidebook to occupational therapy assistant programs …. plus, how to choose the right occupational therapy assistant school. You’ll find it here in one place: the ebook Your Complete Guide to an Occupational Therapy Career.

When you’re leaning toward a pre-health care degree like human biology or already interested in becoming a chiropractor or M.D., you better know your VARK. That’s the acronym for learning styles – Visual, Auditory, Reading/writing, and Kinesthetic. Health care-career centered coursework is challenging and will demand your best efforts. You must understand your learning style to stay on track toward any degree, especially a chiropractic degree. Here’s what you need to know.

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As a high-achieving student in high school or college – or both – you want to be smart about choosing a healthcare-focused career. There are many options, so if you choose to become a chiropractor, you want solid evidence the profession can meet your high expectations. Turns out, right now is the right time to join the chiropractic profession – the third largest doctoral-level healthcare profession.

No other career position can make life better for more people in more diverse ways than an occupational therapy assistant – an OTA. You may find that statement a bit over the top, but that’s because you haven’t realized the history behind occupational therapy, the wide-range of conditions those with an occupational therapy assistant degree can help with, and the results OTAs can deliver.

There’s a personal satisfaction when you finally establish a career path that’s right for you. And after researching health care careers, you’ve determined that becoming a radiologic technologist (rad tech), is a great way to help others. However, to achieve the success you deserve, you must be well prepared.

You will need the proper education to become a competent rad tech, but if you’re passionate about a career in radiography, you can begin learning before you even start radiologic technologist school. Try to research radiography as much as possible before you start your formal education because it may help you achieve success in your radiologic technologist program. There are plenty of resources available to help you better understand the basics of the profession, its impact on health care, and why it might be right for you. There’s a good chance that you’ll discover something that will fuel your rad tech fire!

Imagine how many more occupational therapy assistants (OTAs) there could be to treat those facing developmental, sensory, mental, or emotional challenges if everyone knew what students in occupational therapy assistant schools knew? OTAs are the ones helping people of all ages recover faster from injuries, re-learn daily living, and adapt to developmental challenges.

You’ve researched becoming a radiologic technologist, so you know it’s a top-25 health care role and has a starting salary of $45,000 or more a year. When you graduate from a radiologic technology program, you’ll be part of a profession that’s allowing physicians to diagnose diseases earlier, more accurately, and avoid the risks of invasive procedures. No wonder The New England Journal of Medicine named medical imaging as one the best medical developments over the past 1,000 years.

Everyone loves a win-win situation, and U.S. armed forces veterans have one when it comes to increased access to covered chiropractic care. Legislation signed in March not only expands the ability of veterans to seek a chiropractic physician’s non-drug approach to pain relief but includes a requirement that 50 percent of all Veteran’s hospital districts include access to chiropractic care by December 2019. If you’re a veteran who wants a health care career, there’s no better time to become a chiropractor.

Being a chiropractic student is tough work. When you’re a chiropractor, people will depend on you to diagnose, treat and prevent disorders of the spine as well as other parts of the human body’s intricate systems of muscles, ligaments, and skeleton. You know that being a doctor of chiropractic is a privilege, so getting the most out of every moment in and out of the classroom as a chiropractic student makes sense. To aid in your pursuit, we’ve actually packed 5 resources in this blog for your use as you work toward earning your chiropractic degree and prepare for your future career.

Spoiler alert! Find part two of this blog with additional resources here.

As we were writing the CUKC blog post, 5 Helpful Resources for Chiropractic Students, we realized that we had more resources than could fit into just one blog, so here we are again! If you are a current chiropractic student, or are considering becoming one, you are making a commitment to helping the whole person. Chiropractic care is more than a passion; it’s a calling. As a doctor of chiropractic, you will change lives without the use of drugs or invasive procedures.

To help you meet your desire to earn your chiropractic degree, we are providing 5 more helpful resources for chiropractic students like you. Here they are! (Oh, you didn’t see the first five resources? You can read them here.)

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It’s no secret: the right mix of talent, ambition, and personality traits is a good indication of success in any job. So when healthcare is where you’d like to be and learning to become a radiologic technologist is your goal, wouldn’t it be reassuring to know you really do have what it takes for success in this “grade A” healthcare position?

In your work life so far, you’ve found out that helping people is at the center of who you are, but you want more …. a rewarding, professional career that won’t take forever to accomplish. So if you’re ready to change lives over the course of a lifetime, know that you can become an occupational therapy assistant (OTA) in just two years.

Change comes to all things eventually. You can see it with shifts in music, fashion, and technology. People change, too. Every day, people make decisions that affect their lives and the lives of their loved ones, especially when it comes to employment. You may think that changing from your current job to a new career is unlikely, but it can happen. A fulfilling role in healthcare – with better pay and better hours – can be yours with a radiographer career.

(OTA) has you excited and laser-focused. After earning your occupational therapy assistant degree, you’ll be carrying out treatment plans for children with developmental challenges, employees eager to return to work, and senior adults who want to remain in their home as long as possible. The classroom learning and time in OTA labs make sense, but what happens during those four to five months of required OTA fieldwork? The answer: OTA fieldwork gives you the opportunity to apply what you’ve learned in class to real OTA work environments.

Once you know that becoming a doctor of chiropractic (D.C.) is for you and you have started researching chiropractic degree programs, you’re likely to have plenty of questions about your chiropractic training. Here’s what you can do to prepare for your future career as a doctor of chiropractic.

UPDATED JANUARY, 6, 2020
In our experience of educating pioneers in chiropractic and health sciences for nearly 100 years, our prospective students have asked just about every question you can imagine. We compiled 5 questions those interested in pursuing a chiropractic degree typically ask as they decide which chiropractic school to attend. Take a look and see if the answers you are seeking are here, too.

If you’re not quite at the point where you feel that you can stop working to attend a radiologic technologist school full-time, it might make sense to start working toward your radiography degree by going online for some of the general education courses that you’ll need for any college degree you choose.

Here’s what you need to know about what classes you can and should take online to help you begin your professional health care career.

Some children marvel at how cool it would be to have “X-ray vision” like Superman, but they soon realize that such powers are confined to comic books and movie screens. But, if you have an interest in X-rays, you can be like a superhero, but in a slightly different way. You can make it your career by exploring radiology technologist programs and learning how to become an X-ray tech, in just three easy steps.

The X-ray was first discovered in 1895, and it has been used in a variety of ways since that time, most notably in health care. A radiologic technologist takes images of a patient externally that allow physicians to do an internal assessment of their condition without surgery. The images can reveal bone fractures, foreign objects, tumors and a host of other problems, which can then be used by physicians to diagnose an ailment and then provide the appropriate treatment.

Are you ready for an occupational therapy career? The profession of occupational therapy is much more than helping people recover from injuries or regain the use of arms and legs. Occupational therapy’s whole-person approach focuses on challenges of all kinds: mental, emotional, and physical.

So, it’s time for you to start making career plans. Although you might not be sure exactly what you want to do, you know something in health care that’s hands-on would be a good fit for you. Maybe nursing isn’t really what you’re looking for, and that’s fine. There are many other options out there for you. The goal is to find a health care career that you will enjoy and can begin quickly.

Your search may be over when you discover what a career in radiologic technology has to offer. Radiologic technology programs take less time than you think, and radiologic technologists are not only paid well, but are in high demand. As a radiologic technologist, you can put your talents to work quickly in a health care career that makes a difference every day.

Just like a sturdy step ladder is a fundamental tool for safely accomplishing challenging, high-up tasks, the B.S. in human biology is the “go-to” choice for careers centered on healthcare. A human biology degree is an excellent launching point for professions like nursing and physician-level roles like an M.D., D.O., chiropractic medicine (D.C.), plus other occupations in the fast-evolving healthcare economy.

If you’ve decided you want to become an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA), but don’t yet have the finances to make it happen, you’re not alone. At some point, everyone has felt that way when making their career plans. And since you probably don’t have a money tree on your street that you can shake for cash, you’ll have to be resourceful. To get the funds necessary to make your career dream a reality, you have to do your research. You might find that an occupational therapy assistant program is more accessible than you think!

The first step when it comes to being worried about money for your college education is…stop worrying. It’s normal to feel anxious about financial aid, but don’t let it consume you. Nearly everyone needs some assistance with college. There are lots of financial options available; you just have to find what’s right for you.

Regardless of where you choose to pursue an occupational therapy assistant program, you may need some financial help to make it happen. Here are three types of financial aid available that will help you earn your degree. In many cases, students use a combination of funding sources to help them achieve their academic goals.

The best place to start is by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA application will determine what kind of aid you may be able to access.

When working in the health care industry appeals to you, choosing to become a radiologic technologist should be high on your list of associate degree careers to investigate. The term radiologic technologist may be new to you, but if you’ve had an X-ray, CT scan or MRI, you already know what they do. You may not realize that becoming such a specialist is one of the top associate degree careers available. You’ll also be encouraged to know you might already have what it takes to get started in this high-growth career in the medical imaging field.

The first thing to do is to see how the job of a radiologic technologist matches your talents, skills, and interests.

You’ve heard the term radiologic technologist but might not have known enough about it to consider getting the two-year applied science degree that a radiologic technology program can deliver.
Why become a radiologic technologist? Lots of reasons, including long-term career growth, a prominent role in the health care economy, and a yearly salary that often tops $45,000. (For more on the top 9 reasons to join the “rad tech” workforce, go here.

Taking that first step to a better work-life can be pretty scary, but if you look back at what you’ve already achieved in your life, you’ll know you can be successful. Still, going to occupational therapy assistant (OTA) school will demand focused attention and wise use of your time. Getting a degree in a high-growth health care profession has its unknowns, but attending occupational therapy assistant school gets easier when you have a personal support network and school support services ready and waiting.

You have a style that’s uniquely you. Why listen to those who only advise getting a four-year degree when a two-year associate of applied science degree (A.A.S.) could be a perfect fit? Whether you’re just coming out of high school or found yourself in a job after job without a career, it’s time to consider earning an applied science degree.

Most people who choose a human biology major in college plan to further their studies by earning an additional degree in a health-related field. Job opportunities and corresponding salaries for those in healthcare typically increase with an advanced degree. A human biology major, which is an undergraduate four-year bachelor’s degree program, is an excellent choice for someone planning to enter a professional healthcare degree program.

You will find three main types of radiologic technologist education programs as you explore your desire to enter this growing allied health care career. Taking the time to understand your options now is a smart choice.

Not all options meet the radiologic technologist education requirements needed to become licensed and certified, and some options could delay your entry to the workforce, costing you time and money.

Before we explore the rad tech education options and requirements, let’s review what rad techs do.

Imagine if you were unable to do many of the physical activities you can do right now. Things like dancing at a family wedding, picking up a bag of groceries, even something as simple as getting out of bed in the morning. These may seem like basic tasks, but they are nearly impossible for millions of Americans who suffer from chronic pain.

The medical community used to fight chronic pain exclusively with prescription painkillers. However, times are changing and due, in part, to the opioid crisis that has gripped the nation, drug-free options for persistent pain have become more accepted. At the forefront of those options is chiropractic care, which consistently delivers positive results for those in pain. With a population in need, many people considering a career in health care are no longing asking why chiropractic school is worth it, and instead are asking, “Just how long does it take to become a chiropractor?”

If you’ve found yourself working somewhere you’re not happy with, you might be ready for a career change. If you have a desire to help others in a health care profession, consider a career move to an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA).

That’s because each day while you’re helping others, you are also helping yourself and your family. The great thing about an OTA career — and an OTA salary — is that it can impact so many aspects of your life! When you find a career doing something you love, your days of chasing jobs are over. And as an OTA, you can enjoy going to work each day.

You’ve probably heard about achieving work-life balance as if it’s an imaginary concept, but what if it wasn’t just real, what if it was something you could accomplish in just a few years? If you have a passion to help others and a deep desire to live a meaningful, rewarding life, a career as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) could help you to be on track to the life you’ve dreamed of living.

One of the ways to achieve work-life balance in the first place is to begin by selecting a career that helps you to find meaning in each day and provides an income that offers you the standard of living you need to feel secure. Choosing your future career is clearly important, so read on to find out how to become an Occupational Therapy Assistant. (If you’re not sure what an OTA does, find out more from this blog.)

No one wants to miss out on a promising career opportunity. One of the reasons for not knowing about the explosive growth of imaging technology in health care may be the many job titles there are for those who graduate from “X-ray tech programs” or say they’re getting a radiography degree. For most people, what that actually means is going to school for two years and becoming a radiologic technologist.

Imagine that your career is like a big pot of homemade chili. If your career – like chili – has all of your favorite ingredients with just the right balance of flavor, you’re going to enjoy it. However, if it’s lacking anything, you won’t be happy with it. You’ll be left wanting something more…something different. So, you start looking for other options that better suit your taste.

And when choosing a career, turning to a comforting role in health care, such as an occupational therapy assistant (OTA), could be the recipe for your success. It’s a job that has many of the ingredients that people like, which is why it’s so popular.

When you see what it has to offer, you might find that earning a 2-year college degree to begin an in-demand OTA career is right for you. Because it’s an associate degree career, it’s within reach for those who want to start a career that’s all about helping others.

The attraction to a health care career is natural, and it’s smart – no other industry has an upside for continual expansion or a stronger likelihood of making a difference in the lives of others. Being on the lookout for a two-year degree also is smart, and the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S) degree centered on radiologic technology does just that.

Here’s a six-point checklist to look for to receive a high-quality radiologic technology education from the degree programs and schools you’re considering.

As your high school career ends and graduation nears, you may be feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety as you plan your approach to starting a career. For you, waiting four years to earn a post-degree paycheck seems too long. So why not look into an occupational therapy assistant program or other two-year college degree plans?

Rest assured you’re not the only one adding up tuition costs and looking at options. The National Center for Education Statistics reports that more than one million students chose an associate degree in 2016. That translates to a 74 percent increase in associate degrees received since 2001.

The best associate degrees for going directly into a career are “Applied Science” degrees. Today, they are readily available and in high demand in many fields, including health care.

You know that you want to focus your energy and talents working with children and youth. What you may not know is that “occupational therapy” is an excellent outlet for that, and a two-year degree from an occupational therapy assistant program can take you directly where you want to go.

Of course, you first want to know “what is an occupational therapy assistant?” Well, occupational therapy isn’t all about getting people back to work, although that’s part of it. The true meaning of occupational therapy is centered on enhancing the quality of life.

Here they are: talk, walk, look, listen. When you’ve made up your mind that becoming a chiropractor is the right career path for you, those four words can help you navigate choosing a chiropractic school. Here’s how to use them to make the right choice for your future.

If you’ve had enough of jobs that don’t make you eager to get to work in the morning, you or don’t have the income you thought you’d have by now, take a look becoming an Occupational Therapy Assistant. Not only is an OTA program accomplished in just two years, it also lands you right in the center of the expanding world of allied health care.

An OTA degree is just one of many allied health degrees that now make up more than 60 percent of jobs in the health care industry. Some roles in allied health are highly technical and emphasize routine tasks. Some, like occupational therapy assistants, offer much more:

• A schedule that is different every day
• See the impact of your work in the progress of your patients
• Earn a salary that’s equal to or higher than many four-year degrees.

Even more impressive, the role of OTA is again a top-10 health care support job, according to the US News and World Report annual survey.

Your instinct is telling you the expanding world of health care should be full of exciting career possibilities. You’re correct – and some of these positions are ones you may not know too much about. For example, one job that deserves exploration is as a radiologic technologist. Learning why radiologic technology is so important today and how to become a radiologic technologist is the whole point of a new, free ebook: Your Complete Guide to a Career as a Radiologic Technologist.

Sometimes called a radiographer or rad tech, a radiologic technologist is a medical professional who is responsible for providing the body images radiologists and other physicians must have for effective diagnosis and treatment. It takes technical aptitude and a deep desire for excellence in patient care.

If you are contemplating a career as a doctor of chiropractic (D.C.), there is a lot to consider. Through your research, you may have discovered what kind of prerequisites you need to start a chiropractic program, and how long it will take to earn the degree. You may have learned about what a chiropractor does and how this noble profession has been helping people live pain free lives for more than a century.

After serious consideration and some soul searching, you’ve determined that a career as a doctor of chiropractic might be right for you. Nice work! Now what? Just like everything else in life, getting what you want takes focus and commitment, and getting into chiropractic school is no different. But, it’s not enough to want it, you’ve got to know how to get it!

Although it’s kind of a new term, “allied health careers” is today’s all-encompassing name for a wide-ranging number of health care professions that don’t require a medical degree or the typical four-year bachelor’s degree. Most positions fitting allied health degree descriptions are achieved in two years – including becoming a radiologic technologist.

Who are radiologic technologists? They are the medical professionals that doctors of radiology turn to for diagnostic imaging examinations. These images are making the dangers of invasive procedures and exploratory surgeries a thing of the past. Images such as X-rays achieved in these exams are essential for the proper diagnosis of conditions and accurate, effective treatment plans.

Sounds like radiologic technologists are an important member of a patient’s medical team, right? They are, and that’s why graduates of a two-year radiologic technologist program have a median salary of $57,450 plus a career outlook that’s growing at 12 percent through 2026 according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

So, when you hear people talk about allied health careers, just remember that they’re describing medical professionals whose work involves using scientific principles and proven, evidence-based practices to diagnose, evaluate and treat diseases and disorders.

Anyone who’s looking into a long-term, higher-paying career will investigate the types of college degrees that can achieve it. What can be confusing is the degree names and abbreviations. For example, there’s a huge difference between the “Associate of Arts (A.A.)” and the “Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)” degree. Although the A.A. and A.A.S. degrees are each a two-year degree, more than ever, the fast track to a career is the Associate of Applied Science.

The “hands-on,” ready-for-work degree is the A.A.S. This degree is for those who have a laser focus on learning a skill or technology. The “learning” comes almost entirely in the “doing,” and most of it happens in simulated work place environments right on campus.

The right two-year degree – if it’s an A.A.S. degree – can help you to earn as much or more than careers asking for a four-year bachelor’s degree. For example, take this comparison of types of college degrees:

• A recreational therapist typically has a bachelor’s (four-year degree) and an annual median salary of $46,410.
• A graduate of an A.A.S. (two-year degree) program, such as occupational therapy assistant, earns a median salary of $56,000.

You already know it, and down deep you feel it: a career leading others to better health through non-invasive approaches is where you want to be. Naturally, becoming a Doctor of Chiropractic fits your way of thinking, but you also want logical answers to the question “Why become a chiropractor?” It’s not an exhaustive list, but here’s an impressive “top 10” list. Turns out, “why become a chiropractor” should be “why not become a chiropractor!”

Exploring career options can feel like taking a step into total darkness. You may have more questions than you can answer, and what answers you have may just leave you wondering. But there are some things you do know about yourself and learning to become a chiropractor appeals to you – a rewarding way to lead others to better health in natural, noninvasive ways.

Still, it’s possible you don’t know anyone who’s become a chiropractor, and you’re not sure how a Doctor of Chiropractic career really works. “If only I had a go-to-chiropractic ebook,” you might ask. And now there is: a downloadable ebook called Your Complete Guide to the Chiropractic Profession.

When most National Football League and Major League Baseball teams make room on their rosters for chiropractors, it’s clear that athletes are finding chiropractic care to be a winning strategy for being at the top of their game. Athletes of all ages want to reach new personal bests, and that’s why chiropractors are extending their expertise by becoming a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician.

Knowing a college degree will deliver a satisfying, high-paying job is a top concern facing those wanting to advance toward a more meaningful future. A first step to that future is to get started on an occupational therapy assistant career path by completing the prerequisites needed to enter an occupational therapy assistant (OTA) degree program. An OTA degree can get you into the workplace in as little as two years.

Some career programs seem like they take forever to complete. Others are in the health care field you like, but don’t have a career upside or don’t pay enough. Well, why not learn how to become a radiologic technologist? It’s two years to an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S) college degree, has a double-digit growth expectation, and pays more than twice as much as other health care support positions.

A combination of high pay and high demand for occupational therapy assistants is presenting a terrific career opportunity for those consideringOTA programs. The key to choosing well is to use a university’s “open house” event to evaluate the quality of the occupational therapy assistant education and the ability of staff and faculty to deliver the skills expected by today’s employers.

These days it’s smart to seek a career that offers work/life balance, gives you plenty of ways to contribute your talents, and delivers good pay compared to training time. If a place in the expanding healthcare field sounds attractive and using technology fits your way of thinking, it could be time to become a radiologic technologist. A registered radiologic technologist – a rad tech – is a medical professional who is certified and registered to perform diagnostic imaging examinations.

Those who have the unique skill set to enter the world of health care should know two things. One, the world needs more people with that “caring calling” to enter health care professions. Two, these talented, compassionate individuals can find that perfect career fit by learning how to become a chiropractor. Love health care but haven’t yet thought much about a chiropractic degree? More students find the world of chiropractic appealing than you realize, and the reasons are compelling.

Chiropractic translates to “done by hand,” which means an emphasis on using the hands to relieve dysfunctions of the spine and extremities. The goal is restoring and optimizing the quality of life in natural ways – without surgery, invasive procedures, and prescription medicines. Chiropractors optimize patient health by emphasizing good nutrition, regular exercise, stress management, and a focus on spinal and extremity joint biomechanics.

Plus, in a world that’s been severely affected by today’s opioid crisis – more than 100 U.S. residents are dying every day from opioid overdoses – the chiropractic approach to health care makes a lot of sense. In 2017, articles in major publications like the Annals of Internal Medicine, Journal of American Medical Association(JAMA), and Education Blueprint of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are calling for conservative, nondrug therapies for pain management whenever possible.

That puts a chiropractic degree at front and center of the search for better, more effective health care.

Of all the jobs out there that fit what you want to be, an occupational therapy assistant makes the most sense. It gets you directly involved in patient care in just two years, it’s a high-demand career, and it’s personally satisfying. For some, the harder part of the decision is knowing how to pay for occupational therapy assistant school. Don’t let that hold you back – there are a variety of ways to go about it.

UPDATED JANUARY 13, 2020
Quick – name a private, nonprofit chiropractic and health sciences school in Kansas City that’s been at it for nearly 100 years. It’s Cleveland University-Kansas City – CUKC – located in the award-winning Kansas City suburb of Overland Park, Kan.

When researching chiropractic schools in Kansas, it’s likely you’ve run across the name Cleveland Chiropractic College. That’s because Cleveland Chiropractic College has a nearly 100-year history of educating doctors of chiropractic and more than one out of every 10 chiropractors in the U.S. is a Cleveland graduate. As a health-care focused institution, we’re quite proud of that, just as we’re proud to remind you that Cleveland Chiropractic College has become Cleveland University-Kansas City’s College of Chiropractic. Think of it as more of the best, with a new name.

A lot has changed over the past 10 years, and Cleveland continues to innovate and pioneer the field of chiropractic in the tradition of our founding “Cleveland” families.

OK, your dream of a health care career is on track, and you’ve decided to become a chiropractor. That’s fantastic – the general public and the health care community now has a greater awareness of the benefits of chiropractic care than ever before.

The increased use of chiropractic treatments is due to emerging research, a surge toward integrative care, and an opioid crisis that’s causing two-thirds of the drug overdose deaths in the United States. So, the choice to become a chiropractor is a good one.

Still, once you’re in a chiropractic college, how do you maximize that experience while learning as much about the profession as possible?

The answer: join any number of chiropractic associations or groups.

Doing this may sound like too much, too early. After all, the coursework to become a chiropractor will take good use of time and your best efforts. How else will you conquer 4,200 hours of anatomy, human biology, chemistry, physiology, and the lab time that goes with it?

With that in mind, it’s good to review the benefits of association membership while in a chiropractic college.

When people ask, “how much does an occupational therapy assistant make?” they’re often surprised at the documented $58,000+ per year median salary. But the OTA salary isn’t necessarily the best part of the job – it’s the personal satisfaction of helping others relearn everyday activities, find adaptive ways to care for themselves independently, or return to the work and activities they love.

There’s nothing wrong with looking for a career with good pay, the opportunity to help others live a better life, and has a substantial role in the expanding health care economy. Delivering all three advantages may sound impossible, but those who’ve learned about becoming an occupational therapy assistant (OTA) have found it’s true.

No one would think about taking a long journey without knowing a lot about the transportation choice trusted to get to the destination safely, securely and on time. The same is true for choosing a radiologic technology program. Unfortunately, the popularity of rad tech degree programs has led to differences in the quality of rad tech education, so the educational vehicle you choose for life-changing career advancement does make a difference. Thankfully, there is a way to help you reach success safely, securely and on time: the campus open house event.

It’s definitely not a time for guesswork because what’s on the line is a triple-bonus career: helping others, a $58,000 median yearly salary, and wide-open options in an ever-growing health care field.

The best radiologic technologist degree not only gets you up to speed on the equipment you’ll be operating but also teaches you soft skills that make you a star in patient-provider relationships. When evaluating radiologic technology programs, these five skill areas are critically important to career success in the highly competitive, in-demand rad tech field.

When you’re on track for a doctor of chiropractic degree, it’s easy to think of a college open house as a simple event you can do without. Now, skipping the silly stuff about college choices does make sense, but attending a chiropractic school’s “college open house” is not to be missed. Here’s why a college open house is a “must do” event and how to get the most out of the experience:

You know you want to be an OTA, but figuring out how to become an occupational therapy assistant as quickly as possible may have your head spinning. So, while some places tell you how attractive their OTA program is, they may not be saying how long their OTA program is. Truth is, you can be working as an occupational therapy assistant in just two years. You just need to find a university offering an accelerated OTA program.

“Start with the end in mind” is a key step to success popularized by educator Steven Covey. So, if you aspire to become a chiropractor or other health care professional, knowing what’s needed to meet chiropractic schooling requirements – or those of any professional school – is essential.

For many with a science background and a desire to work with people, choosing to become a chiropractor makes a lot of sense. Doctors of Chiropractic:

• Use a non-invasive, non-pharmacological approach to care
• Can earn their degree in less than four years
• Have a 2017 median chiropractic salary of just over $143,000 according to Salary.com
• Enter a profession with a low unemployment rate: less than 0.8%.For many with a science background and a desire to work with people, choosing to become a chiropractor makes a lot of sense. Doctors of Chiropractic:
  • Use a non-invasive, non-pharmacological approach to care
  • Can earn their degree in less than four years
  • Have a 2017 median chiropractic salary of just over $143,000 according to Salary.com
  • Enter a profession with a low unemployment rate: less than 0.8%.For many with a science background and a desire to work with people, choosing to become a chiropractor makes a lot of sense. Doctors of Chiropractic:
    • Use a non-invasive, non-pharmacological approach to care
    • Can earn their degree in less than four years
    • Have a 2017 median chiropractic salary of just over $143,000 according to Salary.com
    • Enter a profession with a low unemployment rate: less than 0.8%.

For some high-achieving students, the laser-like focus necessary to make the dream of becoming a healthcare professional come true can lead to blind spots when choosing an educational institution for pre-professional study. After all, a “biology degree” is as good as a “human biology degree,” right? The truth is, how you map out your “pre-professional” education in healthcare matters.

Radiologic technologists – often known as radiographers, or X-ray technologists – are medical imaging professionals who are important members of the physician’s team. Their work helps diagnose disease or trauma by providing insight about the inside of the human body without invading it. In doing so, radiologic technologists/radiographers are finding themselves on the inside track to a rewarding career that’s only getting more important over the next decade.

If you’re considering a career in radiologic technology, you might be wondering … how much does a radiologic technologist (radiographer) make? The answer: a median salary of $57,450 per year according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Even better, the 2019 US News & World Report survey puts being a rad tech in the top-10 list of health care support jobs.

That salary is more than 13% higher than the average 2017 college graduate salary of $51,022 reported by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) across 10 degree categories from engineering to communications, and more than 45% more than the median wage for all occupations.

That’s great, you say, but is rad tech just a fad? No.

Those ready for a job that’s personally rewarding and important in the future of healthcare may have heard about rad tech careers, but want a detailed answer to “What’s it like to be in a radiologic technology program?”

In digging into the options for an in-demand health care career with a solid income, any search will point to the “Rad Tech” degree from a radiologic technologist school. For those who like technology but also want to work directly with people, becoming a Rad Tech makes a lot of sense. It’ll be up to you to make a good choice from the many places offering different types of Radiologic Technologist programs.

Before deciding on a Radiologic Technologist school, ask these four questions:

There’s never been a more rewarding time to enter the health care field. For many, a health care career evokes the idea of becoming a doctor or nurse, but that’s not where the real growth is. A radiologic technologist degree is often the choice for those who like the technical side of health care and still like to have personal interaction with patients of all ages.

Read enough about finding a rewarding, long-term career and you’ll come away thinking a four-year degree program is the only option. These days, success is only two years away, thanks to emerging medical tech professions. A radiologic technologist program serves as a good example.

A two-year radiologic technologist program is a great fit for someone who wants to work one-on-one with people and has had success in science courses like biology, physics, and chemistry. It also helps to be strong in mathematics and computer skills.

It was once thought there are two kinds of people – introverts who are best at “techy” jobs and those extroverts who have a natural ability and interest in helping others. Today, we know many people fit perfectly into a combined “tech/care” role such as those individuals drawn toward a radiologic technologist program. These professionals, known as “rad techs,” give physicians the information they need to pinpoint diseases, disorders, and problems without assumptions or invasive procedures.

Most complex topics defy easy yes and no answers. One such question when considering health care professions is “Are chiropractors doctors?” Of course, the answer is “yes” when you have solid knowledge of the profession, know the benefits chiropractic patients get, and what research says.

For many, the term doctor refers to a person who holds a medical doctor (M.D.) degree, which means med school, an internship, a residency, and a license. Because chiropractors do not have an M.D. degree, they aren’t medical doctors. They are doctors of chiropractic care – professionals who care about people and dedicated to providing non-invasive, personalized care and treatment.

Compelled to find a career that helps people improve their lives? You’re probably looking at healthcare options. One of those options is to become a chiropractor – a decision that allows you to be the difference you’ve always wanted to be in the world.

Not everyone understands the call of “giving back,” but those who have the gift of healing do, despite what at first glance seems to be a lack of personal benefits. One definition for charitable giving is “where you give and nothing happens. No benefits for you, no recognition, nothing tangible gets sent your way.”

The truth is, those who do give often receive benefits beyond what they’ve given. Volunteering time and energy has some pretty impressive advantages:

A high-tech breakthrough that delivers more precise patient care is revolutionizing chiropractic school education: Force Sensing Table Technology.^TM Leading chiropractic schools are using the new technology as an important step in ensuring students’ technical knowledge matches the standards of the working world after graduation.

Delivering a quality adjustment with the appropriate application of force is a key to success in chiropractic care, so mastering the precise level of force that’s effective is crucial. The new technology gives students an increased confidence in their techniques, because the FSTT shows the results immediately and records them for later review. Training without FSTT relied on practitioner instruction and the experience of the individual provider as a guide to the correct level of force required.

Professional athletes sometimes say they’ve been preparing their entire lives for a career in sports. And while it doesn’t take a lifetime of training to reach most other careers, some professions do take longer than others. So, how long does it take to become a chiropractor? After completing a four-year, undergraduate degree, approximately 3 1/2 years of additional study is needed to earn the Doctor of Chiropractic degree.

The Occupational Therapy Assistant ranks in the top 10 of 2018 “best health care support jobs” in the nation according to US News & World Report. It also ranks No. 25 in the rankings for “100 best jobs.” The average OTA salary is $57,870 annually.

How good is that? According to MIT’s Living Wage Calculator, you would be making from $3,000 to $10,000 more per year than is needed for a reasonable quality of life in any state in the U.S.How good is that? According to MIT’s Living Wage Calculator, you would be making from $3,000 to $10,000 more per year than is needed for a reasonable quality of life in any state in the U.S.

Spend enough time researching chiropractic schools and one aspect stands out: there are many different types of programs out there. That’s why it makes sense to want the best-possible chiropractic education you can get.

When searching for career options, there are many fields to consider. However, if you consistently find yourself coming back to healthcare, there’s probably a good reason – you like to help people! If that sounds like you, then healthcare is exactly where you need to be, and a career as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) might be perfect for you.

When the combination of scientific aptitude and a heartfelt desire to show other people the path to a better life are part of your DNA, you’re already on track for a chiropractic degree. To become a chiropractor, you must apply for advanced study at a chiropractic college. In most cases, this happens after earning an undergraduate degree, usually in the sciences. Once accepted into a chiropractic school, study for a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree begins.

Part of the chiropractic college application process is determining the prerequisite coursework completed in preparation for the program. Completing prerequisites is also a part of applying to other professional degree programs like medical or dental school.

There are good reasons why a career as an occupational therapy assistant (OTA) is so popular these days. More people need assistance in recovering from injuries and disorders than ever before. The current emphasis on making occupational therapy assistant programs more available is proof that the demand is real.

The Bureau of Labor Statics predicts 40% growth in the field between through at least 2024, far faster than the national average for most jobs – even those that are also in the healthcare sector.

It’s easy to find information about becoming an OTA, but it’s a bit harder to tell the better occupational therapy assistant schools from the ones that aren’t up to speed in the demands of this profession. Ask these questions to help you choose the right occupational therapy assistant school for you:

October always brings the promise of cooler weather, but it also signals the arrival of National Chiropractic Health Month. For more than 100,000 people throughout the world, the drive to become a chiropractor has allowed them to be on the front line of conservative, non-invasive approaches to health care.

Sponsored by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), National Chiropractic Health Month is an annual event that raises awareness about spinal disorders. The 2017 theme, “Your Back in Action,” promotes physical activity and improving posture as keys to maintaining spinal health and preventing spinal injuries.

Those with low-back pain or pain in the extremities know how debilitating such conditions can be. Because pain is often sharp and constant, it interrupts family and professional lives and can become a long-term, chronic pain problem. Some type of depression will affect 30% to 80% of people with chronic pain. Chiropractic care, though, has been shown as an effective treatment and dramatically less expensive than surgery or medical intervention.

The human body contains an estimated number of 100 million cells and presents a world worthy of deep exploration. So, while learning about “biology” encompasses processes, systems, and changes among all living organisms, a “human” biology degree is an interdisciplinary study devoted to the complexity of being human.

Students earning a human biology degree focus on human:

Curious about options in the healthcare field? Don’t be too puzzled by the “occupational” part of the position known as an occupational therapy assistant (OTA). The answer to “what is an OTA?” is simple. They lead people to a healthier life after injury or a medical setback or because of a disability. And that does include helping people return to the occupations they love.

The way the human body works fascinates those with an aptitude for scientific subjects. This drive to understand the mechanisms of life and study living organisms often leads to biology coursework. To succeed, knowing precisely how to study for biology in college is essential. Biology is a complex subject to master because discoveries in biology happen rapidly. At Cleveland University Kansas City (CUKC), better study skills for the faster pace of college biology cover three areas:

Students focusing on health care come from all backgrounds and cultures, but they all share one goal: earning the privilege of receiving their “white coat,” a rite of passage showing academic progress and commitment to patient care.

A master’s degree often provides the edge in today’s job market, but not everyone realizes that online master’s degrees – especially in certain fields like health and health care – are now fully respected by employers large and small. The answer to “when to earn a master’s degree in health online” is after you’ve obtained a bachelor’s degree, typically in a related field.

Nationwide, more than 27% of today’s online students are working toward earning a master’s degree, and that number is expected to continue growing. In fact, a survey from Fortune magazine says some universities are enrolling more MBA students online than their own campus-based MBA programs.

More than 90% of colleges and universities with campus locations now also have fully online master’s degrees in their curriculum. That includes Ivy league universities such as Yale, Harvard, and Columbia.

Anyone who has lived with chronic pain knows how difficult even the simplest tasks can be. Unfortunately, safe and effective treatment can be hard to find. The so-called opioid crisis is, in no small part, a result of the difficulty in finding effective treatment for chronic pain. Countless people turn to opioids as a last resort in their quest to manage pain, and then they become reliant upon them through no fault of their own.

A lot can happen over a 160-game baseball season, even to professional athletes who are in tip-top shape, eat right, and take care of themselves. So, when big-league pros pull a hamstring or get hit by a pitch, they often turn to the team Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) to keep them diving at line drives and cranking out homers all the way to the postseason, and maybe even the World Series.

Advances in medicine come fast and furious. Each day brings the announcement of a promising new gene therapy for cancer or a successful surgical procedure that was unimaginable just a few years ago. Some of the most dynamic medical advances in recent years have come in the field of medical imaging, which has many tech enthusiasts taking a fresh look at radiologic technologist degree programs.

Concrete has been a dependable part of the construction industry for decades, providing a solid foundation for millions of homes. And, if you want to know how to start a career in health care, you need to use the same principle. To find career stability, you must start with a solid foundation.

Even if you have an idea what direction you want to go, sometimes it’s difficult to figure out how to get there. Luckily, that’s not the case with health care. It’s a great field with a multitude of opportunities; you just need to find out if it’s right for you. There are certain degrees that will provide you with a good career foundation, one option is an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree.

Students pursuing the Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree, endure an extensive amount of lecture and clinical learning while in school. By the time they receive their degree, they have spent 3 ½ years and 4,757 clock hours immersed in the pursuit of academic excellence. And while this conventional learning in the classroom is extremely valuable, perhaps the most impactful learning of the entire D.C. program takes place during chiropractic internships.

If you’re headed down a path to a health care career, but aren’t quite sure how to get there, you may want to start with a two-year degree in the sciences that will give you some flexibility. Biology is a good place to start, but knowing the associate degree in biology requirements is necessary to make it happen.

So, you’re thinking that you’d like to pursue a career in health care, but you’re not quite sure how to make it happen. Does that sound familiar? Congratulations. You’re in the same position as many other people facing that very same decision! However, if you’re feeling pressured to make a step in the right direction, rest easy. You can’t go wrong with a human biology degree.

Healthcare careers offer something a bit different, and none more than Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA). In some healthcare occupations, you spend all day in an office and see the same people every time. When you work as an OTA you will enjoy a level of flexibility that many other careers don’t offer.

UPDATED JANUARY 8, 2020
If you are considering a career in healthcare and want to know about Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) classes, what do you need to ask? Sometimes academia can seem overwhelming, but keep in mind that most things are easier to handle one piece at a time. And the same is true for OTA classes. Becoming an OTA requires learning in three stages to build your path to success.

So, you’ve done the research and determined that becoming a chiropractor is the perfect career for you. Congratulations! Next up is looking into the best ways to pay for chiropractic college, and financial aid money is out there. In 2017, more than $120 billion was allocated for students applying for colleges. Best of all, you don’t have to go at it alone – financial aid advisors are ready to help!

The question, “Are OTA classes hard?” may have already popped to mind if you’re considering a career as an occupational therapy assistant (OTA). While it’s a broad question with an answer that depends on the person who’s asking it, finding the answer that’s right for you will help you make an informed decision about your career choices.

So, you’ve done the research and determined that becoming a chiropractor is the perfect career for you. Congratulations! Next up is looking into the best ways to pay for chiropractic college, and financial aid money is out there. In 2017, more than $120 billion was allocated for students applying for colleges. Best of all, you don’t have to go at it alone – financial aid advisors are ready to help!

Now that you’ve decided that you would like to become a doctor of chiropractic, you might be asking “what’s my chance of graduating?” To answer that question, you need to look into the graduation rates at the chiropractic colleges you are considering to make certain they meet your standards. Evaluating how successfully a school provides an education to its students will give you an idea for how you might perform there.

Several things affect the graduation rates for a college, so here are some things to keep on your radar:

To become a chiropractor, you must be accepted to a chiropractic college, and earn your doctorate, which is the Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.). Part of the application process is determining what chiropractic degree prerequisite coursework you’ve taken in preparation for the D.C. program. This is not just a chiropractic education requirement; completing prerequisites is a part of applying to medical or dental school as well.

Sometimes it takes a while to figure out how we’re going to make our mark on the world. You might be having that feeling right now. Maybe you’ve been thinking seriously about trading your job for a career. And if your ideal career involves helping people each day, then you shouldn’t delay. In an accelerated Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) degree program, you can make it happen in as little as two years!

Ask Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA) why they love their work, and you’re likely to see a huge smile light up their faces. So what makes OTAs smile like they’ve got the best job in the world? Here are 7 reasons.

Advancing your knowledge and broadening your employment prospects may be easier than you think. Maybe you’re interested in a career in the health sciences, but you don’t want to devote the next four years of your life to school. That’s understandable, and there’s a solution for people just like you — the Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in Biological Sciences.

Deciding which chiropractic college to attend can feel like an accomplishment in and of itself. As you compare colleges in the US to one another, it’s important to consider how the best chiropractic colleges will prepare you for your future career and practice.

Of all the places you could pursue an education in the biological sciences, why would you choose to study human anatomy in Kansas City? That’s easy. It’s a city that has an excellent quality of life. It’s home to the Chiefs, the Royals, Sporting KC, sweet jazz music and barbecue that will make your taste buds dance with delight. There is great shopping on the Country Club Plaza along with art galleries, museums, concert halls, and enough dancing water displays for it to be christened the “City of Fountains.”

The four years you’ll spend in college to become a Doctor of Chiropractic is roughly 1/6 of your entire life, so far. Considering that a practice of 40 years or more, you’ll want to make the most of every minute of chiropractic school.

A doctor of chiropractic is a health care professional that is focused on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders of the spine, as well as other parts of the musculoskeletal system. But, what kind of training do they get to teach them about the human body? Well, it’s all about class.

A college degree is often referred to as “an investment in your future.” Whether you are attending a private university, such as Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC), or a public college, you need money to pursue that investment. Many students rely on federal student loans, but those funds only go so far. When CUKC students want to earn pocket money while attending school in Overland Park, many of them consider the on-campus work-study program at CUKC.

You may have heard the terms “allied health,” or “pre-allied health,” used in conversation before, but you might not be certain exactly what they mean. The term allied health applies to a range of health care professions who provide diagnostic, technical, therapeutic and patient-care services that are vital to the overall health care spectrum.

Nowadays, it is not uncommon for students to take a gap year or change majors multiple times before settling on what they ultimately want to do for the rest of their lives. My twin brother took a year before deciding on nursing, but I knew from the moment I watched my first chiropractic adjustment that I wanted to earn a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree.

UPDATED MARCH 11, 2020

Historically, healthcare careers have been associated almost exclusively with doctors and nurses. However, occupations in healthcare are as numerous as our health concerns. If you are interested in a career helping others, another option with a tremendous impact is as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA). Sounds great, right? But what does an OTA do?

Nowadays, it is not uncommon for students to take a gap year or change majors multiple times before settling on what they ultimately want to do for the rest of their lives. My twin brother took a year before deciding on nursing, but I knew from the moment I watched my first chiropractic adjustment that I wanted to earn a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree.

If you’re wondering, “How many years does it take to earn a Doctor of Chiropractic degree?” you’re not alone. Making the decision to pursue a degree involves an investment of time, energy, and resources. Knowing how long it could take you to earn your degree and enter the profession is key to planning for success. So, here you go, a spoiler alert: You can earn your doctor of chiropractic degree in as little as 3 1/2 years from Cleveland University-Kansas City.

Many times, when people think of careers in health care, they think of surgical procedures, an annual physical, a school nurse, or maybe a trip to the emergency room for an unexpected injury. All are aspects of health care, but there is so much more! There’s a multitude of employment opportunities for thousands of people who impact health care outside of the clinical environment.

One of the interesting and surprising things to me about Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) is that for a private university the students here come from diverse educational backgrounds and more than 35 states. Although we all have different paths, we ended up together at CUKC. Some (like me) were nervous  their undergraduate degree could put them at a disadvantage when entering the Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree program.  That proved not to be. People with a variety of undergraduate degrees complete the D.C. program at CUKC every year.

If you are struggling to find a career direction, you are not alone. Many others have experienced the very same thing. The best way to eliminate that uncertainty is to plan ahead and find the right road to help you stay on track. And if your goal is to become a doctor of chiropractic, here are some degree paths available that can help you.

Chiropractic school is no walk in the park. I like to think of school beginning as a passionate goal, then continuing with a whole lot of commitment. We are expected to balance our professional and personal lives amongst studying for exams, attending seminars to perfect our practice and some students even commit to a part-time job in addition to it all. I’ve done it for two years now and have to admit that though it is a lot, I find this program at Cleveland University-Kansas City SO doable. I attribute that to my focus throughout my high school and undergraduate years.

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) is proud to announce continued participation in the Yellow Ribbon G.I. Bill Education Enhancement Program. Also known as the Yellow Ribbon Program, it helps make private universities more affordable for U.S. military veterans by reducing or eliminating education expenses that are not covered by the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill.

Just like with any major or course of study, there is a lot of classroom learning and instruction needed before practicing what you will be doing with your degree and your career. For me, there were times that it felt like becoming a doctor of chiropractic would take an eternity. Thankfully, the reality is that you can earn your doctor of chiropractic degree in as few as 3.3 years at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC). Little did I know that all those basic science and diagnostic courses that I took in my first two years at CUKC would come into play when I started the Introduction to Clinic I course.

If you turn on the TV, the radio, or streaming Internet long enough to get to a commercial break, you’re likely to be bombarded by pharmaceutical advertisements. If you’re breathing, there’s probably a prescription someone somewhere thinks you need. If you weren’t feeling somewhat ill or uncomfortable before listening to the advertisement, there’s a good chance you will afterward. You may be left thinking, “what’s a person to do?” If your body isn’t feeling well or working the way you expect it to, what are your options?

Hey y’all, Karly here. So, I came to Cleveland University-Kansas City almost three years ago from the illustrious Berea College in Kentucky. It is a private liberal arts institution with a mission to offer high-quality education to bright and talented students who have limited economic resources. Founded in 1855 by ardent abolitionists and radical reformers, Berea was the first interracial and coeducational college in the South.

As you learn to become a chiropractor, it’s easy to get bogged down with classes and lose sight of your end goal. One of the ways to stay motivated and keep your eyes on the prize is to find a mentor. A mentor is someone you can lean on for advice, and someone who is familiar with your situation. During my time at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC), I have shadowed multiple doctors and continue to call upon each of them as a mentor. Shadowing a professional and potential mentor is highly beneficial. Here are five reasons why.

If you already have set your mind to study health sciences, you likely know that it’s a very broad career field, and you will need to specialize at some point. The study of health sciences gives individuals a foundational knowledge of health care basics. The following are five major career paths that you may want to consider as you pursue your health science degree. Depending on the job you choose, you may also need to obtain a professional license. Earning a degree is frequently part of the licensing requirements.

If you already have set your mind to study health sciences, you likely know that it’s a very broad career field, and you will need to specialize at some point. The study of health sciences gives individuals a foundational knowledge of health care basics. The following are five major career paths that you may want to consider as you pursue your health science degree. Depending on the job you choose, you may also need to obtain a professional license. Earning a degree is frequently part of the licensing requirements.

If you know a chiropractic patient, ask if they’ve ever seen their doctor in a bad mood. It’s not that chiropractors don’t have bad days, but the freedom and satisfaction that comes from their work seems to eliminate the negativity in their lives. How can this be? They love what they do!

Imagine for a moment if you possessed the power in your hands to make people feel better each and every day. You would earn the respect and admiration of your patients as you help them live a more healthy and productive life. Surrounded by this goodwill from others, the doctor with a chiropractic degree usually enjoys a life of satisfaction and fulfillment that is unmatched by many professions. Chiropractors spend more time per patient than other health care professionals.

Here on campus, there are many students who have received chiropractic care since birth. Their family members are chiropractors, and they knew from a young age that they wanted to be a chiropractor. That is not how my pursuit of chiropractic began.

OK, so you just completed your pros and cons chart and the results point to Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) as the next stop on your education path. Excellent! So now what? How do you apply? Well, sit back and I’ll tell you how easy it is to get started at CUKC!

Eeeek! Choosing the right degree sounds simple enough until you realize there are a bazillion options out there. Don’t worry. Take a deep breath. You can and will choose what’s right for you by taking a strategic approach to choosing the college degree that’s right for you.

Let’s say that you’re interested in a career in healthcare, but aren’t sure where to begin. In just four steps, we’ll walk through how to pick a degree that will help you land the job you want after college.

Today, we’ll start with step one of choosing the right degree.

Now that you’ve got a way to stay organized, it’s time to ask yourself key questions and, this is really important, record your answers. Seriously, don’t skip this step. Recording your answers to these questions will aid you tremendously when it comes to articulating your interests and needs for the degree that’s going to lead you to your dream career.

Welcome back to Part 2 of Choosing the Right Degree in 4 Steps! If you missed day one, don’t worry, we have it posted here. Let’s get started!

Today’s step could seem a bit strange, but it’s critical and often overlooked. In step one you got organized, in step two you began self-assessment, and in step three, you will be thinking about where you want to be after you have your degree. We’ll explain why in this next section.

Welcome to the final step in choosing a degree that’s right for you! Let’s jump right into evaluating the degree programs you found. If you missed steps one through three, you can find them here.

A Human Biology degree provides a strong foundation for several life sciences careers. Graduates holding a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology have demonstrated the ability to be precise, attentive to detail, and work through complex problems to find solutions independently or on a team. Such transferable skills prepare human biology students to be a successful and a valued professional in the workforce.

College is a huge step in the right direction when it comes to carving out your career path. Making the right educational choices is imperative. So, when choosing between a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Biology, one word really can make a difference in your entire educational experience.

Before you make a decision, it’s important to understand the differences between the B.S. and B.A. degrees in order choose the right programs for your educational needs. There are many factors to consider before making your final decision of which degree to pursue.

An Associate of Arts (A.A) undergraduate degree provides peace of mind, credibility in a professional career, increased earning potential, and prepares students to further their education with additional degrees. Instead of just having credit hours toward a degree, in two years you could earn your A.A. degree and enter your profession. If you’re a high school graduate interested in beginning a career in health care, an A.A. in Biological Sciences could be for you.

In an A.A. program, you don’t declare a major like you do with a four-year college degree, but you do choose a field of study, such as Biological Sciences. You will take foundational and general education courses as part of the A.A. program. General education courses include English, math, and history. The other half of your credit-hour courses are foundational, which means they are related to your field of interest. Rather than accumulating a “mish-mash” of various credit hours in your first two years of a bachelor’s degree, your credit hours are aligned and unified in an A.A. program. As an A.A. in Biological Sciences student, you will take several physical and life sciences classes.

“GROW. It is a big world. There is room. You fit. I promise.”- Owen Lindley
Isn’t it true that we can be our own worst enemy? We used to build immaculate spaceships out of cardboard boxes and be beautiful ballerinas with an audience of stuffed animals. But somewhere along the way, we stopped dreaming outside the realm of what seemed realistic. Probably because we experienced failure to some degree, someone rejected us, we didn’t get the job, pass the test, or make the team. We were made fun of, or didn’t get invited to the party.

When I moved from my small town in Oklahoma to attend Cleveland University-Kansas City in Overland Park, Kansas, I was pretty nervous. I moved into an apartment on my own and I didn’t know anyone in the area. My main focus was to study hard and do well in my classes, but I was hopeful that I would meet some great people along the way. Luckily, on my very first day, at orientation, I sat down at a table of girls and we have all been friends ever since.

I first visited Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) at a spring open house event. While it was nerve-wracking, as soon as I walked in the door, I was greeted with smiles and immediately I felt at home. Now as a campus ambassador, I welcome prospective students to campus.

When it comes to social activities in college, there are many ways to avoid being left behind, but you’ve got to make it happen. Going to class and studying are important, but if you find yourself bored or feeling disconnected from the college experience, it’s time to connect with classmates outside of class. The easiest way to connect socially with other students is to get involved in some extracurricular activities, and the best way to do that is with campus clubs.

In some cases, it’s just more fun to do things as a group. Whether it’s a party, a trip to the lake, or tailgating at your favorite sporting event, more people usually means more memories. There’s a camaraderie that comes with those activities because it’s a good way to bond with others. Clubs or groups related to academics can also be a great way to learn about your field of study. The benefits of joining a club are many, and here are just a few to consider.

Hey y’all! A student new to the Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) program asked if I had any advice for people just starting in trimester one. Of course I do! First, RECOGNIZE that this is a doctoral program; it will be academically rigorous. However, you have been a student most of your life at this point. You already know if you are a good tester, master procrastinator or curve blocker, and you can plan accordingly.

One of the perks of having short breaks between terms is that you maintain all of your study habits, and retain more of the material you just learned. The challenge with having short break is how to fit in as much fun, travel, family time, etc., as possible. Another important thing to note is that during the last eight months of school at Cleveland, it is possible to treat patients during that time, which I would recommend doing. That means it is all the more important to enjoy the breaks while you can.

At this time of the year, the person looking back at you the mirror may be focused on self-reflection, asking affirming questions with an eye toward the future.

Many people resolve to get in shape during the new year, but sometimes people stray from their goals. The reasons vary, maybe it’s the cost of the gym membership, the distance from the gym itself, or in some cases it’s the environment inside that’s the issue. But, at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) none of those issues are a concern. The Fitness Center makes it easy to work hard.

Positive changes at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) are a common occurrence, and one of the most recent is the addition of Chef Christopher Snyder to Café Cleveland. An old hand in the kitchen, Snyder has been cooking since he was 16. After Chef Lee Killian moved on to another assignment for Treat America Food Services, the company was left with a vacancy at CUKC.

There has always been something exceptionally exciting to me about the turn of a calendar. It is a chance to reflect on the year I have just finished and figure out how to make the most of my fresh start. I wouldn’t say 2016 was a hard year for me, but then again it also wasn’t an easy one. It was definitely a year of growth.

Many people tend to look forward to the start of a new year because of all that it symbolizes. For many, a new year is a fresh start and a new beginning. We get to look forward to what the year will bring us, and set new goals for ourselves. At this point in the program, there are many things to look forward to at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC).

Coming back from the two-week trimester break can be difficult. You just started to get used to the idea of Netflix binging without having to worry about studying or spending every waking moment with your family. I have been asked many times if I wish that trimester breaks were longer? Every time I say, “no.” In my mind, it’s just enough time to catch your breath. Two weeks of complete mind relaxation, followed by easing your way into the trimester with about three weeks of courses before exams.

I had a bit of an epiphany toward the end of 2016 as my fourth trimester was coming to an end. I was leaving the Academic Achievement Award Ceremony at Cleveland, and while I was proud of myself for dedication to my studies, I also felt a pit in my stomach realizing that was all I was dedicated to for the past year and a half.

Resolutions are abundant this time of year, and are quite common for those pursuing higher education. Going beyond simple resolutions and setting realistic goals, ones that stick, is far more powerful and beneficial. Goal setting is more than going through the motions; it’s about getting focused and achieving results.

The calendar has rolled over to a new year, and everyone has a clean slate. But now that you’ve got the whole year ahead of you, what are you going to do with it? The best way to make improvements over the next 12 months is to get started now. If you stay focused, you can achieve what you desire. Whether it’s personal improvements, tasks you want to accomplish, or goals you want to achieve, there’s no time for delay because time flies. And in the words of Benjamin Franklin, “Lost time is never found again.”

So, what if you had the ability to fast forward and see your life in January 2018? How would you like to find yourself? Some people make education a priority in a new year to start them on a new or different career path. Our Office of Admissions helps people with career questions, but you also need to become an information sponge. The key to being informed is to get focused and get started to get results. But, sometimes that’s easier said than done, so here are some tips.

It is often said that students choose which chiropractic college or university to attend based on geographical reasons. People tend to want to stay close to home. Well, the opposite was true in my case; I immediately crossed Life University in Atlanta off my list because of its proximity to my hometown of Birmingham, AL. I wanted to decrease the likelihood of potential distractions, such as frequent trips home, while also avoiding my family’s tendency to pop up for surprise visits.

As you prepare for life as a graduate student in a chiropractic college, one of the things you may be considering is buying a new laptop. Another aspect of getting ready for the D.C. degree is to check out the tech expectations at your school. You’ll want to do this before making any purchasing decisions about electronic decisions! The Doctor of Chiropractic program (DCP) at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) is using electronic exam software, Examsoft SoftTest-M.

During your first term as an intern in the clinic here at Cleveland, you will take part in an exam called the entrance OSCEs, which is short for Objective Structured Clinical Examination. This is a practical-type exam where examiners watch you perform through different stations to test your proficiency as an intern. This exam has three different stations: the OSCE portion, a radiology portion and a lab portion. All three of these sections require competency to pass.

Hey, y’all! With this trimester winding down, the mountain of papers, presentations and final examinations seems insurmountable. The feeling of not knowing enough has everyone trying to cram in as much information as possible. And for the majority of us, we’ll exceed our own expectations. I want to congratulate all of those people; but this blog is not for them. This blog is for the people that miss their mark by an inch (or a mile). It’s for the people whose writing assignment went completely wrong. The people whose final was an EPIC fail.

One of my biggest concerns when starting school here at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) was how I was going to live on a student budget. I wasn’t sure if the financial aid provided would be enough to help me cover all of my bills. Well, like any other student, it’s important to budget carefully, make sure not to eat out too much, and be careful splurging on things you might not really need.

I have been a campus ambassador since May of 2014. But my time as an ambassador is over in a just a few weeks, and my tenure as a student will soon be over too, as I graduate in April. This will be my last blog as a campus ambassador and Cleveland student. It’s been a pleasure. Now that I’m at the end of the program, I’d like to express my views on the process, the journey, and what it will lead me to.

Every trimester I just cannot believe how fast time flies by. It seems like just a week ago we were starting this fall trimester and getting ready to take Part I board exams. But, believe it or not, finals are just a few weeks away, and so are the holidays. Here are a few ideas of fun holiday events that you can enjoy when taking those study breaks.

The leaves are changing colors and the air is getting a little cooler. While people are starting to stress about shopping and cooking for the family, the mood on campus is just like the weather outside, pretty chill. As we move into the holiday season, let’s take a look at what is happening around the Cleveland University-Kansas City (CU-KC) campus.

Chiropractic is only 121 years old! One of my favorite memories so far at Cleveland University-Kansas City, is sitting in Dr. Cleveland’s philosophy course during my first trimester and hearing the history of chiropractic from someone who lived it.

Grad school is a great choice for anyone wanting to further their knowledge in a certain field, learn more about the world, and gain a leg up on the competition when it comes to applying for jobs. The search for the proper grad school may be easy for some, but for others, it can be a struggle. I was one of those who struggled, so I’d like to share some of my experience and tips on how to go about making the right decision.

One of the most underutilized services we have on the Cleveland University-Kansas City campus is the Academic Support and Testing Center. This center is operated by Megan Kissel, learning specialist, and provides a number of useful services to students on campus:

Double, double, toil and trouble! I truly hope you all enjoyed your Halloween as much as I did, but I highly doubt it. Oct. 31 is one of my favorite days of the year because anyone can decide to be anything they want for the day. Seeing the creativity in people’s customized costumes and props is the best part. For example, one of my co-workers spray painted the word LIFE onto a white tee shirt and handed out lemons and lemon-flavored candy all day!

The first week of November represents many different things. It’s about taking down Halloween decorations even while the candy bags are still half full, and preparing for Thanksgiving. In many areas, it’s the time of year that Mother Nature wraps the trees in color to officially announce the arrival of fall. And for the National Football League (NFL), the first week of November signifies that the season has reached the halfway point. Players must do what they can to prepare themselves for the push to the end of the season.

One of the great things about getting  a chiropracric degree from Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC is the wide range of clubs that you can get involved in here on campus. One of the clubs that I appreciate is the Women’s Chiro Club. Recently, the club hosted a women’s adjusting night with our own Dr. Deborah Denno. It was a great opportunity to get some one-on-one help with our adjusting skills from another woman.

The best thing about going on a tour of Cleveland University-Kansas City (CU-KC) is that your guide is a current student. We are able to give you an “inside scoop” of what to expect while attending classes and answer any questions that you may have. While there is a wide range of questions that I get, there are 5 questions that always seem to come up. So go ahead and cross these off your list, because I have the answers!

No matter how much you love something, sometimes that passion can overwhelm you to the point where you just need a getaway. Space and time to clear your mind…to re-center yourself. Having to study for boards over the trimester break, then returning to the grind of chiropractic college as well as taking boards, I feel as though I’ve not had time to clear my mind for quite some time. That is, until this past weekend when I traveled to San Diego.

If you ask different people what role they think chiropractic has in healthcare, you are likely to receive widely varying answers. Some might say chiropractic is a complimentary and alternative medicine. Some may say chiropractors are the first doctor a person should go to in just about any case. Others might ask, “What’s a chiropractor?” People have their reasons for thinking the way they do. I’d like to take a moment to express my ideas of how I view chiropractic in the healthcare world.

Hello all, Karly here. In the midst of a hectic academic, social and personal schedule, carving out time for physical (and mental) fitness is vital. But, after a long day of classes and student clubs, the motivation to bust a move in the gym is sorely lacking. So here are my five favorite jams to jump-start any workout.

What is acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a commonly used adjunctive therapy to the chiropractic adjustment. Acupuncture comes in a variety of forms that range from needles in the skin, to just applying pressure to specific points on the body with a thumb or finger. The points that you apply these different modalities to are called acupuncture points, and these points are located on meridians throughout the body. Meridians are pathways throughout the body that energy travels along and a dysfunction at one of these acupuncture points can cause a disruption in that energy flow. A practitioner of acupuncture will then be able to apply their preferred treatment modality at the site of this dysfunction.

I can finally say that I’m halfway done with the chiropractic program here at Cleveland University-Kansas City. I am reaching the point in the program that I am finally starting to see all of my hard work pay off. It is also the point where everything we have learned so far is starting to come together and we are learning to apply it to real life situations. In this trimester we are starting to learn the ins and outs of working in the clinic which we will be able to do in just a couple of trimesters.

The idea of higher education can be intimidating for a variety of reasons. For some, it’s just the uncertainty of it all. Whether you are starting college for the first time, returning to college, or making a career change that requires additional college education, regardless of your situation, you may be questioning why. Understand that many others have felt the same way, but they continue their quest because education is empowering. To that end, let’s examine four things that education does to empower students.

Congratulations, you just got accepted into Cleveland University-Kansas City (CU-KC)! Now, if you are like me, school is often really challenging and usually takes some extra help to get by. Well don’t worry, because CU-KC has got your back (Spine joke unintended!). Of course, there are plenty of other tools to help you succeed, but listed below are the main ones that I have used or plan to use in the future.

Becoming an intern is an exciting milestone in chiropractic school. It is the point in the curriculum where you begin transitioning from basic science classes, to having the ability to treat actual patients…your very own patients. This is HUGE! It is what you’ve been going to school to do for the better part of three years at this point, and now you finally get to put your education into practice. So far, my experience has been exclusively positive. It is such a treat to show up to school every day and be able to provide chiropractic care to people you can call your own patients.

Part I boards exams, the first of many to come. I would like to say, “One down, only four more to go!” But, once completed, it takes about six weeks for our scores to be posted. So, many probably wonder what does Part I boards entail? It consists of six, 90-question exams covering general anatomy, spinal anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology and microbiology. In other words, it included everything that we were taught in the first 1.5 years at Cleveland University-Kansas City. (CUKC)

I’m a very social person and am happy to meet new people when I get out and about in the city. When people learn I’m a chiropractic student, they often think it’s really cool, but they have questions. I’m not quite a doctor of chiropractic yet, but as a student and an experienced chiropractic patient, I’ve gained some insight into the world of chiropractic. Here are some common misconceptions or questions that come to me from friends, family, and new acquaintances:

Football is a unifying force in the lives of millions of Americans. From the lure of Friday night lights, to the pride of college fight songs, to the intensity of NFL rivalries, football is the ritual that defines the fall. At the core of all this ritual is the athlete, the fierce competitors of varying ages and skill levels who give their blood, sweat and tears in pursuit of gridiron greatness.

Well, it happened. Summer is over and school has started again. So go pick up some supplies, get your books ready, and while you are at it, see if they have a sale on motivation. Speaking of motivation, I wish it were possible to bottle some up and keep it on hand for whenever we needed it. Well, as far as I know, that is not possible, so below I have listed a few tips to hopefully keep your mind focused throughout the school year.

Well, the trimester break is over and we have officially started our fall trimester! So, I would like to say welcome back to all of our returning students, and welcome to all of our new undergrad and Tri I students in the Doctor of Chiropractic program. The beginning of the trimester is always exciting as you get to meet the new people and settle in to your new classes.

When I first came to CU-KC I was clueless as to where any of the locally-owned businesses were. I was now living in a major city with all of the usual chain restaurants, but I was craving those “Ma and Pa” shops from back home. With that being said, I thought I would let all the new students in on a couple of my favorite places to eat, drink, study, or just escape the big city atmosphere for a little bit.

The University recently went on a two-week break between trimesters. I was lucky enough to be one of 13 Cleveland students to go on a mission trip to Guatemala led by three doctors. The trip entailed lots of travel, five days of adjusting, and a day or two of leisure. It was an amazing experience and I would encourage other students to jump at the opportunity if they get it. Why was it such a cool experience? Here are the highlights:

Summer has come to a close. By now, most college students should already be in back-to-school mode. Well, everyone but those who attended summer school. Those folks never got out of the academic groove, so they don’t really need to find a way back in. But for everyone else, whether you’ve been away from campus for a couple of weeks or a couple of months, it’s time to hit the books.

After graduating from Cleveland University-Kansas City’s (CUKC) College of Chiropractic in 2014, Dr. Abby Delich noticed a concerning pattern in the patients she encountered. While many of the conditions that she saw were injuries as a result of trauma; much more alarming for Delich were the number of patients who were suffering from health issues related to chronic disease. Motivated by this, Delich wanted to broaden her ability to make a healthy difference in society. She returned to CUKC and earned a Master of Health Promotion (MHSP) degree, graduating in 2015.

Traveling is a great way to recharge and relax by getting away from it all. Whether it’s a daytrip, a weekend getaway or an extended vacation, putting yourself in new surroundings is a welcome pleasure that allows us to sample new places and things. But, for all of the enjoyment it brings, the down side to traveling is the toll that it takes on the body. A stiff neck, sore muscles, back pain and headaches can leave you frustrated by the time you reach your destination, depending on the severity of your condition.

So I am about halfway through the D.C. program and my first round of board exams are right around the corner. Most of what I have been learning for about the last two years is going to be tested in a little over a month. That has made this trimester a little more interesting as I have had to learn how to stay up on my classes, as well as prepare for Part I boards. I feel like I do a lot better on big exams when I go into them feeling confident. Now, I know I haven’t taken the test yet, so I can’t say for sure if I have been successful in preparing, but I do feel pretty confident as of right now. So, I can tell you what I have done to feel confident going into the test.

Finals are approaching and everyone is starting to tremble with fear. How am I ever going to pass these classes? Where do I even start studying? Am I having a heart attack? Well, just take a minute to stop sending “SOS” in Morse code because I think I can help. Just follow these 5 ways to prep for finals and I promise you will make it to the light at the end of the tunnel.

“Do you know the human head weighs eight pounds?” This hilariously random question was posited by the extremely inquisitive and highly adorable six-year-old character, Ray Boyd, played by Jonathan Lipnicki in the 1996 film, Jerry Maguire. The little guy was a bit off, as current estimates have the average human head weighing in at 10 pounds. Still, pretty astute for a kindergartener. He may have grown up to be a chiropractor.

Just like it is never too early to apply to Cleveland University-Kansas City (CU-KC), it is never too early to start planning for your future, and life after chiropractic college. One resource that many who are applying to Cleveland may not be aware of, is Dr. James Anderson. Dr. Anderson is not only a chiropractor, but a business advisor as well. He runs a program called “Success Strategies” where he meets with a group of students a few times each trimester. The goal of the program is to make sure that when a student steps off the stage on graduation day, they have a plan for the future. He covers a multitude of subjects within his program, here are just a few:

UPDATED JANUARY 13, 2020
While considering what to do for graduate school, I had a few different ideas. I wanted to study engineering, international studies, or chiropractic. Yes, I know. These are all over the place, but that’s probably because I have so many interests. I have good reasons for considering each of them.

Fall is fast approaching, which means students of all ages will return to either the school commons or the university campus ready to begin a new academic year. The vast majority of them will arrive with a backpack in tow, and those who do are more than likely to have it loaded down with far too much weight.

So, with about a month of classes left in this trimester, it is both an exciting and exhausting time. Exciting because as a student in chiropractic college, you’re able to mark another successful trimester in the books. It’s exhausting because the learning never stops and neither does the tests, seminars, and presentations. With so much happening it is easy to lose sight of the ultimate goal: to be in a profession that fulfills the desire to help others. However, in order to be of service to our fellow man, self-care is paramount. Here are 6 remedies for revving up your motivation when you’re running on empty:

Choosing a school to attend for an undergraduate degree is important, and especially so for students planning to pursue any field in health care. Whether for medical school or for chiropractic school, the undergrad program at Cleveland University-Kansas City prepares students exceptionally well and here is why:

UPDATED FEB. 7, 2020

This is the last in a three-part series on chiropractic. To read the first two parts, click the links below.
Part 1: Chiropractic: Healing with a Human Touch
Part 2: Chiropractic Education: Do You Have What it Takes?

Going to college is not easy, and it only gets more difficult in graduate school. A student in a professional degree program is busy. There is studying to do, projects to complete, exams to take and in some cases, diapers to change. (Yes, diapers.) Cleveland University-Kansas City (CU-KC) is one of a growing number of universities that allow student mothers to bring their new baby with them when they return to campus postpartum.

Deciding on a career path can be a stressful task and often leaves us seeking answers to a series of questions. What school is the best fit for me? What school will provide me with the knowledge to succeed? What can I expect while being a student? These are all questions that I struggled with and by attending an open house it helped me pick Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) as my educational home.

One of the jobs that I get to do as a campus ambassador at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CU-KC) is to help with our Discovery Day Open House event that we have once every trimester. We just held our summer open house and it was a big hit! As a campus ambassador, it is a wonderful opportunity to meet prospective students. We get to answer questions, tell stories from our own experiences, and help inform people about the wonderful career of chiropractic.

As a chiropractic student, I am required to take a myriad of classes to meet board standards. Some, of course, are more interesting than others. Here is a short list of my favorite courses I’ve taken at Cleveland:

By tutoring Biochemistry II at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CU-KC) I get asked all the time, “How do I study for this class?” or “What should I focus on?” If the class was recent, I normally have a pretty good idea of what direction to point them in. However, sometimes it can become fuzzy. I would like to give you a few tips when it comes to studying for courses at Cleveland.

Almost every student at Cleveland keeps a compilation of all their notes as they go through the program, whether it is on a flash drive or in binders. I decided to go the binder route seeing as it’s a lot harder to lose. In each binder there is a compilation of all the study guides I made and used, as well as notes for each class in that trimester. When you first get to CU-KC, find a student who is in an upper tri and ask them if they have any olds notes they would like to get off their hands. Chances are if they have taken Part I Boards, which is over basic sciences, they are more than willing to part ways with those notes.

The workload of graduate school comes with an obvious time demand. Maintaining one’s health through that workload is a challenge to some. Here are my keys to succeeding in this area: surround yourself with like-minded classmates, make effective use of your downtime, and write down your goals.

Hello, all. Anyone who knows me is aware that, second only to watching University of Alabama football, my favorite thing to do is travel. With that being said, one of the perks of attending Cleveland University-Kansas City is the plethora of extracurricular conference and seminar opportunities.

OK, so you’ve decided that chiropractic is what you want to do and the only question that remains is, “What school do I attend?” Well, relax. I have 5 reasons that will make Cleveland University-Kansas City (CU-KC) your choice!

As I am in my last year at Cleveland University-Kansas City, I feel I can provide some insight or suggestions on the phases of our chiropractic program. There are phases and mentalities that change as a student progresses through the curriculum. The phases start with a visit to the campus and, I can imagine, end with graduation. Here’s an abridged timeline of the chiropractic program at Cleveland:

UPDATED FEB. 7, 2020

This is the second in a three-part series on the chiropractic profession.
Part 1: Chiropractic: Healing with a Human Touch
Part 2: Chiropractic Education: Do You Have What it Takes?

Becoming a doctor of chiropractic is among the most rewarding professions one can pursue. A chiropractic education allows you to help others live a more productive life. Each day offers a level of personal satisfaction that is unmatched by most other professions. In part 1 of this series, we learned that chiropractors focus on maintaining proper spinal alignment and joint function to aid in the restoration, preservation, and optimization of health.

There are a number of factors that play into deciding where to attend school to become a chiropractor. There are obvious ones such as where family or friends are, but there are also key factors that might not be initially thought of. These important factors are location, board scores and atmosphere.

Every summer trimester at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CU-KC) we have an event, Founders Day. Founders Day is a morning filled with alternative learning experiences for the students, followed by a delicious lunch. The trimester you are in within the program determines what presenters you will have the opportunity to listen to and engage with. For instance, first years normally get to hear from a panel of four doctors of chiropractic. Since this year I was in my second year at Cleveland, I had the opportunity to hone in on my adjusting skills and start to explore other adjusting techniques offered at CU-KC.

When people think of school, they oftentimes think of a building with classrooms, lectures, and labs. There is a lot more than that happening on the Cleveland University-Kansas City campus. My favorite non-academic things to do on campus are:

So, the summer months are here and most schools are on break. Being a chiropractic student however, means that we are in school year-round. So, how much fun can you really have during the summer when you are still going to class? The answer…tons of fun! Kansas City has plenty of events that run through the summer, and the best thing is that most of these events are cheap or even free. Here is a list of just a few of the top events going on through the summer.

After being in chiropractic college for nearly two years, I have heard multiple great chiropractors tell me, “You didn’t choose chiropractic…chiropractic chose you.” Sure, everybody has two hands, but can everyone’s hands do what ours can do? No. Can everyone relate to a patient like we do? No. So yes, we as chiropractors, are a special breed.

As a prospective chiropractic student, you’ll have a ton of questions. Here are the most likely “top 5” questions you’ll want answered.

Choosing a career can be daunting, considering all the endless possibilities. Take a deep breath and remember that even within specific occupations, there is room to change and evolve over time. Concentrate on where you are right now and you’ll be started down the right path. Here are seven questions to help you choose the right career. Your answers will answer one more very important question: “What’s the best college fit for me?”

UPDATED FEB. 7, 2020

This is the first in a three-part series on chiropractic. To read the final two parts, click the links below.

Part 2: Chiropractic Education: Do You Have What it Takes?
Part 3: 7 Reasons Chiropractic is a Smart Choice

While many people are familiar with chiropractic, there are others who are unaware of what this healthcare option has to offer. Pronounced Ky-rho-prak-tic, the name means “done by hand,” and involves using the hands to relieve spinal joint dysfunction and ensure proper spinal alignment. It is primarily focused on restoring, preserving, and optimizing health throughout a lifetime.

Most Americans know that Memorial Day falls on the last Monday in May each year. It is meant to honor those who have lost their lives in service to our country. But, while many know about Memorial Day, they’re likely unaware that May is significant for another reason: it’s also National Military Appreciation Month. Begun less than 20 years ago, it offers people an entire month in which to show their gratitude to the men and women of the armed services.

There are signs everywhere. Signs on the highways. Signs in the hallways. Signs pointing in every direction and as far as the eye can see. These signs that reside on the physical plane are helpful, but it’s often the signs we get on the spiritual plane that guide us in the most meaningful ways. Having a “That’s a sign!” epiphany is part of the human experience. Are you seeing the signs that say you’d excel in a health care career?

There are many answers to this question, depending upon where you find your passion. One of the most popular and potentially profitable career choices for graduates who have earned the Master of Science in Health Promotion (MSHP) is to become a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). With the MSHP, you will be qualified to sit for CSCS certification and from there the sky’s the limit.

When considering institutions of higher education, there are many factors that help students decide where to apply for admission. There are the obvious items on their checklist: program offerings, tuition costs, campus facilities, faculty credentials and so on. Then there’s the wildcard: location. For some, location is a more important factor. In situations where all things are equal, location oftentimes becomes the deciding factor.

So, why do out-of-state students choose to matriculate in Kansas City? It could be because KC is consistently ranked as one of the best places in the nation to live. Or, it might be city’s world-famous barbecue, championship sports teams and thriving arts scene. Honestly, this gem of a city in America’s Heartland has so much to offer that the list of things people love about it goes on and on.

A survey of current Cleveland University-Kansas City (CU-KC) students narrowed down that long list. Here are the top 5 things Cleveland students love about Kansas City:

If you’re reading this, you may be considering a career in the sciences, and the Bachelor’s in Human Biology is a great place to start. This degree focuses on human anatomy and physiology, which is essentially the study of the body and how it works. But for some, there are still misconceptions associated with human biology major, but don’t let this cloud your decision-making process. There is too much to gain and your future is at stake.

If you’re considering a health sciences career, you’ve made a smart choice. The health-care industry not only offers a multitude of exciting career pathways boasting highly competitive salaries, but is also one of the nation’s fastest growing industries due to the aging population and major changes in the health care market.

Be the difference. That’s the Cleveland University-Kansas City (CU-KC) motto and it’s the mantra of the CUKC Spring 2016 graduates as they embark on their careers in chiropractic and the health sciences. Like those who have gone before them, they are committed to doing their part to make a difference in people’s lives.

When exploring the impact of research, consider what it would be like if the automotive industry ceased all investigative efforts. The cars we drive would likely never improve in safety, comfort or efficiency, and we would never know the benefits of the advancements we often take for granted. The same is true for the health sciences. Without research, advancements that have improved some lives and saved others may not have come to pass.

Education is an investment, plain and simple. You go to college to advance your skills and make yourself more marketable in the workforce. But, like any good investment or life decision, your success largely depends on preparation and planning. Students need to be savvy when taking out loans to avoid the common pitfalls and ensure they are not burdened by too much debt.

College students, whether they are in undergrad or grad school, often find themselves living in a vacuum and enjoying their freedom from the “real world” while it lasts. This can be a real issue when that freedom is applied to personal finances. Students must have a grasp on basic money management, be able to live within a budget and make smart decisions regarding credit and debt.

Don’t let a lack of knowledge and proper planning in regard to borrowing for college negatively affect your financial future. Be sure to avoid these 5 student loan mistakes:

The last two years, I’ve had the privilege of being a part of Cleveland University-Kansas City’s campus ambassador program. The program is set up with the admissions office to connect prospective students with current students. This provides an opportunity for the prospective student to get a feel for what a day in the life of a Clevelander is like. The main part of my duties involves giving tours to students interested in our program. I show them around and answer questions as we go. I see myself in some of those students and smile.

You’re passionate about health, and enjoy helping others.

You’ve decided your career could use an injection of adrenaline, and are looking for ways to enhance your skills.

Or, perhaps you’re looking for a new career direction, one where promoting health and wellness is at the forefront of what you do each and every day.

Do these characteristics fit you and what you want to do? If so, then you should consider earning a Masters in Health Promotion (MSHP).

The MSHP can help prepare you to earn respected certifications, such as the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), the Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and the Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C). Job opportunities are available in a variety of sectors, including government, corporate, community, clinical, emergency services and public schools.

Still wondering if the MSHP is for you? Here are 7 professionals who can benefit from pursuing a Masters in Health Promotion:

Cleveland University-Kansas City is one of the earliest chiropractic educational institutions to start adjusting, compared to other nationwide colleges. Right from the get-go you have your hands on patients.

Finals week can fill students with a sense of dread. Without proper preparation, this week jammed packed with exams can be a virtual nightmare. But, it doesn’t have to be.

Here are 8 tips to help you reduce stress and survive finals week.

I’ve reached another milestone in my chiropractic career. I have now transitioned from the student clinic into the outpatient Health Center!

So, we have made it through most of the trimester. Spring break has come and gone, the weather is beautiful outside, and the trimester break is right around the corner. It is that time of the trimester that seems to be the hardest, in that we want nothing more than to be outside at the time when we need to be studying.

In my last blog I discussed the many opportunities students have this trimester to expand their chiropractic knowledge outside of their usual coursework. This time I would like to take the time to discuss two amazing opportunities that I had the joy of partaking in within the last couple of months. Over my trimester break in December, I travelled to Haiti and the Dominican Republic for 10 days with other student doctors and doctors. We provided chiropractic care to hundreds of people who otherwise would have no other access to healthcare. While initially my goal was to adjust as many people as possible to improve my own adjusting skills, it quickly changed to I want to get my hands on as many people as possible to improve their health and ultimately their lives. In the end, I did improve my adjusting skills, but I took away so much more including life lessons and a whole new appreciation for life itself.

What a year it has been for food here at Cleveland University-Kansas City! And that was proven with our talented Café Cleveland chefs and their award for “Department of the Year.” So in honor of chefs Bianca Mason, Lee Killian and Patricia Williams, here are the most craved dishes of 2015.

So far we have been very lucky to have such a mild winter here in Kansas. These past couple of weekends we have been blessed with beautiful weather that has reached the 70s! With weather like this even us busy students have to take a break from studying, stretch our legs and go outside to enjoy it. So what is there to do in the Kansas City area when the opportunity presents itself?

Any time someone travels to somewhere new they will usually try to explore the local cuisine for some good quality food. After living here for almost three years, I have checked out most of the local foods and here are some that jump out to me as exceptional. So here is my list of top restaurants in the greater KC area:

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about where I’d like to practice when I graduate. For now, I’ve narrowed it down to two locations: northern Kansas City, and the Denver area. Since I’ve got just a little over a year until graduation, now is a good time for me to start looking into real opportunities and locations to start my career. I spent my Saturday morning driving around different neighborhoods of northern Kansas City, assessing the area, new growth, old buildings, and the location of current chiropractors.

With the weather being in the 70’s this past weekend, it was hard to stay focused and study for my upcoming exams and boards. While the calendar still says February, the weather made it feel like April or May. Being indoors and studying for geriatrics, advanced imaging, clinical nutrition and boards when all I wanted to do was take my dog to the dog park or catch up with friends on a rooftop during happy hour was tough. I know that I live in Kansas so it could be in the 70’s one and day and snow the next, but this weekend gave me a bad case of spring fever. I always look for new ideas on how to enjoy the weather and stay on top of my school work, but these five tips have always worked for me in the past.

One of the biggest worries when it comes to students in Cleveland University-Kansas City’s College of Chiropractic, is class difficulty. I have compiled a list below for those classes based on personal experience and experience from my peers. Keep in mind that this list only goes up to trimester 5 of 10. Once you complete these classes, feel free to wipe the sweat from your brow and give yourself a pat on the back.

Going to chiropractic college is essentially a full-time job. Depending on what track you take, 10-tri vs. 12-tri, you could be in as many as 26.5 credit hours or 30 credit hours respectively. This being said, most students like myself opt to not look for a job until they know that they can handle the course load. By tri 3 of 12, I knew I would be able to handle more responsibility, so I decided to apply for a work study position at the University. The perk of having a job on campus is that not only do your bosses understand that you are a student first, but they are also great at working around your class schedule. I am now successfully tutoring for Biochemistry 2, working the front desk in Student Services, and managing to stay on top of my own studies. Now, is this everyone’s ideal situation? Probably not, but I enjoy having another source of income other than the usual stipend every trimester. On top of that, I am constantly meeting new students by tutoring for a class that is taken during the second trimester, and I get to catch up with older students when they come in to sign up for different events in Student Services. Working in chiropractic college is not for everyone, but if you have the time management skills, it is most definitely doable!

If you were to ask most people that work in the health care field why they chose that career, most of the time the answer is going to be that they want to help people. This usually applies to chiropractors as well. We all want to help people feel better, get rid of pain, and lead healthier lives. Luckily, here at Cleveland University-Kansas City we do not have to wait until we graduate to start helping people.

Maintaining a New Year’s resolution is a struggle for everyone at the beginning of the year. The big thing is finding a goal that is manageable! Mine this year was to drink less energy drinks. I’ve found that I crave the flavor more than the caffeine, so what I’ve started doing is buying bulk-flavored water to carry around and drink instead. If you find yourself struggling to stick to a New Year’s resolution ask someone close to you to help hold you accountable; just having an accountability partner will help your success rate dramatically! Good luck with the goals everyone, one month down, eleven to go!

On Jan. 15th I, along with seven other students from chiropractic colleges around the nation, attended the 13th Annual National Board of Chiropractic Examiners student leadership forum. The NBCE president, Dr. Donna L. Craft, kicked off the forum by welcoming us to Greeley, Colo., and letting us know about our jam-packed itinerary for the day. After a quick tour of the building, we sat down to discuss several relevant topics concerning the national boards and each of our chiropractic colleges.

It’s finally acting like Winter in Kansas and normally when the cold hits I like to lock myself up in my apartment and watch hours of Netflix on the weekend like any typical college student. This trimester however is going to consist of anything, but that. There are so many extracurricular activities being offered through Cleveland University-KC this trimester, that I could not help myself to attend as many as financially possible. Just to name a few:

Once you get about halfway through school here at Cleveland, people start to wonder about the next big step in their educational career. Easy answer, national board exams. After a bit of realization sets in, then comes the anxiety, and then shortly after that comes the panic. And all along the way that dirty word of “boards” stays in the back of your mind…creeping, waiting. So then you start thinking to yourself, “When do I need to start studying?”

Whenever someone is looking to enroll in a new school, most would want to know why students who are currently enrolled there love it. So here are my top reasons why you should come to CU-KC.

When I first started thinking about attending Cleveland University-Kansas City (CU-KC), I was a little hesitant. It was a big decision to make. I would have to quit my job, move to a new state, and commit to going to school full-time again. All of those decisions should not be taken lightly. I was not ready to commit to such a huge life change until I had seen the University for myself and knew that it was a right fit for me. So, I got on the website and got some more information. I set up a time to take a tour and I haven’t looked back since.

Two weeks of sleeping in, spending time with friends and family and no homework or tests definitely does the body good. Coming back to classes at Cleveland from winter break isn’t easy. The first week of classes leaves students drained and needing more naps than ever before. Staying motivated is not easy and with classes, homework, tests and upcoming boards, there really isn’t time to ease into anything. Here are a few tried and true tips to succeed this trimester:

Today is the start of a new trimester. Like most students, I wouldn’t have complained about another week of break, but I’m also excited about the upcoming trimester. There are several things I’m looking forward to, including events put on by Student Council like the Club Fair, Winter Formal and Royals Opening Day Social Hour. But there are two other parts of the trimester I’m most excited about: NCLC and starting in the student clinic.

As most people know, winter in the Midwest can be excrutiatingly cold. So, what in the world should the people of Kansas City look forward to besides the holidays? Listed below are some various things that happen in Kansas City that may keep you entertained during the brisk days of winter.

Everywhere you look there seems to be something going on celebrating the holidays at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CU-KC). Whether it be clubs and organizations giving back, or the University itself putting on events for the students and their families. Here are just a few that have occurred over the past month:

The fact that everyone has been so supportive and helpful makes me happy and proud that I am pursing the chiropractic profession.

If you haven’t looked into how chiropractic can help your wellness, now is a good time to do so!

For me, I always find this time of year to be the most difficult for school. The end is so close, the holidays are right around the corner, and everyone is starting to tire of studying all of the time. Thanksgiving is just a few days away and it will be a good time to take a small break from school and go home to catch up with friends and family.

Trimester 7 of 10 or, 9 of 12, is full of milestones for students on their chiropractic journey. We have had our business card ceremony, where our family and friends came and celebrated our accomplishments so far at CU-KC, we started working in the student clinic treating our fellow peers and finally, we have now taken entrance OSCEs. While the business card ceremony and working in the student clinic were something I’ve looked forward to for years, OSCEs was not.

At Cleveland, there are many classes and clubs offered that help a student specialize if they so choose.

It seems not so long ago that I stepped into Room 3110 for my first lecture of chiropractic college.

There is free yoga in the park at Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, free country concerts every Thursday at Power and Light, recreational softball games, Royals baseball games, Sporting KC soccer matches and so much sun to soak in.

The Mentors Club at Cleveland pairs new students entering the Doctor of Chiropractic program with students that are further along in the curriculum.

At Founders Day earlier this month, Dr. Cleveland ended with a call to action.

When Cleveland cancels classes on a Friday I love to see what the city has to offer.

My top five activities to fit in between study sessions are…

While it’s easy to get overwhelmed with studying, tests and upcoming finals, there are always welcome distractions.

My course workload has decreased but now that time is going to be filled with treating patients.

Ever since starting here, I knew I’d have to take board exams someday, but they always seemed so far away.

So I have finally completed my first year at Cleveland and I have to say it feels pretty great.

The friends you make in chiropractic school are unlike any other.

The students and faculty at Cleveland Chiropractic College are always willing to lend a hand to any student seeking help.

When I first started school, it seemed like I would never make it this far. Being an intern was only a daydream that occurred between studying for exams.

Every year around this time, Cleveland celebrates homecoming.

When you’re in chiropractic college, you are signing up for a full-time job. So if you are anything like me, you start to think well, how am I going to work to put myself through school?

Once a year all the chiropractic colleges in the nation gather to compete in various sports-related activities.

Seminars are courses or certifications offered outside of our academic realm that can be attended by most students and used in our offices.

Living in Overland Park you get the best of both worlds, there is busy city life just north in Kansas City, but there are plenty of small towns minutes away to the south.

As a country, we are starting to take better care of ourselves in mind and body.

I am not from the Kansas City area and I am not a baseball fan. Why then am I so excited that the Kansas City Royals are in the World Series?

Why did I choose 10 trimesters? Well, to be honest, I chose 10 trimesters at first, and then decided I wanted to do 12 trimesters.

In an effort that was both promotional and educational, Cleveland Chiropractic College served as the event sponsor for the recent Overland Park Business-2-Business Expo on Oct. 19. Held at the Overland Park Convention Center, the annual event is a showcase for companies to share their products and services with the general public and potential clients. More than 100 local entities were present at the event, which lasted from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

One positive, fulfilling thing I’ve heard this trimester is “I feel like I can move better and it doesn’t hurt anymore.” That was a quote from a fellow student after receiving an adjustment from me in the student clinic. Yes, I’ve heard this in technique classes before, but it means something different hearing it in the student clinic. I am their doctor. I am evaluating their care plan, assessing them, and deciding on the proper treatment. I give advice. I adjust them.