To learn more, visit: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/programs/chiropractic-technician-certificate/
Program Number: 97-546-2
Certificate
Campus: West Bend
This program is not eligible for financial aid
Get started in an exciting career you’ll love in as little as one semester with Moraine Park’s Chiropractic Technician Certificate, which allows students to earn both the Chiropractic Technician and Chiropractic Radiographic Technician state certifications.
About the Program
Moraine Park’s Chiropractic Technician Certificate prepares students for work as chiropractic assistants, and allows students to earn both the chiropractic technician and chiropractic radiological technician state certifications.
The certificate program consists of two courses that are part of the Health and Wellness associate degree program and can be used toward completion of that degree.
Upon completion, students will satisfy the state of Wisconsin current requirements for Chiropractic Technician and Chiropractic Radiographic Technician certification1 in the areas of therapies, exercise, preliminary examination, case history and radiography.
What You’ll Learn
Students gain hands-on experience in many of the daily tasks of chiropractic technicians, including taking x-rays and assisting in patient therapy and exercise, keeping track of patient records and answering chiropractic-related questions.
Transfer Opportunities
Your academic journey can continue at a four-year college or university. Earn your associate degree at Moraine Park and then apply those credits toward a bachelor’s degree. Starting at MPTC makes completing a bachelor’s degree affordable, accessible and convenient. You can go anywhere as MPTC has transfer agreements with colleges and universities both in Wisconsin and throughout the country.
Visit the Transfer to a Four-Year College page for more information on credit transfer agreements between Moraine Park and four-year colleges, both public and private.
Additional Information
State Certification Disclosure: Moraine Park’s Chiropractic Technician Certificate prepares students to obtain the educational requirements to pursue certification to be employed/practice in the state of Wisconsin. No determination has been made if the curriculum matches the educational requirements for preparation, examinations, or certification for other states. Visit the Accreditation page for more details about certification.
Admission Process
Standard Admissions steps details
Credit for Prior Learning
Transform the skills and abilities developed through previous experience into college credit through MPTC’s Credit for Prior Learning process.
- Transfer credit from other colleges/universities
- Earn college credit for your military training and experience
- Earn college credit via Advance Placement, CLEP, DANTES/DSST or MPTC Challenge Exams
- Earn college credit from previous/current work and life experiences
Visit MPTC’s Credit for Prior Learning page for more information.
Approximate Costs
Tuition
Occupational
- $149.50 per credit (resident)
- $224.25 per credit (out-of-state resident)
Associate of Arts/Associate of Science
- $188.90 per credit (resident)
- $283.35 per credit (out-of-state resident)
Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.
Student Fees
- $5.00 minimum per course Material Fee
- $13.45 per-credit Supplemental Fee for Undergraduate courses
- $4.50 per term mandatory Student Accident Insurance Fee
Please refer to Tuition & Fee Information for additional enrollment fee information.
Pathways
Earn a certificate, technical diploma and associate degree along this pathway. Start with some courses for entry-level employment, and continue with additional courses for higher wages and job advancement.
