To enhance student learning, CMCC hires subject matter experts from a wide variety of disciplines. Their teaching methods blend strong theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience. Most chiropractors on staff maintain an active independent practice and draw on patient management to inform their lectures and labs. CMCC encourages faculty to seek advanced degrees and fellowships and expand their own experience and knowledge base. Our faculty members conduct courses in the following departments.
Department of Anatomy
The development, structure and function of the human body.
Department of Applied Chiropractic
The scientific background and knowledge of biomechanics to develop safe and effective psychomotor skills for competence in chiropractic diagnostic and therapeutic methods.
Department of Physiology and Biochemistry
Human biochemistry, physiology and neuroscience, and the role of nutrition and nutritional supplements in disease management and health promotion.
Department of Chiropractic Principles and Practice
The history of manipulation and contemporary knowledge and research in chiropractic manipulative therapy. Includes the sociological, the legal and ethical aspects of chiropractic, practice development and management, and the chiropractor’s unique approach to health care within the modern health care team.
Department of Clinical Diagnosis
The importance of clinical diagnosis to the chiropractor as a primary contact practitioner, how to critically analyze clinical data for accurate diagnosis, and the value of interdisciplinary cooperation.
Clinical Education
Through Years I, II and III, faculty teach almost 3,000 hours of education and hands-on training, and guide students through observation of patient rounds. In Year IV, clinical faculty supervise student interns as they treat patients in CMCC’s teaching clinics.
Department of Pathology and Microbiology
The etiologic, diagnostic and preventive aspects of disease.
Department of Diagnostic Imaging
The role of radiology in patient evaluations, and the academic and practical skills to produce radiographs and give diagnostic interpretation.
Undergraduate Research
Scientific research applications and skills for critical review of the literature, conducting research that contributes to the health of society and enhances the quality of chiropractic health care delivery. Developing critical thinking skills and understanding the rigour and process of research necessary for discriminating judgement in clinical decision-making.