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Table 1 Chiropractic education and requirements for practice (N = 90)
| n | (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chiropractic education institutions | ||
| Is chiropractic education provided in your country? | ||
| Yes | 19 | (23.5) |
| No | 58 | (64.4) |
| Missing | 14 | (15.6) |
| Accreditation of the chiropractic educational institutionsa | ||
| By an international chiropractic accreditation counsel | 11 | (12.2) |
| By a governmental/federal institution | 5 | (5.6) |
| By both | 11 | (12.2) |
| Missing | 74 | (82.2) |
| The level of chiropractic training is provided by law | ||
| Yes | 25 | (27.8) |
| No | 36 | (40.0) |
| Missing | 29 | (32.2) |
| Requirements to practice | ||
| Is completion of a post-graduate clinical training program required to obtain full licensure or registration to practice as a chiropractor | ||
| Yes (1 or 2 years) | 15 | (16.7) |
| No | 39 | (43.3) |
| Missing | 36 | (40.0) |
| For overseas chiropractors wishing to practice chiropractic in your country, please indicate below which statutory requirements applya | ||
| Work permit | 59 | (65.6) |
| Visa | 45 | (50.0) |
| Registration with statutory regulator | 36 | (40.0) |
| Evidence of health | 18 | (20.0) |
| Language proficiency | 23 | (25.6) |
| Malpractice insurance | 24 | (26.7) |
| Certification of good standing | 27 | (30.0) |
| Other (e.g. proof of qualifications, board exams) | 19 | (21.1) |
| Overseas chiropractors not permitted to work | 2 | (2.2) |
| Missing | 23 | (25.6) |
