List of chiropractic credentials
There are a number of degrees and credentials that are awarded to chiropractors, depending on the culture and regulations of different jurisdictions.
In the United States, where chiropractic education and practice is regulated, the degree of Doctor of Chiropractic is awarded to students who have completed a professional course in chiropractic.
In some countries, the practice of chiropractic is not regulated. Some chiropractors do not have degrees, including the founder of chiropractic, D. D. Palmer.
Post-professional education
Some chiropractic schools offer post-professional degrees in chiropractic specialisms, such as veterinary and rehabilitative chiropractic.In the United States, it is possible to receive board certification in a chiropractic specialism. Board certified chiropractics receive a diploma in the specialism and are known as a diplomate or fellow.
Unrecognised certifications
These credentials are generally recognized only by the bodies which grant them.| Degree | Full Name | Description |
| BCAO | Board Certified, Atlas Orthogonist | This degree is bestowed upon Doctors of Chiropractic by a family-run corporation. |
| FASBE | Fellow Academy of Spinal Bio-Engineering | This degree is bestowed upon Doctors of Chiropractic by an unaccredited corporation. |
| DABCC | Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Consultants | This specialty diploma is bestowed upon Doctors of Chiropractic by an unaccredited organization. |
| ABDA and FABDA | American Board of Disability Examiners, and "Fellow" of the ABDA. | This degree is bestowed upon Doctors of Chiropractic by an unaccredited organization. |
| FAFICC | Fellow, Academy of Forensic and Industrial Chiropractic Consultants | This degree is bestowed upon Doctors of Chiropractic by an unaccredited organization. |
| FNAMUAP | Fellow, National Academy of Manipulation Under Anesthesia Physicians | This degree is bestowed upon Doctors of Chiropractic by an unaccredited organisation. |