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Cleveland Chiropractic College of Los Angeles
590 North Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, California, USA, 90004
Phone: 800-466-CCLA (2252)
Fax: 323-906-2094
www.cleveland.edu
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Steeped in history, yet meeting the challenges of contemporary health care education, the multicampus Cleveland Chiropractic College system, with campuses in beautiful Kansas City and in the international mecca of Los Angeles, has been a leader in providing health care education for over 80 years.
A young profession, chiropractic health care is now entering its second century of existence. In the early years, there were hundreds of schools of chiropractic. Now, the Cleveland Chiropractic Colleges are two of only 16 accredited chiropractic colleges in existence in the United States.
The Cleveland Chiropractic Colleges are the only chiropractic institutions that continue under the leadership of a pioneering family member. Now, the grandson of the founders, Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III, is continuing the tradition as president of the multicampus Cleveland Chiropractic College system. A fifth generation chiropractor, Ashley Cleveland, M.A., D.C., is Assistant Dean of Instruction and faculty member at the Kansas City campus.
The College currently awards three degrees: Doctor of Chiropractic, Bachelor of Science in Human Biology and an Associate of Arts in Biological Sciences. Students pursuing these degrees, as well as students pursuing degrees in other health care professions can take their prerequisite physical and life sciences courses in accelerated, eight-week intervals at the College.
Choosing chiropractic health care as a career will give you a sense of achievement, personal freedom, and, most importantly, the satisfaction of knowing that you are making a difference in the quality of life. Making the decision to pursue your dream of becoming a doctor of chiropractic at one of the Cleveland Chiropractic Colleges is an intelligent choice!
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 A very mixed experienceby drnovlamas |
Date posted: (12/22/2008) |
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| When I attended CCC-LA, beginning in 1982, the school appeared to me be the best choice for me, in Los Angeles, though some weak areas were in evidence in terms of faculty, curriculum, preparation for board exams and a chiropractic career, assistance in recruiting patients in clinic, addressing students learning disabilities and mental health, and general atmosphere of the school and clinic.
I found that instructors all too often reflected the "medical model" paradigm, which was a real embarassment. Looking back, I can clearly see that much of my struggle at the school stemmed from my ADD, and clinical depression. These should have been detected and addressed by someone at the school FCOL (for cryin' out loud). The clinic provided no help whatever in providing interns with patients, and the clinic atmosphere could have been more holistic and less coldly clinical. The school did little to prepare us for the "real world" experience of setting up an office and genrally "making it" as a doctor of chiropractic. Most of us had to take an outside course for board exams preparation. Some of our teachers--particularly in chiropractic philosophy--were real academic dinosaurs, and taught us very quaint, and interesting, but largely obsolete material. Not only that, but they were resistant to really vital material, such as the neurological basis for the subluxation...you know, such things as reflex effects, axoplasmic transport, spinal cord torsion, and some overlap with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and Applied Kinesiology. I am speaking of a couple of the instructors, understand. Some were downright excellent. Dr. Cynthia Anderson was one of these.
I have seen some changes since that time. For some time now, psych. counseling has been available to students. On the other hand, the school dropped a truly excellent biochemistry/nutrition teacher (Dr. K) in the mid-80s, who was vocal about a few issues. Yikes! |
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| Today's chiropractors need solid grounding in science, and also a grounding in the M.D.'s world (despite its limitations and problems), in that we are scientists..and in order to facilitate communication with other primary health care providers.
At the same time, we need to exalt in the special realm that is chiropractic (and in the more general alternative/holistic medicine field). At the very least, chiropractic normalizes bodily function, in that the nervous system mediates same (and that the spine plays a central role in the status of the N.S.), and supports the immune system. As D.C.s, we have something terribly valuable, and unique, to contribute.
The school needs to insure that its instructors really "know their stuff,"yet are knowledgeable about or, at least, not inimical to solid chiropractic theory and practice.
It needs to take an active role in helping clinic interns to recruit patients. It needs to soundly and comprehensively prepare its students and alumni for success in the real world of commerce. A huge proportion of CCC alumni have been working in other fields since graduation. Allison R.(straight-A student, a real performer) was very busy selling real estate in 1995, when I spoke to her. Scandalous! |
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| Not bad in some ways, but still needs significant improvement. Suggest the administration work closely with the LACC campus, which is just up the street. What an opportunity! There should also be regular lectures and presentations for the public. CCC-LA must take an active role in the community and do EVERYTHING possible in insure the success of its students and alumni. I would rate this school...a "B-" overall. |
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 Great scholarship packagesby ericaf |
Date posted: (10/16/2007) |
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| If a student has above a 3.0 Cleveland offers amazing scholarship packages. |
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| Call the Admissions Office for more details.
323.906.2024 |
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| Great school, great location, great deal! |
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| Everything I Need To Succeed by tkcassa |
Date posted: (10/16/2007) |
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| CCCLA has given me everything I need to succeed as a Doctor of Chiropractic. The program is designed with how vastly different the student population is. We are exposed to many philosophies, business sauvy and the greatest selection of techniques. The students are encouraged to define themselves as Doctors. The faculty is dedicated to giving 100% everyday. The majority of our instructors do not need to instruct at any school to earn a living. The faculty consists of Doctors of Chiropractic, Medical Doctors and those with their PhD. The have succeeded in life and bring the real world perspective to class with them. I have been very well prepared for the National Boards...I haven't seen anything that I didn't recognize (remember the correct answer---not always lol). I enjoy everyday at CCCLA...my peers are an exception group of individuals from around the world. Our Alumni Association consistanly gives of their time with adjusting workshops, donations to the clinic and the offer to all students to shadow an Alumni in their practice. Our Student Affairs office maintains contact with Alumni to offer such great advantage as outlined. Our program is a physically and mentally demanding one, but there are always programs designed to help keep everything in perspective----you are here to learn and enjoy the process. |
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| You should check out all the CCCLA has to offer. |
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| I would make the same decision to attend CCCLA if given the opportunity. |
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| You get out what you put in... by DR GIDEON |
Date posted: (07/23/2007) |
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| I found CCCLA to be a great experience. Every school has some weak points but overall you get a solid education. I currently own a successful chiropractic practice in Torrance, CA and I am also board certified in Applied Kinesiology. |
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| I also feel that this school needs an overhaul with their priorities on who they let in as students and who they hire as teachers. What happened to people becoming chiropractors to help other people... it seems that is lost somewhere in the application and interview process. |
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| Overall I think all schools are good, it is just a matter of supplementing your schooling with outside education... Adjusting, techniques, philosophy. There is so much out there just go ask Schofield or Sigafooose. |
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| How CCCLA changed my LIFE forever! by drluke |
Date posted: (05/06/2006) |
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| My experience at CCCLA was an amazing experience full of challenges. I found that overall there is something distinctley missing from their core curriculum. This lack led my to seek out mentors and teachers outside of school to help me create my vision. This has led me to have one of the most successful practices in los angeles by the beach in pacific palisades. |
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| I would suggest an overhaul of the chiropractic curriculum. Especially aimed at bringing in dynamic educators who have a passion for their chosen fields. Biology, chemistry, technique, or especially chiropractic studies. |
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| Overall I think that there is a amazing experience waiting for any student to create but like anything it is what you make of it. |
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| Cleveland Chiropractic College LA gets the job done by Dr_Mike |
Date posted: (03/12/2006) |
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| I had not visited any other colleges before deciding to go to CCCLA. When I enrolled in chiropractic college I did not know all the schools were different so I choose this school based primarily on its location. I have no say in retrospect my chiropractic experience in school was great. I was exposed to many talented mentors, and experienced chiropractors thanks to CCCLAs openness to allow outside practicing doctors and lecturers to speak on campus. |
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| It's been several years since I attended CCCLA. I would recommend letting go off all staff that are hostile towards chiropractic or non-supportive of students and their chosen profession. It's hard to believe that colleges sometimes hire individuals that are so negative. I experienced quite a bit of that at CCCLA. Students are usually their own worst enemies so I can't blame all on the faculty. |
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| While the neighborhood the school is in is pretty much a dump, the school itself is easily accessible from many LA locations. Don't plan on living in the neighborhood. Technique departments at CCCLA are great. I was glad to get so much technique instruction in school. We learned Gonstead, Diversified, Full Spine, SOT, COX, and others. Cleveland is one of the CORE schools that have had a history in preserving and promoting chiropractic as a separate and distinct science, philosophy and art.
I'd attend CCCLA again today. |
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