What is the minimum age requirement to apply for chiropractic licensure?

The minimum age requirement to apply for chiropractic licensure in Massachusetts is 18 years old. This age requirement is established to ensure that individuals seeking licensure have reached a level of maturity and have completed the necessary educational prerequisites typically required to practice as a chiropractor.

In most jurisdictions, including Massachusetts, applicants must also have completed a doctoral program in chiropractic, which usually requires several years of post-secondary education. Given that this education generally starts after completing high school, 18 is a logical minimum age for applicants to meet before they can be considered for licensure. This policy reflects an understanding that practitioners should be legally recognized as adults, capable of making informed professional decisions and accepting responsibility for their professional practice.