Chiropractic is from 1994 accepted as part of the ordinary health service by governmental statutory regulation, and the title is protected (43, 106). Chiropractic is registered in the EU regulated professions database as follows: Chiropracticor is a directly related regulated profession with title “Kiropraktikko / kiropraktor” recognized under Directive 2005/36/EC(5), ID 743. General system of recognition- primary application. Qualification level: PS3 - Diploma of post-secondary level (3-4 years), Art. 11 d (7).
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