Chiropractor

area of activity

The scope of practice includes, by own diagnosis, the treatment of patients with painful conditions and dysfunctions caused by changes in the spine and pelvis

Professional qualification/further training

Professional qualification is possessed by anyone

1) The professional aptitude for the practice of the profession of chiropractor is possessed by:¹⁵

a) demonstrates the appropriate education and training requirements with a Swiss federal diploma and continuing education title; or

b) with another foreign diploma, demonstrates successful completion of a course of study listed in the Swiss Ordinance of the Department of Home Affairs (EDI) on the recognized courses of study in chiropractic offered by foreign universities, and with a federal continuing education title, demonstrates the appropriate continuing education requirements.

Special Features

Minimum sum of the professional indemnity insurance: 3 million Swiss francs

Approval procedure and requirements

According to Health Law Art. 7 ff and Health Ordinance Art. 29 to 31