Chiropractic college applicants must prepare by completing undergraduate degree requirements, including chemistry, anatomy, and physiology. The four-year professional degree program focuses on biological sciences (including microbiology and biochemistry), clinical sciences (including examination procedures, pathology and diagnosis), diagnostic imaging, and treatment procedures. Adjusting procedures are learned in technique classes and perfected during clinical internships. After graduation, doctors of chiropractic must pass demanding national board and state licensing examinations. This extensive education prepares doctors of chiropractic to diagnose health care problems, treat the problems within their scope of practice, and refer patients to other health care practitioners when appropriate. Dr. Kane earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life Chiropractic College West in Hayward, California. He earned his B.A. from the State University of New York, College at Purchase.