Chiropractors diagnose and treat patients' neuromuscular-skeletal disorders of the spine and other body joints by adjusting the spinal column or through other corrective manipulation. Chiropractors are usually in private practice or in clinics with other health practitioners.
Possible Titles:
chiropractic doctor chiropractor doctor of chiropractic
Responsibilities:
Chiropractors can perform some or all of the following duties:
Take patient's case history, conduct examination, observe patient and perform Xrays and other tests to diagnose patient's condition
Diagnose neuromuscular-skeletal disorders of the spinal column, pelvis, extremities and associated tissues
Treat health disorders in a natural manner through adjustments or articular manipulations and complementary treatments such as electrotherapy, nutrition, light and massage with special attention given to the spine
Advise patients on corrective exercises, posture, lifestyle and nutrition
Refer patients for medical care when appropriate.
Employment Requirments:
A minimum of two years of university undergraduate studies in sciences and Completion of a four- or five-year program at an institution accredited by the Accreditation Commission of the Council on Chiropractic Education and In Canada completion of the examinations of the Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board and of the provincial licensing body are required.
Licensure by a regulatory body is required in all provinces and in the Yukon.
Courtesy of: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada