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3122 – Chiropractors
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.
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Index of titles Example job titles
- Chiropractic doctor
- Chiropractor
- DC (doctor of chiropractic)
- Doctor of chiropractic
- Doctor of chiropractic (DC)
- Chiropractic doctor
- Chiropractor
- Doctor of chiropractic
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Chiropractors perform some or all of the following duties:
- Take patient's case history, conduct examination, observe patient and perform X-rays 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 requirements
- 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 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.
Additional information
Exclusions
- Chiropractic aides (in 3414 Other Assisting Occupations in Support of Health Services)
Breakdown summary
- Broad occupational category
- 3 – Health Occupations
- Skill level
- A – Occupations usually require university education.
- Major group
- 31 – Professional Occupations in Health
- Minor group
- 312 – Optometrists, Chiropractors and Other Health Diagnosing and Treating Professionals
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- NOC 2006 Version 1.0