Chiropractor

Chiropractors are responsible for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders related to the neuromusculoskeletal system and the effects of these disorders on general health. They are independent primary health care professionals. The following job titles also refer to chiropractor: Licensed chiropractor etiopath musculoskeletal therapist neuromusculoskeletal therapist Doctoral or equivalent level is generally required to work as chiropractor. However, this requirement may differ in some countries. ISCO skill level is defined as a function of the complexity and range of tasks and duties to be performed in an occupation. It is measured on a scale from 1 to 4, with 1 the lowest level and 4 the highest, by considering:

• the nature of the work performed in an occupation in relation to the characteristic tasks and duties
• the level of formal education required for competent performance of the tasks and duties involved and
• the amount of informal on-the-job training and/or previous experience in a related occupation required for competent performance of these tasks and duties.

Chiropractor is a Skill level 4 occupation. These occupations, although different, require a lot of knowledge and skills similar to chiropractor. specialist chiropractor physiotherapist advanced physiotherapist specialist pharmacist specialist biomedical scientist These occupations require some skills and knowledge of chiropractor. They also require other skills and knowledge, but at a higher ISCO skill level, meaning these occupations are accessible from a position of chiropractor with a significant experience and/or extensive training. This knowledge should be acquired through learning to fulfill the role of chiropractor. Radiation effects on human body Microbiology-bacteriology Musculoskeletal anatomy Biological chemistry Neurophysiology Exercise physiology Orthopaedics Neuroanatomy Radiation physics in healthcare Somatic integrated modalities General medicine Human physiology Orthopaedic treatment alternatives Geriatrics Kinetics Neurology Rehabilitation of all organ systems Neuropathology Obstetrics and gynaecology Paediatrics Rehabilitation Sociology Biomechanics Human anatomy Epidemiology Manage healthcare staff Medical informatics Orthopaedic conditions Psychology Kinesiology Endocrinology Evidence-based approach in general practice First aid These skills are necessary for the role of chiropractor. Contribute to quality physiotherapy services Create solutions to problems Respond to changing situations in health care Educate on the prevention of illness Inform policy makers on health-related challenges Contribute to continuity of health care Promote health and safety policies in health services Manage clinical risk Provide information on chiropractic treatment outcomes Use e-health and mobile health technologies Interpret medical images Address public health issues Ensure proper appointment administration Assist patients with rehabilitation Empathise with the healthcare user Assess referred healthcare users Manage chiropractic staff Analyse X-ray imagery Manage staff Record healthcare users’ progress related to treatment Provide neuromusculoskeletal therapy Provide leadership Advocate health Measure effectiveness of the service provided Maintain chiropractic equipment Develop chiropractic treatment plans Use different communication channels Supervise chiropractic students Monitor patients’ progress related to treatment Educate on preventing injuries Advise on pregnancy Apply supports for spinal adjustment Manage healthcare users’ data Provide medication information Apply business acumen Deal with emergency care situations Advise patients on health and lifestyle issues Provide health education Manage chiropractic professional equipment Prescribe healthcare products Contribute to the rehabilitation process Adhere to health well-being and safety Prescribe treatments related to surgical procedures Promote health in specialised care Communicate effectively in healthcare Undertake healthcare examination Develop therapeutic relationships Observe record keeping standards in chiropractics Provide learning support in healthcare Follow clinical guidelines Undertake clinical chiropractic research Apply caseload management Apply person-centred care Conduct physical examinations Follow-up after patients’ surgery Collect healthcare user’s general data Diagnose musculoskeletal conditions Provide chiropractic diagnosis Advise on healthcare users’ informed consent Cover a variety of health conditions Perform orthopaedic examinations Interpret findings from medical examinations Operate medical imaging equipment Comply with quality standards related to healthcare practice Comply with legislation related to health care Listen actively Conduct neurological examination Apply health sciences Adhere to organisational guidelines Work in a multicultural environment in health care Develop plans related to the transfer of care Post-process medical images Prescribe treatment for musculoskeletal injuries Promote inclusion Interact with healthcare users Conduct chiropractic examination Prepare patients for surgery Advise on rehabilitation exercises Provide treatment strategies for challenges to human health Manage infection control in the facility Ensure safety of healthcare users Maintain treatment records Adhere to organisational code of ethics Apply organisational techniques Write reports on neurological tests Interpret medical results Have good bedside manner Assess chiropractic intervention Develop a collaborative therapeutic relationship Apply specific manual chiropractic techniques Apply context specific clinical competences Develop plans related to client discharge Use techniques to increase patients’ motivation Triage clients Manage acute pain Refer healthcare users Work in multidisciplinary health teams Perform chiropractic examinations Apply massage therapy Accept own accountability Perform clinical neurophysiological examinations Formulate a treatment plan Provide stabilisation care in emergency This knowledge is sometimes, but not always, required for the role of chiropractor. However, mastering this knowledge allows you to have more opportunities for career development. Pharmacology Neuropharmacology Therapeutic massage These skills and competences are sometimes, but not always, required for the role of chiropractor. However, mastering these skills and competences allows you to have more opportunities for career development. Employ cognitive behaviour treatment techniques Obtain healthcare user’s medical status information Use functional neuroimaging Apply acupuncture Process medical insurance claims Record healthcare users’ billing information Interpret evoked potentials records Interpret electroencephalograms Conduct health related research Treat neurological disorders Employ foreign languages for health-related research Employ foreign languages in care 2269 – Health professionals not elsewhere classified    

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References

ESCO U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics