ISCO Occupation Group 2269.2 Chiropractor
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
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.
Essential Skills
- Apply Caseload Management
- Apply Massage Therapy
- Undertake Clinical Chiropractic Research
- Adhere To Organisational Guidelines
- Apply Person-Centred Care
- Apply Organisational Techniques
- Apply Supports For Spinal Adjustment
- Biological Chemistry
- Ensure Proper Appointment Administration
- Supervise Chiropractic Students
- Adhere To Health Well-Being And Safety
- Develop Therapeutic Relationships
- Assist Patients With Rehabilitation
- Provide Learning Support In Healthcare
- Cover A Variety Of Health Conditions
- Obstetrics And Gynaecology
- Use Different Communication Channels
- Maintain Chiropractic Equipment
- Manage Acute Pain
- Kinetics
- Provide Treatment Strategies For Challenges To Human Health
- Have Good Bedside Manner
- Orthopaedic Conditions
- Work In A Multicultural Environment In Health Care
- Write Reports On Neurological Tests
- First Aid
- Undertake Healthcare Examination
- Biomechanics
- Prescribe Treatments Related To Surgical Procedures
- Orthopaedic Treatment Alternatives
- Interpret Findings From Medical Examinations
- Orthopaedics
- Triage Clients
- Apply Context Specific Clinical Competences
- Post-Process Medical Images
- Advocate Health
- Contribute To Quality Physiotherapy Services
- Maintain Treatment Records
- Address Public Health Issues
- Interact With Healthcare Users
- Conduct Neurological Examination
- Human Physiology
- Respond To Changing Situations In Health Care
- Human Anatomy
- Perform Chiropractic Examinations
- Assess Chiropractic Intervention
- Evidence-Based Approach In General Practice
- Work In Multidisciplinary Health Teams
- Use E-Health And Mobile Health Technologies
- Analyse X-Ray Imagery
- Manage Infection Control In The Facility
- Listen Actively
- Endocrinology
- Microbiology-Bacteriology
- Comply With Quality Standards Related To Healthcare Practice
- Musculoskeletal Anatomy
- Interpret Medical Images
- Prescribe Treatment For Musculoskeletal Injuries
- General Medicine
- Apply Specific Manual Chiropractic Techniques
- Provide Information On Chiropractic Treatment Outcomes
- Neurophysiology
- Empathise With The Healthcare User
- Provide Chiropractic Diagnosis
- Neuroanatomy
- Collect Healthcare User'S General Data
- Adhere To Organisational Code Of Ethics
- Medical Informatics
- Refer Healthcare Users
- Operate Medical Imaging Equipment
- Manage Staff
- Provide Medication Information
- Somatic Integrated Modalities
- Conduct Physical Examinations
- Monitor Patients' Progress Related To Treatment
- Advise On Rehabilitation Exercises
- Geriatrics
- Manage Chiropractic Professional Equipment
- Develop Plans Related To The Transfer Of Care
- Sociology
- Develop A Collaborative Therapeutic Relationship
- Contribute To Continuity Of Health Care
- Record Healthcare Users' Progress Related To Treatment
- Rehabilitation
- Measure Effectiveness Of The Service Provided
- Comply With Legislation Related To Health Care
- Develop Chiropractic Treatment Plans
- Formulate A Treatment Plan
- Psychology
- Deal With Emergency Care Situations
- Develop Plans Related To Client Discharge
- Paediatrics
- Motivate Patiens
- Advise On Pregnancy
- Conduct Chiropractic Examination
- Create Solutions To Problems
- Radiation Physics In Healthcare
- Promote Health In Specialised Care
- Rehabilitation Of All Organ Systems
- Prepare Patients For Surgery
- Perform Clinical Neurophysiological Examinations
- Apply Health Sciences
- Assess Referred Healthcare Users
- Contribute To The Rehabilitation Process
- Follow Clinical Guidelines
- Educate On The Prevention Of Illness
- Provide Stabilisation Care In Emergency
- Observe Record Keeping Standards In Chiropractics
- Follow-Up After Patients' Surgery
- Kinesiology
- Educate On Preventing Injuries
- Neuropathology
- Advise On Healthcare Users' Informed Consent
- Inform Policy Makers On Health-Related Challenges
- Perform Orthopaedic Examinations
- Manage Healthcare Users' Data
- Radiation Effects On Human Body
- Communicate Effectively In Healthcare
- Diagnose Musculoskeletal Conditions
- Promote Inclusion
- Ensure Safety Of Healthcare Users
- Interpret Medical Results
- Promote Health And Safety Policies In Health Services
- Manage Chiropractic Staff
- Provide Neuromusculoskeletal Therapy
- Manage Clinical Risk
- Accept Own Accountability
- Prescribe Healthcare Products
- Neurology
- Manage Healthcare Staff
- Provide Health Education
- Provide Leadership
- Advise Patients On Health And Lifestyle Issues
- Epidemiology
- Exercise Physiology
- Apply Business Acumen
Optional Skills
- Therapeutic Massage
- Interpret Evoked Potentials Records
- Interpret Electroencephalograms
- Employ Cognitive Behaviour Treatment Techniques
- Use Functional Neuroimaging
- Pharmacology
- Apply Acupuncture
- Obtain Healthcare User'S Medical Status Information
- Process Medical Insurance Claims
- Record Healthcare Users' Billing Information
- Employ Foreign Languages In Care
- Treat Neurological Disorders
- Conduct Health Related Research
- Employ Foreign Languages For Health-Related Research
- Neuropharmacology
Alternative Names
- Neuromusculoskeletal Therapist
- Musculoskeletal Therapist
- Etiopath
- Licensed Chiropractor
