§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

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.

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Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

neuroanatomy neurophysiology orthopaedics neuropathology human physiology chiropractic terminology exercise physiology rehabilitation medical informatics musculoskeletal anatomy neurology human anatomy

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

chiropody orthopaedic conditions neuropharmacology somatic integrated modalities kinetics radiation physics in healthcare psychology endocrinology therapeutic massage kinesiology orthopaedic treatment alternatives biomechanics geriatrics rehabilitation of all organ systems

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

prepare patients for surgery assist patients with rehabilitation empathise with the healthcare user advise on pregnancy interact with healthcare users apply person-centred care post-process medical images communicate in healthcare provide clinical chiropractic neurology interpret medical results formulate a treatment plan perform clinical neurophysiological examinations observe record keeping standards in chiropractics provide information on chiropractic treatment outcomes prescribe healthcare products manage chiropractic professional equipment comply with legislation related to health care prescribe treatment for musculoskeletal injuries operate medical imaging equipment undertake healthcare examination provide chiropractic diagnosis write reports on neurological tests apply supports for spinal adjustment monitor patients' progress related to treatment adhere to organisational code of ethics manage chiropractic staff interpret medical images develop therapeutic relationships provide neuromusculoskeletal therapy perform orthopaedic examinations undertake clinical chiropractic research provide medication information ensure safety of healthcare users apply massage therapy apply context specific clinical competences perform chiropractic examinations assess chiropractic intervention apply specific manual chiropractic techniques conduct physical examinations conduct chiropractic examination advise on healthcare users' informed consent conduct neurological examination advise on rehabilitation exercises maintain chiropractic equipment develop chiropractic treatment plans diagnose musculoskeletal conditions develop chiropractic services apply clinical chiropractic competencies in sport interpret findings from medical examinations

OPTIONALOptional competences

supervise chiropractic students follow-up after patients' surgery use functional neuroimaging educate on the prevention of illness use e-health and mobile health technologies use techniques to increase patients' motivation provide health education record healthcare users' progress related to treatment maintain treatment records develop plans related to client discharge collect healthcare user's general data manage healthcare users' data apply acupuncture interpret evoked potentials records contribute to the rehabilitation process interpret electroencephalograms develop plans related to the transfer of care educate on preventing injuries prescribe treatments related to surgical procedures provide learning support in healthcare contribute to quality physiotherapy services provide treatment strategies for challenges to human health obtain healthcare user's medical status information manage the neuropsychiatric sequelae of stroke advocate health analyse X-ray imagery manage clinical risk advise on healthy lifestyles promote health in specialised care conduct health related research treat neurological disorders manage acute pain employ cognitive behaviour treatment techniques

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)