LMI - Detailed description

Job titles

chiropractor
DC (doctor of chiropractic)
doctor of chiropractic (DC)

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.

Fields of interest

Managing, organizing, administrating
Providing others with care and assistance
Working for yourself

Main 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.

Main characteristics of the occupation

These headings are provided for the following occupation(s) :

Chiropractors (3122)

Employment requirements

* A minimum of two years of university undergraduate studies in sciences andCompletion of a four- or five-year program at an institution accredited by the Accreditation Commission of the Council on Chiropractic Education andCompletion 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.