chiropractor

Code 2269.1

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

Knowledge

human anatomy
musculoskeletal anatomy
biomechanics
kinesiology
kinetics
radiation effects on human body
endocrinology
orthopaedic conditions
epidemiology
exercise physiology
human physiology
radiation physics in healthcare
geriatrics
manage healthcare staff
medical informatics
general medicine
microbiology-bacteriology
neuroanatomy
neurophysiology
neurology
neuropathology
obstetrics and gynaecology
orthopaedics
paediatrics
evidence-based approach in general practice
psychology
biological chemistry
rehabilitation
rehabilitation of all organ systems
sociology
orthopaedic treatment alternatives
somatic integrated modalities

Skills and competences

Interpretar información clínica ambigua
address public health issues
advise on healthy lifestyles
analyse X-ray imagery
apply specific manual chiropractic techniques
apply business acumen
apply context specific clinical competences
accept own accountability
assist patients with rehabilitation
communicate in healthcare
contribute to continuity of health care
contribute to the rehabilitation process
create solutions to problems
comply with legislation related to health care
comply with quality standards related to healthcare practice
diagnose musculoskeletal conditions
follow-up after patients' surgery
develop plans related to the transfer of care
develop plans related to client discharge
develop chiropractic treatment plans
empathise with the healthcare user
apply massage therapy
apply supports for spinal adjustment
develop therapeutic relationships
develop a collaborative therapeutic relationship
assess referred healthcare users
provide information on chiropractic treatment outcomes
formulate a treatment plan
manage acute pain
manage chiropractic professional equipment
manage healthcare users' data
manage clinical risk
inform policy makers on health-related challenges
advise on healthcare users' informed consent
interpret medical images
maintain treatment records
maintain chiropractic equipment
measure effectiveness of the service provided
provide learning support in healthcare
operate medical imaging equipment
post-process medical images
apply person-centred care
listen actively
prepare patients for surgery
prescribe treatments related to surgical procedures
prescribe treatment for musculoskeletal injuries
promote inclusion
advocate health
promote health in specialised care
promote health and safety policies in health services
provide stabilisation care in emergency
provide neuromusculoskeletal therapy
provide chiropractic diagnosis
perform clinical neurophysiological examinations
conduct neurological examination
perform orthopaedic examinations
perform chiropractic examinations
undertake clinical chiropractic research
undertake healthcare examination
conduct physical examinations
prescribe healthcare products
record healthcare users' progress related to treatment
interact with healthcare users
adhere to organisational code of ethics
adhere to health well-being and safety
follow clinical guidelines
observe record keeping standards in chiropractics
monitor patients' progress related to treatment
triage clients
use different communication channels
use e-health and mobile health technologies
use techniques to increase patients' motivation

Transversal competences

deal with emergency care situations
advise on pregnancy
advise on rehabilitation exercises
respond to changing situations in health care
apply caseload management
apply organisational techniques
contribute to quality physiotherapy services
refer healthcare users
educate on the prevention of illness
educate on preventing injuries
ejercer con los colegas un rol de liderazgo orientado a los objetivos
assess chiropractic intervention
provide medication information
garantizar la administración adecuada de las citas
ensure safety of healthcare users
manage chiropractic staff
manage infection control in the facility
manage staff
interpret findings from medical examinations
interpret medical results
write reports on neurological tests
first aid
provide health education
provide treatment strategies for challenges to human health
conduct chiropractic examination
collect healthcare user's general data
adhere to organisational guidelines
supervise chiropractic students
work in a multicultural environment in health care
work in multidisciplinary health teams

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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences