CHIROPRACTORS: Adjust spinal column and other articulations of the body to prevent disease and correct abnormalities of the human body believed to be caused by interference with the nervous system. Examine patient to determine nature and extent of disorder. Manipulate spine or other involved area. May utilize supplementary measures such as exercise, rest, water, light, heat, and nutritional therapy.

• Administer medications/treatments
• Analyze medical data
• Analyze medical lab results
• Analyze patient activity
• Apply anatomy theory
• Apply chemistry theory
• Apply chiropractic principles
• Apply clinical problem solving techniques
• Apply confidentiality procedures
• Apply human growth/development theory
• Apply interpersonal communication techniques
• Apply medical diagnostic techniques
• Apply medical lab techniques
• Apply medical office procedures
• Apply medical x-ray procedures
• Apply microbiology theory
• Apply neurology theory
• Apply pathology theory
• Apply patient care procedures
• Apply physiological knowledge
• Apply physiotherapy techniques
• Apply sanitation practices to health care
• Apply traction
• Apply uniform medical tests or procedures
• Collect blood samples
• Collect clinical data
• Comprehend body response variations
• Conduct complete physical examinations
• Diagnose spinal misalignments
• Document medical prognosis
• Draw blood
• Interpret medical laboratory tests
• Interpret x-rays
• Perform minor surgery
• Prepare patients for exams & treatments
• Present oral reports on health & medical issues
• Provide dietary counseling
• Provide medical treatments to patients
• Take vital signs
• Understand & use medical terminology
• Understand drug products
• Understand the composition of drugs
• Understand the properties of drugs
• Use correct grammar, punctuation & spelling
• Use pharmacological terminology
• Write technical documents on medical & health issues