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Chiropractors  (NOC 3122)
Lower Mainland - Southwest Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

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.

chiropractic doctor, chiropractor, doctor of chiropractic.

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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.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Abbotsford, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver, Chilliwack, Langley, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, White Rock, Gibsons, Mission, Aldergrove, Brunswick Beach, Crescent, Crescent Beach, Cultus Lake, Elgin, Fort Langley, Grandview, Lions Bay, McMillan Island, Ocean Park, South Surrey, Sunnyside, Willoughby

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Education & Job Requirements for Chiropractors in Lower Mainland - Southwest Region

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[ Report Publication Date: 2011-02-11 | Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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