Chiropractors and Osteopaths

Key Tasks

• •Administering a variety of neurological, musculoskeletal and functional tests to identify and assess physical problems and ailments of patients
• •Planning and discussing effective management of patients' dysfunction
• •Designing, reviewing, monitoring, assessing and evaluating treatment programs
• •Assisting and improving the function of all body systems such as musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine and genitourinary systems
• •Recording detailed patient medical histories, treatments delivered and the patients' responses and progress to treatments
• •Referring patients to specialists and liaising with other health professionals in relation to patients' problems, needs and progress
• •Educating patients, their partners, family and friends in therapeutic procedures, such as home exercises and lifestyle changes, to enhance patients' health and wellbeing

Employment Projections to 2034