详情介绍
中文
31201 – 脊椎按摩师
脊医评估、诊断、治疗和预防患者的脊柱、神经系统、骨盆和其他身体关节的神经肌肉骨骼疾病,使用包括脊柱调整或其他补充疗法在内的矫正操作。他们通常在私人诊所或与其他健康从业者一起在诊所。
标题索引
- 脊椎按摩师
- 整脊医生 (DC)
主要职责
该小组履行以下部分或全部职责:
- 进行患者访谈并记录病史
- 进行检查,包括姿势评估、运动范围测试、神经和骨科检查以及关节和软组织触诊
- 根据需要开具和/或执行 X 射线和其他成像和测试以诊断患者的状况
- 诊断脊柱、骨盆、四肢和相关组织的神经肌肉骨骼疾病
- 定义和实施治疗计划,包括脊柱和关节调整或操作、软组织工作和/或使用电疗、针灸、热疗和按摩等补充疗法
- 与其他医疗保健专业人员沟通和协作
- 为患者提供替代治疗方式的建议,例如矫正锻炼、姿势、营养和生活方式咨询,这些对脊柱、关节、肌肉和神经系统有积极影响
- 适当时将患者转介给其他医疗保健专业人员。
就业要求
- 至少三年的大学本科学习或在魁北克,需要完成自然科学大学文凭。
- 需要完成认可的脊骨神经医学教育计划的四年或五年计划。
- 成功完成加拿大脊骨疗法考试委员会的国家考试才有资格获得省或地区机构的执照。
- 所有省份和育空地区都需要监管机构的许可。
附加信息
- 脊椎按摩师的执业范围因省而异。
排除
- 脊椎按摩疗法助手(在33109 支持健康服务的其他辅助职业中)
English
31201 – Chiropractors
Chiropractors assess, diagnose, treat and prevent patients' neuromuscular-skeletal disorders of the spine, nervous system, pelvis and other body joints using corrective manipulation including spinal column adjustments or other complementary therapies. They are usually in private practice or in clinics with other health practitioners.
Index of titles
- Chiropractor
- Doctor of chiropractic (DC)
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Conduct patient interviews and take medical histories
- Conduct an examination including postural assessment, range of motion tests, neurological and orthopedic examination, and palpation of joints and soft tissues
- Prescribe and/or perform X-rays and other imaging and tests as required to diagnose patient's condition
- Diagnose neuromuscular-skeletal disorders of the spinal column, pelvis, extremities and associated tissues
- Define and implement a treatment plan including spinal and joint adjustment or manipulations, soft tissue work and/or the use of complementary therapies such as electrotherapy, acupuncture, heat therapy and massage
- Communicate and collaborate with other health care professionals
- Advise patients on alternate treatment modalities such as corrective exercises, posture, nutritional and lifestyle counselling, that have positive effects on the spine, joints, muscles and nervous system
- Refer patients to other health care professionals when appropriate.
Employment requirements
- A minimum of three years of university undergraduate studies or in Quebec, completion of a college diploma in natural science is required.
- Completion of a four or five year program at an Accredited Doctor of Chiropractic Education Programme is required.
- Successful completion of the national examinations by the Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board is required to qualify to become licensed by a provincial or territorial body.
- Licensing by a regulatory body is required in all provinces and in the Yukon.
Additional information
- The scope of practice of chiropractors varies by province.
Exclusions
- Chiropractic aide (in 33109 Other assisting occupations in support of health services)