262131 Chiropractor
Diagnoses, manages and prevents mechanical disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system, and the effects these disorders have on the function of the nervous system and general health.
- Major group
- 2 Professionals
- Unit group
- 2621 Chiropractors
- Edition
- OSCA 2024
- Skill level
- Level 1
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Role overview
Diagnoses, manages and prevents mechanical disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system, and the effects these disorders have on the function of the nervous system and general health.
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Occupation facts
- Skill level
- 1
- Major group
- 2 Professionals
- Sub-major group
- 26 Health Professionals
- Minor group
- 262 Allied Health Physical and Sensory Therapy Professionals
- Unit group
- 2621 Chiropractors
Tasks
- Diagnoses neuromusculoskeletal disorders
- Assesses patients' medical histories, symptoms and physical condition
- Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to support chiropractic care
- Designs, implements, monitors and assesses treatment plans, including manual adjustments, manipulations and other therapeutic techniques
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date patient records
- Educates patients and their caregivers in therapeutic procedures such as home exercises and lifestyle changes, to enhance patients' health and wellbeing
- Collaborates with other Health Professionals to provide comprehensive care
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Official source
- Official source
- ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-17
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