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Chiropractors

Description
Adjust spinal column and other articulations of the body to 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.
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Experience
Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.

Education
A bachelor's degree is the minimum formal education required for these occupations. However, many also require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

Training
Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.

Tasks
  • Examines patient to determine nature and extent of disorder.
  • Manipulates spinal column and other extremities to adjust, align, or correct abnormalities caused by neurologic and kinetic articular dysfunction.
  • Utilizes supplementary measures, such as exercise, rest, water, light, heat, and nutritional therapy.
  • Performs diagnostic procedures, including physical, neurologic, and orthopedic examinations, and laboratory tests, using instruments and equipment such as x-ray machine and electrocardiograph.
National Average Salary
$76,870.00/year

Average Salary in Maryland
$94,460.00/year

Important Abilities
   1. Problem Sensitivity
   2. Manual Dexterity
   3. Inductive Reasoning
   4. Oral Comprehension
   5. Deductive Reasoning

General Work Activities
   1. Assisting and Caring for Others
   2. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
   3. Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
   4. Making Decisions and Solving Problems
   5. Handling and Moving Objects

Important Skills
   1. Problem Identification
   2. Reading Comprehension
   3. Active Listening
   4. Critical Thinking
   5. Active Learning

Frequent Work Context
   1. Job-Required Social Interaction
   2. Consequence of Error
   3. Responsible for Others' Health & Safety
   4. Provide a Service to Others
   5. Deal With External Customers

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