Chiropractors

Chiropractors

NOC
31201

diagnose, treat and prevent disorders of the spine, nervous system, pelvis and other body joints using corrective manipulation including spinal column adjustments, or other complementary therapies.

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3-Year Outlook

Undetermined
Undetermined

3-Year Job Openings

21
 

Median Hourly Wage

N/A

Average Salary

$64,000
 

Typically Required

University

Employed

74
 
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Full NOC Description

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.

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.

    • Also Known As

    • chiropractor
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    Requirements

    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 Yukon.

    • Provincial Regulation

    • Provincially Regulated: Yes

    Regulation Body

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    Employment by Sex

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    42.1%
    Female
    57.9%
    Male
    Employment by age

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    0.0%
    15-24
    0.0%
    25-34
    0.0%
    35-44
    0.0%
    45-54
    0.0%
    55-64
    0.0%
    65+
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    Employment by highest level of education

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    0.0%
    No Certificate, Diploma or Degree
    0.0%
    High School, Diploma or Equivalent
    0.0%
    Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma
    0.0%
    College or University Below Bachelor Level
    100.0%
    University - Bachelor Level or Above
    Employment by Industry

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    85.0%
    Health care and social assistance
    N/A
    N/A
    N/A
    N/A
    15.0%
    All Other Industries
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    Employment by Economic Regions

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    Northeast
    25.00%
    Southeast
    20.00%
    Southwest
    30.00%
    Central
    N/A
    Northwest
    Province of New Brunswick Economic Regions

    Economic Regions

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    Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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    Province of New Brunswick Economic Regions

    Economic Regions

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    Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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    Salary

    The following shows the average salary of everyone who worked full-time and year-round in this occupation across each of the Atlantic Provinces and nationally.

    New Brunswick

    $64,000

    Newfoundland

    N/A

    Prince Edward Island

    N/A

    Nova Scotia

    $66,000

    Canada

    $76,400
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    Employment Outlook

    The following represents the number of job openings that are expected to occur in this occupation over the next three and ten years respectively, broken down by openings expected to result from growth (“new jobs”) and openings expected to result from attrition (death and retirements).

    Three Year Outlook

    Total Openings: 3-Year

    21
     

    New Jobs: 3-Year

    14
     

    Retirements/Deaths: 3-Year

    7
     

    Ten Year Outlook

    Total Openings: 10-Year

    39
     

    New Jobs: 10-Year

    22
     

    Retirements/Deaths: 10-Year

    14
     
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