Chiropractic assistants perform routine and administrative tasks to support patient care and work under the sole direction and supervision of a chiropractor or specialized chiropractor. They may interview patients, keep records of the case history, assist chiropractors or specialized chiropractors in providing patients examination and perform administrative tasks. Chiropractic assistants work within defined contexts using agreed protocols and procedures.

Tasks

In such cases tasks would include:
(a) Interviewing and examining patients to obtain information on their health status and the nature and extent of injury, illness or other physical or mental health condition;
(b) Providing information and counselling to patients and families about certain health conditions, prevention and treatment options, treatment adherence, and personal behaviours that can affect health outcomes;
(c) Administering therapeutic care and treatment to patients;
(d ) performing certain basic clinical procedures, such as administration of hiv antibody tests or insertion of intrauterine devices;
(e) Dispensing and advising on dietary supplements, antiretroviral and prophylaxis medications, and other healthcare products
(f) Monitoring patients' progress through treatment plans, and identifying signs and symptoms requiring referral to a medical doctor or other health professional;
(g) Recording information on patients' health status and responses to treatment in medical records-keeping systems;
(h) Sharing information with other health care providers when required to ensure continuing and comprehensive care.