What will I do in this job?

As a Chiropractic technician, you will relieve chiropractors of many administrative and clinical duties, freeing them to concentrate on patient diagnosis and treatment. You will:

• schedule appointments
• perform preliminary exam procedures
• take case histories
• operate conjunctive therapy equipment
• take and develop x-rays
• take specimens and perform simple lab tests
• handle bookkeeping and billing
• process insurance forms
• communicate to patients the philosophy of chiropractic through lay lectures on nutrition, rehabilitative exercise, and treating the body as a whole

You will most likely work at a chiropractor’s offices, clinics, and, in some cases, hospitals.

Will I find a job?

As the demand for chiropractic services rise, the need for chiropractic technicians will also grow faster than average through 2006.

How much money will I make?

Entry-level wages range from $16,700- $22,600/yr. With several years of experience, maximum salary is around $27,900/yr. (1998)