Chiropractic Assistant Certification

PURPOSE
The Chiropractic Assistant credential documents the essential competencies for general chiropractic patient care, basic chiropractic medicine, and the administrative duties completed in a chiropractic office.

AUDIENCE
This credential is appropriate for chiropractic office assistants, chiropractic secretaries, office receptionists, and all others who participate in the daily operations of a chiropractic practice. 

JOB/CAREER REQUIREMENTS
Credentials for Chiropractic Assistants signify basic competencies including the basics of chiropractic medicine, patient care and communication, customer service, administrative duties, and overall professionalism in a chiropractic office setting. 

CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANT WORKPLACE TASKS

• Apply professional written and verbal communication with patients, office workers, and chiropractors  
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service practices for a chiropractic office setting  
• Manage overall office operations including patient reception and processing, scheduling appointments, computer work, and general daily operations  
• Manage or support financial aspects of the medical office including banking, cash flow, stock and inventory, and fee schedules  
• Assist with common legal, ethics, and compliance issues in chiropractic medicine including the Patient Bill of Rights, HR legal issues, compliance, and safety regulations  
• Apply basic knowledge of chiropractic medical terminology

EXAM STRUCTURE OVERVIEW
Number of Questions in Exam: 160
Total Time: 150 minutes
Overall Passing Score: 70%
(All sections require an individual passing score of 70%)