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Table 3 Comparison of common competency domains of CCEs

From: Similarities and differences of graduate entry-level competencies of chiropractic councils on education: a systematic review

Major elements/ domains of competency

CCE-USA

CCE-Aust

ECC-Europe

CCE-Canada

History taking

X

X

X

X

Physical exam

X

X

X

X

Neuromusculoskeletal exam

 

X

 

X

Psychosocial assessment + cultural gender ethnic diversities

 

X

X

X

Diagnostic studies- interpret clinical laboratory findings and diagnostic imaging of NMSK

X

X

X

X

Diagnosis & differential diagnosis

X

X

X

X

Case management/Referral

X

X

X

X

Chiropractic adjustment or manipulation skill, competent care

X

X

X

X

Emergency care

 

X

 

X

Case follow-up and review

X

X

 

X

Record keeping

X

X

 

X

Doctor-patient relationship/communication

X

X

X

X

Professional issues/continuing education/Sound business practice/ethical practice

X

X

X

X

Other therapeutic procedures

X

X

X

X

Public health and community interaction*

X

X

X

 

Health care system interaction*

 

X

X

 

Professional interaction*

X

X

X

 

Staff and financial management*

 

X

  

Information and technology**

X

   
  1. Indicates domains from other than CCE-Canada* CCEA** CCE-USA