Oregon Chiropractor — Requirements & Free Practice

• Breast examination and disorders (8%)
• Gynecological examination (16%)
• Gynecological disease and abnormalities (26%)
• Pregnancy (16%)
• Labor and delivery (8%)
• Postpartum (16%)
• Obstetric disorders (10%)

The authority has not published an examination outline; the practice questions follow the scope of the existing question bank.

• License Requirements

  • License Renewal/Status
  • Malpractice Insurance
  • Continuing Education
• Office Management

  • Chiropractic Assistants
  • Patient Records
  • Advertising
  • Billing/Fees
• Patient Care

  • Scope of Practice
  • Physiotherapy
  • Referrals/Reporting
• Professional Conduct

  • Complaint/Board Disciplinary Actions
  • Financial Responsibilities
  • Sexual Misconduct

• Sterile fields (10%)
• Local anesthetics (15%)
• Wound closure and elective procedures (24%)
• Risks, complications, and legal limitations (14%)
• Proctological examination and anatomy (12%)
• Proctological disorders (25%)

• General Anatomy (20%)

  • Topographical Anatomy - 11% of the General Anatomy domain
  • Topographical Anatomy: Planes of the body and anatomical terminology
  • Topographical Anatomy: Head and neck
  • Topographical Anatomy: Back and thorax
  • Topographical Anatomy: Abdomen, pelvis and perineum
  • Topographical Anatomy: Upper and lower limbs
  • Topographical Anatomy: Integument (including histology)
  • Osteology of the Appendicular Skeleton - 13% of the General Anatomy domain
  • Osteology of the Appendicular Skeleton: Upper limb and shoulder girdle
  • Osteology of the Appendicular Skeleton: Lower limb and pelvis
  • Osteology of the Appendicular Skeleton: Development
  • Osteology of the Appendicular Skeleton: Histology
  • Arthrology and Syndesmology of the Appendicular Skeleton - 11% of the General Anatomy domain
  • Arthrology and Syndesmology of the Appendicular Skeleton: Classification of joints
  • Arthrology and Syndesmology of the Appendicular Skeleton: Articulations of the appendicular skeleton
  • Arthrology and Syndesmology of the Appendicular Skeleton: Biomechanics
  • Myology of the Appendicular Skeleton - 12% of the General Anatomy domain
  • Myology of the Appendicular Skeleton: Upper limb and shoulder (including innervation)
  • Myology of the Appendicular Skeleton: Lower limb and pelvic girdle (including innervation)
  • Myology of the Appendicular Skeleton: Development
  • Myology of the Appendicular Skeleton: Structure and histology
  • Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems - 11% of the General Anatomy domain
  • Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems: Heart
  • Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems: Arteries
  • Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems: Veins
  • Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems: Lymphatic vessels and lymphoid tissue (including spleen and thymus)
  • Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems: Development
  • Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems: Histology
  • Digestive System - 11% of the General Anatomy domain
  • Digestive System: Oral cavity and pharynx
  • Digestive System: Digestive viscera
  • Digestive System: Development
  • Digestive System: Histology
  • Respiratory System - 11% of the General Anatomy domain
  • Respiratory System: Nose and sinuses
  • Respiratory System: Larynx, trachea and bronchi
  • Respiratory System: Lungs, pleura and mediastinum
  • Respiratory System: Development
  • Respiratory System: Histology
  • Urogenital System - 10% of the General Anatomy domain
  • Urogenital System: Urinary organs
  • Urogenital System: Male reproductive organs
  • Urogenital System: Female reproductive organs
  • Urogenital System: Development
  • Urogenital System: Histology
  • Endocrine System - 10% of the General Anatomy domain
  • Endocrine System: Endocrine glands and tissues
  • Endocrine System: Development
  • Endocrine System: Histology
• Spinal Anatomy (22%)

  • Osteology of the Axial Skeleton - 18% of the Spinal Anatomy domain
  • Osteology of the Axial Skeleton: Skull
  • Osteology of the Axial Skeleton: Vertebral column
  • Osteology of the Axial Skeleton: Ribs and sternum
  • Osteology of the Axial Skeleton: Development
  • Myology of the Axial Skeleton - 17% of the Spinal Anatomy domain
  • Myology of the Axial Skeleton: Face and head
  • Myology of the Axial Skeleton: Back and neck
  • Myology of the Axial Skeleton: Thorax and abdomen
  • Myology of the Axial Skeleton: Pelvis and perineum
  • Myology of the Axial Skeleton: Development
  • Arthrology and Syndesmology of the Axial Skeleton - 14% of the Spinal Anatomy domain
  • Arthrology and Syndesmology of the Axial Skeleton: Classification of joints
  • Arthrology and Syndesmology of the Axial Skeleton: Articulations of the axial skeleton
  • Arthrology and Syndesmology of the Axial Skeleton: Biomechanics
  • Anatomy of the Central Nervous System and Related Structures - 18% of the Spinal Anatomy domain
  • Anatomy of the Central Nervous System and Related Structures: Cerebrum
  • Anatomy of the Central Nervous System and Related Structures: Brainstem and cerebellum
  • Anatomy of the Central Nervous System and Related Structures: Spinal cord and meninges
  • Anatomy of the Central Nervous System and Related Structures: Vascular supply and relationships
  • Anatomy of the Central Nervous System and Related Structures: Ventricles and cerebrospinal fluid
  • Anatomy of the Central Nervous System and Related Structures: Development
  • Anatomy of the Central Nervous System and Related Structures: Histology
  • Anatomy of the Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous System - 19% of the Spinal Anatomy domain
  • Anatomy of the Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous System: Spinal nerves, plexuses, and branches
  • Anatomy of the Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous System: Cranial nerves
  • Anatomy of the Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous System: Visceral innervation
  • Anatomy of the Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous System: Cutaneous innervation
  • Anatomy of the Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous System: Development
  • Anatomy of the Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous System: Histology
  • Organs of Special Senses - 14% of the Spinal Anatomy domain
  • Organs of Special Senses: Vision
  • Organs of Special Senses: Audition and equilibrium
  • Organs of Special Senses: Olfaction
  • Organs of Special Senses: Gustation
  • Organs of Special Senses: Development
  • Organs of Special Senses: Histology
• Physiology (18%)

  • Neurophysiology - 12% of the Physiology domain
  • Neurophysiology: Membrane potentials, action potentials, and synaptic transmission
  • Neurophysiology: Motor function
  • Neurophysiology: Sensory function
  • Neurophysiology: Autonomic function
  • Neurophysiology: Higher cortical function
  • Neurophysiology: Special senses
  • Muscle Physiology - 12% of the Physiology domain
  • Muscle Physiology: Cardiac muscle
  • Muscle Physiology: Skeletal muscle
  • Muscle Physiology: Smooth muscle
  • Cardiovascular Physiology - 12% of the Physiology domain
  • Cardiovascular Physiology: Cardiac pump
  • Cardiovascular Physiology: Electrophysiology of the heart
  • Cardiovascular Physiology: Hemodynamics
  • Cardiovascular Physiology: Regulation of circulation
  • Cardiovascular Physiology: Circulation in organs
  • Cardiovascular Physiology: Lymphatics
  • Cardiovascular Physiology: Hematology and immunity
  • Respiratory Physiology - 11% of the Physiology domain
  • Respiratory Physiology: Mechanics of breathing
  • Respiratory Physiology: Ventilation, lung volumes and capacities
  • Respiratory Physiology: Regulation of respiration
  • Respiratory Physiology: O2 and CO2 transport
  • Respiratory Physiology: Gas exchange
  • Body Fluids and Renal Physiology - 11% of the Physiology domain
  • Body Fluids and Renal Physiology: Regulation of body fluids/micturition
  • Body Fluids and Renal Physiology: Glomerular filtration
  • Body Fluids and Renal Physiology: Tubular exchange
  • Body Fluids and Renal Physiology: Acid-base balance
  • Gastrointestinal Physiology - 10% of the Physiology domain
  • Gastrointestinal Physiology: Ingestion/motility
  • Gastrointestinal Physiology: Digestion/secretion
  • Gastrointestinal Physiology: Absorption
  • Gastrointestinal Physiology: Regulation of GI function
  • Reproductive Physiology - 10% of the Physiology domain
  • Endocrine Physiology - 12% of the Physiology domain
  • Endocrine Physiology: Secretion of hormones
  • Endocrine Physiology: Action of hormones
  • Endocrine Physiology: Regulation
  • Exercise and Sports Physiology - 10% of the Physiology domain
• Chemistry (13%)

  • Carbohydrates - 13% of the Chemistry domain
  • Carbohydrates: Metabolism
  • Carbohydrates: Metabolism: Catabolic pathways
  • Carbohydrates: Metabolism: Anabolic pathways
  • Carbohydrates: Chemistry
  • Carbohydrates: Chemistry: Structure
  • Carbohydrates: Chemistry: Properties
  • Carbohydrates: Chemistry: Function
  • Carbohydrates: Nutritional concepts
  • Carbohydrates: Nutritional concepts: Food sources
  • Carbohydrates: Nutritional concepts: Digestion
  • Lipids - 12% of the Chemistry domain
  • Lipids: Metabolism
  • Lipids: Metabolism: Catabolic pathways
  • Lipids: Metabolism: Anabolic pathways
  • Lipids: Chemistry
  • Lipids: Chemistry: Structure
  • Lipids: Chemistry: Properties
  • Lipids: Chemistry: Function
  • Lipids: Chemistry: Transport
  • Lipids: Nutritional concepts
  • Lipids: Nutritional concepts: Food sources
  • Lipids: Nutritional concepts: Digestion
  • Proteins, Amino Acids and Peptides - 13% of the Chemistry domain
  • Proteins, Amino Acids and Peptides: Amino acid metabolism
  • Proteins, Amino Acids and Peptides: Amino acid metabolism: Catabolic pathways
  • Proteins, Amino Acids and Peptides: Amino acid metabolism: Anabolic pathways
  • Proteins, Amino Acids and Peptides: Chemistry
  • Proteins, Amino Acids and Peptides: Chemistry: Structure
  • Proteins, Amino Acids and Peptides: Chemistry: Properties
  • Proteins, Amino Acids and Peptides: Chemistry: Function
  • Proteins, Amino Acids and Peptides: Nutritional concepts
  • Proteins, Amino Acids and Peptides: Nutritional concepts: Food sources
  • Proteins, Amino Acids and Peptides: Nutritional concepts: Digestion
  • Enzymes - 12% of the Chemistry domain
  • Enzymes: Classification and function
  • Enzymes: Kinetics and regulation
  • Hormones - 13% of the Chemistry domain
  • Hormones: Metabolic effects of specific hormones
  • Hormones: Metabolic effects of specific hormones: Carbohydrate metabolism
  • Hormones: Metabolic effects of specific hormones: Lipid metabolism
  • Hormones: Metabolic effects of specific hormones: Protein metabolism
  • Hormones: General properties
  • Hormones: General properties: Chemistry
  • Hormones: General properties: Mechanism of action
  • Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids - 12% of the Chemistry domain
  • Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids: Metabolism of purines and pyrimidines
  • Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids: Chemistry
  • Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids: Chemistry: Structure
  • Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids: Chemistry: Properties
  • Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids: Chemistry: Function
  • Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids: DNA, RNA and protein synthesis
  • Vitamins and Minerals - 13% of the Chemistry domain
  • Vitamins and Minerals: Chemistry
  • Vitamins and Minerals: Chemistry: Structure
  • Vitamins and Minerals: Chemistry: Properties
  • Vitamins and Minerals: Chemistry: Function
  • Vitamins and Minerals: Chemistry: Coenzyme precursors
  • Vitamins and Minerals: Nutritional concepts
  • Vitamins and Minerals: Nutritional concepts: Food sources
  • Vitamins and Minerals: Nutritional concepts: Absorption and metabolism
  • Vitamins and Minerals: Nutritional concepts: Storage
  • Biochemical Energetics - 12% of the Chemistry domain
  • Biochemical Energetics: Basic Concepts
  • Biochemical Energetics: Basic Concepts: High-energy phosphate compounds
  • Biochemical Energetics: Basic Concepts: Oxidation-reduction reactions
  • Biochemical Energetics: Citric acid cycle
  • Biochemical Energetics: Oxidative phosphorylation and electron transport system
• Pathology (16%)

  • Fundamentals of Pathology - 15% of the Pathology domain
  • Fundamentals of Pathology: Disease at the cellular level
  • Fundamentals of Pathology: Inflammation and repair
  • Fundamentals of Pathology: Neoplasia
  • Fundamentals of Pathology: Hemodynamic disorders
  • Genetic and Congenital Disorders - 10% of the Pathology domain
  • Genetic and Congenital Disorders: Chromosomal disorders
  • Genetic and Congenital Disorders: Inborn errors of metabolism
  • Genetic and Congenital Disorders: Congenital disorders
  • Disorders of the Immune System - 14% of the Pathology domain
  • Disorders of the Immune System: Hypersensitivity reactions
  • Disorders of the Immune System: Autoimmune diseases
  • Disorders of the Immune System: Immunologic deficiencies
  • Environmental and Nutritional Diseases - 13% of the Pathology domain
  • Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System - 16% of the Pathology domain
  • Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System: Bone
  • Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System: Joint
  • Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System: Muscle
  • Disorders of the Nervous System - 16% of the Pathology domain
  • Disorders of the Nervous System: Central nervous system
  • Disorders of the Nervous System: Peripheral nervous system
  • Diseases of the Organ Systems - 16% of the Pathology domain
  • Diseases of the Organ Systems: Cardiovascular
  • Diseases of the Organ Systems: Gastrointestinal
  • Diseases of the Organ Systems: Respiratory
  • Diseases of the Organ Systems: Genitourinary
  • Diseases of the Organ Systems: Endocrine
  • Diseases of the Organ Systems: Blood and lymphatics
• Microbiology (11%)

  • Immunology - 18% of the Microbiology domain
  • Immunology: Cells of the immune system
  • Immunology: Antigens, antibodies and complement
  • Immunology: Hypersensitivities and immunopathologies
  • Immunology: Immunization/vaccination
  • Immunology: Assessment of immune responses/serology
  • Bacteria - 18% of the Microbiology domain
  • Bacteria: Structure and biochemical characteristics
  • Bacteria: Resistance, genetics, antigenicity, and pathogenicity
  • Bacteria: Communicable and infectious diseases
  • Bacteria: Reservoirs of infection and modes of transmission
  • Viruses and Prions - 18% of the Microbiology domain
  • Viruses and Prions: Structure and biochemical characteristics
  • Viruses and Prions: Resistance, genetics, antigenicity, and pathogenicity
  • Viruses and Prions: Communicable and infectious diseases
  • Viruses and Prions: Reservoirs of infection and modes of transmission
  • Fungi - 15% of the Microbiology domain
  • Fungi: Structure and biochemical characteristics
  • Fungi: Resistance, genetics, antigenicity, and pathogenicity
  • Fungi: Communicable and infectious diseases
  • Fungi: Reservoirs of infection and modes of transmission
  • Parasites - 15% of the Microbiology domain
  • Parasites: Structure and biochemical characteristics
  • Parasites: Resistance, genetics, antigenicity, and pathogenicity
  • Parasites: Communicable and infectious diseases
  • Parasites: Reservoirs of infection and modes of transmission
  • Epidemiology and Disease Control - 16% of the Microbiology domain
  • Epidemiology and Disease Control: Health agencies and reporting/monitoring
  • Epidemiology and Disease Control: Prevention, identification and control methods for communicable diseases
  • Epidemiology and Disease Control: Population health assessments
  • Epidemiology and Disease Control: Emerging diseases

• General Diagnosis (19%)

  • Case History - 12% of the General Diagnosis domain
  • Vital Signs - 6% of the General Diagnosis domain
  • Head and Neck Examination/Findings - 9% of the General Diagnosis domain
  • Head and Neck Examination/Findings: Eye
  • Head and Neck Examination/Findings: Ear
  • Head and Neck Examination/Findings: Nose and sinuses
  • Head and Neck Examination/Findings: Mouth and throat
  • Head and Neck Examination/Findings: Neck
  • Thorax Examination/Findings (including heart and lungs) - 8% of the General Diagnosis domain
  • Thorax Examination/Findings (including heart and lungs): Inspection
  • Thorax Examination/Findings (including heart and lungs): Auscultation
  • Thorax Examination/Findings (including heart and lungs): Percussion
  • Thorax Examination/Findings (including heart and lungs): Palpation
  • Abdominal Examination/Findings - 8% of the General Diagnosis domain
  • Abdominal Examination/Findings: Inspection
  • Abdominal Examination/Findings: Auscultation
  • Abdominal Examination/Findings: Percussion
  • Abdominal Examination/Findings: Palpation
  • Rectal and Male Urogenital Examination/Findings - 6% of the General Diagnosis domain
  • Diagnosis or Clinical Impression - 40% of the General Diagnosis domain
  • Diagnosis or Clinical Impression: Eyes, ears, nose and throat
  • Diagnosis or Clinical Impression: Respiratory diseases
  • Diagnosis or Clinical Impression: Cardiovascular diseases
  • Diagnosis or Clinical Impression: Blood and lymphatic diseases
  • Diagnosis or Clinical Impression: Gastrointestinal diseases
  • Diagnosis or Clinical Impression: Genitourinary diseases
  • Diagnosis or Clinical Impression: Endocrine and metabolic disorders
  • Diagnosis or Clinical Impression: Immunological disorders
  • Diagnosis or Clinical Impression: Nutritional disorders
  • Diagnosis or Clinical Impression: Infectious diseases
  • Laboratory Interpretation - 11% of the General Diagnosis domain
  • Laboratory Interpretation: Urinalysis
  • Laboratory Interpretation: Hematology
  • Laboratory Interpretation: Chemistry/serology
  • Laboratory Interpretation: Special studies
• Neuromusculoskeletal Diagnosis (20%)

  • Case History - 18% of the Neuromusculoskeletal Diagnosis domain
  • Posture and Gait Assessment - 10% of the Neuromusculoskeletal Diagnosis domain
  • Orthopedic Examination - 21% of the Neuromusculoskeletal Diagnosis domain
  • Orthopedic Examination: Cervical spine
  • Orthopedic Examination: Thoracic spine
  • Orthopedic Examination: Lumbar spine and pelvis
  • Orthopedic Examination: Extremities
  • Neurologic Examination - 21% of the Neuromusculoskeletal Diagnosis domain
  • Neurologic Examination: Cranial nerve/CNS testing
  • Neurologic Examination: Motor testing
  • Neurologic Examination: Sensory testing
  • Neurologic Examination: Reflex testing
  • Neurologic Examination: Reflex testing: Superficial reflexes
  • Neurologic Examination: Reflex testing: Deep tendon reflexes
  • Neurologic Examination: Reflex testing: Pathological reflexes
  • Diagnosis or Clinical Impression - 30% of the Neuromusculoskeletal Diagnosis domain
  • Diagnosis or Clinical Impression: CNS disorders
  • Diagnosis or Clinical Impression: Peripheral neurologic/neurovascular disorders
  • Diagnosis or Clinical Impression: Muscular disorders
  • Diagnosis or Clinical Impression: Bone and joint disorders
• Diagnostic Imaging (17%)

  • Imaging Technology - 5% of the Diagnostic Imaging domain
  • Imaging Technology: Physics and principles
  • Imaging Technology: Quality assurance
  • Imaging Technology: Radiographic imaging
  • Imaging Technology: Radiologic protection
  • Radiographic Positioning and Normal Anatomy - 20% of the Diagnostic Imaging domain
  • Radiographic Positioning and Normal Anatomy: Spine and pelvis
  • Radiographic Positioning and Normal Anatomy: Extremities
  • Radiographic Positioning and Normal Anatomy: Thorax and abdomen
  • Imaging Diagnosis or Clinical Impression - 50% of the Diagnostic Imaging domain
  • Imaging Diagnosis or Clinical Impression: Congenital anomalies and normal variants
  • Imaging Diagnosis or Clinical Impression: Trauma
  • Imaging Diagnosis or Clinical Impression: Arthritides
  • Imaging Diagnosis or Clinical Impression: Tumors/tumor-like processes
  • Imaging Diagnosis or Clinical Impression: Nutritional, metabolic and endocrine conditions
  • Imaging Diagnosis or Clinical Impression: Hematologic conditions
  • Imaging Diagnosis or Clinical Impression: Infectious conditions
  • Imaging Diagnosis or Clinical Impression: Miscellaneous skeletal conditions
  • Imaging Diagnosis or Clinical Impression: Thoracic and abdominal conditions
  • Methods of Interpretation - 10% of the Diagnostic Imaging domain
  • Methods of Interpretation: Biomechanical analysis/mensuration procedures
  • Methods of Interpretation: Imaging evaluation (including common misinterpretations)
  • Clinical Applications of Special Imaging - 15% of the Diagnostic Imaging domain
  • Clinical Applications of Special Imaging: MRI
  • Clinical Applications of Special Imaging: CT
  • Clinical Applications of Special Imaging: Miscellaneous
• Principles of Chiropractic (14%)

  • The Chiropractic Paradigm - 23% of the Principles of Chiropractic domain
  • The Chiropractic Paradigm: Core concepts
  • The Chiropractic Paradigm: Research principles and methods
  • Concepts of Subluxation and Spinal Lesions - 26% of the Principles of Chiropractic domain
  • Concepts of Subluxation and Spinal Lesions: Dysafferentation (proprioceptive insult)/somatosomatic reflex models
  • Concepts of Subluxation and Spinal Lesions: Neural compression/traction models
  • Concepts of Subluxation and Spinal Lesions: Visceral reflex models
  • Concepts of Subluxation and Spinal Lesions: Vascular insufficiency models
  • Concepts of Subluxation and Spinal Lesions: Axonal aberration/trophic models
  • Concepts of Subluxation and Spinal Lesions: Neuroimmunomodulation models
  • Concepts of Subluxation and Spinal Lesions: Biomechanical models
  • Concepts of Subluxation and Spinal Lesions: Other
  • Basic Science Concepts in Chiropractic - 25% of the Principles of Chiropractic domain
  • Basic Science Concepts in Chiropractic: Anatomical
  • Basic Science Concepts in Chiropractic: Pathophysiological
  • Basic Science Concepts in Chiropractic: Biomechanical
  • Applied Chiropractic Principles - 26% of the Principles of Chiropractic domain
  • Applied Chiropractic Principles: Subluxation etiologies
  • Applied Chiropractic Principles: General effects of adjustment and manipulation
  • Applied Chiropractic Principles: Wellness
• Chiropractic Practice (17%)

  • Spinal Analysis and Patient Evaluation - 25% of the Chiropractic Practice domain
  • Spinal Analysis and Patient Evaluation: Case history and observation findings
  • Spinal Analysis and Patient Evaluation: Manual examination of the spine and extremities
  • Spinal Analysis and Patient Evaluation: Diagnostic procedures
  • Chiropractic Adjustive Technique - 26% of the Chiropractic Practice domain
  • Chiropractic Adjustive Technique: Cervical techniques
  • Chiropractic Adjustive Technique: Thoracic techniques
  • Chiropractic Adjustive Technique: Lumbar techniques
  • Chiropractic Adjustive Technique: Pelvic techniques
  • Chiropractic Adjustive Technique: Costal and extremity techniques
  • Patient Care - 27% of the Chiropractic Practice domain
  • Patient Care: Case management
  • Patient Care: Contraindications for treatment
  • Patient Care: Home care, prevention and rehabilitation
  • Community Health and Wellness - 12% of the Chiropractic Practice domain
  • Community Health and Wellness: Public health organizations
  • Community Health and Wellness: Healthy People initiatives
  • Community Health and Wellness: Screening activities for health promotion
  • Community Health and Wellness: Tobacco, alcohol, and substance abuse
  • Community Health and Wellness: Exercise and healthy diet for obesity
  • Community Health and Wellness: Behavior theories and lifestyle change
  • Community Health and Wellness: Wellness counseling
  • Occupational and Environmental Health - 10% of the Chiropractic Practice domain
  • Occupational and Environmental Health: Work-based health risks
  • Occupational and Environmental Health: Worker protection and ergonomics
  • Occupational and Environmental Health: Injury and violence
  • Occupational and Environmental Health: Impact of environment on human health
  • Occupational and Environmental Health: Pollution and wastes
• Associated Clinical Sciences (13%)

  • Geriatrics - 15% of the Associated Clinical Sciences domain
  • Geriatrics: Anatomic and physiologic process of aging
  • Geriatrics: Geriatric disorders and case management
  • Dermatology - 11% of the Associated Clinical Sciences domain
  • Dermatology: Types of skin lesions
  • Dermatology: Microbial infections
  • Dermatology: Tumors
  • Dermatology: Dermatitis
  • Dermatology: Scaling diseases
  • Dermatology: Vesicular and bullous diseases
  • Dermatology: Pigmentary disorders
  • Dermatology: Inflammatory reactions
  • Dermatology: Disorders of hair follicles and sebaceous glands
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases - 8% of the Associated Clinical Sciences domain
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Gonorrhea
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Syphilis
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases: AIDS
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Chlamydia
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Herpes
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Other
  • Toxicology - 10% of the Associated Clinical Sciences domain
  • Toxicology: Pharmacology
  • Toxicology: Poisoning
  • Toxicology: Environmental and occupational toxicology
  • Emergency Procedures - 13% of the Associated Clinical Sciences domain
  • Emergency Procedures: Cardiopulmonary arrest
  • Emergency Procedures: Poisoning
  • Emergency Procedures: Thermal injuries
  • Emergency Procedures: Shock
  • Emergency Procedures: Head and spinal injuries
  • Emergency Procedures: Choking
  • Emergency Procedures: Fractures, dislocations, strains and sprains
  • Emergency Procedures: Other
  • Psychology - 11% of the Associated Clinical Sciences domain
  • Psychology: Theories and general concepts
  • Psychology: Mental and emotional disorders
  • Psychology: Assessment methods and case management
  • Gynecology and Obstetrics - 11% of the Associated Clinical Sciences domain
  • Gynecology and Obstetrics: Gynecological examination
  • Gynecology and Obstetrics: Breast examination and disorders
  • Gynecology and Obstetrics: Gynecological disease and abnormalities
  • Gynecology and Obstetrics: Pregnancy
  • Gynecology and Obstetrics: Labor and delivery
  • Gynecology and Obstetrics: Postpartum
  • Gynecology and Obstetrics: Obstetric disorders
  • Pediatrics - 14% of the Associated Clinical Sciences domain
  • Pediatrics: Care of newborn
  • Pediatrics: Growth and development
  • Pediatrics: Congenital disorders
  • Pediatrics: Childhood infectious diseases
  • Pediatrics: Pathological conditions and childhood injuries
  • Pediatrics: Emotional disorders and learning disabilities
  • Pediatrics: Nutritional problems
  • Jurisprudence, Ethics and Basic Economics - 7% of the Associated Clinical Sciences domain

• Traditional multiple-choice (TMCQ) and extended multiple-choice cases (EMCQ): nine categories of clinical competency (80%)

  • Case History - 11% of the TMCQ/EMCQ content
  • Case History: Chief complaint
  • Case History: Present illness
  • Case History: Past history
  • Case History: Family history
  • Case History: Personal and social history
  • Case History: Review of systems
  • Physical Examination - 8% of the TMCQ/EMCQ content
  • Physical Examination: General survey
  • Physical Examination: Head and neck examination
  • Physical Examination: Thorax and lung examination
  • Physical Examination: Cardiovascular examination
  • Physical Examination: Breast and axilla examination
  • Physical Examination: Abdominal examination
  • Physical Examination: Urogenital examination
  • Physical Examination: Rectal examination
  • Neuromusculoskeletal Examination - 12% of the TMCQ/EMCQ content
  • Neuromusculoskeletal Examination: Posture and gait analysis
  • Neuromusculoskeletal Examination: Standard spinal and extremity orthopedic procedures
  • Neuromusculoskeletal Examination: Standard neurological testing procedures
  • Neuromusculoskeletal Examination: Peripheral vascular examination procedures
  • Diagnostic Imaging - 11% of the TMCQ/EMCQ content
  • Diagnostic Imaging: Indications and contraindications for diagnostic imaging procedures
  • Diagnostic Imaging: Patient protection and positioning
  • Diagnostic Imaging: Normal anatomy
  • Diagnostic Imaging: Description and interpretation of images
  • Clinical Laboratory and Special Studies - 7% of the TMCQ/EMCQ content
  • Clinical Laboratory and Special Studies: Urinalysis
  • Clinical Laboratory and Special Studies: Hematology
  • Clinical Laboratory and Special Studies: Serology
  • Clinical Laboratory and Special Studies: Blood chemistries
  • Clinical Laboratory and Special Studies: Stool analysis
  • Clinical Laboratory and Special Studies: Joint fluid analysis
  • Clinical Laboratory and Special Studies: Electrophysiologic recordings (EEG, ECG, EMG, and NCV)
  • Diagnosis or Clinical Impression - 16% of the TMCQ/EMCQ content
  • Diagnosis or Clinical Impression: Patient history
  • Diagnosis or Clinical Impression: Physical and neuromusculoskeletal examinations
  • Diagnosis or Clinical Impression: Diagnostic imaging
  • Diagnosis or Clinical Impression: Clinical laboratory and special studies
  • Chiropractic Techniques - 11% of the TMCQ/EMCQ content
  • Chiropractic Techniques: Indications and contraindications for chiropractic care
  • Chiropractic Techniques: Spinal adjustive techniques
  • Chiropractic Techniques: Extremity adjustive techniques
  • Chiropractic Techniques: Skeletal biomechanics
  • Supportive Interventions - 9% of the TMCQ/EMCQ content
  • Supportive Interventions: Physiotherapy modalities
  • Supportive Interventions: Nutrition and diet
  • Supportive Interventions: Corrective exercises and rehabilitation
  • Supportive Interventions: Protective body mechanics and ergonomics
  • Supportive Interventions: Patient education and self-care
  • Supportive Interventions: Wellness and lifestyle counseling
  • Case Management - 15% of the TMCQ/EMCQ content
  • Case Management: Formulation of a treatment plan and prognosis
  • Case Management: Appropriate procedures for case follow-up and review
  • Case Management: Patient referral and/or co-management
  • Case Management: Clinical documentation and informed consent
• Diagnostic Imaging Interpretation (DXI): six categories (20%)

  • DXI - Arthritic Disorders - 30% of the DXI content
  • DXI - Arthritic Disorders: Degenerative
  • DXI - Arthritic Disorders: Inflammatory
  • DXI - Arthritic Disorders: Metabolic/Crystalline
  • DXI - Congenital Anomalies and Skeletal Variants - 15% of the DXI content
  • DXI - Congenital Anomalies and Skeletal Variants: Spinal
  • DXI - Congenital Anomalies and Skeletal Variants: Extraspinal
  • DXI - Congenital Anomalies and Skeletal Variants: Scoliosis
  • DXI - Trauma - 10% of the DXI content
  • DXI - Trauma: Skeletal
  • DXI - Trauma: Soft tissue
  • DXI - Tumors and Tumor-like Processes - 20% of the DXI content
  • DXI - Tumors and Tumor-like Processes: Benign
  • DXI - Tumors and Tumor-like Processes: Primary malignant
  • DXI - Tumors and Tumor-like Processes: Metastatic
  • DXI - Tumors and Tumor-like Processes: Tumor-like
  • DXI - Miscellaneous Osteoarticular - 15% of the DXI content
  • DXI - Miscellaneous Osteoarticular: Hematological/Vascular
  • DXI - Miscellaneous Osteoarticular: Infections
  • DXI - Miscellaneous Osteoarticular: Nutritional/Metabolic
  • DXI - Miscellaneous Osteoarticular: Endocrine
  • DXI - Soft Tissue - 10% of the DXI content
  • DXI - Soft Tissue: Chest
  • DXI - Soft Tissue: Abdomen
  • DXI - Soft Tissue: Miscellaneous

• Thermotherapy (10%)

  • Thermotherapy: Hot moist packs
  • Thermotherapy: Ultrasound
  • Thermotherapy: Cryotherapy
• Electrotherapy (10%)

  • Electrotherapy: Interferential current
  • Electrotherapy: High voltage therapy
  • Electrotherapy: Electrical muscle stimulation
  • Electrotherapy: TENS
  • Electrotherapy: Microcurrent
• Mechanotherapy (10%)

  • Mechanotherapy: Cervical/lumbar traction
  • Mechanotherapy: Massage, vibration and trigger point therapy
  • Mechanotherapy: Bracing/orthotics
  • Mechanotherapy: Taping
• Phototherapy (7%)

  • Phototherapy: Low Level Laser
  • Phototherapy: Ultraviolet
• Functional Assessment (11%)

  • Functional Assessment: Gait
  • Functional Assessment: Movement patterns
  • Functional Assessment: Muscle imbalances
• Exercise Physiology (8%)

  • Exercise Physiology: Neurobiology of training and conditioning
  • Exercise Physiology: Biochemistry of training and conditioning
• Endurance Training (8%)

  • Endurance Training: Aerobic capacity and adaption
  • Endurance Training: Cardiovascular rehabilitation
• Muscle Rehabilitation (11%)

  • Muscle Rehabilitation: Stretching
  • Muscle Rehabilitation: Strengthening
• Neuromuscular Rehabilitation (11%)

  • Neuromuscular Rehabilitation: Balance and alignment
  • Neuromuscular Rehabilitation: Coordinated movement patterns
  • Neuromuscular Rehabilitation: Core/spine stabilization
• Disorder-specific Rehabilitation (14%)

  • Disorder-specific Rehabilitation: Spine and pelvis
  • Disorder-specific Rehabilitation: Upper extremities
  • Disorder-specific Rehabilitation: Lower extremities