A professional who aids chiropractor during physical examination of patients, gives specified office treatments, and keeps patients' records. Responsibilities include:

• Writes history of patient's accident or illness, and shows patient to examining room.
• Aids chiropractor in lifting and turning patient under treatment.
• Gives physiotherapy treatments, such as diathermy, galvanics, or hydrotherapy, following directions of chiropractor.
• Takes and records patient's temperature and blood pressure, assists in x-ray procedures, and gives first aid.
• Answers telephone, schedules appointments, records treatment information on patient's chart, and fills out insurance forms.
• Prepares and mails patient's bills.