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Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other

SOC 29-2099.00Job Zone 3 · Medium PreparationSibling-inferredv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers health technologist and technician practice in outpatient clinical and community health settings, spanning patient history intake, neuromusculoskeletal assessment, manual therapeutic procedures, and health records management across all career stages.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Patient medical histories — collect and document under direct supervision using standardized intake forms in a clinical setting.
  2. Basic anatomical terminology — recognize and apply when labeling skeletal and neuromuscular structures on intake paperwork.
  3. Electronic health record software — enter patient demographic and health history data under guidance from a supervising technician.
  4. Neuromusculoskeletal assessment protocols — observe and assist during routine evaluation procedures in an outpatient clinic.
  5. Active listening techniques — demonstrate attentiveness when receiving patient-reported symptoms during initial intake interviews.
  6. Chiropractic diagnostic concepts — identify foundational principles of spinal assessment by reviewing instructional materials and guided case studies.
  7. Patient observation skills — note and report visible signs of postural imbalance or gait irregularities to a supervising practitioner.
  8. Office suite and word processing software — draft basic clinical notes and correspondence following templates provided by the clinical team.
  9. Health and medical history questionnaires — administer standardized forms and verify completeness before forwarding to the supervising clinician.
  10. Clinical safety and hygiene protocols — follow established procedures for patient handling and workspace sanitation under direct oversight.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Medical history reviews — conduct structured patient interviews and synthesize findings into coherent summaries with limited supervision in a busy outpatient clinic.
  2. Neuromusculoskeletal functioning — evaluate range-of-motion and reflex indicators using established chiropractic diagnostic systems with routine cases.
  3. Clinical documentation — record examination findings accurately in electronic medical record software, applying consistent terminology across patient files.
  4. Patient communication — explain assessment procedures clearly and address routine questions using plain language adapted to individual patient needs.
  5. Reading comprehension of clinical literature — interpret diagnostic guidelines and protocol updates to ensure practice remains aligned with current standards.
  6. Spinal adjustment preparation — position and drape patients correctly in preparation for manual adjustment procedures performed by the supervising clinician.
  7. Observation and monitoring — track patient progress across follow-up visits and flag deviations from expected recovery trajectories for clinician review.
  8. Critical thinking in familiar cases — apply diagnostic reasoning to distinguish common musculoskeletal complaints from presentations requiring escalation.
  9. Medical software reporting tools — generate routine patient progress reports and appointment summaries using clinic-approved software platforms.
  10. Social perceptiveness — recognize subtle changes in patient affect or pain response during treatment sessions and adjust communication strategies accordingly.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Comprehensive health and medical histories — obtain, analyze, and interpret complex multi-system patient histories autonomously, integrating findings into differential assessments.
  2. Neuromusculoskeletal and spinal evaluation — independently apply chiropractic diagnostic systems to assess functioning across the full scope of common and non-routine presentations.
  3. Manual adjustment techniques — perform a coordinated series of spinal and articular adjustments to address musculoskeletal misalignment safely within scope of practice.
  4. Diagnostic judgment and decision-making — synthesize patient history, physical examination, and observational data to form evidence-informed clinical conclusions without supervisory input.
  5. Non-routine patient cases — adapt standard assessment and care protocols when atypical presentations require modified approaches in an outpatient or community health setting.
  6. Inductive and deductive clinical reasoning — identify patterns across patient data to generate and test diagnostic hypotheses, refining conclusions as new information emerges.
  7. Patient education and counseling — develop individualized explanations of diagnoses, treatment rationales, and self-care strategies using clear verbal and written communication.
  8. Interdisciplinary coordination — communicate clinical findings and referral needs effectively to physicians, physical therapists, and other healthcare team members.
  9. Clinical writing and reporting — author detailed case notes, incident reports, and outcome summaries that meet regulatory and institutional documentation standards.
  10. Technology integration — leverage medical software, spreadsheet tools, and electronic mail platforms to manage patient records, track outcomes, and support continuity of care.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Clinical practice standards — establish and refine diagnostic and treatment protocols for the health technology team, ensuring alignment with current evidence and regulatory requirements.
  2. Staff development and training — design and deliver competency-based orientation and continuing education programs for emerging and developing technicians across the clinical organization.
  3. Quality improvement initiatives — lead systematic reviews of patient outcome data using reporting and analytics software to identify practice gaps and implement evidence-based improvements.
  4. Organizational decision-making — contribute expert clinical judgment to leadership discussions on service expansion, staffing models, and technology adoption at an organizational level.
  5. Complex case consultation — serve as the senior resource for non-routine or high-acuity patient presentations, guiding junior staff through structured clinical reasoning processes.
  6. Policy and procedure authorship — draft and maintain institution-wide clinical guidelines, safety protocols, and scope-of-practice documentation for health technology operations.
  7. Interprofessional collaboration leadership — coordinate care planning across multidisciplinary teams, representing the health technology discipline in case conferences and strategic planning meetings.
  8. Mentorship and performance oversight — evaluate technician competency through direct observation and structured feedback, supporting professional growth plans across all experience levels.
  9. Community and patient advocacy — represent organizational health services in community outreach, health education events, and professional association activities to advance public health literacy.
  10. Technology and systems leadership — evaluate, select, and oversee implementation of electronic health record, medical software, and office productivity platforms to optimize clinical workflows.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

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Authoritative source data identified for 998 occupations

How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. AI-assisted documentation lookup — queries AI tools to retrieve standard terminology or coding references when entering patient medical histories, while manually verifying all clinical entries against patient records Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Patient history summarization — directs an AI assistant to draft structured summaries from dictated or typed clinical notes, then reviews each summary for accuracy before filing Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  2. Diagnostic reference support — uses AI-generated literature references to cross-check neuromusculoskeletal findings against established chiropractic diagnostic criteria, retaining full clinical judgment on diagnosis Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Clinical documentation workflow — integrates AI drafting tools into the patient intake process to reduce transcription time across history-taking and observation notes, with practitioner sign-off on every record Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Differential reasoning assistance — presents patient symptom patterns to an AI assistant to surface relevant differential considerations, then applies manual examination findings to confirm or override the AI-generated list Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. Monitoring protocol optimization — uses AI-generated trend summaries of patient progress notes to identify patterns in treatment response, directing adjustments to manual adjustment schedules based on practitioner-validated insights Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Advanced
  1. Human-AI workflow design — architects the integration of AI documentation and clinical-reference tools into the full patient encounter lifecycle, balancing high AI time-efficiency gains against the low automation feasibility of physical examination and active listening skills Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. AI output quality assurance — establishes practice-level standards for evaluating AI-generated summaries and diagnostic references, ensuring that AI autonomy remains bounded to information retrieval while hands-on assessment and patient communication remain exclusively practitioner-led Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
AEI usage
Task observations: 26
Augment share: 2.6%
Time saved: 94.4%
AI autonomy: 2.46
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Active Listening
Score: 42.2 / 100
Quadrant: Q2_ai_augmented
precision: exact
WEF cluster
Human-Technology Interaction
human_technology_interaction
Sources:Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab.Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab.WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab.

Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication16 statements
Emerging
  1. Patient intake questioning — asks basic health history questions using structured prompts during initial patient encounters Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Medical terminology usage — applies foundational anatomical and clinical vocabulary when documenting patient observations in written records Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Symptom reporting — conveys patient-reported complaints to supervising clinicians using clear, sequential language Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Procedure explanation — describes basic diagnostic or adjustment procedures to patients in plain language before initiating contact O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Health history elicitation — gathers comprehensive medical and musculoskeletal histories through directed questioning while maintaining patient comfort and rapport Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Clinical documentation — records patient assessment findings, treatment responses, and progress notes with accuracy and appropriate medical terminology O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Patient education delivery — explains treatment rationale, expected outcomes, and home-care instructions to patients with varying health literacy levels Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Interprofessional reporting — communicates diagnostic impressions and referral needs to other healthcare providers using standardized clinical language Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Diagnostic communication — presents neuromusculoskeletal assessment findings and chiropractic diagnostic conclusions to patients in clear, empathetic terms Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Written clinical narrative — constructs thorough, legally defensible patient records that accurately reflect examination findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Active listening in assessment — identifies clinically significant details within patient-reported histories by applying focused listening strategies and follow-up probing Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Multidisciplinary coordination — communicates patient status and co-management plans to physicians, physical therapists, and specialists with precision and clinical authority Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Complex case communication — articulates nuanced diagnostic reasoning for complicated neuromusculoskeletal cases to patients, families, and referring providers across oral and written channels Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Communication standard-setting — models and coaches junior technicians on precise clinical documentation and patient-facing communication practices within the department Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Community health education — delivers accessible health information on musculoskeletal wellness and preventive care to lay audiences through presentations and written materials Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Interdisciplinary written reporting — authors comprehensive referral summaries and consultation letters that synthesize examination data, diagnostic findings, and treatment outcomes for external providers O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
2Leadership16 statements
Emerging
  1. Task ownership — takes personal responsibility for completing assigned patient preparation and documentation tasks without prompting Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Peer support initiation — offers assistance to colleagues during high patient-volume periods, demonstrating early initiative in shared clinical workflows Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Protocol adherence — follows established chiropractic and clinical protocols consistently, modeling compliance for newly onboarded peers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Self-directed scheduling — organizes personal caseload priorities to ensure all assigned patients receive timely assessment and follow-up Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Workflow coordination — manages sequential steps of patient intake, examination, and treatment documentation to maintain departmental efficiency Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Peer guidance — demonstrates correct examination and adjustment documentation procedures to less experienced technicians during supervised practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Patient advocacy — identifies and escalates patient concerns or unmet care needs to supervising clinicians on behalf of the patient Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Initiative in quality improvement — surfaces recurring workflow problems to supervisors and proposes practical solutions based on direct clinical observation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Caseload leadership — independently manages a full patient panel, prioritizing care delivery and documentation across complex and routine cases with minimal oversight Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Clinical mentorship — guides developing technicians through neuromusculoskeletal assessment procedures, providing structured feedback on technique and documentation quality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-functional coordination — leads communication between front-office, clinical, and referral staff to ensure seamless patient care transitions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Protocol development participation — contributes expertise to the drafting or revision of departmental clinical procedures and patient care standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Departmental leadership — directs clinical operations during supervisory absences, ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance, and staff performance across all shifts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Mentorship program leadership — designs and facilitates structured onboarding and competency development programs for incoming health technicians Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Strategic quality leadership — leads root-cause analysis of clinical quality gaps and implements evidence-based improvement initiatives across the practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Professional community representation — represents the clinical team in professional associations or accreditation reviews, advancing the occupation's standards and visibility Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition16 statements
Emerging
  1. Learning gap identification — recognizes personal knowledge limitations in musculoskeletal anatomy or chiropractic assessment and seeks clarification before proceeding Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Procedure self-monitoring — notices when a manual assessment technique feels uncertain and pauses to reference protocol or request supervision Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Feedback receptivity — listens attentively to supervisor corrections on examination technique and integrates specific adjustments into subsequent patient encounters Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Study strategy application — uses structured review of clinical guidelines and anatomy references to build foundational diagnostic competency Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Performance self-assessment — evaluates own examination and documentation accuracy after each patient encounter, identifying specific areas for improvement Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Learning strategy adaptation — adjusts study and skill-building approaches based on recurring errors identified during supervised clinical practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Cognitive load awareness — recognizes when caseload complexity exceeds current competency and proactively requests clinical support or additional training Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Clinical reasoning reflection — after each case, traces own diagnostic thought process to identify assumptions made and evidence used in reaching conclusions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Ongoing competency monitoring — systematically tracks personal performance trends across patient outcomes, documentation accuracy, and procedural technique to guide professional development Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Diagnostic self-calibration — compares own assessment conclusions against supervising clinician feedback and published clinical criteria to refine diagnostic accuracy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Deliberate practice planning — constructs targeted skill-development goals based on self-identified gaps in neuromusculoskeletal examination or patient communication Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Knowledge transfer evaluation — reflects on which clinical knowledge areas transfer across patient presentations and which require case-specific relearning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Metacognitive modeling — explicitly demonstrates reflective clinical reasoning processes to junior technicians, making thought-monitoring visible and teachable Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Systemic error analysis — analyzes patterns in own and team clinical errors to uncover systemic knowledge or protocol gaps and designs targeted remediation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Advanced self-regulation — maintains calibrated self-awareness of cognitive and technical limitations under high patient volume or diagnostic uncertainty, adjusting practice accordingly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Professional learning architecture — designs personal continuing education plans aligned to identified competency gaps, emerging clinical evidence, and career development objectives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking16 statements
Emerging
  1. Symptom pattern recognition — identifies common neuromusculoskeletal symptom clusters from patient-reported histories using foundational clinical knowledge Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Contraindication identification — recognizes listed contraindications to chiropractic procedures when reviewing patient health histories before treatment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Data accuracy checking — verifies that recorded patient information is complete and internally consistent before submitting documentation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Observation-based inference — connects observable postural or gait abnormalities to possible underlying musculoskeletal conditions during patient examination O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Differential consideration — considers multiple possible explanations for a patient's presenting complaint before forming a preliminary diagnostic impression Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Evidence evaluation — assesses the reliability of patient-reported symptom information against objective examination findings to resolve conflicting clinical data Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Risk-benefit reasoning — weighs clinical benefits and potential risks of specific spinal adjustment techniques relative to individual patient presentation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Protocol applicability judgment — determines when standard examination protocols are appropriate versus when case complexity warrants escalation to a supervising clinician Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Integrative diagnostic reasoning — synthesizes patient history, physical examination findings, and diagnostic imaging data into a coherent chiropractic diagnostic conclusion Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Assumption examination — identifies and challenges implicit clinical assumptions embedded in patient self-reports or prior diagnostic records before accepting them as factual Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Treatment response analysis — evaluates changes in patient symptoms and functional status across successive visits to determine whether current treatment approach is effective O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Clinical decision documentation — articulates the reasoning chain behind diagnostic and treatment decisions in patient records with specificity and clinical logic Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Complex case analysis — deconstructs multi-system or atypical patient presentations into analyzable components, integrating biological, psychological, and social factors in diagnostic reasoning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Evidence-based practice leadership — critically evaluates emerging chiropractic and neuromusculoskeletal research and applies findings to update departmental clinical decision frameworks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Systemic risk identification — identifies patterns across patient cases that signal systemic clinical risks or quality failures and escalates with documented evidence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Mentored critical analysis — facilitates case review discussions with junior technicians that develop their capacity to identify assumptions, weigh evidence, and reach sound clinical judgments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration16 statements
Emerging
  1. Team role acceptance — fulfills assigned clinical support functions reliably within multidisciplinary healthcare team workflows Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Information handoff participation — communicates relevant patient status information to colleagues during shift transitions using established handoff protocols Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Peer cooperation — assists colleagues with patient preparation, equipment setup, and documentation tasks to maintain smooth clinical operations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Diverse patient navigation — works respectfully with patients from varied cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds during intake and assessment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Care team coordination — collaborates with front-desk, billing, and clinical staff to ensure accurate scheduling, documentation, and patient flow Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Referral collaboration — participates in coordinated referral processes with external healthcare providers, sharing relevant clinical summaries accurately and promptly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Conflict navigation — addresses minor interpersonal or procedural disagreements with colleagues constructively, preserving team cohesion and patient care quality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Shared goal contribution — aligns personal patient care actions with departmental quality and outcome targets established collaboratively by the clinical team Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Interprofessional teamwork — collaborates with physicians, physical therapists, and specialists in co-managed patient care plans, integrating each discipline's clinical perspective Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Group dynamics facilitation — manages differing clinical opinions within care team discussions, steering toward evidence-based consensus on patient treatment approaches Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Community partner collaboration — works with community health organizations or educational institutions to deliver health screenings or wellness programs on behalf of the practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Cross-functional problem-solving — partners with administrative and clinical colleagues to resolve patient care bottlenecks or system-level workflow challenges Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Collaborative care model leadership — leads the design and implementation of team-based care protocols that integrate chiropractic and allied health disciplines for complex patient populations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Interdisciplinary trust building — cultivates sustained, trust-based relationships with external healthcare providers that generate consistent co-referral and collaborative case management Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Team performance coaching — identifies collaboration breakdowns within the clinical team and facilitates structured interventions to restore effective group function Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Research collaboration — partners with academic or clinical research teams to contribute occupational expertise to studies on neuromusculoskeletal health outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
6Character16 statements
Emerging
  1. Patient confidentiality compliance — maintains strict HIPAA-compliant handling of patient health records and verbal information in all clinical settings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Punctuality and reliability — arrives prepared for scheduled patient encounters and completes documentation assignments within required timeframes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Scope of practice respect — operates within defined technician scope, refraining from clinical decisions that exceed assigned authority Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Honest error reporting — discloses procedural or documentation errors to supervisors promptly and accurately without minimization Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Ethical patient interaction — maintains professional boundaries and avoids dual relationships with patients across all clinical encounters Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Accountability in documentation — ensures all patient records reflect actual observations and findings, refusing to omit or alter data for convenience or liability avoidance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Cultural humility — approaches patients' health beliefs, practices, and preferences with genuine respect, adjusting care communication without judgment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Consistency under observation — maintains identical professional standards whether or not supervisors or evaluators are present Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Ethical dilemma navigation — identifies ethically complex patient situations, such as consent ambiguity or conflicting interests, and escalates with documented clinical rationale Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional conduct modeling — demonstrates consistent integrity, composure, and respect in all patient and team interactions, setting a behavioral standard for peers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Patient trust stewardship — upholds patient trust through transparent communication about diagnostic findings, treatment limitations, and referral reasoning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Regulatory accountability — ensures own clinical practice remains current with licensure, continuing education, and professional conduct requirements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Ethical leadership — chairs case review discussions that surface ethical tensions in clinical practice and guides the team toward principled, patient-centered resolutions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Integrity under pressure — maintains accurate clinical documentation and ethical standards during periods of high administrative or production pressure without compromise Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Accountability culture building — fosters a team environment where error disclosure, professional responsibility, and ethical conduct are normalized and rewarded Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Professional advocacy — advocates publicly and within professional organizations for ethical standards, patient rights, and equitable access to musculoskeletal healthcare Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
7Creativity16 statements
Emerging
  1. Patient explanation adaptation — generates alternative analogies or visual demonstrations to explain spinal anatomy or adjustment rationale when standard explanations are ineffective Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Problem-solving initiation — proposes basic workaround solutions when standard examination equipment is unavailable or a routine protocol does not fit a patient's physical limitations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Documentation format experimentation — experiments with note organization approaches to improve clarity and completeness of clinical records Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Patient engagement creativity — introduces small modifications to intake processes to reduce patient anxiety and improve willingness to disclose health history Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Individualized treatment approach — adapts standard chiropractic assessment and adjustment sequences creatively to accommodate patients with atypical body habitus, age, or comorbidities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Educational material design — creates patient-facing handouts, diagrams, or digital resources that explain musculoskeletal conditions and home-care exercises in accessible formats Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Workflow innovation — identifies inefficiencies in patient flow or documentation processes and proposes novel operational solutions to supervisors Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Cross-disciplinary idea integration — draws on knowledge of biology, psychology, and exercise science to generate creative patient education or motivation strategies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Diagnostic approach innovation — applies creative synthesis of examination techniques when standard protocols produce ambiguous findings, generating novel investigative sequences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Program development — designs creative health promotion programs, such as workplace ergonomics workshops or community spinal health screenings, that extend clinical impact beyond the treatment room Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Patient motivation strategies — develops individualized, creative approaches to sustain patient adherence to home exercise and lifestyle modification recommendations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Quality improvement ideation — generates novel process improvement proposals grounded in direct clinical experience and patient feedback data Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Clinical model innovation — pioneers new assessment or patient education frameworks for the practice that integrate emerging evidence with creative instructional design Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Research question generation — formulates original clinical questions arising from observed patient outcome patterns, contributing to the evidence base for neuromusculoskeletal care Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Organizational creativity leadership — leads structured ideation sessions with the clinical team to generate and prototype improvements to patient experience and care delivery Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Technology integration — champions creative adoption of digital health tools, telehealth platforms, or wearable monitoring technologies to enhance neuromusculoskeletal assessment and patient engagement Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset16 statements
Emerging
  1. Feedback engagement — actively solicits and applies corrective feedback from supervising clinicians on examination technique and documentation quality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Challenge acceptance — volunteers for unfamiliar patient case types or new clinical procedures as opportunities for skill development Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Error reframing — treats documentation or procedural mistakes as learning data rather than indicators of fixed incompetence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Continuing education initiation — independently pursues supplemental reading on musculoskeletal anatomy and chiropractic techniques beyond minimum training requirements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Setback persistence — maintains clinical effort and patient care quality through periods of high caseload, difficult cases, or supervisory criticism Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Skill stretch goal setting — establishes personal development targets for mastering advanced examination techniques or expanding knowledge of comorbid conditions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Peer learning — observes and learns from the clinical techniques and patient communication approaches of experienced colleagues with deliberate attention Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Constructive criticism utilization — integrates specific supervisor feedback into modified examination or documentation practices within measurable timeframes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Mastery orientation — pursues deep competency in neuromusculoskeletal assessment rather than minimum acceptable performance, continuously refining technique and clinical knowledge Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Resilient adaptation — adjusts clinical approach effectively when preferred techniques are contraindicated or when patient response deviates from expected outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Continuous learning integration — incorporates new clinical evidence, regulatory updates, and technology changes into daily practice with minimal transition resistance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Performance plateau navigation — identifies when skill development has stalled and proactively seeks advanced training, mentorship, or stretch assignments to restore growth trajectory Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Growth culture leadership — cultivates a departmental climate where continuous learning, peer feedback, and honest error analysis are embedded in daily clinical operations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Advanced credentialing pursuit — pursues specialty certifications or advanced education in neuromusculoskeletal health to expand clinical capability and professional scope Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Resilience mentorship — coaches junior technicians through clinical setbacks and skill development plateaus using evidence-based feedback and growth-oriented framing Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Innovation through failure — systematically documents failed clinical approaches, extracts transferable lessons, and disseminates findings to improve team practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness16 statements
Emerging
  1. Procedural presence — maintains focused attention on manual examination and adjustment techniques during patient contact, minimizing cognitive distraction Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Emotional awareness — recognizes personal stress or frustration during difficult patient encounters and applies basic regulation strategies before re-engaging Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Patient cue attentiveness — notices non-verbal patient discomfort signals, such as flinching or guarded posture, during physical examination and pauses to check in Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Documentation intentionality — approaches patient record completion with deliberate attention, reducing transcription errors caused by multitasking or distraction Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Regulated clinical presence — maintains calm, focused demeanor during high-volume or emotionally charged patient interactions, modeling steadiness for patients and peers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Somatic awareness in technique — monitors proprioceptive feedback during manual adjustment procedures to ensure appropriate force, angle, and patient positioning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Attention management — applies deliberate attention-switching strategies between sequential patient encounters to ensure full presence with each individual Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Emotional attunement — identifies patient anxiety or reluctance about treatment and adjusts pace, communication, and touch accordingly in real time Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Intentional clinical pacing — structures patient encounters with deliberate timing, avoiding rushed examinations that compromise diagnostic thoroughness or patient safety Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Stress regulation in complexity — maintains clinical accuracy and professional composure when managing diagnostically ambiguous or emotionally distressed patient presentations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Mindful documentation — reviews patient records with sustained, non-reactive attention before submission, catching omissions and errors that automated review misses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Team interaction intentionality — approaches interprofessional communications with deliberate awareness of tone, timing, and impact on care team dynamics Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Mindfulness practice integration — integrates formal mindfulness techniques into personal clinical preparation routines, sustaining attentional capacity across full clinical days Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Team mindfulness modeling — demonstrates and teaches presence-based clinical practices to junior technicians, connecting attentional regulation to patient safety outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. High-stakes composure — maintains diagnostic precision and ethical judgment during emergency patient presentations, regulatory inspections, or institutional crises Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Systemic attentiveness — monitors department-wide patterns of fatigue, distraction, or communication breakdown and intervenes with mindfulness-informed operational adjustments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude16 statements
Emerging
  1. Procedure persistence — completes full examination sequences even when patient presentations are challenging, uncomfortable, or time-consuming Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Uncertainty tolerance — continues professional functioning under diagnostic uncertainty while awaiting additional clinical information or supervision Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Difficult patient engagement — maintains professional composure and patient-centered focus when patients are uncooperative, anxious, or verbally hostile Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Workload endurance — sustains clinical accuracy and documentation quality through full-day patient schedules without compromising care standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Setback recovery — returns to full clinical effectiveness following patient complaints, supervisory criticism, or procedural errors without prolonged performance disruption Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Ambiguity navigation — proceeds with evidence-informed clinical decisions when complete diagnostic certainty is unattainable, accepting and managing residual uncertainty Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Difficult case persistence — sustains diagnostic effort on complex or treatment-resistant patient cases across multiple encounters rather than defaulting to routine conclusions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Regulatory pressure resilience — maintains clinical standards and documentation accuracy during accreditation reviews, audits, or practice inspections Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Sustained clinical courage — delivers honest diagnostic findings and treatment recommendations to patients even when the information is unwelcome or emotionally difficult Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Long-term case commitment — maintains clinical investment and diagnostic rigor across extended treatment courses with patients who show slow or non-linear progress Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Crisis performance — delivers competent, patient-safe clinical care during institutional disruptions such as staffing shortages, equipment failures, or public health emergencies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Professional boundary courage — maintains scope of practice and ethical standards under pressure from patients or administrators requesting out-of-scope interventions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Institutional resilience leadership — guides the clinical team through sustained adversity, such as regulatory changes or workforce crises, while preserving patient care quality and team morale Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Courageous advocacy — publicly challenges unsafe clinical practices or ethical violations within the organization, accepting personal risk to protect patient welfare Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Burnout prevention leadership — identifies signs of compassion fatigue and resilience erosion in colleagues and initiates supportive interventions to sustain workforce health Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Long-horizon perseverance — sustains commitment to advanced credentialing, research participation, or quality improvement initiatives over multi-year timelines despite setbacks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Evaluate the functioning of the neuromuscularskeletal system and the spine using systems of chiropractic diagn
  2. Diagnose health problems by reviewing patients' health and medical histories, questioning, observing, and exam
  3. Perform a series of manual adjustments to the spine or other articulations of the body to correct the musculos
  4. Obtain and record patients' medical histories.
CIP education codes
51.081251.081451.090351.090751.090851.091451.091551.091651.091751.092151.092251.092351.099951.1011

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