Chiropractic Assistant Certification
Exam 2026/2027 – Complete Study
Guide & Revision Notes
Chiropractic medacine centers around which part of the body - correct answer-
nervous system
Founder of Chiropractic - correct answer-Dr. D.D. Palmer
three major primary health care providers - correct answer-chiropractors,
alliopaths, osteopaths
the word subluxation means: - correct answer-an incomplete or partial
dislocation
True or false: Chiropractors give special attention to spinal mechanics, neurologic,
osseous, muscular, and vascular relationships when considering the human body.
- correct answer-TRUE
True or False: Pain is often the first symptom to appear and the last to subside -
correct answer-False! Pain is last symptom to show up and first to
,leave
Which is not a phase of care?
- Corrective
- Action
- Acute
- Maintenance
- None of the above - correct answer-Action
The Chiropractic Assistant is also known as::
- The Clinical Assistant
- The Administrative Assistant
- The Technical Assistant
- The Chiropractic Paraprofessional
- None of the above - correct answer-The Chiropractic paraprofessional
Which of the following is a Clinical Duty?:
- Office Management
- Assisting with Office Flow
- Insurance Processing
- All are Non-Clinical Duties
- None of the above - correct answer-All are Non-Clinical Duties
,TRUE OR FALSE: A Chiropractic Assistant may perform clinical duties without the
doctor present in the office. - correct answer-False
TRUE OR FALSE: Taking Vital Signs can be done without direct supervision. -
correct answer-True
Which is Not a major part of Patient Education?:
-What is wrong?
-What is the cost?
-How long will it take?
-Is it covered by insurance?
-All of the above - correct answer-Is it covered by insurance
Which duty is the CA prohibited from doing?:
Administer PT modalities
Documentation
Decide a treatment plan
Translation
None of the above - correct answer-Decide a treatment plan
TRUE OR FLASE: It is OK to sign for the DC if he or she is busy treating patients. -
correct answer-False
, Which is not a major safety hazard in the office.:
Loose wires
Wet floors
Therapy equipment
Fire
All can be hazardous - correct answer-All can be hazardous
TRUE OR FALSE: A Supervising Chiropractor must be present in the office when a
CA is working with patients. - correct answer-True
True or False: A C.A. may work for a fill-in chiropractor who is not certified as a
Supervising Chiropractor. - correct answer-False
If the Supervising Chiropractor has not yet arrived and a patient is scheduled for
treatment, the CA should _____.:
Start the Scheduled Treatment
Do Nothing Until the Supervising Chiropractor Arrives
Only Use Hot or Cold Packs
Put the Patient on Traction
1,3, and 4 - correct answer-Do nothing until the supervising chiropractor arrives
Exam 2026/2027 – Complete Study
Guide & Revision Notes
Chiropractic medacine centers around which part of the body - correct answer-
nervous system
Founder of Chiropractic - correct answer-Dr. D.D. Palmer
three major primary health care providers - correct answer-chiropractors,
alliopaths, osteopaths
the word subluxation means: - correct answer-an incomplete or partial
dislocation
True or false: Chiropractors give special attention to spinal mechanics, neurologic,
osseous, muscular, and vascular relationships when considering the human body.
- correct answer-TRUE
True or False: Pain is often the first symptom to appear and the last to subside -
correct answer-False! Pain is last symptom to show up and first to
,leave
Which is not a phase of care?
- Corrective
- Action
- Acute
- Maintenance
- None of the above - correct answer-Action
The Chiropractic Assistant is also known as::
- The Clinical Assistant
- The Administrative Assistant
- The Technical Assistant
- The Chiropractic Paraprofessional
- None of the above - correct answer-The Chiropractic paraprofessional
Which of the following is a Clinical Duty?:
- Office Management
- Assisting with Office Flow
- Insurance Processing
- All are Non-Clinical Duties
- None of the above - correct answer-All are Non-Clinical Duties
,TRUE OR FALSE: A Chiropractic Assistant may perform clinical duties without the
doctor present in the office. - correct answer-False
TRUE OR FALSE: Taking Vital Signs can be done without direct supervision. -
correct answer-True
Which is Not a major part of Patient Education?:
-What is wrong?
-What is the cost?
-How long will it take?
-Is it covered by insurance?
-All of the above - correct answer-Is it covered by insurance
Which duty is the CA prohibited from doing?:
Administer PT modalities
Documentation
Decide a treatment plan
Translation
None of the above - correct answer-Decide a treatment plan
TRUE OR FLASE: It is OK to sign for the DC if he or she is busy treating patients. -
correct answer-False
, Which is not a major safety hazard in the office.:
Loose wires
Wet floors
Therapy equipment
Fire
All can be hazardous - correct answer-All can be hazardous
TRUE OR FALSE: A Supervising Chiropractor must be present in the office when a
CA is working with patients. - correct answer-True
True or False: A C.A. may work for a fill-in chiropractor who is not certified as a
Supervising Chiropractor. - correct answer-False
If the Supervising Chiropractor has not yet arrived and a patient is scheduled for
treatment, the CA should _____.:
Start the Scheduled Treatment
Do Nothing Until the Supervising Chiropractor Arrives
Only Use Hot or Cold Packs
Put the Patient on Traction
1,3, and 4 - correct answer-Do nothing until the supervising chiropractor arrives
