Responsibilities | Nurse practitioner | Registered nurse | Licensed practical nurse | Physiotherapist | Occupational therapist | Chiropractor | Therapy assistant | Athletic therapist | Kinesiologist | Recreation therapist |
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MSK assessment | X | X | X | X | Xa | X | Xb | X | X | Â |
Assess medical history | X | X | X | X | X | X | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Screen for co-morbidities | X | X | Â | Â | Â | X | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Order or apply X-rays and MRIs | X | Â | Â | X | Â | X | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Non-surgical treatment plan (i.e. nutrition, lifestyle, exercise) | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Case management | X | X | Â | X | Â | X | Â | Â | Â | X |
Refer to other providers | X | X | Â | X | Xc | X | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Administer diagnostic imaging contrast agents | X | X | X | Â | X | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Prescribe medication (Schedule 1 drug) | X | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Dispense, compound, provide for selling, or sell a Schedule 1 drug or Schedule 2 drug within the meaning of the Pharmacy and Drug Act | X | X | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Administer biologic medication | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |