What activities can an unlicensed student perform in a chiropractic office?

An unlicensed student in a chiropractic office is typically permitted to assist with certain tasks under the supervision of a licensed chiropractor, making the option to perform physical therapy and marking x-rays the most appropriate choice. This is because these activities can involve practical skills learned during their training but do not require the authority or judgment that comes with licensure.

Conducting patient evaluations or making diagnoses would require the professional judgment and expertise of a licensed chiropractor. These activities can have significant implications for patient care and safety, and therefore must be carried out by someone with the appropriate credentials.

Similarly, advising patients on treatment plans involves making clinical decisions and recommendations, which falls outside the scope of what an unlicensed individual is authorized to do. Only licensed professionals have the responsibility and legal standing to determine the best course of action for a patient’s treatment based on their individual conditions.

Thus, the activities allowed for an unlicensed student are confined to supportive roles such as assisting with physical therapy techniques and marking x-rays, rather than engaging in higher-level clinical responsibilities.