The ChiroSmarts Blog

Practical guidance, compliance tips, and front-desk skills for chiropractic assistants — from Dr. Jason Young, DC.

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  3 Things a Chiropractic Assistant in Oregon Can't Do (And Why It Matters)

  Oregon CAs are state-certified and work under direct supervision — and even with that credential, certain clinical tasks are hard stops. The three clearest: CAs cannot perform spinal adjustments or ma

  Jason Young, DC · July 17, 2026

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  5 Common Mistakes Chiropractic Assistants Make When Taking Vitals

  Vitals are the first clinical read you get on a patient — and the first place a small error turns into a charting problem, a missed finding, or a compliance headache. As a chiropractic assistant, you'

  Jason Young, DC · July 5, 2026

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  HIPAA Training for Chiropractic Office Staff: What Every CA Needs to Know

  HIPAA training for chiropractic office staff is federally required under the Privacy and Security Rules — not optional, not a one-time checkbox. Every employee who handles patient health information m

  Jason Young, DC · July 2, 2026

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  How to Become a Chiropractic Assistant in Oregon

  To become a chiropractic assistant (CA) in Oregon, you must complete board-approved CA training, then apply to the Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners (OBCE) for certification before you can perfor

  Jason Young, DC · June 30, 2026

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  Should a Licensed Massage Therapist Become a Chiropractic Assistant?

  If you're an LMT who wants to do serious clinical work without running a business, the CA role is worth a hard look. Working as a chiropractic assistant in Oregon lets you expand your therapeutic tool

  Jason Young, DC · June 28, 2026