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252299 · ANZSCO 2022

Complementary Health Therapists nec

Classification
Occupation
Skill level
1
Major group
Professionals
Assessing authority
VETASSESS

Classification

Major group
2Professionals
Sub-major group
25Health Professionals

Description

This occupation group covers Complementary Health Therapists not elsewhere classified.

Unit group

2522 · Complementary Health Therapists

Description

Complementary Health Therapists treat patients with physical, mental, spiritual and emotional needs by considering the whole person rather than focusing on specific symptoms and by using various therapies, techniques and practices.

Skill level

Australia

In Australia and New Zealand: Occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). Registration or licensing may be required.

New Zealand

In Australia and New Zealand: Occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). Registration or licensing may be required.

Occupation skill level 1

Tasks

Tasks include

  • assessing patients to determine the nature of the disorder, illness, problem or need by questioning, examining and observing
  • developing and implementing treatment plans using applications such as acupuncture, homoeopathic and herbal medicine, and dance, drama, hypnotic and music therapies
  • evaluating and documenting patients' progress through treatment plans
  • providing dietary and lifestyle advice and guidelines
  • prescribing natural medicines, such as herbal, mineral and animal extracts, to stimulate the body's capacity for self-healing

Occupations in this unit group

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