Chiropractor
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 1
- Major group
- Professionals
Classification
- Major group
- 2Professionals
- Sub-major group
- 26Health Professionals
- Unit group
- 2621Chiropractors
Description
Diagnoses, manages and prevents mechanical disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system, and the effects these disorders have on the function of the nervous system and general health.
Unit group
2621 · ChiropractorsDescription
Diagnose, manage and prevent mechanical disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system, and the effects these disorders have on the function of the nervous system and general health.
Skill level
Australia
1
Occupation skill level 1
Tasks
Tasks include
- Diagnoses neuromusculoskeletal disorders
- Assesses patients' medical histories, symptoms and physical condition
- Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to support chiropractic care
- Designs, implements, monitors and assesses treatment plans, including manual adjustments, manipulations and other therapeutic techniques
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date patient records
- Educates patients and their caregivers in therapeutic procedures such as home exercises and lifestyle changes, to enhance patients' health and wellbeing
- Collaborates with other Health Professionals to provide comprehensive care
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/2/26/262/2621
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
The supplied migration lists use ANZSCO codes, not OSCA codes.
