Neurosurgeon
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 1
- Major group
- Professionals
Classification
- Major group
- 2Professionals
- Sub-major group
- 26Health Professionals
- Minor group
- 264Medical Practitioners
- Unit group
- 2646Surgeons
Description
Performs surgery to correct disorders of the brain, spine and nervous system.
Unit group
2646 · SurgeonsDescription
Perform surgery to treat and prevent diseases and illnesses, correct deformities, repair injuries, and improve human functioning and appearance.
Skill level
Occupation skill level 1
Australia
1
Tasks
Tasks include
- Assesses patients' medical history and performs physical examinations to diagnose neurological disorders
- Performs surgical procedures such as brain surgery and spinal surgery to correct neurological disorders
- Prescribes treatments and medications following diagnosis of neurological diseases, illness or injuries
- Collaborates with other medical professionals such as Neurologists, therapists and rehabilitation experts
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/2/26/264/2646
- 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.