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Source from: https://labourmarketinsights.gov.au/occupation-profile/complementary-health-therapists?occupationCode=2522
Job Summary of this Unit Group:
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.
Requisite Education:
Bachelor degree or higher qualification
Registration or licensing may be required.
Detailed Tasks:
- 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
252211 Acupuncturist ANZSCO
Treats disorders and illnesses by stimulating the body’s defence mechanisms through inserting fine needles into the skin. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill Level: 1
Skilled Occupations List: Short Term
252212 Homoeopath ANZSCO
Treats the body’s immune and defence systems by assessing the whole person and using minute amounts of natural remedies made from substances such as plants, minerals and animal sources. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill Level: 1
Skilled Occupations List: N/A
252213 Naturopath ANZSCO
Treats internal health problems, metabolic disorders and imbalances through treatment of the whole person using natural therapies. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill Level: 1
Skilled Occupations List: Short Term
252214 Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner ANZSCO
Treats imbalances of energy flows through the body by assessing the whole person and using techniques and methods such as acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, massage, diet, exercise and breathing therapy. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level: 1
Skilled Occupations List: Short Term
Alternative Titles:
- Chinese Medicine Practitioner
- Oriental Medicine Practitioner
Specialisation:
- Chinese Herbalist
252215 Traditional Māori Heath Practitioner ANZSCO
Diagnoses, assesses and treats patients in accordance with Tikanga Māori (Māori culture and custom) and with the participation of whanau (family).
Skill Level: 1
Skilled Occupations List: N/A
252299 Complementary Health Therapists nec ANZSCO
This occupation group covers Complementary Health Therapists not elsewhere classified.
Skill Level: 1
Skilled Occupations List: Short Term
Occupations in this group include:
- Dance Therapist
- Drama Therapist
- Hypnotherapist
- Music Therapist
- Play Therapist
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