252299 COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH THERAPISTS NEC
This occupation group covers Complementary Health Therapists not elsewhere classified.
Skill Level: 1
Indicative Skill Level:
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.
Tasks Include:
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Assessing patients to determine the nature of the disorder, illness, problem or need by questioning, examining and observing
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Developing and implementing treatment plans using applications such as acupuncture, homoeopathic and herbal medicine, and dance, drama, hypnotic and music therapies
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Evaluating and documenting patients’ progress through treatment plans
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Providing dietary and lifestyle advice and guidelines
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Prescribing natural medicines, such as herbal, mineral and animal extracts, to stimulate the body’s capacity for self-healing