Homoeopath

ANZSCO 252212

Description

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

 

 

Occupation Lists

This occupation is on the following skills lists:

• Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List
• RSMS Occupations List

This occupation is not on the following skills lists:

• Skilled Occupations List
• Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List

 

 

Group: 2522 Complementary Health Therapists

Description

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.

 

 

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

 

 

Skill Level

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.

 

 

Occupations in this Group

 

• 252211 Acupuncturist
• 252212 Homoeopath
• 252213 Naturopath
• 252214 Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
• 252215 Traditional Maori Health Practitioner
• 252299 Complementary Health Therapists nec

 

Sources: www.abs.gov.au and DIBP

 

Related Information

• Information on common Skill Assessment Bodies can be found here