Registered Migration Australia

Podiatrist

anzsco 252611

Description
Prevents, diagnoses and treats disorder of the feet. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level
1

Alternative Titles

• Podiatric Surgeon
  

Occupation Lists

This occupation is on the following skills lists:

• RSMS Occupations List
  
• Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List
  
• Skilled Occupations List
  

This occupation is not on the following skills list:

Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List

Group: 2526 Podiatrists

Description
assess, treat and prevent disorders in human movement caused by injury or disease.

Tasks

• examining patients' feet to determine the nature and extent of conditions, deformities and injuries
  
• examining and treating foot disabilities caused by diseases such as diabetes, peripheral vascular disorders, rheumatoid arthritis and other neuropathies
  
• prescribing and arranging the fabrication of footwear to correct foot abnormalities
  
• performing minor surgery to remove and improve abnormal conditions
  
• prescribing and fitting replaceable pads, palliative and functional supports and other devices for the protection and correction of foot abnormalities
  
• advising patients about continued treatment and foot care
  
• may provide rehabilitation services to the physically handicapped
  
• may refer patients to or have patients referred from Medical Practitioners
  

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 is required.

Occupations in this Group

• 252611 Podiatrist
  

Sources: www.abs.gov.au and DIBP