252111 CHIROPRACTOR

Occupation Overview:

Chiropractor belongs to the occupation unit group of 2521 CHIROPRACTORS AND OSTEOPATHS and is a Skill Level 1 occupation in Australia. In other words, a chiropractor must have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). Registration or licensing is required.

Key Tasks:

Diagnoses and treats physiological and mechanical disorders of the human locomotor system, particularly neuromuscular skeletal disorders, and provides advice on preventing these disorders. Registration or licensing is required.

Skills Assessment Authority:

The Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia (CCEA) is the designated authority for assessing skills and competencies related to the occupation of chiropractor for the purpose of migrating to Australia.

UNIT GROUP 2521 CHIROPRACTORS AND OSTEOPATHS

Most 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.

Tasks Include:

administering a variety of neurological, musculoskeletal and functional tests to identify and assess physical problems and ailments of patients
planning and discussing effective management of patients’ dysfunction
designing, reviewing, monitoring, assessing and evaluating treatment programs
assisting and improving the function of all body systems such as musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine and genitourinary systems
recording detailed patient medical histories, treatments delivered and the patients’ responses and progress to treatments
referring patients to specialists and liaising with other Health Professionals in relation to patients’ problems, needs and progress
educating patients, their partners, family and friends in therapeutic procedures, such as home exercises and lifestyle changes, to enhance patients’ health and wellbeing

Occupations:

252111 Chiropractor
252112 Osteopath

Australian Visa Options for 252111 CHIROPRACTOR

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252111 CHIROPRACTOR