252214 Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner

252214 Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner

Occupation Overview:

Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner belongs to the occupation unit group of 2522 Complementary Health Therapists and is a Skill Level 1 occupation in Australia. In other words, a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner must have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing may be required.

Key Tasks:

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.

Alternative Titles:

• Chinese Medicine Practitioner
• Oriental Medicine Practitioner

Specialisation:

• Chinese Herbalist

Skills Assessment Authority:

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (CMBA) is the designated skills assessing authority for migration purposes for acupuncturists and traditional Chinese medicine practitioners.

UNIT GROUP 2522 Complementary Health Therapists

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 may be required.

Tasks include:

• 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

Occupations:

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

Australian Visa Options for 252214 Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner

This occupation has access to the following Australian immigration programs:

• General Skilled Migration program.
• Employer Sponsored Visa program.

If you are interested in understanding more about migrating to Australia and the prospect of working and living in Australia, please book a consultation with Ausdirect Migration today and our immigration experts will guide you along the journey.