General Description
COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH THERAPISTS 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.
Indicative Skill Level
ANZSCO Skill Level: 1
In Australia and New Zealand, the majority of 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.
Task Information
- 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 in this group:
（1）252211 ACUPUNCTURIST
Treats disorders and illnesses by stimulating the body\'s defence mechanisms through inserting fine needles into the skin. Registration or licensing may be required.
（2）252212 HOMOEOPATH
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.
（3）252213 NATUROPATH
Treats internal health problems, metabolic disorders and imbalances through treatment of the whole person using natural therapies. Registration or licensing may be required.
（5）252214 TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE PRACTITIONER
Alternative Titles: Chinese Medicine Practitioner、Oriental Medicine Practitioner
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.
Specialisation: Chinese Herbalist
（5）252215 TRADITIONAL MAORI HEALTH PRACTITIONER
Diagnoses, assesses and treats patients in accordance with Tikanga Maori (Maori culture and custom) and with the participation of whanau (family).
（6）252299 COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH THERAPISTS NEC
This occupation group covers Complementary Health Therapists not elsewhere classified.
Occupations in this group include: Dance Therapist、Drama Therapist、Hypnotherapist、Music Therapist、Play Therapist