Overview
Treats disorders and illnesses by stimulating the body's defence mechanisms through inserting fine needles into the skin. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skills
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
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
Related Occupations
- Complementary Health Therapists Nec
- Homoeopath
- Naturopath
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
- Traditional Maori Health Practitioner
Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.
Training Pathways
31 courses found.
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91543NSW: Diploma of Neuro-Linguistic Programming
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91542NSW: Diploma of Clinical Hypnotherapy
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91526NSW: Advanced Diploma of Clinical Hypnotherapy
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91525NSW: Diploma of Clinical Hypnotherapy
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91524NSW: Certificate IV in Clinical Hypnotherapy
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91161NSW: Diploma of Systemic Counselling Skills
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91160NSW: Advanced Diploma of Systemic Therapy (Group Work)
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91158NSW: Certificate IV in Introductory Counselling Skills
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69794: Diploma of Rehabilitation
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52923WA: Advanced Diploma of Cosmetic Dermal Science
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52452WA: Vocational Graduate Diploma of Clinical Acupuncture
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52405WA: Certificate II in Aromatherapy
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52356: Vocational Graduate Certificate in Dermal Therapies
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52061: Certificate IV in Bowen Therapy
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51995: Vocational Graduate Diploma of Clinical Acupuncture
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51893: Certificate III in Aromatherapy
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51891: Certificate II in Aromatherapy
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40559SA: Diploma of Narrative Approaches for Aboriginal People (Counselling, Group and Community Work)
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40517SA: Advanced Diploma of Acupuncture
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40099SA: Diploma of Acupressure
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40098SA: Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Acupuncture)
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30858QLD: Advanced Diploma of Body Psychotherapy
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30829QLD: Advanced Diploma of Acupuncture
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30591QLD: Advanced Diploma of Rebirthing/Breathwork Mastery Trainer
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30400QLD: Advanced Diploma of Acupuncture
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21437VIC: Advanced Diploma of Yoga Teaching
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21218VIC: Diploma of Health Science (Remedial Therapies)
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21054VIC: Diploma of Health Science (Medical Massage)
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15653NSW: Certificate IV in Natural Therapies (Nutrition and Herbal Remedies)
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| 10772NAT: Diploma of Narrative Approaches for Aboriginal People (Counselling, Group and Community Work) | |
10311NAT: Graduate Diploma of Orientation and Mobility
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