Group
Occupation
262932 Osteopath
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
262932 Osteopath
Prevents, diagnoses, and treats tissue strains, stresses, and dysfunctions of the neuromusculoskeletal system, and provides advice on preventing these disorders.
Registration or licensing is required.
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Diagnoses, manages, and treats neuromusculoskeletal disorders through a biopsychosocial approach
- Employs a variety of medical testing procedures, including neuromusculoskeletal, functional, and mobility tests, to identify and assess physical problems
- Designs, reviews, monitors, assesses, and evaluates treatment plans and programs
- Records patients' medical histories, treatments, and management plans, and creates progress reports
- Communicates and liaises with other health professionals in relation to patients' management and progress
- Provides advice and instructions to patients, families, and carers in a range of therapeutic management techniques