Group
Occupation
264333 Endocrinologist
Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0
Released
6/12/2024
264333 Endocrinologist
Investigates, diagnoses and treats disorders of the human glandular and hormonal systems.
Registration or licensing is required.
Specialisation
- Paediatric Endocrinologist
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Consults and conducts assessments on patients' endocrine health
- Requests laboratory tests, imaging and other diagnostic procedures, and interprets findings to assist diagnosis of glandular and hormonal conditions
- Advises on nutrition, exercise and other lifestyle habits that promote and improve good health, with the aim to prevent and treat diseases and conditions
- Tests for and manages endocrine emergencies
- Assesses, diagnoses and manages hormonal and glandular complications caused by chronic and acute conditions
- Prescribes medication and treatments for glandular and hormonal conditions
- Liaises and consults with a multidisciplinary team for optimised treatment