2511 DIETITIANS

DIETITIANS apply the science of human nutrition to help people understand the relationship between food and health and make appropriate dietary choices to attain and maintain health, and to prevent and treat illness and disease.

Skill Level: 1

In Australia and New Zealand:

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 is required in New Zealand.

Tasks:

• planning diets and menus, and instructing people on the requirements and importance of diet and on the planning and preparation of food
• supervising the preparation and serving of meals
• collecting, organising and assessing data relating to health and nutritional status of individuals, groups and communities
• monitoring food intake and quality to provide nutritional care
• calculating nutritional values of food served
• planning, conducting and evaluating nutrition intervention programs and compiling educational material
• providing nutrition assessments, nutrition management, and nutrition education, research and training
• consulting with other Health Professionals and related workers to manage the dietary and nutritional needs of patients

Related Occupation:

• 251111 Dietitian
  
  

251111 DIETITIAN

Alternative Title: Nutritionist

Applies the science of human nutrition to help people understand the relationship between food and health and make appropriate dietary choices to attain and maintain health, and to prevent and treat illness and disease.Registration or licensing is required in New Zealand.

Skill Level: 1

 

2512 MEDICAL IMAGING PROFESSIONALS

MEDICAL IMAGING PROFESSIONALS operate X-ray and other radiation producing and imaging equipment for diagnostic, monitoring and treatment purposes under the direction of Radiologists and other Medical Practitioners.

Skill Level: 1

In Australia and New Zealand:

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:

• receiving referrals from Medical Practitioners to perform medical imaging and radiation treatment of patients
• determining the appropriate equipment to use, such as X-ray equipment, radiation scanners, fluoroscopes, ultrasound equipment, nuclear instrumentation, angiography equipment and computed tomography (CT) equipment, and selecting the appropriate equipment settings to provide the diagnostic information requested by Medical Practitioners
• calculating details of procedures such as length and intensity of exposure to radiation, size and strength of dosage of isotopes, and settings of recording equipment
• explaining procedures to patients and answering patients' inquiries about processes
• ensuring patients' welfare during procedures
• positioning patients, screens and equipment preparatory to procedures
• viewing the screen and deciding if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, and selecting images to show Medical Practitioners
• conveying findings of procedures to Medical Practitioners

Related Occupations:

• 251211 Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
• 251212 Medical Radiation Therapist
• 251213 Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• 251214 Sonographer
  
  

251211 MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHER

Alternative Title: Medical Imaging Technologist

Operates X-ray and other medical imaging equipment to produce images for medical diagnostic purposes in conjunction withDiagnostic and Interventional Radiologists or other Medical Practitioners. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisation:

• Magnetic Resonance Technologist
  
  

251212 MEDICAL RADIATION THERAPIST

Operates high energy X-ray and other radiation and electron generating and monitoring equipment to administer radiation treatment for medical purposes in conjunction with Radiation Oncologists or other specialist Medical Practitioners. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

251213 NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST

Performs or assists in performing diagnostic examinations using radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals, and administers radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals for therapeutic purposes under the direction of specialist Medical Practitioners. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

251214 SONOGRAPHER

Alternative Title: Ultrasonographer

Operates ultrasound equipment to acquire, interpret and selectively record anatomical images, physical data and real-time physiological information for medical diagnostic purposes in conjunction with Medical Practitioners.

Skill Level: 1

 

2513 OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS develop, implement and evaluate policies and programs to monitor environmental health and occupational health and safety and related legislation to ensure safe and healthy working conditions, and assist injured staff through the workers' compensation and rehabilitation process.

Skill Level: 1

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks:

• developing, implementing and reviewing environmental health management plans and occupational health and safety plans
• preparing and implementing plans and strategies for the safe, economic and suitable disposal of commercial, industrial, medical and household wastes
• advising on and enforcing legislation, implementing prevention programs and strategies for communicable diseases, food safety, waste water treatment and disposal systems, recreation and domestic water quality, contaminated and hazardous substances, and minimising air, sea, water and noise pollution to improve health outcomes
• identifying hazards, and assessing and controlling risks in the workplace
• developing, implementing and monitoring programs minimising workplace and environmental pollution involving chemical and physical hazards
• promoting ergonomic principles within the workplace such as matching furniture, equipment and work activities to the needs of employees
• inspecting and auditing workplaces, processes, plant, and chemical and physical hazards for legislative compliance
• training employees in personal protective equipment and safe working procedures
• recording and investigating injuries and equipment damage, and reporting safety performance
• coordinating the return of injured workers into the workplace

Related Occupations:

• 251311 Environmental Health Officer
• 251312 Occupational Health and Safety Adviser
  
  

251311 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER

Develops, enforces and evaluates environmental health policies, programs and strategies to improve health outcomes, and oversees the implementation and monitoring of environmental health legislation. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

• Food Safety Auditor
• Food Safety Officer
  
  

251312 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ADVISER

Alternative Titles: 

• Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator
• Occupational Health and Safety Officer

Develops, implements and evaluates risk management policies and programs, trains employees in occupational health and safety procedures, monitors and audits the workplace, and records and investigates incidents to ensure safe and healthy working conditions.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

• Occupational Hygienist
• Workplace Rehabilitation Officer

 

2514 OPTOMETRISTS AND ORTHOPTISTS

OPTOMETRISTS AND ORTHOPTISTS perform eye examinations and vision tests, prescribe lenses, other optical aids and therapy, and diagnose and manage eye movement disorders and associated sensory problems.

Skill Level: 1

In Australia and New Zealand:

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:

• examining patients' eyes and setting tests to determine the nature and extent of vision problems and abnormalities
• assessing ocular health and visual function by measuring visual acuity and refractive error, and testing the function of visual pathways, visual fields, eye movements, freedom of vision and intraocular pressure, and performing other tests using special eye test equipment
• detecting, diagnosing and managing eye disease, referring patients to, and receiving referrals from other health providers, and prescribing medications for the treatment of eye disease
• diagnosing eye movement disorders and defects of binocular function
• prescribing lenses, contact lenses and low vision aids, and checking suitability and comfort
• prescribing exercises to coordinate movement and focusing of eyes
• managing programs for eye movement disorders, and instructing and counselling patients in the use of corrective techniques and eye exercises
• advising on visual health matters such as contact lens care, vision care for the elderly, optics, visual ergonomics, and occupational and industrial eye safety
• conducting preventative screening programs
• conducting rehabilitation programs for the visually impaired

Related Occupations:

• 251411 Optometrist
• 251412 Orthoptist
  
  

251411 OPTOMETRIST

Performs eye examinations and vision tests to determine the presence of visual, ocular and other abnormalities, ocular diseases and systemic diseases with ocular manifestations, and prescribes lenses, other optical aids, therapy and medication to correct and manage vision problems and eye diseases. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

251412 ORTHOPTIST

Diagnoses and manages eye movement disorders and associated sensory deficiencies. Registration or licensingmay be required.

Skill Level: 1

 

2515 PHARMACISTS

PHARMACISTS ensure safe and quality use of medicines, and optimise health outcomes by contributing to selecting, prescribing, monitoring and evaluating medicine therapy, and researching, testing and developing pharmaceuticals and medical products.

Skill Level: 1

In Australia and New Zealand:

Occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification and a one year traineeship (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks:

• receiving prescriptions, checking patients' medicine histories, and ensuring optimal dosage and methods of administration and drug compatibility before dispensing
• preparing or supervising the preparation and labelling of liquid medicines, ointments, powders, tablets and other medications to fill prescriptions
• advising prescribers on drug incompatibility and contra-indications
• reviewing and monitoring the medicine therapy of individual patients, and assessing the effectiveness of the total medicine therapy
• maintaining prescription files and recording issue of narcotics, poisons and habit-forming drugs
• storing and preserving vaccines, serums and other drugs subject to deterioration
• supplying non-prescription medicines, and diagnostic and therapeutic aids
• supervising and coordinating the work of Pharmacy Technicians, pharmacy interns and Pharmacy Sales Assistants
• conducting research to develop and improve pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and related chemical products
• conferring with Chemists, Engineering Professionals and other professionals about manufacturing techniques and ingredients
• testing and analysing drugs to determine their identity, purity and strength in relation to specified standards
• developing standards for drugs used in pharmaceuticals

Related Occupations:

• 251511 Hospital Pharmacist
• 251512 Industrial Pharmacist
• 251513 Retail Pharmacist
  
  

251511 HOSPITAL PHARMACIST

Prepares and dispenses pharmaceuticals, drugs and medicines in a hospital pharmacy. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisation:

• Pharmaceutical Officer (Army)
  
  

251512 INDUSTRIAL PHARMACIST

Undertakes research, testing and analysis related to the development, production, storage, quality control and distribution of drugs and related supplies. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

251513 RETAIL PHARMACIST

Alternative Title: Community Pharmacist

Dispenses prescribed pharmaceuticals to the public, educates customers on health promotion, disease prevention and the proper use of medicines, and sells non-prescription medicines and related goods in a community pharmacy. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

 

2519 OTHER HEALTH DIAGNOSTIC AND PROMOTION PROFESSIONALS

This unit group covers Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals not elsewhere classified.

It includes Health Promotion Officers and Orthotists or Prosthetists.

Skill Level: 1

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Registration or licensing may be required.

Related Occupations:

• 251911 Health Promotion Officer
• 251912 Orthotist or Prosthetist
• 251999 Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec
  
  

251911 HEALTH PROMOTION OFFICER

Alternative Titles:

• Community Health Worker
• Health Educator

Assists health and community groups to improve the health of individuals and the community by raising awareness of healthy lifestyles, disease and disability, and other health-related issues.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

• Asthma Educator
• Childbirth Educator
• Diabetes Educator
  
  

251912 ORTHOTIST OR PROSTHETIST

Designs, builds, fits and repairs splints, braces, callipers, artificial limbs and related appliances to restore function or compensate for muscular and skeletal disabilities. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 1

251999 HEALTH DIAGNOSTIC AND PROMOTION PROFESSIONALS NEC

This occupation group covers Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals not elsewhere classified.

Skill Level: 1

Occupations in this group include:

• Genetic Counsellor