Pathologist – ANZSCO 253915

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Description

Identifies the cause and processes of disease and illness by examining changes in body tissue and in blood and other body fluids, and conducts tests on samples of tissues, blood and body secretions. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level

1

Alternative Titles

NULL

Specializations

  • Clinical Cytopathologist
  • Forensic Pathologist
  • Immunologist

Skills Assessment Authority

MedBA

Caveats

No caveats apply to this occupation.

Group: 2539 Other Medical Practitioners

Description

diagnose physical and mental illnesses, disorders and injuries, provide medical care to patients, and prescribe and perform medical and surgical treatments to promote and restore good health. This unit group covers Medical Practitioners not elsewhere classified.

Tasks

There are no specific tasks for Unit Group 2539, however, Minor Group 253 includes:

  • examining patients to establish the nature of their complaints, and performing and ordering tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures
  • determining diagnosis based on examination and results of tests
  • selecting and administering appropriate treatments and therapies, and advising patients of further treatment options and preventative and therapeutic measures
  • prescribing, administering, preparing and dispensing medication and prosthetic and corrective devices
  • monitoring patients’ progress and response to treatment
  • recording patients’ illnesses, treatment given and patients’ responses and progress
  • advising on diet, exercise and other measures to prevent and aid treatment of diseases and disorders

Skill Level

Occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification, two years hospital-based training, and at least five years specialist study and training (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

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