What this code covers
This unit group covers health associate professionals not classified elsewhere in Sub-major group 32, Health associate professionals. For instance the group includes occupations such as chiropractor, osteopath and other health associate professionals. Their tasks include: a) interviewing and examining patients to obtain information on their health status and the nature and extent of injury, illness or other physical or mental health problem; b) administering therapeutic care and treatment to patients, including the manual and physical chiropractic an osteopathic techniques; c) monitoring patients' progress through treatment plans, and identifying signs and symptoms requiring referral to a medical doctor or other health professional; d) recording information on patients' health status and responses to treatment in medical records-keeping systems; e) sharing information with other health care providers when required to ensure continuing and comprehensive care. Examples of occupations classified here: Accupuncture technician, Artificial limb and brace maker, Chiropractor, Occupational therapy technician, Osteopath