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2629 Other Allied Health Physical and Sensory Therapy Professionals

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

2629 Other Allied Health Physical and Sensory Therapy Professionals

This unit group covers Allied Health Physical and Sensory Therapy Professionals not elsewhere classified. It includes Orthotists / Prosthetists, and Osteopaths.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
Occupation

262931 Orthotist / Prosthetist

Prescribes, designs and fits orthoses and prostheses to improve function impacted by illness, disability or amputation.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Assesses clients' emotional, psychological, developmental and physical capabilities using clinical observations and standardised tests
  • Administers muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests
  • Assesses clients' functional potential in their home, leisure, work and school environments, and recommends appropriate assistive technologies to maximise their performance
  • Develops individual orthotic/prosthetic service plans, considering relevant material science, biomechanics and anatomical factors
  • Prescribes, designs and fits orthoses and prostheses to meet clients' needs, including their functional, emotional, psychological and developmental goals
  • Provides gait training, education and continual monitoring, assessment and evaluation of orthoses and prostheses and treatments
  • Collaborates with other Health Professionals in overall case management, including team consultation as required, about clients' challenges, needs and progress
  • Adjusts and modifies orthoses and prostheses to accommodate minor changes to clients' neuromuscular and skeletal systems
  • Maintains accurate records of client assessments, device specifications and adjustments
Occupation

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.

Skill level: 1

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
Occupation

262999 Allied Health Physical and Sensory Therapy Professionals nec

This occupation group covers Allied Health Physical and Sensory Therapy Professionals not elsewhere classified.

Skill level: 1

Occupations in this group include:

  • Pedorthist