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

Registration or licensing is required.

• Assesses, diagnoses, treats, manages and records patients' oral health status
• Performs dental cleaning to remove plaque and calculus from teeth
• Applies fluoride treatments and dental sealants
• Takes dental radiographs (X-rays) to assist in diagnosis
• Provides oral hygiene instructions and education to patients
• Performs non-surgical periodontal therapy (scaling and root planing) to treat gum disease
• Collaborates with other dental practitioners to ensure optimal patient care

Registration or licensing is required.

• Clinical Dental Technician

• Assesses, treats and provides removable dentures and dental appliances to patients
• Consults with patients to determine their dental prosthetic needs
• Designs, constructs, fits, adjusts and repairs dentures and mouthguards according to patient specifications
• Takes impressions and records of mouths for the manufacture of splints, stents, sleep apnoea or anti-snoring devices, and immediate dentures
• Provides advice and education on proper care and maintenance of dentures and mouthguards
• Collaborates with other dental practitioners to ensure optimal patient care

Registration or licensing is required.

• Assesses, diagnoses, treats, manages and prevents oral health disease for patients of all ages
• Provides preventive dental care including oral hygiene instruction, fluoride treatments and sealant application
• Performs non-surgical treatment of gum diseases
• Supports orthodontic procedures
• Performs routine dental procedures such as cleaning and polishing teeth
• Provides education and information to promote positive oral health
• Takes dental radiographs (X-rays) and interprets the results
• Provides restorative dental care including fillings and children's crowns
• Collaborates with other dental practitioners to ensure optimal patient care

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are included in this unit group.

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

Registration or licensing is required.

• Endodontist
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
• Oral Pathologist
• Orthodontist
• Paedodontist
• Periodontist
• Prosthodontist

• Examines patients' teeth, gums and related facial structures to diagnose and treat complex dental conditions caused by injuries, decay or malformations of the teeth and mouth
• Performs and interprets dental radiographs (X-rays) and other diagnostic tests
• Prescribes medications and administers anaesthesia to patients as necessary
• Collaborates with other dental professionals to develop treatment plans, explain them to patients, and monitor progress
• May surgically remove teeth or tumours, and perform restorative and cosmetic oral and maxillofacial surgery on patients
• May use specialised techniques to make dental prostheses and orthodontic devices for aesthetic and functional correction

Registration or licensing is required.

• Dental Surgeon

• Examines patients' teeth and mouths to diagnose and treat dental diseases, injuries or decay
• Performs routine dental surgeries and other procedures, such as fillings and crowns, to treat dental conditions
• Restores and replaces missing or damaged teeth
• Performs cosmetic dental procedures to improve the appearance of patients' teeth
• Prescribes medications and administers local anaesthesia to patients as necessary
• Educates patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive dental care
• Refers patients with complex issues to Dental Specialists for specialised treatment
• May conduct surgical procedures such as tooth extractions or root canals

Policy Analysts are excluded from this unit group. Policy Analysts are included in Occupation 223332 Policy Analyst.

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

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Food Safety Auditor
• Food Safety Officer

• Develops, implements and reviews environmental health management plans
• Prepares and implements plans and strategies for the safe, economic and suitable disposal of commercial, industrial, medical and household wastes
• Advises on and enforces environmental health legislation
• Implements prevention programs and strategies for communicable diseases, food safety, wastewater treatment and disposal systems, recreation and domestic water quality, and any contaminated or hazardous substances
• Conducts inspections and investigations for legislative compliance with environmental health standards
• Provides advice on environmental health issues

Registration or licensing may be required.

Diabetes Educators are excluded from this occupation. Diabetes Educators are included in Occupation 263933 Diabetes Educator.

• Community Health Worker
• Health Educator

• Develops communication objectives in relation to health issues
• Identifies the audience most at need or at risk and establishes the most appropriate method to reach that audience
• Undertakes research to make sure that data is correct and current
• Writes material and sets up displays to assist in the promotion of health issues
• Gives presentations to community groups on health issues to increase public awareness
• May work in conjunction with other organisations or government departments

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

Registration or licensing is required.

• Intensive Care Paramedic

• Flight/Rescue Paramedic

• Attends accidents, emergencies and requests for medical assistance when there is an immediate risk to life
• Assesses health of critically ill patients, need for assistance, specialised needs, and factors affecting patients' conditions
• Conducts diagnostic tests and interprets results to aid in patient assessment
• Administers emergency medical treatment and life support interventions to stabilise patients
• Monitors and manages critically ill patients' vital signs and responses to treatment
• Resuscitates and defibrillates patients and operates life-support equipment
• Prepares written reports on the state of critically ill patients' injuries and treatment

Registration or licensing is required.

Critical Care Paramedics are excluded from this occupation. Critical Care Paramedics are included in Occupation 269431 Critical Care Paramedic.

• Attends accidents and medical emergencies
• Assesses, manages, diagnoses and treats patients with life-threatening and non-life-threatening injuries and conditions, on site and on the way to the hospital
• Documents and provides medication to assist in treating patient symptoms
• Prepares reports on the state of patients' injuries and treatment provided
• Briefs other medical staff on patients' conditions and vitals
• Performs resuscitation and uses life support equipment such as a defibrillator, to revive and stabilise patients
• May transport sick and injured patients to health care facilities
• May attend public gatherings where medical help may be needed, such as sporting or community events

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

Registration or licensing is required.

• Veterinary Surgeon

• Veterinary Pathologist

• Examines animals to diagnose diseases, ailments and injuries
• Prescribes and administers medications and treatments to animals
• Performs surgeries and other medical procedures on animals
• Provides preventive care such as vaccinations and parasite control
• Advises animal owners on proper care and nutrition for their pets
• Conducts laboratory tests and interprets the results
• Euthanises animals when necessary and supports grieving owners
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records for animals

Registration or licensing may be required.

Life Science Technicians are excluded from this occupation. Life Science Technicians are included in Occupation 311535 Life Science Technician.

• Animal Technician
• Veterinary Technician

• Triages sick or injured animals in a variety of environments such as veterinary clinics, farms or zoos
• Administers anaesthesia to animals in preparation for surgery, and monitors them throughout the procedure
• Obtains and tests animal blood, urine and faecal samples
• Performs animal tests including X-rays, laparoscopes, endoscopes, CT scans and dental procedures
• Provides post-operative care instructions to animal carers
• Monitors animals and records their behaviour and vital signs to ensure complete records of their care

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

Registration or licensing is required.

• Assesses clients' health conditions and determines appropriate acupuncture treatments
• Consults with clients to gather information about their medical history and symptoms
• Inserts fine needles into specific points on the body to stimulate the body's natural healing processes
• Monitors clients' progress and adjusts treatment plans as necessary, and educates clients on the benefits and potential risks of acupuncture treatments
• Provides advice and guidance to clients on lifestyle changes and self-care techniques
• Collaborates with other health care professionals to provide holistic care to clients

Registration or licensing is required.

• Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner

• Chinese Herbalist

• Assesses patients' health conditions and imbalances of energy flows through the body
• Develops treatment plans based on the assessment of the whole person
• Administers acupuncture to stimulate specific points on the body
• Prescribes and prepares Chinese herbal medicine for patients
• Performs massage techniques to promote relaxation and improve energy flow
• Provides dietary advice and recommends specific foods to support healing
• Guides patients in exercise and breathing therapy to enhance overall wellbeing

• Completes detailed assessments to determine factors contributing to clients' states of health, including obtaining case histories, physical examinations, laboratory testing, and tongue and pulse diagnoses
• Categorises and determines the underlying causes of clients' symptoms, along with clients' capacity for improved health
• Employs a range of therapies and practices, including nutritional advice, herbal medicines, lifestyle counselling, hydrotherapy and naturopathic physical medicine, to meet individual treatment goals
• Prioritises non-invasive or non-pharmacological interventions and preventive care
• Monitors clients' progress and adjusts treatment plans as necessary

• Dermal Clinician
• Herbalist (Western)
• Homeopath