0699 Other Health

This narrow field includes all Health not elsewhere classified.

This narrow field comprises the following detailed fields:

069901  Nutrition and Dietetics
069903  Human Movement
069905  Paramedical Studies
069907  First Aid
069999  Health, n.e.c.

Nutrition and Dietetics is the study of the nutritional and dietary needs of humans.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• nutritional assessment and evaluation
• food intake measurement
• nutrients and metabolism

Human Movement is the study of the nature, cause and control of movement. It includes posture and balance, and the science of human performance.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• biomechanical basis of movement
• motor control and learning
• injury prevention and management 
• sports and exercise science

Paramedical Studies is the study of the emergency treatment of the sick and injured prior to and during transfer to a hospital or medical facility.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• ambulance principles and practice
• fundamentals of paramedicine
• pre-hospital health service delivery issues
• out of hospital practice
• patient transport attendance
• specialist life support equipment

First Aid is the study of skills necessary to aid the ill and injured until medical aid arrives.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• casualty assessment
• first aid treatment
• resuscitation

This detailed field includes all Health not elsewhere classified.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• pain management
• respiratory science