Medical Practitioners
Minor Group
ANZSCO CODE - 253

In Australia and New Zealand:

Occupations in this minor group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification and one to two years hospital-based training. In some instances at least five years specialist study and training are also required (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

• 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