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ANZSCO 252111Skill Level 1

Chiropractor

Diagnoses and treats physiological and mechanical disorders of the human locomotor system, particularly neuromuscular skeletal disorders, and provides advice on preventing these disorders. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level

Level 1

Bachelor degree or higher

Assessing Authority

CCEA

Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia Limited

Eligible Visas

9

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Skilled Lists

1

active list

Your Pathway

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1

Skills Assessment

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2

Expression of Interest

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3

Visa Application

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Overview

What this occupation involves according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Diagnoses and treats physiological and mechanical disorders of the human locomotor system, particularly neuromuscular skeletal disorders, and provides advice on preventing these disorders. Registration or licensing is required.

Typical Tasks

Common duties performed in this role.

Administering a variety of neurological, musculoskeletal and functional tests to identify and assess physical problems and ailments of patients
Planning and discussing effective management of patients' dysfunction
Designing, reviewing, monitoring, assessing and evaluating treatment programs
Assisting and improving the function of all body systems such as musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine and genitourinary systems
Recording detailed patient medical histories, treatments delivered and the patients' responses and progress to treatments
Referring patients to specialists and liaising with other Health Professionals in relation to patients' problems, needs and progress
Educating patients, their partners, family and friends in therapeutic procedures, such as home exercises and lifestyle changes, to enhance patients' health and wellbeing

Education & Experience

Indicative requirements for skills assessment.

Qualification

Bachelor degree or higher

Work Experience

Relevant work experience that may substitute for formal qualifications.

Closely Related Field

A qualification in a closely related field may be accepted with additional experience.

Documents Checklist

Common documents needed for the skills assessment application.

Assessing Authority

The organisation that assesses your skills for this occupation.

Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia Limited

CCEA

Skills Assessment Requirements

What you need to get your skills assessed for this occupation.

This page describes the two-stage skills assessment process for overseas chiropractors seeking to migrate and register in Australia/New Zealand, comprising a desktop audit followed by a three-part competency-based assessment.

Important note

Candidates must choose the appropriate application form based on their country of citizenship and accreditation status of their chiropractic program. Five different types of applicant forms are available. If documentation cannot initially be provided, the Desktop Audit Team may work with candidates to find alternate documentation. Visa costs are the responsibility of candidates. Failure to attend scheduled assessments due to visa or travel arrangement issues will be considered a withdrawal and fees will apply. Hard copies of documents can be mailed to GPO Box 622, Canberra, ACT, 2601, Australia if electronic copies are unavailable.

Eligibility Criteria

4 criteria
  • All candidates seeking to migrate and/or register in Australia/New Zealand
  • Must complete Stage 1 Desktop Audit application (undertaken from candidate's country of residence)
  • Must successfully complete Stage 2 Competency Based Assessment (undertaken in Australia or New Zealand)
  • Completion of Cultural Safety Training for Chiropractors is mandatory
  • CCEA Application Form (appropriate form based on country of citizenship and chiropractic program accreditation status)
  • Academic transcript (emailed directly to CCEA Skills Assessment Team)
  • Letter of good standing (emailed directly to CCEA Skills Assessment Team)
  • Supporting documents substantiating qualifications and skills
  • Evidence of completion of Cultural Safety Training for Chiropractors

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