Career
Complementary Health Therapists
Healthcare & Medical
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Career stats
Weekly pay
$910
Prospects
Medium
Employed in Australia
9,300
Growth
Very strong growth
Overview
Complementary Health Therapists treat patients with physical, mental, spiritual and emotional needs by considering the whole person rather than focusing on specific symptoms and by using various therapies, techniques and practices.
Job Titles
Job Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.
- assessing patients to determine the nature of the disorder illness problem or need by questioning examining and observing
- developing and implementing treatment plans using applications such as acupuncture homoeopathic and herbal medicine and dance drama hypnotic and music therapies
- evaluating and documenting patients' progress through treatment plans
- providing dietary and lifestyle advice and guidelines
- prescribing natural medicines such as herbal mineral and animal extracts to stimulate the body's capacity for self-healing
Training & Qualifications
Vocational education & training (VET)
- Bachelor of Exercise Science and Rehabilitation
- Bachelor of Behavioural Science
Short Courses Available
- Certificate III in Psychosomatic Therapy
- Certificate IV in Bowen Therapy
- Certificate IV in Yoga Teaching
- Graduate Certificate in Rehabilitation
- Diploma of Mind Body Medicine
- Certificate IV in Feng Shui
- Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction
Industry
Healthcare & Medical
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