Generalist Medical Practitioners and Resident Medical Officers

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

• conducting examinations and questioning patients to determine the nature of disorders and illnesses and recording patients' medical information
• ordering laboratory tests X-rays and other diagnostic procedures and interpreting findings to assist in diagnosis
• providing overall care for patients and prescribing and administering treatments medications and other remedial measures
• monitoring patients' progress and response to treatment
• advising on diet exercise and other habits which aid prevention and treatment of disease and disorders
• referring patients to and exchanging medical information with specialist Medical Practitioners
• reporting births deaths and notifiable diseases to government authorities
• arranging the admission of patients to hospitals

Are you interested in helping people improve their health? Do you enjoy caring for others? Perhaps you would like to assist people experiencing a disability, or are keen to get involved in the wellness industry. If you are intrigued by these possibilities, a job in the Health Care and Social Assistance sector may be for you.The Health Care and Social Assistance industry encompasses a diversity of occupations, ranging from fields such as dental hygiene, optometry, pharmacy, disability services, mental health and aged-care, to fitness training, sports science, lifestyle coaching and nutrition.The Health Training Package offers over 75 Vocational and Training (VET) qualifications, so if you’re interested in health you’ll probably find an occupation and qualification to suit you!Don’t forget it’s possible to begin your Health Care and Social Assistance career by training for VET qualifications to start with before possibly working your way up to a University Degree.The Health Care and Social Assistance sector has experienced strong growth in the last ten years, making it one of Australia’s largest employers and the growth is forecast to continue, so jobs in this industry are expected to be plentiful. Check out the list of qualifications below.

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