Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals (ANZSCO 251) play a crucial role in the healthcare industry by conducting diagnostic tests, operating equipment, and assessing illnesses, incapacities, and disabilities. They provide health advice and develop programs and policies that promote good health, safe working environments, and administer pharmaceuticals. This occupation encompasses a range of professionals, including Chiropractors, Osteopaths, Complementary Health Therapists, Dental Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, and Speech Professionals and Audiologists.

It is important to note that Chiropractors, Osteopaths, Complementary Health Therapists, Dental Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, and Speech Professionals and Audiologists are included in Minor Group 252 Health Therapy Professionals.

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand, most occupations in this minor group require a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor's degree or higher qualification. In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

• Developing, implementing, reviewing, examining, testing, and raising awareness of diets, menus, and nutrition intervention programs
• Assessing the nature and extent of vision problems and patients' medicine therapy
• Planning, implementing, and reviewing strategies and procedures for safe, economic, and suitable disposal of various wastes, and for safe work practices
• Conducting research and assessing data relating to health and nutrition status of individuals, groups, and communities
• Developing and improving pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and related chemical products
• Producing images to assist Medical Practitioners in diagnosing patients' illnesses and diseases, and administering radiation treatment
• Consulting with other Health Professionals, Chemists, Engineering Professionals, and other professionals

Subcategories

This occupation is further divided into the following subcategories:

• 2511 Nutrition Professionals
• 2512 Medical Imaging Professionals
• 2513 Occupational and Environmental Health Professionals
• 2514 Optometrists and Orthoptists
• 2515 Pharmacists
• 2519 Other Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals

These subcategories represent specialized areas within the field of Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals, each with its own unique set of skills and responsibilities.