Neurologist
OSCA 264342·ANZSCO 253318
560
27.5%
37.8%
45 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Investigates, diagnoses and treats diseases and injuries of the human brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles.
What they typically do
- Assesses, diagnoses and manages patients presenting with neurological issues
- Performs various examination techniques to assess patients presenting with neurological issues
- Requests appropriate laboratory tests, neuroimaging techniques and other diagnostic procedures, and interprets results of tests
- Interprets the results of neuropathology investigations
- Selects and prescribes appropriate medications in the management of neurological diseases
- Liaises and consults with a multidisciplinary team for optimised neurological treatment
- Provides prognoses in untreatable neurological conditions, and provides support to family and patients to manage end-of-life care
Where they work
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Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Neurologist.
No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.