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Osteopath

OSCA 262932·ANZSCO 252112

Employed

2,300

Part-time share

52.4%

Female share

55.3%

Median age

35 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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About this career

Prevents, diagnoses and treats tissue strains, stresses and dysfunctions of the neuromusculoskeletal system, and provides advice on preventing these disorders.

What they typically do

  • Diagnoses, manages and treats neuromusculoskeletal disorders through a biopsychosocial approach
  • Employs a variety of medical testing procedures, including neuromusculoskeletal, functional and mobility tests, to identify and assess physical problems
  • Designs, reviews, monitors, assesses and evaluates treatment plans and programs
  • Records patients' medical histories, treatments and management plans, and creates progress reports
  • Communicates and liaises with other Health Professionals in relation to patients' management and progress
  • Provides advice and instructions to patients, families and carers in a range of therapeutic management techniques

Where they work

Health Care and Social Assistance

States and territories

Share of workers by location

VIC
62.7%
NSW
20%
QLD
9.7%
WA
2.5%
TAS
2%
SA
1.7%
ACT
1.6%
NT
0.3%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Osteopath.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.