Surgeons
ANZSCO 2535
7,400
7%
26%
$3,905
43 yrs
Declining
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Surgeons is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.
Jobs and Skills Australia rates the job outlook as Declining.
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About this career
Surgeons perform surgery to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, and improve human functioning and appearance. Medical Registrars training as Surgeons are included here.
What they typically do
- Examining patients to determine the necessity of operations, estimating and explaining risks to patients, and selecting the best operational procedures
- Reviewing reports on patients' general physical condition, reactions to medications and medical histories
- Consulting with anaesthetists regarding the correct anaesthesia for patients
- Performing surgical operations
- Examining instruments, equipment, and surgical set-up to ensure that antiseptic and aseptic methods have been followed
- Instructing other medical, nursing and associated staff regarding the preparation of patients and instrument and equipment requirements
- Prescribing post-operative care, and observing and investigating patients' progress
- Maintaining records of operations performed
- May specialise in particular types of operations
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Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Surgeons.
No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.