Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
ANZSCO 252214
1,100
67%
58%
50 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
About this career
Chinese Medicine Practitioners treat imbalances of energy flows through the body by assessing the whole person and using techniques and methods such as acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, massage, diet, exercise and breathing therapy.
What they typically do
- Assesses patients to determine the nature of the disorder, illness, problem or need by questioning, examining and observing.
- Develops and implements treatment plans using techniques and methods such as acupuncture, chinese herbal medicine, massage, diet, exercise and breathing therapy.
- Evaluates and documents patients' progress through treatment plans.
- Provides dietary and lifestyle advice and guidelines.
- Prescribes natural medicines, such as herbal, mineral and animal extracts, to stimulate the body's capacity for self-healing.
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner.
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Advanced Diploma of Cosmetic Dermal Science
52923WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Management
HLT60121 · AQF 6 · 2 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda
HLT62615 · AQF 6 · 6 providers