Health associate professionals not elsewhere classified

Health associate professionals, all other, include occupations such as chiropractor, osteopath and other health associate professionals.

Tasks and duties

• Interviewing and examining patients to obtain information on their health status and the nature and extent of injury, illness or other physical or mental health condition
• Providing information and counselling to patients and families about certain health conditions, prevention and treatment options, treatment adherence, and personal behaviours that can affect health outcomes
• Administering therapeutic care and treatment to patients
• Performing certain basic clinical procedures such as administration of HIV antibody tests or insertion of intrauterine devices
• Dispensing and advising on dietary supplements, antiretroviral and prophylaxis medications, and other health care products
• Monitoring patients' progress through treatment plans, and identifying signs and symptoms requiring referral to a medical doctor or other health professional
• Recording information on patients' health status and responses to treatment in medical record-keeping systems
• Sharing information with other health care providers when required to ensure continuing and comprehensive care