Treats disorders and illnesses by stimulating the body's defence mechanisms through inserting fine needles into the skin. Registration or licensing may be required.
Tasks & Responsibilities
Assessing patients to determine the nature of the disorder, illness, problem or need by questioning, examining and observing
Developing and implementing treatment plans using applications such as acupuncture, homoeopathic and herbal medicine, and dance, drama, hypnotic and music therapies
Evaluating and documenting patients' progress through treatment plans
Providing dietary and lifestyle advice and guidelines
Prescribing natural medicines, such as herbal, mineral and animal extracts, to stimulate the body's capacity for self-healing
Alternative Titles
• Assessing patients to determine the nature of the disorder
• illness
• problem or need by questioning
• examining and observing
• Developing and implementing treatment plans using applications such as acupuncture
• homoeopathic and herbal medicine
• and dance
• drama
• hypnotic and music therapies
• Evaluating and documenting patients' progress through treatment plans
Assessment Documents
Document requirements vary by assessing authority.
Check CMBA website for current requirements.
Acupuncturist (ANZSCO 252211) | Australian Occupation Guide