Diagnoses, treats and prevents human physical and mental disorders and injuries under the supervision of medical specialists or senior general practitioners. Registration or licensing is required.
Tasks & Responsibilities
Conducting examinations and questioning patients to determine the nature of disorders and illnesses, and recording patients' medical information
Ordering laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures, and interpreting findings to assist in diagnosis
Providing overall care for patients, and prescribing and administering treatments, medications and other remedial measures
Monitoring patients' progress and response to treatment
Advising on diet, exercise and other habits which aid prevention and treatment of disease and disorders
Referring patients to, and exchanging medical information with, specialist Medical Practitioners
Reporting births, deaths and notifiable diseases to government authorities
Arranging the admission of patients to hospitals
Alternative Titles
• Medical Intern
Assessment Documents
Document requirements vary by assessing authority.
Check MedBA website for current requirements.
Resident Medical Officer (ANZSCO 253112) | Australian Occupation Guide