HEALTH/MEDICAL SERVICES

2394-11 Naturopath

Treats internal health problems, metabolic disorders and imbalances, through treatment of the whole person, using natural therapies.

Skill Level:

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience.

Tasks Include:

• questions and examines patients to determine the nature of the disorder or illness
• records patients’ medical information
• uses treatment applications such as herbal medicine, homeopathic medicine, nutritional supplements or massage therapy to relieve patients’ disorders or illnesses
• provides dietary guidelines and prescribes foods and nutritional supplements
• may examine patients’ iris to determine state of health