JOBS IN AUSTRALIA
AUSTRALIAN SKILLED OCCUPATION LIST

ORTHOPTIST JOBS AUSTRALIA

Australia seeks Orthoptists to live and work in Australia. If your occupation is Orthoptist, as described in the Australian Skills Classified Occupation (ASCO) 2399-13, then your skills are currently in Demand.

ORTHOPTIST JOB DESCRIPTION

Orthoptist

Diagnoses and manages eye movement disorders and
associated sensory deficiencies.

Skill Level:

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree
or higher qualification. Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks Include:

• diagnoses eye movement disorders and defects of binocular
  function
• tests visual acuity, including function of visual pathways, eye
  movements, freedom of vision and intraocular pressure, using
  special eye test equipment
• prescribes exercises to coordinate movement and focusing of
  eyes
• manages programs for eye movement disorders and instructs
  and counsels patients in the use of corrective techniques and
  eye exercise
• records patients' conditions, treatments and progress
• conducts field testing, such as glaucoma investigation and
  preventative screening and rehabilitation programs for the
  visually impaired
  2399-15 Orthotist

Designs, builds, fits and repairs splints, braces, callipers and
related appliances to restore functions or compensate for
muscular or skeletal disabilities.

Skill Level:

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree
or higher qualification. Registration or licensing may be
required.

Tasks Include:

• works with doctors and therapists in the care and treatment of
  patients
• consults, designs and selects materials and components,
  taking casts and measurements, making modifications, and
  performing fittings
• evaluates the function and appearance of the device on the
  patient and advises patients on its use
• may examines patient needs and assist physicians in
  pre-surgical planning and design for the construction of
  devices
• may supervise the functions of support personnel and
  laboratory or workshop activities
  Specialisations:

Prosthetist

ORTHOPTIST IS NOT YOUR OCCUPATION?

If your occupation does not match the Job description above, your occupation may be a closer match to one of the jobs listed below:

• Audiologist
• Orthotist

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