Naturopaths treat internal health problems, metabolic disorders and imbalances through treatment of the whole person using natural therapies.
Occupation description
Naturopaths treat internal health problems, metabolic disorders and imbalances through treatment of the whole person using natural therapies.
Occupations not considered under this ANZSCO code:
- Homoeopath
- Ayurvedic Practitioner
These occupations are classified elsewhere in ANZSCO.
Naturopath is a VETASSESS Group A occupation
This occupation requires a qualification assessed as comparable to the educational level of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor degree or higher, in a field highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
The information below describes the available pathways for a Skills Assessment under Group A. Please note that in order to achieve a successful Skills Assessment Outcome, a positive assessment for both qualifications and employment is required.
Pathway 1
This pathway requires a qualification assessed as comparable to the education level of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor degree or higher degree and in a field highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
Bachelor degree or higher degree includes AQF Master Degree or AQF Doctoral Degree.
In addition, it is essential for applicants to meet the following employment criteria:
- at least one year of post-qualification employment at an appropriate skill level, undertaken in the last five years,
- working 20 hours or more per week, and
- highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
Qualification and Employment Criteria
AQF Bachelor degree or higher degree*
This occupation requires a qualification in Naturopathy or Naturopathic Medicine.
Homeopathy and Ayurvedic Medicine/Ayurveda cannot be assessed as highly relevant to Naturopath.
This includes qualifications assessed at AQF Bachelor, Master and Doctoral level.
Employment
Highly relevant tasks include:
- Assessing patients to determine the nature of the disorder, illness, problem or need by questioning, examining and observing;
- Developing and implementing treatment plans;
- 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.
Employment information
Naturopaths combine medical knowledge with a non-invasive therapeutic approach to health emphasising disease prevention, wellness and self-healing. Homoeopaths cannot be considered under this occupation as it is classified as a different occupation, of Homoeopath 252212.
Nor can the occupation of Ayurvedic Practitioner be considered under this occupation as it is classified under the occupation of Complementary Health Therapist nec 252299. Naturopaths mainly work in Health Care and Social Assistance, Retail Trade, and Manufacturing industries.
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