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Health Associate Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified

This unit group covers health associate professionals not classified elsewhere in Sub-major Group 32: Health Associate Professionals. For instance, the group includes occupations such as HIV counsellor, family planning counsellor and other health associate professionals.

3 Technicians and Associate Professionals / 32 Health Associate Professionals / 325 Other Health Associate Professionals / All level 4

// Working conditions

BiologicalLifting and posture

// Hand tools

No hand tools in this set.

interviewing and examining patients to obtain information on their health status and the nature and extent of injury, illness or other physical or mental health condition

providing information and counselling to patients and families about certain health conditions, prevention and treatment options, treatment adherence, and personal behaviours that can affect health outcomes

administering therapeutic care and treatment to patients; (d ) performing certain basic clinical procedures, such as administration of HIV antibody tests or insertion of intrauterine devices

dispensing and advising on dietary supplements, antiretroviral and prophylaxis medications, and other healthcare products

monitoring patients' progress through treatment plans, and identifying signs and symptoms requiring referral to a medical doctor or other health professional

recording information on patients' health status and responses to treatment in medical records-keeping systems

sharing information with other health care providers when required to ensure continuing and comprehensive care.

Included occupations

Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Anaesthesia technician
- Family planning counsellor
- HIV counsellor
- Respiratory therapy technician

Notes

Occupations included in this unit group normally require formal training in health service provision.

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