252611: Podiatrist
Skill Level: 1
Assessing Authority: ANZPAC
Visa Options – ANZSCO 252611
Visa Type | Eligibility | MLTSSL | STSOL | ROL |
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Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) | - | - | ||
Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) | - | - | ||
Subclass 491 (State/Territory nominated) | - | - | ||
Subclass 491 (NOT nominated by State/Territory) | - | - | ||
Subclass 485 (Graduate) | - | - | ||
Subclass 482 (TSS) | - | - | ||
Subclass 186 (ENS) | - | - | ||
Subclass 187 (RSMS) | - | - | ||
Subclass 407 (Training) | - | - |
State Eligibility Summary Table – ANZSCO 252611
252611: Podiatrist
Description
Prevents, diagnoses and treats disorder of the feet. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level
Occupations at Skill Level 1 have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Specialisations
- Podiatric Surgeon
Specialisation titles are any commonly used titles which refer to a subset of jobs belonging to the occupation designated in the principal title. These jobs involve the performance of specialised tasks rather than the broader range of tasks usually performed in the occupation.
Tasks
- Examining patients’ feet to determine the nature and extent of conditions, deformities and injuries
- Examining and treating foot disabilities caused by diseases such as diabetes, peripheral vascular disorders, rheumatoid arthritis and other neuropathies
- Prescribing and arranging the fabrication of footwear to correct foot abnormalities
- Performing minor surgery to remove and improve abnormal conditions
- Prescribing and fitting replaceable pads, palliative and functional supports and other devices for the protection and correction of foot abnormalities
- Advising patients about continued treatment and foot care
- May provide rehabilitation services to the physically handicapped
- May refer patients to or have patients referred from Medical Practitioners
Assessing Authority
Website | http://www.anzpac.org.au/ |
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admin@anzpac.org.au |
“Currently there is no known caveats applicable to this occupation”. Refer to Department of Home Affairs website for updated list.