Osteopath
Use expert knowledge of the musculoskeletal system to diagnose, treat and alleviate pain and ailments of the muscles and joints.
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What's it like to be an Osteopath?
Osteopaths diagnose, treat and alleviate ailments which affect the body’s musculoskeletal system. They provide manual treatment and therapies including massage, stretching and manipulation of the muscles and joints.
Tasks and duties
- Diagnose patients' complaints using information from case histories, physical examinations, observation of patients' body structure and mobility, as well as medical testing.
- Treating biomechanical complaints (including backache, general joint problems, sports injuries, arthritis, stress and repetitive strain injuries).
- Assisting to improve the function of all body systems such as musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine and genitourinary systems.
- Applying a variety of manual techniques, such as soft tissue stretching, muscle relaxation, gentle mobilisation and manipulation.
- Devising, administering monitoring and reviewing treatment plans including exercise and nutritional programs.
- Referring patients to specialists and liaising with other health professionals when necessary.
- Educating patients, their partners, family and friends in therapeutic procedures, such as home exercises and lifestyle changes, to enhance patients' health and wellbeing.
Osteopaths take a holistic view of the body and consider how the skeleton, joints, muscles, nerves, circulation, connective tissue and internal organs function as a unit and how an injury to one organ can affect other organs in the same system. They often treat patients with sports related injuries or arthritis complaints.Osteopaths interact with members of the public daily and work in private practices, as part of group practices, in community health centres or physical rehabilitation centres. They may also work in consultancy roles for sporting and fitness organisations.
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To become a registered Osteopath, you need to complete a Bachelor degree and an additional 1 to 2 years of master’s level study in Osteopathy. After graduating, you need to follow the application process to register with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- 1.Complete a Bachelor degree majoring in Applied Science or Health Science
- 2.Complete a master’s level qualification in Osteopathy in an accredited program.
- 3.Hold a current First Aid certificate.
- 4.Achieve AHPRA registration via the application process.
- 5.Renew AHPRA registration every 12 months by demonstrating the mandatory CPD, professional indemnity insurance, and recency of practice.
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Vibrant Health Osteopathy & Pilates
Doreen, Melbourne VIC
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Healthcare & Medical4d ago
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North Sydney, Sydney NSW
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Latest Osteopath reviews
5.0Oct 2023
Reviewer's Qualification
Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy)
Experience
1 – 4 years
Organisation size
Small (1-19 employees)
The good things
I love the contribution, connection and impact of being an osteopath. If you are in this career for the money you may struggle to find fulfilment but if your values are in solving problems, helping pe...
The challenges
Navigating the first few years is tricky without mentoring and support, but the tenacity to persevere and develop your clinical skills and proficiency is strongly rewarded by making a positive change ...
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5.0May 2021
Experience
5 – 9 years
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
Specialisation
Aged Care
The good things
Good Things
Rewarding and enjoyable role. Great work life balance. Stress free
Bad Things
Not challenging. Low variety
The challenges
Very limited variety within the aged care setting. Mostly aged related injuries and maintaining function
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