ISCO-08-code:
2269
Lead Statement
This unit group covers health professionals not classified elsewhere in Sub-major group 22, Health professionals. For instance the group includes occupations such as Podiatrist, Occupational therapist and other health professionals.
Task statement
In such cases tasks would include:
- assessing patients or clients to determine the nature of the disorder, illness or problem by questioning, examining and observing;
- developing and implementing treatment plans and evaluating and documenting patients' progress through treatment plans;
- assessing functional limitations of people resulting from illnesses and disabilities, and providing therapy to enable people to perform their daily activities and occupations;
- assessing clients' emotional, psychological, developmental and physical capabilities using clinical observations and standardized tests;
- assessing clients’ functional potential in their home, leisure, work and school environments, and recommending environmental adaptations to maximize their performance;
- planning and directing programs through the use of vocational, remedial, social, artistic and educational activities on an individual and group basis;
- 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 on the foot to remove and improve abnormal conditions;
- advising clients about continued treatment and care and providing or arranging rehabilitation services;
- referring clients to or conferring with other health professionals or associate professionals if required.
Included occupations
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Arts therapist
- Podiatrist,
- Occupational therapist,
Excluded occupations
- Recreational therapist - 3259
(NCvB; Maart 2010)