Will Aitken giving osteopathic treatment to a baby
Osteopaths treat disorders of the body by gently moving muscles, bones and joints. They help to relieve pain and improve the function of the body.
He whakamārama
Mahi ai ki te whakamaimoa tinana tangata ma te ata mirimiri i te tuaiwi, nga uaua, nga koiwi me nga hononga o te tinana. Whakangawari ai ia i te mamae, a, whakapai ai i te mahi o te tinana.
Entry Requirements
To become an osteopath, you need to have a Bachelor of Applied Science majoring in human biology, or a degree in a similar discipline.
Pay
Pay for osteopaths depends on whether they run their own practice, the number of patients they see, and their experience as an osteopath.
Job Outlook
Although osteopathy is a small occupation compared with others in the health sector, it has grown significantly over recent years.
Skill shortage information
There is a long term skill shortage for this job.
Source: Department of Immigration, Skills Shortages
