253914 – Ophthalmologist
Description
Provides diagnostic, treatment and preventative medical services related to diseases, injuries and deficiencies of the human eye and associated structures. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level
1
Alternative Titles
- Eye Specialist
- Eye Surgeon
Skills Assessment Authority
MedBA
Caveats
No caveats apply to this occupation.
Endorsed Correlations to ASCO Occupations
- 2312-19 Ophthalmologist
Group: 2539 Other Medical Practitioners
Description
This unit group covers Medical Practitioners not elsewhere classified.
It includes Dermatologists, Emergency Medicine Specialists, Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Ophthalmologists, Pathologists, Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologists, and Radiation Oncologists. Medical Registrars training in these specialties are included in this unit group.
Skill Level
Occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification, two years hospital-based training, and at least five years specialist study and training (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Registration or licensing is required.