253915 – Pathologist
Description
Identifies the cause and processes of disease and illness by examining changes in body tissue and in blood and other body fluids, and conducts tests on samples of tissues, blood and body secretions. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level
1
Specialisations
- Clinical Cytopathologist
- Forensic Pathologist
- Immunologist
Skills Assessment Authority
MedBA
Caveats
No caveats apply to this occupation.
Endorsed Correlations to ASCO Occupations
- 2312-23 Pathologist
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.