Health
- Dental studies
Dental studies is the study of diagnosing, treating and preventing diseases and abnormalities of the teeth and mouth.
Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:
· Dental hygiene
· Dental laboratory technology
· Dentistry
· Odontology
- Medicine
Medicine is the study of diagnosing, treating and preventing disease, illness and injury in humans, and maintaining general health.
Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:
· Medicine
· Surgery
- Nursing
Nursing is the study of providing care and assistance to the sick, disabled and infirm.
Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:
· Nursing
· Nursing care (general)
· Psychiatric nursing
- Medical diagnostic and treatment technology
Medical diagnostic and treatment technology is the study of using equipment and techniques for diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries. It includes the study of the performance of such tests as X-rays, ultrasound and cardiographs, and the provision of nursing and other assistance to physicians and dentists.
Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:
· Ambulance training
· Audiology
· Cardiology technology
· Dental technology
· Medical laboratory technology
· Medical radiology
· Medical technology
· Optometry
· Opticians’ practice
· Orthopaedic technology
· Prosthetic technology
· Radiography
· Radiology technology
· Speech therapy technology
· X-ray technology
Inclusions
Opticians’ practice is included here.
- Therapy and rehabilitation
Therapy and rehabilitation is the study of restoring normal physical condition and function following disability or illness. It includes the study of occupational therapy and vocational rehabilitation.
Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:
· Chiropractic
· Massage therapy
· Occupational therapy
· Osteopathy
· Physical therapy
· Rehabilitation
Exclusions
Study of ergonomics (occupation health and safety) is excluded from this detailed field and included in the detailed field ‘Occupational health and safety’ (in the Services domain).
- Pharmacy
Pharmacy is the study of preparing, dispensing and administering drugs.
Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:
· Pharmacy
- Traditional and complementary medicine and therapy
Traditional and complementary medicine and therapy is the study of traditional and complementary/alternative medicine and associated therapies, including herbal medicine.
Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:
· Acupuncture
· Alternative medicine
· Herbal medicine
· Homeopathy
· Naturopathy
· Traditional medicine
Exclusions
Training in spiritual therapies is excluded from this detailed field and included in the detailed field ‘Religion and theology’ (in the Arts and Humanities domain).
Welfare
- Care of the elderly and of disabled adults
Care of the elderly and adults with disabilities is the study of assisting individuals with these needs with their daily activities. It includes the study of caring for such people and organising and supervising such care.
Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:
· Aged care
· Home care
· Personal care of disabled persons
· Respite care
- Child care and youth services
Child care and youth services is the study of caring for and supervising children and young people. It includes the study of child care in the meaning of assisting with children’s daily activities, organising and supervising such care and helping young people to develop their abilities.
Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:
· Child care
· Youth work
Exclusions
Training for pre-school teachers is excluded from this detailed field and included in the detailed field ‘Training for pre-school teachers’ (in the Social Sciences, Education, Journalism and Information domain).
Study of recreation and leisure activities for school children is excluded from this detailed field and included in the detailed field ‘Travel, tourism and leisure’. (in the Services Domain)
- Social work and counselling
Social work and counselling is the study of providing assistance to individuals and groups in order to help them cope with personal, family, community and social problems.
Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:
· Counselling
· Crisis intervention
· Family counselling
· Social care
· Social policy studies
· Social work
· Welfare services
Exclusions
Study of psychology is excluded from this detailed field and included in the detailed field ‘Psychology’ (in the Social Sciences, Education, Journalism and Information domain).
Study of sociology is excluded from this detailed field and included in the detailed field ‘Sociology and cultural studies’. (in the Social Sciences, Education, Journalism and Information domain).
Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving health and welfare
Inter-disciplinary or broad programmes and qualifications to which the greatest intended learning time is devoted to health and welfare are classified here.