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Careers in the Health Industry
The hardest part about choosing a career in the health industry is...'which one?'
There are such a large variety of career options available and some jobs you may never have heard about before! You can work in the health industry helping people every day and a career in health suits anyone who is interested in maths, biology, physics, chemistry, home economics, nutrition, computers and other information technology, managing people, environmental health, indigenous health, women's health, men's health, physical activity, teeth, eyes, ears, speech, and the list goes on!
Each career is exciting and will guarantee you have a job that is different every day, where you meet new people, learn new things and have lots of travel opportunities. Most importantly, you will play an instrumental part in the good health and well-being of people around the world!
To the right is a list of some careers available in the health industry.
We have divided them up into two main sections.
- Careers followed by studying at University
- Careers followed by studying at TAFE or other training organisations
The profiles we have provided for you to download contain information on the day-to-day activities and role of that profession, the salary, where you can go to study, and other contacts for you to find out more.
There are many more careers available then what we can list here and we will add more profiles as new careers emerge in the industry so keep checking this page for updates!
Scroll down for some careers that we have not yet developed comprehensive profiles for:
Other careers at TAFE and careers in Natural Medicine.
Where can you study health courses?
Head to our Pathways into the Health Industry page.
Would you like to download the information on this page?
Our Other Careers, TAFE and Traineeships document has all this plus information on traineeships, Diploma and Certificate level qualifications and how to find out what you might like to study.
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Health Career Profiles
Studying at University (Queensland)
Health Career Profiles
Studying at TAFE or other Registered Training Organisations (Queensland)
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As well as the careers that we have developed profiles on above, there are many other careers available by studying at TAFE...
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Health Career
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Course
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TAFE Institution(s) offering the course
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Aged Care Worker / Community Support Worker / Home Care Assistant / Nursing Assistant / Personal Care Worker
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Certificate III and IV in Aged Care Work
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Barrier Reef, Brisbane North, Central Qld, Gold Coast, Metropolitan South, Southern Qld, Sunshine Coast, Wide Bay
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Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Care Worker
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Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
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Bremer, Tropical Nth, Southern Qld
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Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Worker (Community Care / Senior Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Worker / Community Health Worker
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Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health (Community Care)
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Southern Qld
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Allied Health Assistant / Therapy Assistant / Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Speech Pathology, Occupation Therapy Assistant
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Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
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Tropical North QLD
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Anaesthetic Technician / Anaesthetic paramedical officer
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Diploma of Paramedical Science - Anaesthesia
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Southbank
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Dental Assistant
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Certificate III in Dental Assisting
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Southbank, Sunshine Coast
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Dental Prosthetist
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Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics
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Southbank
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Dental Technician
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Diploma of Dental Technology
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Southbank
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Disability support worker / Lifestyle support officer / Residential Care officer / Aged Carer
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Certificate IV in Disability Work
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Barrier Reef, Bremer, Central Qld, My Isa, Southern Qld, Sunshine Coast, Tropical North Qld, Wide Bay
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Enrolled Nurse
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Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled Nursing)
Can go on to do Advanced Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled Nursing)
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Barrier Reef, Bremer, Brisbane North, Central Qld, Gold Coast, Metropolitan South, Southbank, Southern Qld, Sunshine Coast, Tropical North Qld
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Laundry Leader / Maintenance Supervisor / Senior Kitchen Hand
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Certificate III in Health Support Services
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Sunshine Coast, Wide Bay
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Medical Assistant / Medial Reception
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Certificate III Business Administration (Medical)
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Wide Bay, Metropolitan South, Gold Coast
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Medical Assistant (Defence Force) / Ambulance Work
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Certificate III in Basic Health Care
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Tropical North QLD
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Mental health outreach worker / Mental health rehabilitation support worker
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Certificate IV in Mental Health
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Wide Bay, Tropical North, Sunshine Coast, Metropolitan South
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Optical Dispenser
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Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing
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Tropical North QLD
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Pathology Assistant / Phlebotomist / Medical Laboratory Technician
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Certificate III in Pathology
Certificate III and IV in Laboratory Skills
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Southbank
Central Qld, Barrier Reef, Southbank, Sunshine Coast
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Sterilising Assistant or Sterilising Technician
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Certificate III in Sterilisation Services
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Southbank
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Supervisor / Assistant Manager
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Certificate IV in Heath Supervision
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Tropical North Qld
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Veterinary Nurse
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Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
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Brisbane North
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Wards Person / Orderly / Medical Orderly / Nursing Assistant / Operating Theatre Technician / Patient Services Assistant / Wards person
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Certificate III in Health Service Assistance
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Barrier Reef, Gold Coast, Southern Qld, Sunshine Coast Tropical Nth Qld, Wide Bay
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If you are interested in the health industry but would like to practice holistic, natural, and complementary therapies then the following courses may be of interest to you.
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Health Career
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Career Details
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Course(s) Available
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Acupuncturist
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The practice of acupuncture is based on the understanding that there is an energy in all living bodies which, if blocked or upset, can result in illness. Acupuncture is used to strengthen the body’s natural healing mechanisms and rectify imbalances. Acupuncture practitioners use needles, lasers, moxibustion and finger pressure on specific points all over the human body to restore the harmonious flow of energy. Acupuncturists treat a wide range of health problems including muscle or joint disorders, stress- related problems, menstrual problems, migraine and lower back pain.
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Bachelor of Health Science - Acupuncture
(Endeavour)
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Aromatherapist
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Aromatherapy uses aromatic essential oils to enhance well-being and to stimulate a healthy physical, mental and emotional state. Aromatherapists blend specific therapeutic essential oils for each individual and suggest methods of use such as topical application, massage, inhalation or water immersion to stimulate the desired responses.
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Certificate and Diploma of Aromatherapy
(Endeavour)
Certificate IV in Aromatherapy (TAFE – Southern QLD)
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Holistic Counsellor / Mind-Body Medicine Therapist
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The courses look at the role in which the mind and spirit have impacting on our physical health and wellbeing. A counsellor uses interviews, listening, supportive understanding, reconditioning, empowering and other verbal techniques to help clients cope with shock and trauma, personal crisis, abuse, relationship problems, negative life and behaviour patterns and many other personal issues. The Holistic Counsellor also uses natural medicine to help in healing the whole person.
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Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Holistic Counselling and Mind-Body Medicine (Endeavour)
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Homeopath
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Homeopaths use small dilutions of botanical, mineral and other substances to treat specific ailments. They prescribe therapeutic measures to assist the body’s ability to health itself.
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Advanced Diploma of Homeopathy
(Endeavour)
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Massage Therapist/
Remedial Massage Therapist
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Massage involves healing by touch. Working with the soft tissues of the body including muscles, tendons and ligaments, the massage therapist helps improve the function of joints and muscles, promote circulation and general body tone and assists with relieving mental and physical fatigue.
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Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice (Endeavour)
Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice (TAFE – multiple locations)
Diploma of Remedial Massage (Endeavour)
Diploma of Remedial Massage (TAFE – multiple locations)
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