3214 — Complementary health associate professionals

Medium Skilled – extending in same occupation only

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What this occupation covers

Complementary health associate professionals use non-mainstream treatments in support of conventional medical treatments.

Typical duties


advises and prescribes in areas of complementary and alternative medicine

prescribes and prepares homeopathic remedies

manipulates and massages patient to discover the cause of pain, relieve discomfort, restore function and mobility and to correct irregularities in body structure

uses colour therapy to help with people’s mental and physical problems

administers aromatic herbs and oils and massages body to relieve pain and restore health

massages reflex points in the hands and feet to relieve pain and promote healing in other parts of the body

uses hypnotherapy to relieve or treat health conditions and to change habits

Entry routes and qualifications

Entry requirements vary in different fields. Some employers require a degree level qualification. Professional qualifications are available, and membership of professional bodies is mandatory in some areas.

Sponsorship information

Medium Skilled – extending in same occupation only. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

DBS assessment

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ONS SOC 2020 · Appendix Skilled Occupations