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Osteopath

OFO Code: 325902

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
325902
Occupation
Osteopath
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
TECHNICIANS AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS
Unit group
3259 · Health Associate Professionals not Elsewhere Classified

Official description
This unit group covers health associate professionals not classified elsewhere in sub-major group 32. For instance the group includes occupations such as chiropractor, osteopath and other health associate professionals.

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Spinal Health Specialist, Back or Spine Manipulation Specialist

  • Sharing information with other health care providers when required to ensure continuing and comprehensive care
  • Monitoring patients' progress through treatment plans, and identifying signs and symptoms requiring referral to a medical doctor or other health professional
  • Administering therapeutic care and treatment to patients, including the manual and physical chiropractic an osteopathic techniques
  • Recording information on patients' health status and responses to treatment in medical records-keeping systems
  • Interviewing and examining patients to obtain information on their health status and the nature and extent of injury, illness or other physical or mental health problem

2. Demand status

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