ANZSCO 253912

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Provides diagnostic medical services and manages patients with acute and urgent illness and injury.

Also known as: Emergency Physician

Skills assessment authority
Medical Board of Australia (MBA)
Occupation lists

MLTSSL · CSOL

Visas for Emergency Medicine Specialist

Main tasks

  • Examines and assesses patients with acute and urgent illness or injury
  • Requests laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures, and interprets the results
  • Provides safe and immediate care to resuscitate and stabilise patients, and manage their conditions
  • Performs various life-saving procedures in operating and procedure rooms
  • Refers patients to, and exchanges medical information with, relevant Medical Practitioners
  • Monitors patients' progress and response to treatment, and documents patient records
  • May participate in emergency responses and disaster management activities

Registration & licensing

Registration or licensing is required.

State nomination

8 state(s) nominate Emergency Medicine Specialist for the 190 / 491 visa. See the details by state:

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