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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