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Naturopathic Physicians
SOC 29-1199.04
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases using a system of practice that is based on the natural healing capacity of individuals. May use physiological, psychological or mechanical methods. May also use natural medicines, prescription or legend drugs, foods, herbs, or other natural remedies.
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
5
Job Zone
No
Green
Top Skills 8
Reading Comprehension4.1
Active Listening4.1
Speaking4.1
Critical Thinking4.1
Social Perceptiveness4.1
Judgment and Decision Making4.0
Service Orientation3.9
Writing3.8
Knowledge Areas 8
Medicine and Dentistry5.0
Psychology4.7
Therapy and Counseling4.5
Biology4.3
Customer and Personal Service4.0
English Language3.9
Administration and Management3.5
Clerical3.4
Key Tasks
1Interview patients to document symptoms and health histories.
2Document patients' histories, including identifying data, chief complaints, illnesses, previous medical or family histories, or psychosocial characteristics.
3Administer, dispense, or prescribe natural medicines such as food or botanical extracts, herbs, dietary supplements, vitamins, nutraceuticals, and amino acids.
4Advise patients about therapeutic exercise and nutritional medicine regimens.
5Conduct physical examinations and physiological function tests for diagnostic purposes.
Also Known As
Doctor (Dr)
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopath
Naturopathic Doctor
Naturopathic Oncology Provider
Naturopathic Physician
Physician
Tools & Equipment
Arthrocentesis syringes
Automated external defibrillators AED
Binocular light compound microscopes
Blood drawing syringes
Colonic irrigation sets
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