Hierarchy view
traditional chinese medicine therapist
Description
Code
2230.2.3
Description
Traditional Chinese medicine therapists use alternative medicine approaches to cure illnesses in all its forms. They also use various therapies such as the use of herbal medicines, acupuncture, massages and dietary therapies, to increase the general health of the patient and to prevent a disease from occurring.
Scope note
Includes doctors of medicine or other healthcare professionals (e.g. midwife).
Alternative Labels
chinese medicine therapist
practitioner of traditional chinese medicine
specialist in traditional chinese medicine
TCM practitioner
TCM specialist
TCM therapist
therapist in TCM
therapist in traditional chinese medicine
traditional chinese medicine practitioner
traditional chinese medicine therapist
Regulatory Aspect
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Skills & Competences
Essential Skills and Competences
Essential Knowledge
Optional Skills and Competences
Concept URI
Status
released