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Professional Traditional Medical Practitioner
Professional Traditional Medical Practitioner applies knowledge of traditional and indigenous medical systems, such as Traditional Chinese Medicine, Traditional Malay Medicine, and herbal therapies, to prevent, diagnose, and treat a human illness. They assess a patient’s health using non-conventional diagnostic methods, develop an individualised treatment plan, and provide therapies including herbal remedies, acupuncture, cupping, and massage. They also advise on lifestyle and holistic health practices and maintain patient records to monitor treatment outcomes, working in a clinic, wellness centre, or integrative healthcare setting.
Tasks
Perform patient assessments using traditional diagnostic techniques.
Diagnose illnesses and conditions based on traditional medical theories.
Formulate, prepare, and prescribe personalised herbal medicines and natural therapies.
Administer treatments including acupuncture, cupping therapy, tui na massage, and other traditional therapies.
Advise patients on diet, lifestyle, and wellness according to traditional health principles.
Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
Maintain accurate records of treatments and patient histories, and comply with professional regulations.
Educate patients and the community on health preservation and traditional medicine practices.
Skills
Basic
Basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology to integrate traditional practices with modern health needs.
Critical thinking and decision-making skills to assess, diagnose, and treat patients accurately.
Empathy, patience, and ethical judgement to provide compassionate care and maintain professional standards.
Organisational and time management skills to manage multiple patients, treatments, and records efficiently.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds.
Specific
Ability to advise patients on holistic healing approaches based on traditional medicine principles.
Ability to provide holistic patient care throughout treatment, addressing physical and emotional needs.
Competency in developing and implementing treatment plans based on traditional medical frameworks.
Knowledge in safe traditional medicine practice, including herbal medication management and potential herb-drug interactions.
Knowledge in traditional health theories.
Proficiency in preparing and customising herbal medicines and formulas tailored to individual patient needs.
Proficiency in therapeutic procedures such as acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, and traditional massage techniques.
Proficiency in traditional diagnostic assessment.
Additional Info
QUALIFICATION
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
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