Description
The study of the human body in relation to medicine and the environment. This includes the applications and practices involved in biological and natural sciences.
Alternative labels
bio-medicine
principles of biomedicine
study of biomedicine
foundations of biomedicine
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Biomedicine is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Acupuncturist: Acupuncturists make use of thin needles and insert them into acupuncture points in the body in order to restore the imbalances of the human body and overall good health. Acupuncturists focus on energy meridians to treat various conditions.
Traditional chinese medicine therapist: 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.
Optional knowledge
Biomedicine is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Complementary therapist: Complementary therapists use a range of complementary and alternative therapies to work simultaneously with the clients` body, mind, and spirit in a holistic approach. They offer practices and services for holistic wellbeing, health maintenance, health education, health promotion and prevention of illness, along with the sustainable treatment of certain illnesses, especially chronic illnesses. Their practices include but are not limited to acupuncture, aromatherapy, banotherapy, homeopathy, and herbal medicine.
References
- Biomedicine – ESCO
