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Description
The components of a disease, the cause, mechanisms of development, morphologic changes, and the clinical consequences of those changes.
Excludes <a resource="http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/b2273cd7-3249-42b3-bc23-8f228b73f84d" typeOf="http://data.europa.eu/esco/model#Skill" href="http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/b2273cd7-3249-42b3-bc23-8f228b73f84d"><span property="http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label" xml_lang="en">pathological anatomy</span></a>.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 11 occupations
- Optional in 12 occupations
- Total: 23 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)
Essential for
- Biomedical scientistBiomedical scientists perform all laboratory methods required as part of medical examination, treatment and research activities, particularly clinical-chemical, haematological, imm…
- Occupational therapistOccupational therapists assist individuals or groups with occupational limitations due to diseases, physical disorders, and temporary or permanent mental disabilities in regaining …
- Anatomical pathology technicianAnatomical pathology technicians assist specialised doctors in pathology in conducting post-mortem examinations, keeping records of the samples, specimens, organs and the respectiv…
- RadiographerRadiographers use a range of technologies to examine, treat and care for patients. They work in the fields of Medical Imaging, Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine and apply ionising …
- OrthoptistOrthoptists diagnose and treat anomalies of binocular vision. They examine, assess, and treat vision impairments, squint, amblyopia, and eye motility disorders. Orthoptists apply t…
- Speech and language therapistSpeech and language therapists focus on the etiology, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of communication and swallowing disorders in people of all ages to help them …
- Traditional Chinese medicine therapistTraditional Chinese medicine therapists use alternative medicine approaches to cure illnesses in all its forms. They also use various therapies, such as herbal medicines, acupunctu…
- DietitianDietitians assess specific nutritional requirements of populations or individuals throughout their lives and translate this into advice which will maintain, reduce risk to, or rest…
- Nurse responsible for general careA nurse responsible for general care is a health care professional qualified to practise nursing both individually and in cooperation with others. Nurses responsible for general ca…
- MidwifeMidwives assist women in childbirth by providing the necessary support, care, and advice during pregnancy, labour, and the postpartum period, conducting births and providing care f…
- AudiologistAudiologists assess, diagnose, and treat patients ( children or adults) with audiological and vestibular disorders caused by infectious, genetic, traumatic, or degenerative conditi…
Optional for
- Medical administrative assistantMedical administrative assistants work very closely with health professionals. They provide office support such as correspondence, fixing appointments and answering queries of pati…
- KinesiologistA Kinesiologist is a healthcare and movement science professional who studies human motion and applies this knowledge to improve health, fitness, rehabilitation, and performance. T…
- Biology technicianBiology technicians provide technical assistance in researching and analysing the relationship between living organisms and their environment. They use laboratory equipment to exam…
- HomeopathA Homeopath is a healthcare professional who practices homeopathy, a system of alternative medicine that focuses on the principles of "like cures like" and the use of highly dilute…
- AromatherapistAromatherapists use essential oils extracted from herbal products at the level of the interface skin and mucous membranes to improve the clients` well-being. They treat a variety o…
- Nurse assistantHealthcare assistants work in teams of nurses within the occupational fields of nursing, social care, clinical care and care of people of all age-groups. Healthcare assistants assi…
- Prosthetist-orthotistProsthetist-orthotists design and custom fit prostheses and orthoses for individuals who are missing a limb from accident, disease, or congenital conditions or for individuals who …
- Massage therapistMassage therapists provide therapeutic massage treatments to improve the well-being of their clients. They perform a variety of massage types such as shiatsu and Swedish massage, a…
- Healthcare specialist lecturerHealthcare specialist lecturers are subject professors, teachers, or lecturers, and often doctors who instruct students who have obtained an upper secondary education diploma in th…
- Biomedical scientist advancedBiomedical scientists advanced undertake advanced translational research in the biomedical science field and perform as educators of their professions or as other professionals. Ot…
- CoronerCoroners oversee the examination of deceased individuals in order to determine the cause of death in uncommon circumstances. They ensure records are maintained of the deaths within…
- BiologistA Biologist is a scientist who studies living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, evolution, and interactions with the environment. Biologists work in various f…
Related skills
- Human anatomy
- Human physiology
- Comply with legislation related to health care
- Ensure safety of healthcare users
- Listen actively
- Provide health education
- Apply context specific clinical competences
- Comply with quality standards related to healthcare practice
- Work in multidisciplinary health teams
- Follow clinical guidelines
- Empathise with the healthcare user
- Pedagogy
Last updated on February 19, 2026
