Description
Contribute to the triage process to assign clients to the most appropriate management pathway for their condition, in collaboration with other healthcare practitioners.
Alternative labels
determine priority of patients’ treatment
determine priority of patients’ treatments
triage client
determine priority of clients’ treatments
triage patients
triage patient
determine priority of clients’ treatment
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Triage clients is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Chiropractor: Chiropractors are responsible for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders related to the neuromusculoskeletal system and the effects of these disorders on general health. They are independent primary health care professionals.
Advanced physiotherapist: Advanced physiotherapists are highly specialised. They make complex decisions and manage risks in unpredictable contexts and within a defined area. They may focus on a specific area of clinical practice, education, research or professional management.
Specialist chiropractor: Specialist chiropractors have an advanced knowledge and understanding in a specific chiropractic area, acquiring complex decision making skills and clinical competency within the scope of the chiropractic profession. Specialist chiropractors may have undertaken an advanced course of studies to acquire the necessary skills and competency and qualification. Specialist chiropractors may be found in different specific fields such as education, functional neurology, orthopaedics, paediatrics, research, radiology, sport.
Optional skill
Triage clients is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Triage clients – ESCO