Minor group 323

PSOC Minor group 323 — Traditional and complementary medicine associate professionals (2026)

Traditional and complementary medicine associate professionals prevent, care for and treat human physical and mental illnesses, disorders and injuries using herbal and other therapies based on theories, beliefs and experiences originating in specific cultures. Their tasks include: a) examining patients and interviewing them and their families to determine their health status and the nature of physical or mental disorders or illnesses or other ailments; b) recommending and providing care and treatment for illnesses and other ailments using traditional techniques and medicaments, such as physical manipulation and exercises, blood-letting using natural vessels, and preparations using herbs, plants, insects and animal extracts; c) providing care and treatment for physical injuries such as setting and healing fractured and dislocated bones using traditional methods of physical manipulation and herbal therapies; d) advising individuals, families and the community on health, nutrition, hygiene, lifestyle and other issues to maintain or improve health and well-being; e) referring patients to, and exchanging information with, other health care providers to ensure comprehensive and continuing care. Examples of occupations classified here: Drugless treatment healer, Bonesetter, Faith healer, Healer of indigenous people (e.g. Mansi-bok (Ibaloi); Mansip-ok (Kankana-ey) in Cordilleras), Herbalist, Scraping and cupping therapist, Village healer, Witch doctor Some related occupation classified elsewhere: Acupressure therapist - 3255, Acupuncturist - 2230, Ayuverdic practitioner - 2230, Chinese herbal medicine practitioner - 2230, Chiropractor - 3259, Homeopath - 2230, Hydrotherapist - 3255, Naturopath - 2230, Osteopath - 3259, Traditional midwife - 3222

Level Minor group
Code 323
Children 1
Source PSOC
Practical summary

What this code covers

Traditional and complementary medicine associate professionals prevent, care for and treat human physical and mental illnesses, disorders and injuries using herbal and other therapies based on theories, beliefs and experiences originating in specific cultures. Their tasks include: a) examining patients and interviewing them and their families to determine their health status and the nature of physical or mental disorders or illnesses or other ailments; b) recommending and providing care and treatment for illnesses and other ailments using traditional techniques and medicaments, such as physical manipulation and exercises, blood-letting using natural vessels, and preparations using herbs, plants, insects and animal extracts; c) providing care and treatment for physical injuries such as setting and healing fractured and dislocated bones using traditional methods of physical manipulation and herbal therapies; d) advising individuals, families and the community on health, nutrition, hygiene, lifestyle and other issues to maintain or improve health and well-being; e) referring patients to, and exchanging information with, other health care providers to ensure comprehensive and continuing care. Examples of occupations classified here: Drugless treatment healer, Bonesetter, Faith healer, Healer of indigenous people (e.g. Mansi-bok (Ibaloi); Mansip-ok (Kankana-ey) in Cordilleras), Herbalist, Scraping and cupping therapist, Village healer, Witch doctor Some related occupation classified elsewhere: Acupressure therapist - 3255, Acupuncturist - 2230, Ayuverdic practitioner - 2230, Chinese herbal medicine practitioner - 2230, Chiropractor - 3259, Homeopath - 2230, Hydrotherapist - 3255, Naturopath - 2230, Osteopath - 3259, Traditional midwife - 3222

Administrative context

Where this code is used

Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Health associate professionals.

Selection note

How to choose it

Compare the nearby children: Traditional and complementary medicine associate professionals.

FAQ

What does PSOC 323 cover?

Traditional and complementary medicine associate professionals prevent, care for and treat human physical and mental illnesses, disorders and injuries using herbal and other therapies based on theories, beliefs and experiences originating in specific cultures. Their tasks include: a) examining patients and interviewing them and their families to determine their health status and the nature of physical or mental disorders or illnesses or other ailments; b) recommending and providing care and treatment for illnesses and other ailments using traditional techniques and medicaments, such as physical manipulation and exercises, blood-letting using natural vessels, and preparations using herbs, plants, insects and animal extracts; c) providing care and treatment for physical injuries such as setting and healing fractured and dislocated bones using traditional methods of physical manipulation and herbal therapies; d) advising individuals, families and the community on health, nutrition, hygiene, lifestyle and other issues to maintain or improve health and well-being; e) referring patients to, and exchanging information with, other health care providers to ensure comprehensive and continuing care. Examples of occupations classified here: Drugless treatment healer, Bonesetter, Faith healer, Healer of indigenous people (e.g. Mansi-bok (Ibaloi); Mansip-ok (Kankana-ey) in Cordilleras), Herbalist, Scraping and cupping therapist, Village healer, Witch doctor Some related occupation classified elsewhere: Acupressure therapist - 3255, Acupuncturist - 2230, Ayuverdic practitioner - 2230, Chinese herbal medicine practitioner - 2230, Chiropractor - 3259, Homeopath - 2230, Hydrotherapist - 3255, Naturopath - 2230, Osteopath - 3259, Traditional midwife - 3222

Where is PSOC 323 used in practice?

Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Health associate professionals.

How do I choose PSOC 323 over nearby options?

Compare the nearby children: Traditional and complementary medicine associate professionals.