Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
complementary therapist
ESCO occupation · 6 essential, 154 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
human anatomy
follow-up on healthcare users' treatment
ensure safety of healthcare users
maintain work area cleanliness
human physiology
develop therapeutic relationships
Optional & specialised skills
undertake clinical audit
prescribe topical therapy
advise on mental health
behavioural therapy
communicate professionally with colleagues in other fields
composition of diets
phytotherapy
educate on the prevention of illness
sell products
tai chi
sport and exercise medicine
kinesiology
reiki
work in a multicultural environment in health care
complementary and alternative medicine
skin types
pathology
identify customer's needs
apply a holistic approach in care
direct movement experiences
applied kinesiology
sell services
monitor patient's health condition
relaxation techniques
use e-health and mobile health technologies
fasciatherapy
study topics
employ foreign languages in care
collect healthcare user's general data
inform clients of healthy lifestyle benefits
apply massage therapy
apply massage oil
refer healthcare users
apply deep tissue massage
communicate with customers
record healthcare users' progress related to treatment
be in touch with your body
monitor patients' progress related to treatment
deal with emergency care situations
types of aromatherapy treatments
types of essential oils
provide health psychological advice
manage supplies
behavioural disorders
ayurveda medicine
employ foreign languages for health-related research
characteristics of plants
iridology
ensure proper appointment administration
communicate effectively in healthcare
consultation
discuss the medical history of the healthcare user
dietetics
follow clinical guidelines
conduct cupping therapy
advise on healthcare users' informed consent
observe healthcare users
counsel healthcare users on medicines
shiatsu
psychology
osteopathy
apply context specific clinical competences
pathologies treated by acupuncture
promote healthy lifestyle
oversee spa maintenance
homeopathy remedies
record healthcare users' billing information
auriculotherapy
supervision of persons
etiopathy
neurophysiology
develop personalised massage plan
balneotherapy
reflexology
massage types
types of spa
prepare sophrology session
massage theory
archive healthcare users' records
promote homeopathy
apply business acumen
general medicine
acupuncture methods
process medical insurance claims
undertake healthcare examination
work with chemicals
clinical psychological treatment
special needs education
spa products
ensure safety of exercise environment
select acupuncture points
provide preparation for childbirth
kinetics
offer advice on diet-related concerns
conduct physical examinations
train employees
chemistry
health care system
movement techniques
attend to sophrology clients
promote mental health
pharmacology
promote inclusion
marketing principles
safely instruct about fitness
conduct a homeopathic consultation
biomedicine
sophrology
develop a collaborative therapeutic relationship
manage healthcare users' data
listen actively
comply with legislation related to health care
therapeutic massage
provide health education
electrical stimulation in acupuncture
deliver sophrology exercises
accept own accountability
acupressure
identify energetic meridians
sterilization techniques
interact with healthcare users
empathise with the healthcare user
older adults' needs
prepare oils
pedagogy
use communication techniques
comply with quality standards related to healthcare practice
energy therapy
apply organisational techniques
multi-professional cooperation in health care
breathing techniques
manage staff
obtain healthcare user's medical status information
play therapy
maintain healthcare user data confidentiality
work in multidisciplinary health teams
apply acupuncture
prescribe exercises
biology
demonstrate professional attitude to clients
reflect on practice
vojta therapy
apply aromatherapy
promote balance between rest and activity
health care legislation
prepare exercise session
advise on healthy lifestyles
first aid
monitor stock level
administrative tasks in a medical environment
traditional Chinese medicine
perform shiatsu massages
give massages
homeopathy
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Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.