OaSIS - Skills Match search results - 31203.00 – Occupational therapists
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| OaSIS profile | Broad occupational category | Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities | Lead statement | Similarity rating | Last modified date |
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| 31204.01 – Recreational therapists | Health occupations | Occupations usually require a university degree |
Recreational therapists implement treatment plans by carrying out specialized therapy sessions employing approaches and techniques such as recreational, sports or other movement therapy. |
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| 31201.00 – Chiropractors | Health occupations | Occupations usually require a university degree |
Chiropractors assess, diagnose, treat and prevent patients' neuromuscular-skeletal disorders of the spine, nervous system, pelvis and other body joints using corrective manipulation including spinal column adjustments or other complementary therapies. |
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| 31202.00 – Physiotherapists | Health occupations | Occupations usually require a university degree |
Physiotherapists assess clients and plan and carry out individually designed treatment programs to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning and mobility, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in clients. |
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| 31204.02 – Kinesiologists and exercise therapists | Health occupations | Occupations usually require a university degree |
Kinesiologists and exercise therapists conduct fitness and human movement tests and assessments. They design and implement programs to maintain, rehabilitate or enhance movement and performance in the areas of sports, recreation, work and exercise. |
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| 32209.01 – Herbalists | Health occupations | Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
Herbalists are practitioners of natural healing who provide an alternative form of health care to patients. |
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| 32209.02 – Osteopathic manual practitioners | Health occupations | Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
Osteopathic manual practitioners assess, treat and manage musculoskeletal and other related disorders of the body's structure. |
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| 32209.06 – Naturotherapists | Health occupations | Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
Naturotherapists assess and treat illness and injury through the use of holistic approaches such as herbal remedies, massage, as well as counselling in nutrition and exercise. |
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| 31301.02 – Occupational health nurses | Health occupations | Occupations usually require a university degree |
Occupational health nurses are registered nurses who develop and implement employee health education programs and provide direct nursing care in businesses and industry. |
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| 32109.04 – Physical Rehabilitation therapists | Health occupations | Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
Physical rehabilitation therapists develop, implement and monitor treatment plans of clients in collaboration with the physiotherapist or physician. |
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| 32200.02 – Acupuncturists | Health occupations | Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
Acupuncturists are practitioners of natural healing who provide an alternative form of health care to patients. |
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| 32209.03 – Homeopaths | Health occupations | Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
Homeopaths are practitioners of natural healing who provide an alternative form of health care to patients. |
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| 32209.05 – Holistic nutritionists | Health occupations | Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
Holistic nutritionists evaluate the overall health and wellness of clients and recommend nutritional and lifestyle adjustments to address their health issues and to support health goals. |
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| 31301.03 – Community Health Nurses | Health occupations | Occupations usually require a university degree |
Community health nurses are registered nurses who provide health education and direct nursing care in public health units and through home visits. |
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| 31301.05 – Nursing researchers and consultants | Health occupations | Occupations usually require a university degree |
Nursing researchers and consultants engage in research activities on issues relevant to the practice of nursing and provide consultative services regarding issues and concerns relevant to the practice of nursing. |
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| 32200.01 – Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners | Health occupations | Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
Traditional Chinese medical practitioners are practitioners of natural healing who provide an alternative form of health care to patients. |
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| 42202.02 – Early childhood educator assistants | Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
Early childhood educator assistants provide care for infants and preschool- to school-age children under the guidance of early childhood educators. They lead children in activities to stimulate and develop their intellectual, physical and emotional growth and ensure their security and well-being. |
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| 31121.00 – Dietitians and nutritionists | Health occupations | Occupations usually require a university degree |
Dietitians and nutritionists assess nutrition related issues of individuals and groups and develop, implement and evaluate nutrition care plans to prevent, treat and manage disease. They manage food and nutrition service systems, and plan health promotion programs. |
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| 31301.04 – Registered psychiatric nurses | Health occupations | Occupations usually require a university degree |
Registered psychiatric nurses provide direct nursing care and supportive counselling and life skills programming to patients. |
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| 32109.05 – Physiotherapy assistants and occupational therapy assistants | Health occupations | Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
Physiotherapy assistants and occupational therapy assistants assist physiotherapists and/or occupational therapists in treating patients with injuries and physical disabilities. |
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| 32209.04 – Reflexologists | Health occupations | Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
Reflexologists are practitioners of natural healing who provide an alternative form of health care to patients. |
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| 33109.02 – Orthopedic technologists | Health occupations | Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
Orthopedic technologists assist orthopedic surgeons in the treatment of orthopedic diseases and injuries. |
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| 41210.00 – College and other vocational instructors | Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | Occupations usually require a university degree |
College and other vocational instructors teach applied arts, academic, technical and vocational subjects to students at community colleges, CEGEPs, agricultural colleges, technical and vocational institutes, language schools and other college level schools. This unit group also includes trainers who are employed by private training establishments, companies, community agencies and governments to deliver internal training or development courses. College teachers who are heads of departments are included in this unit group. |
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| 41403.02 – Home economists | Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | Occupations usually require a university degree |
Home economists conduct research, develop policy, and implement and administer programs related to consumer affairs and on the selection and proper use of food products, textiles and other consumer goods. |
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| 41406.01 – Recreation, sports and fitness consultants | Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | Occupations usually require a university degree |
Recreation, sports and fitness consultants provide consulting services, conduct research and develop programs and policies related to recreation, sports and physical fitness. |
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| 41406.03 – Recreation, sports and fitness program supervisors | Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | Occupations usually require a university degree |
Recreation, sports and fitness program supervisors oversee and administer programs and activities related to recreation, sports and physical fitness. |
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| 42202.01 – Early childhood educators | Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
Early childhood educators plan, organize, and implement programs for children between the ages of infancy and 12 years. They lead children in activities to stimulate and develop their intellectual, physical and emotional growth and ensure their security and well-being. Supervisors of early childhood educators are included in this occupation. |
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