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P Physiotherapy assistants and occupational therapy assistants 32109.05 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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C Community Health Nurses 31301.03 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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O Operating room technicians 32101.02 32101.02 – Operating room technicians Health occupations Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Operating room technicians prepare patients and provide assistance to medical practitioners prior to and during surgery.

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A Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians 32104.00 32104.00 – Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians Health occupations Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians provide technical support to veterinarians by caring for animals and assisting in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health disorders. Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians who are supervisors are included in this unit group.

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P Physical Rehabilitation therapists 32109.04 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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D Dental therapists 32111.02 32111.02 – Dental therapists Health occupations Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Dental therapists provide limited restorative dental treatment in addition to dental hygiene services.

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M Magnetic Resonance Technologist 32121.04 32121.04 – Magnetic Resonance Technologist Health occupations Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Magnetic resonance technologists operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners to produce anatomic images of the human body for diagnosis by radiologists of disease or injury. This occupation includes supervisors and instructors.

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N Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates 33102.00 33102.00 – Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates 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

Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates assist nurses, hospital staff and physicians in the basic care of patients.

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O Orthopedic technologists 33109.02 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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E Early childhood educator assistants 42202.02 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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H Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations 44101.00 44101.00 – Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training

Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations, provide personal care and companionship for seniors, persons with disabilities and convalescent clients. They provide care in the client's residence, where they may also reside.

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O Occupational health nurses 31301.02 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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R Respiratory therapists 32103.01 32103.01 – Respiratory therapists Health occupations Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Respiratory therapists assist physicians in the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders. Respiratory therapists who are supervisors or instructors are included in this occupation.

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C Cardiopulmonary technologists 32103.03 32103.03 – Cardiopulmonary technologists Health occupations Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Cardiopulmonary technologists assist physicians in the technical aspects of diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular and pulmonary disease. Cardiopulmonary technologists who are supervisors or instructors are included in this occupation.

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D Dental hygienists 32111.01 32111.01 – Dental hygienists Health occupations Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Dental hygienists provide dental hygiene treatment and services related to oral health promotion and disease and mouth injury prevention.

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R Radiological technologists 32121.01 32121.01 – Radiological technologists Health occupations Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Radiological technologists operate radiographic and other equipment to produce images of body structures for the diagnosis of disease and injury. Medical radiation technologists who are supervisors or instructors are included in this occupation.

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R Radiation therapists 32121.03 32121.03 – Radiation therapists Health occupations Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Radiation therapists operate radiation therapy equipment to administer radiation treatments. This occupation includes supervisors and instructors.

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A Acupuncturists 32200.02 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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O Osteopathic manual practitioners 32209.02 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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D Dental assistants 33100.01 33100.01 – Dental assistants 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

Dental assistants assist dentists, dental hygienists and dental therapists during the examination and treatment of patients and perform clerical functions.

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M Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations 33101.00 33101.00 – Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations 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

Medical laboratory assistants and workers in related technical occupations perform pre-analysis and pre-testing tasks such as collecting blood and other samples, processing specimens, and preparing special chemicals called reagents for use in testing. They conduct routine medical laboratory tests and set up, clean and maintain medical laboratory equipment.

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R Rehabilitation aides 33109.03 33109.03 – Rehabilitation aides 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

Rehabilitation aids prepare and maintain equipment and supplies and provide assistance and services to health care professionals and others in activities related to patient rehabilitation.

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B Blood donor clinic assistants 33109.07 33109.07 – Blood donor clinic assistants 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

Blood donor clinic assistants perform a variety of support functions to assist health care professionals and other health care staff.

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S Sheriffs and bailiffs 43200.00 43200.00 – Sheriffs and bailiffs Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training

Sheriffs execute and enforce court orders, warrants and writs, participate in seizure and sale of property and perform courtroom and other related duties. Bailiffs serve legal orders and documents, seize or repossess properties, evict tenants and perform other related activities. Sheriffs and bailiffs must usually complete a training program offered by the province to work in the provincial courts.

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C Cooks 63200.00 63200.00 – Cooks Sales and service 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

Cooks prepare and cook a wide variety of foods. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

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