Canada has been putting a lot of effort into strengthening its healthcare sector by attracting skilled professionals through its Express Entry system. Over the past year, they’ve held six exclusive Category-Based Express Entry Draws just for healthcare workers, inviting a total of 15,850 candidates to apply. One of the most notable draws was on February 14, 2024, which had the lowest CRS score requirement of just 422, making it easier for healthcare professionals to get an invitation.
Here is the summary of these Healthcare Occupations Draws:
| Date | Invitations | Minimum CRS |
| June 28, 2023 | 500 | 476 |
| July 6, 2023 | 1,500 | 463 |
| October 26, 2023 | 3,600 | 431 |
| February 14, 2024 | 3,500 | 422 |
| July 5, 2024 | 3,750 | 445 |
| November 20, 2024 | 3,000 | 463 |
Healthcare Occupation Categories by TEER Level
Here’s a detailed breakdown of Healthcare Occupations for Express Entry by TEER level:
TEER 1 – Primary Healthcare Providers
TEER 1 includes professions that require university degrees and often involve significant responsibility and advanced knowledge. These professionals typically require extensive education and licensing:
Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists - [NOC 31112]
| Audiologist |
|
Audiology clinician
|
|
Certified audiologist
|
|
Clinical audiologist
|
|
Educational speech-language pathologist
|
|
Research audiologist
|
|
Speech therapist
|
|
Speech-language clinician
|
Chiropractors - [NOC 31201]
| chiropractor |
| doctor of chiropractic (DC) |
Dentists - [NOC 31110]
| Dentist |
| Endodontist |
|
Oral and maxillofacial surgeon
|
| Oral pathologist |
| Oral radiologist |
| Orthodontist |
| Pediatric dentist |
| Periodontist |
| Prosthodontist |
|
Public health dentist
|
Dieticians and Nutritionists - [NOC 31121]
|
administrative dietitian
|
|
administrative nutritionist
|
| clinical dietitian |
|
clinical nutritionist
|
|
community dietitian
|
|
community nutritionist
|
|
consultant dietitian
|
|
consultant nutritionist
|
|
dietetic consultant
|
| dietician |
| dietitian |
|
dietitian-nutritionist
|
|
nutrition and dietetics researcher
|
|
nutrition consultant
|
|
nutrition researcher
|
|
nutrition specialist
|
| nutritionist |
|
professional dietitian (P.Dt.)
|
|
professional nutritionist
|
|
public health dietitian
|
|
public health nutritionist
|
|
registered dietitian (RD)
|
|
registered dietitian-nutritionist (RDN)
|
|
registered nutritionist
|
|
registered professional dietitian
|
|
registered professional nutritionist
|
|
research dietitian
|
|
research nutritionist
|
|
therapeutic dietitian
|
|
therapeutic nutritionist
|
Educational Counsellors - [NOC 41320]
|
academic adviser
|
|
academic counsellor
|
|
academic skills counsellor
|
|
career counsellor – education
|
|
college counsellor
|
|
co-op officer – schools
|
|
co-op placement officer – school
|
|
co-op program coordinator – school
|
|
counselling intern
|
|
counsellor for Aboriginal students
|
| education officer |
|
educational counsellor
|
|
educational guidance director
|
|
First Nations counsellor – education
|
|
First Nations studies program academic adviser
|
|
guidance counsellor – education
|
|
guidance service head
|
|
independent or applied studies officer
|
|
Indigenous advisor – college
|
|
international student adviser
|
|
learning and study skills specialist
|
|
personal academic counsellor
|
|
personal counsellor – education
|
|
school adjustment officer
|
|
school counsellor
|
|
school guidance department head
|
|
student affairs and employment officer
|
|
student counsellor
|
|
student employment services coordinator
|
|
student services counsellor
|
|
university counsellor
|
|
vocational counsellor – education
|
|
vocational guidance counsellor – education
|
General Practitioners and Family Physicians - [NOC 31102]
|
Civil aviation medical officer
|
|
Community preventive medicine physician
|
|
Company physician
|
|
Doctor of medicine (MD)
|
| Family doctor |
|
Family physician
|
|
Family practitioner
|
|
General practice intern
|
|
General practice physician
|
|
General practice resident
|
|
General practitioner (GP)
|
|
Industrial medical officer
|
|
Industrial medicine physician
|
|
Industrial physician
|
| Intern |
| Locum doctor |
| Medical doctor |
|
Medical missionary
|
|
Medical officer – Canadian armed forces
|
|
Medical officer of health (MOH)
|
|
Missionary doctor
|
|
Physician resident
|
|
Primary care physician
|
|
Public health physician
|
| Resident |
|
Resident physician
|
|
Telemedicine family physician
|
Kinesiologists and Other Professional Occupations in Therapy and Assessment - [NOC 31204]
|
athletic therapist
|
|
athletic trainer – therapy
|
|
biokineticist
|
|
certified athletic therapist (CAT)
|
|
certified kinesiologist
|
|
exercise physiologist
|
|
exercise therapist
|
|
human kineticist
|
|
kinanthropologist
|
|
kinesiologist
|
|
movement analyst – medical
|
|
recreational therapist
|
|
registered kinesiologist
|
|
remedial gymnast
|
|
remedial gymnastics teacher (except education)
|
|
remedial gymnasts’ supervisor
|
|
remedial therapist
|
|
therapeutic recreationist
|
Nurse Practitioners - [NOC 31302]
|
acute care nurse practitioner
|
|
adult care nurse practitioner
|
|
advanced nurse practitioner
|
|
advanced practice nurse
|
|
anesthesia nurse practitioner
|
|
cardiovascular nurse practitioner
|
|
extended class registered nurse
|
|
geriatric nurse practitioner
|
|
nurse practitioner
|
|
pediatric nurse practitioner
|
|
primary health care nurse practitioner
|
Nursing Co-ordinators and Supervisors - [NOC 31300]
|
acute care coordinator – nursing
|
|
assistant head nurse
|
|
birthing room nursing supervisor
|
|
burn unit nursing coordinator
|
|
burn unit nursing supervisor
|
|
coordinator of nursing services
|
|
critical care nursing supervisor
|
|
delivery room nursing supervisor
|
|
geriatric nursing supervisor
|
| head nurse |
|
nurse – team leader
|
|
nursing care coordinator
|
|
nursing coordinator
|
|
nursing officer – Canadian Armed Forces
|
|
nursing services coordinator
|
|
nursing supervisor
|
|
nursing unit coordinator
|
|
nursing unit supervisor
|
|
nursing ward supervisor
|
|
obstetrical nursing supervisor
|
|
operating room nursing supervisor
|
|
patient care coordinator – nursing
|
|
psychiatric nursing supervisor
|
|
public health nursing supervisor
|
|
rehabilitation nursing supervisor
|
|
surgical coordinator – nursing
|
|
surgical ward supervisor – nursing
|
|
ward supervisor – nursing
|
Occupational Therapists - [NOC 31203]
|
case manager occupational therapist
|
|
clinical occupational therapist
|
|
clinical occupational therapy specialist
|
|
community occupational therapist
|
|
community practice occupational therapist
|
|
home care occupational therapist
|
|
occupational therapist (OT)
|
|
occupational therapist vocational evaluator
|
|
occupational therapy rehabilitation consultant
|
|
research and development occupational therapist
|
|
research occupational therapist
|
|
vocational evaluator occupational therapist
|
Optometrists - [NOC 31111]
|
Doctor of optometry (OD)
|
| Optometrist |
Other Professional Occupations in Health Diagnosing and Treating - [NOC 31209]
|
activationist – health support services
|
|
activities coordinator – health support services
|
|
activity aide – health support services
|
|
activity leader – seniors
|
|
activity worker – health support services
|
|
acupuncture assistant
|
|
acupuncture attendant
|
| adjuvant |
| audiometric aide |
|
audiometric assistant
|
|
audiometric technician
|
|
autopsy assistant
|
|
autopsy attendant
|
|
autopsy technician
|
|
blood donor clinic assistant
|
|
blood donor clinic attendant
|
|
blood donor clinic helper
|
|
blood sampling attendant
|
|
cast room technician
|
|
central service room worker – hospital
|
|
central supply aide
|
|
central supply aide – medical
|
|
central supply room supervisor – hospital
|
|
central supply room technician – hospital
|
|
certified ophthalmic assistant
|
| chiropractic aide |
|
chiropractic assistant
|
|
chiropractic health assistant
|
|
chiropractic office assistant
|
|
chiropractor aide
|
|
clinic assistant – medical
|
|
clinical laboratory helper
|
|
emergency room attendant
|
|
emergency-entry attendant – hospital
|
|
fracture room attendant
|
| health aide |
|
herbal medicine assistant
|
|
industrial audiometric technician
|
|
instrument sterilizer – medical
|
|
lens grinder-polisher setter
|
|
lens marker – health support services
|
|
lens marker – ophthalmic
|
|
medical clinic assistant
|
|
medical device reprocessing technician
|
|
medical device reprocessor
|
|
medical instrument sterilizer
|
|
medical material handler
|
|
morgue attendant
|
|
morgue technician
|
|
occupational therapy aide
|
|
occupational therapy helper
|
|
ophthalmic assistant
|
|
ophthalmic goods antireflection (AR) coating technician
|
|
ophthalmic goods bench worker
|
|
ophthalmic goods lens coating technician
|
|
ophthalmic goods lens cutter
|
|
ophthalmic goods lens tinter
|
|
ophthalmic lab technician – retail
|
|
ophthalmic laboratory technician – retail
|
|
ophthalmic lens bench worker
|
|
ophthalmic lens cutter
|
|
ophthalmic lens edge grinder
|
|
ophthalmic lens grinder
|
|
ophthalmic lens grinder and polisher
|
|
ophthalmic lens grinder-polisher setter
|
|
ophthalmic lens inspector
|
|
ophthalmic lens marker
|
|
ophthalmic medical assistant
|
|
ophthalmologist assistant
|
|
optical and ophthalmic goods lens picker
|
|
optical goods inspector
|
|
optical lab mechanic – retail
|
|
optical laboratory assistant
|
|
optical laboratory technician
|
|
optical laboratory technician – retail
|
|
optical lens grinder and polisher
|
|
optical lens inspector
|
|
optical mechanic
|
|
optical technician
|
|
optometric assistant
|
|
optometric technician
|
|
optometrist assistant
|
|
orthopedic assistant
|
|
orthopedic physician assistant
|
|
orthopedic supervisor
|
|
orthopedic technician
|
|
orthopedic technologist
|
| orthopedist aide |
|
physical therapy attendant
|
|
physiotherapy attendant
|
|
physiotherapy helper
|
|
phytotherapy assistant
|
|
plaster room aide
|
|
plaster room attendant
|
|
polishing pad mounter
|
|
post-mortem attendant
|
| radiology aide |
|
recreation aide – health services
|
|
recreation therapist aide
|
|
recreational therapy aide
|
|
registered central service technician – medical
|
|
registered orthopedic technologist
|
|
rehabilitation aide
|
| senior adjuvant |
|
sterile processing technician
|
|
sterile processing worker
|
|
sterile supply room attendant
|
|
sterilization attendant
|
|
sterilization processing attendant
|
|
supply, processing and distribution aide – medical
|
|
surgical assistant
|
|
surgical assistant – non-nursing
|
|
surgical technician – non-nursing
|
| therapy aide |
Physician Assistants, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals - [NOC 31303]
| chief orthoptist |
|
clinical orthoptist
|
|
genetic counsellor
|
| licensed midwife |
| midwife |
| orthoptist |
|
pathologists’ assistant
|
|
pathology assistant
|
|
physician assistant
|
|
registered midwife (RM)
|
Physiotherapists - [NOC 31202]
|
Clinical physical therapist
|
|
Clinical physiotherapist
|
|
Consultant physical therapist
|
|
Consultant physiotherapist
|
|
Physical therapist
|
|
Physical therapy clinical coordinator
|
|
Physical therapy clinical specialist
|
|
Physical therapy supervisor
|
| Physiotherapist |
|
Physiotherapy clinical coordinator
|
|
Physiotherapy officer – Canadian armed forces
|
|
Physiotherapy supervisor
|
|
Registered physical therapist
|
|
Registered physiotherapist
|
|
Research physical therapist
|
|
Research physiotherapist
|
Psychologists - [NOC 31200]
|
chartered psychologist
|
|
child psychologist
|
|
clinical psychologist
|
|
educational psychologist
|
|
neuropsychologist
|
|
provisional psychologist
|
|
psychological associate
|
| psychologist |
|
registered psychologist
|
|
research psychologist
|
|
school psychologist
|
|
sports psychologist
|
Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses - [NOC 31301]
|
ambulatory care nurse
|
| bedside nurse |
|
birthing room nurse
|
|
burn patient care nurse
|
|
burn victim care nurse
|
|
cardiac surgery nurse
|
| cardiology nurse |
|
cardiology nurse technician
|
|
casual duty nurse
|
| circulating nurse |
| clinic nurse |
| clinical nurse |
|
clinical nurse specialist
|
|
community health nurse
|
| consultant nurse |
|
contagious disease transmission prevention nurse
|
|
coronary intensive care nurse
|
|
coronary unit nurse
|
|
critical care nurse
|
| dialysis nurse |
|
doctor’s office nurse
|
|
emergency care nurse
|
|
emergency nurse
|
| first aid nurse |
| float nurse |
| foot care nurse |
|
general duty nurse
|
|
general duty nurse – psychiatry
|
|
geriatric care nurse
|
| geriatric nurse |
|
gerontology nurse
|
| graduate nurse |
|
graduate nurse – occupational health
|
|
graduate nurse – physician’s office
|
|
graduate private duty nurse
|
|
hemodialysis nurse
|
|
home care neuroscience nurse
|
|
home care nurse
|
|
hospital hygiene nurse
|
|
hospital hygienist – nursing
|
| hospital nurse |
| industrial nurse |
|
infection control coordinator – hospital
|
|
infection control nurse
|
|
infection control officer
|
|
intensive care nurse
|
|
intensive care unit (ICU) nurse
|
| liaison nurse |
|
medical intensive care nurse
|
|
mental health nurse
|
|
nephrology and kidney transplantation nurse
|
|
nephrology and renal transplantation nurse
|
|
nephrology nurse
|
|
neuroscience nurse
|
| nurse |
| nurse consultant |
| nurse counsellor |
|
nurse researcher
|
| nurse technician |
| nursing adviser |
|
nursing consultant
|
|
nursing counsellor
|
|
nursing evaluator
|
|
nursing researcher
|
|
nursing technician
|
| obstetrics nurse |
|
occupational health nurse
|
|
occupational health nurse consultant
|
|
occupational medicine nurse
|
| office nurse |
| on-call nurse |
| oncology nurse |
|
operating room (OR) nurse
|
|
out-patient clinic nurse
|
| outpost nurse |
| outreach nurse |
|
palliative care nurse
|
|
pediatric intensive care nurse
|
| pediatric nurse |
|
perinatal care nurse
|
|
physician’s office nurse
|
|
primary care nurse
|
| primary nurse |
|
private care nurse
|
|
private duty nurse
|
|
psychiatric and mental health nurse
|
|
psychiatric nurse
|
|
public and community health nurse
|
|
public health nurse
|
|
public health nurse consultant
|
|
recovery room nurse
|
|
Red Cross nurse
|
|
registered community health nurse
|
|
registered industrial nurse
|
|
registered nurse – call centre
|
|
registered nurse – contact centre
|
|
registered nurse – independent practice
|
|
registered nurse – public and community health
|
|
registered nurse – telehealth
|
|
registered nurse (R.N.)
|
|
registered psychiatric nurse (R.P.N.)
|
|
registered public health nurse
|
|
respiratory care nurse
|
|
respiratory nurse specialist
|
|
school health nurse
|
| school nurse |
| scrub nurse |
| staff nurse |
|
surgical intensive care nurse
|
|
telehealth registered nurse
|
| tele-nurse |
| triage nurse |
|
Victoria Order nurse
|
|
Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) nurse
|
| visiting nurse |
| ward nurse |
|
youth centre nurse
|
Specialists in Clinical and Laboratory Medicine - [NOC 31100]
|
Acute care specialist
|
| Allergist |
| Allergologist |
|
Anatomical pathologist
|
| Anesthesiologist |
|
Anesthesiologist – Canadian armed forces
|
| Anesthetist |
|
Autopsy pathologist
|
| Cardiologist |
|
Cardiology specialist
|
| Child specialist |
|
Clinical immunologist
|
|
Clinical immunology and allergy specialist
|
|
Clinical pathologist
|
|
Clinical pharmacologist
|
|
Community health physician
|
|
Community medicine physician
|
|
Community medicine specialist
|
|
Critical care medicine physician
|
|
Critical care medicine specialist
|
| Dermatologist |
|
Diagnostic radiologist
|
|
Diagnostic radiology specialist
|
|
Emergency medicine physician
|
|
Emergency medicine specialist
|
|
Emergency physician
|
| Emergentologist |
| Endocrinologist |
|
Environmental medicine specialist
|
|
Forensic pathologist
|
|
Gastroenterologist
|
|
General pathologist
|
|
Geneticist – medical specialist
|
|
Geriatric medicine specialist
|
| Geriatrician |
| Geriatrist |
| Heart specialist |
|
Hematological-pathologist
|
| Hematologist |
|
Hematopathologist
|
|
Hematopathology specialist
|
|
Histopathologist – medical specialist
|
| Hospitalist |
|
Hyperbaric physician
|
|
Immunologist and allergologist
|
|
Infectious disease physician
|
|
Infectious disease specialist
|
|
Infertility specialist
|
|
Inpatient physician
|
|
Internal medicine specialist
|
| Internist |
| Lung specialist |
|
Medical bacteriologist
|
|
Medical biochemist – physician
|
|
Medical geneticist
|
|
Medical genetics specialist
|
|
Medical microbiologist
|
|
Medical oncologist
|
|
Medical oncology specialist
|
|
Medical parasitologist
|
|
Medical pathologist
|
|
Medical physiologist
|
|
Medical specialist
|
|
Medical specialist officer – Canadian armed forces
|
| Neonatologist |
| Nephrologist |
| Nerve specialist |
| Neurologist |
|
Neuropathologist
|
|
Neuropsychiatrist
|
|
Nuclear medicine physician
|
|
Nuclear medicine specialist
|
|
Nuclear physician
|
|
Occupational health physician (OHP)
|
|
Occupational medicine specialist
|
|
Occupational physician
|
| Oncologist |
|
Pathologist – medical
|
|
Pathologist-hematologist
|
|
Pediatric oncologist
|
| Pediatrician |
| Phoniatrician |
| Phoniatrist |
| Physiatrist |
|
Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist
|
| Pneumologist |
|
Preventive medicine physician
|
|
Preventive medicine specialist
|
| Proctologist |
| Psychiatrist |
|
Psychiatrist – Canadian armed forces
|
|
Psychopharmacologist
|
|
Pulmonary disease specialist
|
|
Pulmonary medicine physician
|
|
Pulmonary medicine specialist
|
| Pulmonologist |
|
Radiation oncologist
|
| Radiologist |
|
Radiologist – Canadian armed forces
|
|
Radio-oncologist
|
|
Radio-oncology specialist
|
|
Rehabilitation specialist
|
|
Respiratory disease specialist
|
| Respirologist |
| Rheumatologist |
|
Skin disease specialist
|
| Skin specialist |
| Specialist doctor |
|
Specialist in cardiology
|
|
Specialist in community medicine
|
|
Specialist in critical care medicine
|
|
Specialist in emergency medicine
|
|
Specialist in environmental medicine
|
|
Specialist in epidemiology and community medicine
|
|
Specialist in geriatric medicine
|
|
Specialist in hematopathology
|
|
Specialist in infectious diseases
|
|
Specialist in infertility
|
|
Specialist in internal medicine
|
|
Specialist in medical oncology
|
|
Specialist in nuclear medicine
|
|
Specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation
|
|
Specialist in preventive medicine
|
|
Specialist in pulmonary disease
|
|
Specialist in spinal injuries
|
|
Specialist in sports medicine
|
|
Specialist physician
|
|
Spinal injury specialist
|
|
Sports medicine physician
|
|
Sports medicine specialist
|
|
Surgical pathologist
|
|
Tropical medicine physician
|
Specialists in Surgery - [NOC 31101]
| cardiac surgeon |
|
cardiothoracic surgeon
|
|
cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon
|
|
cardiovascular and thoracic surgery specialist
|
|
cardiovascular surgeon
|
|
cosmetic surgeon
|
| ear specialist |
| esthetic surgeon |
| eye specialist |
| general surgeon |
|
general surgeon – Canadian Armed Forces
|
| gynecologist |
| laryngologist |
|
neurological surgeon
|
| neurosurgeon |
| nose specialist |
| obstetrician |
|
obstetrician-gynecologist
|
| ophthalmologist |
|
orthopedic surgeon
|
|
orthopedics specialist
|
| orthopedist |
| otolaryngologist |
| otologist |
|
otorhinolaryngologist
|
|
otorhinolaryngology specialist
|
|
pediatric surgeon
|
| plastic surgeon |
|
plastic surgery specialist
|
| rhinologist |
|
specialist in plastic surgery
|
|
specialist in vascular surgery
|
| surgeon |
|
surgical physician
|
| surgical resident |
|
thoracic surgeon
|
| throat specialist |
| urologist |
|
vascular surgeon
|
Therapists in Counselling and Related Specialized Therapies - [NOC 41301]
|
Addictions counsellor
|
|
Alcohol addiction counsellor
|
| Art therapist |
|
Art therapists’ supervisor
|
|
Art therapy consultant
|
|
Art therapy teacher (except education)
|
|
Behavioural consultant
|
|
Behavioural therapist
|
| Behaviourist |
|
Bereavement counsellor
|
|
Child and family counsellor
|
|
Child and youth counsellor
|
|
Children’s counsellor
|
|
Clinical counsellor
|
|
Community mental health counsellor
|
|
Counselling program supervisor
|
|
Counselling therapist
|
|
Counsellor for persons who are intellectually impaired
|
|
Couples therapist
|
| Crisis counsellor |
| Dance therapist |
|
Dance therapists’ supervisor
|
|
Dance therapy researcher
|
|
Dance-movement therapist
|
|
Dance-movement therapy researcher
|
|
Disability consultant
|
| Drama therapist |
|
Drama therapists’ supervisor
|
|
Drug addiction counsellor
|
|
Eating disorder therapist
|
|
Family counsellor
|
|
Family planning counsellor
|
| Family therapist |
|
Gambling addictions counsellor
|
|
Gambling addictions therapist
|
| Grief counsellor |
|
Group home counsellor
|
|
Human relations officer – family and children’s services
|
|
Human relations officer – family therapy
|
|
Marital counsellor
|
|
Marriage and family therapist
|
|
Marriage consultant
|
|
Marriage counsellor
|
|
Marriage therapist
|
|
Mental health counsellor
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Movement therapist
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| Music therapist |
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Music therapists’ supervisor
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Music therapy researcher
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| Play therapist |
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Preretirement counsellor
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Psychoeducational consultant
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| Psychoeducator |
| Psychotherapist |
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Registered clinical counsellor
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Registered dance therapist
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Registered family therapist
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Registered marriage and family therapist
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Registered marriage therapist
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| Sex therapist |
| Sexologist |
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Special needs counsellor
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Spontaneous art teacher – therapy
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Welfare organization counsellor
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| Zootherapist |
Veterinarians - [NOC 31103]
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animal behavior veterinarian
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animal pathologist
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avian veterinarian
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companion animal veterinarian
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doctor of veterinary medicine
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emergency and intensive care veterinarian
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equine veterinarian
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farm veterinarian
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food animal veterinarian
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laboratory animal veterinarian
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large animal veterinary internist
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poultry veterinarian
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preventive medicine veterinarian
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research veterinarian
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small animal veterinarian
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small animal veterinary internist
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small animal veterinary specialist
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| veterinarian |
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veterinarian practitioner
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veterinary anatomist
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Veterinary anesthesiologist
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veterinary bacteriologist
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veterinary dentist
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veterinary dermatologist
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veterinary epidemiologist
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veterinary inspector
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veterinary internist
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veterinary laboratory diagnostician
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veterinary microbiologist
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veterinary neurologist
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veterinary oncologist
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veterinary ophthalmologist
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veterinary parasitologist
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veterinary pathologist
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veterinary pharmacologist
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veterinary physiologist
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veterinary radiologist
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veterinary surgeon
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veterinary theriogenologist
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veterinary virologist
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| zoo veterinarian |
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TEER 2 – Technical Healthcare Professionals
TEER 2 occupations generally require college diplomas or apprenticeship training. These roles are technical and support primary healthcare providers.
Instructors of Persons with Disabilities - [NOC 42203]
| braille instructor |
| braille teacher |
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deafblind intervenor
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finger-spelling teacher
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instructor of persons who are blind
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instructor of persons who are deaf
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instructor of persons who are hard of hearing
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instructor of persons with a learning disability
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instructor of persons with a mobility impairment
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instructor of persons with a visual impairment
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instructor of persons with developmental disabilities
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instructor of persons with disabilities
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instructor of persons with intellectual disabilities
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instructor of persons with special needs
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job coach for persons with disabilities
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lip-reading instructor
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lip-reading teacher
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orientation and mobility instructor for persons with a visual impairment
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orientation and mobility instructor of persons who are blind
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orientation and mobility instructor
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orientation and mobility teacher for persons who are blind
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orientation and mobility teacher of persons with a visual impairment
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rehabilitation instructor for persons who are blind
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rehabilitation instructor of persons with a visual impairment
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rehabilitation teacher for persons who are blind
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rehabilitation teacher of persons with a visual impairment
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rehabilitation teacher
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sign language instructor
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sign language teacher
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special education technician – persons with disabilities
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special programs instructor for persons with disabilities
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teacher for persons with autism
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teacher for persons with intellectual disabilities
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teacher of braille
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teacher of persons who are blind
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teacher of persons who are deaf
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teacher of persons who are hard of hearing
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teacher of persons who are hearing impaired
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teacher of persons with a mobility impairment
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teacher of persons with a visual impairment
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teacher of persons with developmental disabilities
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Licensed Practical Nurses - [NOC 32101]
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Certified nursing assistant (CNA)
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Graduate nursing assistant
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Licensed nursing assistant
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Licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)
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Medical technician – Canadian armed forces
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Nurse educator – cannabis
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Nursing assistant (registered – Québec)
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Operating room technician
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Operating room technician – Canadian armed forces
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Operating room technician – nursing
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Registered nursing assistant (R.N.A.)
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Registered practical nurse (R.P.N.)
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Surgical nursing assistant
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Surgical technician – nursing
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Massage Therapists - [NOC 32201]
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Massage therapist (MT)
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Masso kinesitherapist
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| Massotherapist |
| Myotherapist |
| Orthotherapist |
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Registered massage practitioner
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Registered massage therapist (RMT)
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Thai massage therapist
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Medical Laboratory Technologists - [NOC 32120]
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blood bank technician
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clinical laboratory technician
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community health technician – medical laboratory
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histology technician
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laboratory assistant – medical
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medical laboratory aide
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medical laboratory assistant
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medical laboratory helper
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medical laboratory technical assistant
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medical laboratory technician
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| phlebotomist |
| phlebotomy aide |
| renal technician |
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technical assistant – medical laboratory
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Medical Radiation Technologists - [NOC 32121]
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Brachytherapy technologist
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Chief radiographer
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Chief radiotherapy technologist
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Computed tomography (CT) technologist
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Diagnostic imaging technologist
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Diagnostic medical radiation technologist
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Diagnostic radiography technologist
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Diagnostic radiological technician
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Diagnostic radiological technologist
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Diagnostic radiology technologist
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| Dosimetrist |
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technologist
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Magnetic resonance technologist
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Mammography technician
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Mammography technologist
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Medical imaging technologist – nuclear medicine
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Medical imaging technologist – radiodiagnosis
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Medical radiation technologist (MRT)
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Medical radiation technologists – Canadian armed forces
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Medical radiation technologists supervisor
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Medical radiographer
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Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging (NMRI) technologist
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Nuclear medicine chief technologist
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Nuclear medicine clinical coordinator
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Nuclear medicine clinical instructor
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Nuclear medicine supervisor
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Nuclear medicine technical coordinator
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Nuclear medicine technical director
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Nuclear medicine technician
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Nuclear medicine technologist
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Nuclear medicine technologists supervisor
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Oncology technologist
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Positron-emission tomography (PET) technologist
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Radiation oncology simulator technologist
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Radiation oncology technician
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Radiation oncology technologist
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Radiation technologist – cancer therapy
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Radiation technologist – oncology
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Radiation therapist
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Radiation therapists supervisor
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Radiation therapy chief technologist
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Radiation therapy clinical coordinator
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Radiation therapy clinical instructor
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Radiation therapy technical coordinator
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Radiation therapy technologist (RTT)
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Radiographic technologist
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Radiography chief technologist
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Radiography clinical coordinator
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Radiography clinical instructor
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Radiography supervisor
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Radiography technical coordinator
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Radiography technical director
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Radiography technologist
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Radiography technologists supervisor
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Radioisotope technician
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Radioisotope technologist
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Radiological technician
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Radiological technologist
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Radiology technologist
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Radiotherapy technician
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Radiotherapy technologist
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Registered radiology technologist
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Registered technologist in nuclear medicine (RTNM)
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Registered technologist in radiation therapy
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Registered technologist in radiography (RTR)
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Senior radiation therapy technologist
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Therapeutic radiological technician
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X-ray (radiology) technician
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X-ray machine operator – medical
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| X-ray technician |
Medical Sonographers - [NOC 32122]
| adult echocardiographer |
| cardiac sonographer |
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cardiac ultrasound technician
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cardiac ultrasound technologist
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chief diagnostic medical sonographer
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diagnostic cardiac sonographer
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diagnostic echography technician
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diagnostic medical sonographer
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diagnostic medical sonography instructor
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diagnostic ultrasonography technician
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diagnostic ultrasound supervisor
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diagnostic ultrasound technician
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diagnostic ultrasound technologist – medical
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| echocardiographer |
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echocardiography technician
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echocardiography technologist
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echocardiography technologist sonographer
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| echography technician |
| echography technologist |
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medical imaging technologist – ultrasound
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| medical sonographer |
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medical sonographers supervisor
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pediatric echocardiographer
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registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer
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registered diagnostic medical sonographer (RDMS)
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registered ultrasound technologist
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| sonographer – medical |
| sonography technologist |
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student medical sonographer
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student sonographer – medical
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ultrasonographer – medical
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ultrasonography technician
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ultrasonography technologist
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| ultrasound supervisor |
| ultrasound technician |
| ultrasound technologist |
| vascular sonographer |
Other Practitioners of Natural Healing - [NOC 32209]
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acupressure therapist
|
| aromatherapist |
| auriculotherapist |
|
ayurvedic practitioner
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certified iridologist
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certified reflexologist
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| certified rolfer |
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clinical hypnotherapist
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herbal practitioner
|
| herbal specialist |
| herbalist |
| herbologist |
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herbology practitioner
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| herborist |
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holistic nutritionist
|
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holistic practitioner
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| homeopath |
|
homeopathic practitioner
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| hypnotherapist |
| iridologist |
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naturopathy practitioner
|
| naturotherapist |
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osteopathic manual practitioner
|
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osteopathic manual therapist
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| reflexologist |
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reflexologist therapist
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remedial herbalist
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remedial herbologist
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| rolfer |
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rolfing movement teacher
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| shaman |
| shiatsu therapist |
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traditional naturopath
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Other Technical Occupations in Therapy and Assessment - [NOC 32109]
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assistive listening device technician
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audiological technician
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audiology technician
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| audiometrician |
| audiometrist |
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certified ophthalmic medical technologist
|
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certified ophthalmic technician
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communication aide – medical
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communication assistant – medical
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communication disorders assistant
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communication disorders instructor
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communicative disorders assistant
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communicative disorders instructor
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hearing aid assistant
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hearing aid consultant
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hearing aid dealer
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hearing aid practitioner
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hearing aid specialist
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hearing aid technician
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hearing assessment technician
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hearing disorder technician
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hearing instrument dispenser
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hearing instrument practitioner
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hearing instrument practitioner assistant
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hearing instrument specialist
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| kinesitherapist |
|
licensed hearing instrument specialist
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manual arts therapist
|
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occupational therapy assistant
|
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occupational therapy technician
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ophthalmic medical technician
|
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ophthalmic medical technologist
|
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ophthalmic technician
|
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ophthalmic technician (except retail)
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ophthalmic technologist
|
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physical rehabilitation technician
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physical rehabilitation therapist
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physical therapist assistant (PTA)
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physical therapy aide
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physical therapy technician
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physiotherapist assistant (PTA)
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physiotherapy aide
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physiotherapy assistant
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physiotherapy technician
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recreation therapy assistant
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rehabilitation assistant
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| speech aide |
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speech correctionist – medical
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speech language assistant
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speech technician
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speech therapist aide
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speech therapist assistant
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speech therapy aide
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speech therapy assistant
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speech-language pathology assistant
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therapist assistant
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therapy assistant
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Paramedical Occupations - [NOC 32102]
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advanced care paramedic
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advanced emergency medical assistant
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advanced life support attendant
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advanced life support coordinator
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advanced life support paramedic
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ambulance attendant
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ambulance attendant trainee
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ambulance attendants supervisor
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ambulance driver
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ambulance driver-attendant
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ambulance services field supervisor
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ambulance services supervisor
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ambulance services unit chief
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ambulance technician
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assistant paramedic
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chief ambulance attendant
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critical care paramedic
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| drilling rig medic |
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drilling rig medical technician
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drilling rig medical warden
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drilling rig medical worker
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emergency medical assistant
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emergency medical attendant (EMA)
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emergency medical technician – paramedic/advanced care paramedic (EMT – P/ACP)
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emergency medical technician – primary care paramedic (EMT – PCP)
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emergency medical technician (EMT)
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emergency medical technologist – paramedic (EMT-P)
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emergency paramedic
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infant transport attendant
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intermediate care paramedic
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medical assistant (paramedic)
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medical technician
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newborn emergency medical care technician
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newborn medical care technician
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| paramedic |
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paramedic emergency medical technician
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paramedic worker
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primary care paramedic
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registered emergency paramedic
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supervisor ambulance attendants
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Respiratory Therapists, Clinical Perfusionists, and Cardiopulmonary Technologists - [NOC 32103]
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anesthesia assistant
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anesthesia technologist
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cardiopulmonary technician
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cardiopulmonary technologist
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cardiopulmonary technology instructor
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cardiopulmonary technology supervisor
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cardiovascular perfusion clinical instructor
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cardiovascular perfusion instructor
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cardiovascular perfusion supervisor
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cardiovascular perfusion technologist
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cardiovascular perfusionist
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certified clinical perfusionist (CCP)
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chief perfusionist
|
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chief respiratory technologist
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clinical perfusion clinical instructor
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clinical perfusion supervisor
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clinical perfusionist
|
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extracorporal circulation technologist
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extracorporal technician
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extracorporal technologist
|
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inhalation technologist
|
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oxygen therapy technician
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perfusion technologist
|
| perfusionist |
|
polysomnographic technologist
|
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pulmonary function technologist
|
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registered respiratory care practitioner
|
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registered respiratory therapist (RRT)
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respiratory care practitioner
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respiratory technician
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respiratory technologist
|
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respiratory therapist
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respiratory therapy chief
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respiratory therapy clinical instructor
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respiratory therapy supervisor
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Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists - [NOC 32200]
| acupuncturist |
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Chinese medicine doctor
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Chinese medicine herbalist
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Chinese medicine practitioner
|
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doctor of acupuncture
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doctor of Chinese medicine
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doctor of Oriental medicine
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doctor of traditional Chinese medicine
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medical Qi gong practitioner
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Oriental medical practitioner
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registered acupuncture practitioner
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registered acupuncturist
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registered traditional Chinese medicine herbalist
|
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registered traditional Chinese medicine practitioner
|
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traditional Chinese medicine practitioner
|
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traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and acupuncturist
|
TEER 3 – Healthcare Support Workers
TEER 3 jobs usually require college diplomas or on-the-job training. These roles are crucial in supporting the healthcare system. These positions provide essential support to healthcare delivery:
Medical Laboratory Assistants and Related Technical Occupations - [NOC 33101]
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blood bank technician
|
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clinical laboratory technician
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community health technician – medical laboratory
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histology technician
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laboratory assistant – medical
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medical laboratory aide
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medical laboratory assistant
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medical laboratory helper
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medical laboratory technical assistant
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medical laboratory technician
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| phlebotomist |
| phlebotomy aide |
| renal technician |
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technical assistant – medical laboratory
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Nurse Aides, Orderlies, and Patient Service Associates - [NOC 33102]
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anesthetic attendant – hospital
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continuing care assistant
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emergency medical care assistant
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emergency medical care attendant (non-paramedical)
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emergency medical responder (non-paramedical)
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emergency room aide
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environmental assistant – medical
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environmental support person – medical
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escort – health services
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first aid attendant
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first aid attendant – emergency
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| geriatric aide |
|
geriatric health care attendant
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| health care aide |
|
health care assistant
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| hospice worker |
| hospital aide |
|
hospital attendant
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| hospital orderly |
| hospital porter |
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hospital service aide – medical
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hospital ward aide
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| institutional aide |
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long term care aide
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| medical aide |
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medical attendant – patient transfer
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| medical orderly |
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neuropsychiatric aide
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| nurse aide |
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nursery aide – hospital
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nursing assistant (non-registered)
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nursing attendant
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nursing home attendant
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| nursing orderly |
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nursing services aide
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operating room aide
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| orderly |
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patient care aide
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patient care assistant
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patient care associate
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patient service aide
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patient service assistant
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patient service associate
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patient service attendant
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patient service worker
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personal care aide – medical
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personal care attendant – medical
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personal care provider – medical
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personal support aide – medical
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personal support worker – nursing care
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| psychiatric aide |
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registered care aide
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resident care aide – medical
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resident companion – medical
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respite care aide
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service assistant – medical
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service associate – medical
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service attendant – medical
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special care aide – nursing
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special care facility attendant
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special care worker – medical
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support services assistant – medical
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| surgical aide |
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unit aide – medical
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unit assistant – medical
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unit support technician – medical
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ward aide – medical
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Other Assisting Occupations in Support of Health Services - [NOC 33109]
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activationist – health support services
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activities coordinator – health support services
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activity aide – health support services
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activity leader – seniors
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activity worker – health support services
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acupuncture assistant
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acupuncture attendant
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| adjuvant |
| audiometric aide |
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audiometric assistant
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audiometric technician
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autopsy assistant
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autopsy attendant
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autopsy technician
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blood donor clinic assistant
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blood donor clinic attendant
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blood donor clinic helper
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blood sampling attendant
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cast room technician
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central service room worker – hospital
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central supply aide
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central supply aide – medical
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central supply room supervisor – hospital
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central supply room technician – hospital
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certified ophthalmic assistant
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| chiropractic aide |
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chiropractic assistant
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chiropractic health assistant
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chiropractic office assistant
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chiropractor aide
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clinic assistant – medical
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clinical laboratory helper
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emergency room attendant
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emergency-entry attendant – hospital
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fracture room attendant
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| health aide |
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herbal medicine assistant
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industrial audiometric technician
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instrument sterilizer – medical
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lens grinder-polisher setter
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lens marker – health support services
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lens marker – ophthalmic
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medical clinic assistant
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medical device reprocessing technician
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medical device reprocessor
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medical instrument sterilizer
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medical material handler
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morgue attendant
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morgue technician
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occupational therapy aide
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occupational therapy helper
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ophthalmic assistant
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ophthalmic goods antireflection (AR) coating technician
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ophthalmic goods bench worker
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ophthalmic goods lens coating technician
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ophthalmic goods lens cutter
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ophthalmic goods lens tinter
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ophthalmic lab technician – retail
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ophthalmic laboratory technician – retail
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ophthalmic lens bench worker
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ophthalmic lens cutter
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ophthalmic lens edge grinder
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ophthalmic lens grinder
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ophthalmic lens grinder and polisher
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ophthalmic lens grinder-polisher setter
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ophthalmic lens inspector
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ophthalmic lens marker
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ophthalmic medical assistant
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ophthalmologist assistant
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optical and ophthalmic goods lens picker
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optical goods inspector
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optical lab mechanic – retail
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optical laboratory assistant
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optical laboratory technician
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optical laboratory technician – retail
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optical lens grinder and polisher
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optical lens inspector
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optical mechanic
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optical technician
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optometric assistant
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optometric technician
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optometrist assistant
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orthopedic assistant
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orthopedic physician assistant
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orthopedic supervisor
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orthopedic technician
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orthopedic technologist
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| orthopedist aide |
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physical therapy attendant
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physiotherapy attendant
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physiotherapy helper
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phytotherapy assistant
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plaster room aide
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plaster room attendant
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polishing pad mounter
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post-mortem attendant
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| radiology aide |
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recreation aide – health services
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recreation therapist aide
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recreational therapy aide
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registered central service technician – medical
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registered orthopedic technologist
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rehabilitation aide
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| senior adjuvant |
|
sterile processing technician
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sterile processing worker
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sterile supply room attendant
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sterilization attendant
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sterilization processing attendant
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supply, processing and distribution aide – medical
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surgical assistant
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surgical assistant – non-nursing
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surgical technician – non-nursing
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| therapy aide |
Pharmacy Technical Assistants and Pharmacy Assistants - [NOC 33103]
| Dispensary assistant |
|
Drugstore dispensing assistant
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Drugstore side room attendant
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| Pharmacy aide |
| Pharmacy assistant |
| Pharmacy helper |
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Pharmacy side room attendant
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Pharmacy supply assistant
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Pharmacy technical assistant
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Why Healthcare Workers are Important for Canada
Canada’s focus on healthcare professionals through Express Entry reflects several key factors:
- Aging Population: Canada’s aging demographic requires more healthcare workers to maintain quality care.
- Healthcare System Expansion: The country is investing in expanding healthcare services across provinces and territories.
- Rural Healthcare Needs: Many remote and rural areas face significant healthcare worker shortages.
- Post-Pandemic Recovery: The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for a robust healthcare workforce.
Canada’s commitment to strengthening its healthcare workforce has never been more evident, as demonstrated by the government’s recent announcement of over $47 million in federal funding for innovative healthcare projects.
This investment is part of a broader initiative outlined in Budgets 2023 and 2024, which promises nearly $200 billion to improve healthcare for Canadians.
The funding includes significant allocations such as $22.5 million to Health Workforce Canada for improving data accessibility, $13 million to the Medical Council of Canada for expanding the National Registry of Physicians, and $11.6 million for research into healthcare workforce strengthening.
These investments reflect Canada’s recognition of the critical role healthcare workers play in maintaining and improving the nation’s health system. With an aging population creating increased demand for healthcare services, the need for skilled healthcare professionals has become more pressing than ever.
Express Entry Category-Based Selection
Healthcare occupations represent one of the six categories under Canada’s Category-Based Selection initiative in Express Entry. This targeted approach allows Canada to address specific labour market needs while providing opportunities for skilled healthcare professionals worldwide.
Benefits for Healthcare Professionals
- Pathway to permanent residency
- Lower CRS score requirements compared to general draws
- More frequent occupation-specific draws
- Better chances of receiving an ITA
- Recognition of healthcare experience and qualifications
Next Steps for Healthcare Professionals
If you’re a healthcare professional interested in immigrating to Canada:
- Verify your occupation’s NOC code and TEER level
- Ensure your credentials are evaluated for Canadian equivalency
- Take required language tests (IELTS or CELPIP)
- Create an Express Entry profile
- Monitor healthcare-specific draws
Take Professional Help from Licensed Experts
Healthcare professionals continue to be in high demand across Canada, and the Express Entry system provides a streamlined pathway for qualified individuals to contribute to Canada’s healthcare system while building their future in the country.
Our team, led by Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) Mr. Keshav Sharma, specializes in supporting healthcare workers through their immigration process. For a limited time, eligible healthcare professionals in the Targeted Express Entry pool can take advantage of our comprehensive services at discounted prices. Our tailored package includes the following:
- Expert preparation and submission of your Express Entry profile and PNP Expression of Interest
- Strategic document preparation for ITA readiness
- Personal consultation with an RCIC via ZOOM
- Continuous support throughout your immigration journey
Begin your journey towards fulfilling your dream of living and working in Canada by contacting us here or scheduling a consultation with us today.
