National Occupational Classification for Statistics (NOC-S) 2006

D - Health Occupations

Occupations in this broad occupational category are primarily concerned with providing health care services directly to patients and providing support to health care delivery.

D0 - Professional Occupations in Health

Occupations in this major group are primarily concerned with diagnosing and treating health problems in humans and animals and with providing related services such as pharmacy, nutrition, speech therapy, physiotherapy and occupational therapy. Occupations concerned with professional nursing care are classified in Major Group D1 - Nurse Supervisors and Registered Nurses.

D1 - Nurse Supervisors and Registered Nurses

Occupations in this major group are primarily concerned with providing direct nursing care.

D2 - Technical and Related Occupations in Health

Occupations in this major group are primarily concerned with providing technical support to professionals in medicine and health. Technologists and technicians that are supervisors are included in this major group.

D3 - Assisting Occupations in Support of Health Services

Occupations in this major group are primarily concerned with providing technical support to medical professional workers.