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.

D01 - Physicians, Dentists and Veterinarians

Occupations in this minor group are primarily concerned with diagnosing and treating health problems in humans or animals.

D02 - Optometrists, Chiropractors and Other Health Diagnosing and Treating Professionals

Occupations in this minor group are primarily concerned with professional diagnosing and treating not elsewhere classified such as optometry and chiropractic.

D03 - Pharmacists, Dietitians and Nutritionists

Occupations in this minor group are primarily concerned with professional health services such as pharmacy and nutrition.

D04 - Therapy and Assessment Professionals

Occupations in this minor group are primarily concerned with assessing and providing therapy for speech problems, and physical or mental rehabilitation.