Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0

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Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0
Introduction

51. - Health professions and related programs

This series comprises instructional programs that prepare individuals to practice as licensed professionals and assistants in the health care professions and related clinical sciences and administrative and support services.

51.10 - Clinical/medical laboratory science/research and allied professions

This subseries comprises instructional program classes 51.1001 to 51.1099.

51.1001 - Blood bank technology specialist

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to perform routine and specialized blood testing procedures, collect and process blood donations, and support physicians and other clinicians administering transfusion therapy. These programs include courses in basic cellular biology, immunohematology, blood bank procedures, blood typing, antigen and antibody identification tests, hemolytic and transfusion responses and diseases, donor selection, blood drawing and storage, blood separation, viral marker testing, laboratory and personnel supervision, safety and sterilization, and applicable laws and regulations.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • blood bank technologist
    • blood bank technology specialist

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • blood banking medicine - fellowship(61.1804)
    • hematology technologist(51.1003)

51.1002 - Cytotechnology/cytotechnologist

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to work with pathologists to detect changes in body cells that may indicate, and permit diagnosis of, the early development of cancers and other diseases. These programs include courses in biochemistry, microbiology, applied mathematics, microscopy, slide preparation, identification of cellular structures and abnormalities, and laboratory procedures and safety.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • cytotechnologist
    • cytotechnology

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • cytogenetics(26.0899)
    • cytology(26.0401)
    • cytopathology - fellowship(61.1806)

51.1003 - Hematology technology/technician

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of clinical laboratory scientists and health care professionals, to perform tests and analyses of blood samples. These programs include courses in clinical laboratory procedures; blood anatomy and physiology; cellular and molecular biology; blood pathology and disease indicators; quantitative, qualitative, and coagulation testing methodologies; equipment operation and maintenance; and recordkeeping.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • hematology technician
    • hematology technologist
    • hematology technology

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • blood bank technologist(51.1001)
    • hematological pathology - fellowship(61.1808)
    • hematology - fellowship(61.0808)

51.1004 - Clinical/medical laboratory technician

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of clinical laboratory scientists/medical technologists, to perform routine medical laboratory procedures and tests and to apply preset strategies to record and analyse data. These programs include courses in general laboratory procedures and skills; laboratory mathematics; medical computer applications; interpersonal and communications skills; and the basic principles of hematology; medical microbiology; immunohematology; immunology; clinical chemistry, and urinalysis.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • clinical laboratory technician
    • medical laboratory technician

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • biology lab technology(41.0101)
    • clinical laboratory science(51.1005)
    • combined laboratory and X-ray technology(51.0924)
    • laboratory medicine - fellowship(61.1810)
    • medical laboratory assistant(51.0802)

51.1005 - Clinical laboratory science/medical technology/technologist

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to conduct and supervise complex medical tests, clinical trials, and research experiments; manage clinical laboratories; and consult with physicians and clinical researchers on diagnoses, disease causation and spread, and research outcomes. These programs include courses in the theory and practice of hematology; clinical chemistry; microbiology; immunology; immunohematology; physiological relationships to test results; laboratory procedures and quality assurance controls; test and research design and implementation; analytic techniques; laboratory management; data development and reporting; medical informatics; and professional standards and regulations.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • biomedical laboratory technologist
    • clinical laboratory science
    • clinical laboratory technologist
    • medical laboratory science
    • medical laboratory technical supervisor
    • medical laboratory technologist
    • medical technologist

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • biology lab technology(41.0101)
    • biomedical technology(15.0401)
    • clinical laboratory technician(51.1004)
    • clinical science (MS, MSc, PhD)(51.1401)
    • laboratory medicine - fellowship(61.1810)
    • medical laboratory assistant(51.0802)
    • science laboratory technology(41.0000)

51.1006 - Ophthalmic laboratory technology/technician

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of ophthalmologists and optometrists, to cut, grind, edge, and finish corrective lenses and to fabricate eyewear. These programs include courses in optical theory, applied mathematics, lens surfacing and finishing, tinting and coating, impact resistance treatment and testing, frame construction and repair, prescription interpretation, equipment operation and maintenance, follow-up adjustment, record keeping, and laboratory safety procedures.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • ophthalmic laboratory technician
    • ophthalmic laboratory technologist
    • ophthalmic laboratory technology

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • dispensing optician(51.1801)
    • ophthalmic assistant(51.1803)
    • ophthalmology - residency(61.1401)
    • optometric assistant(51.1802)
    • optometry(51.1701)

51.1007 - Histologic technology/histotechnologist

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals, at the request of physicians, researchers, and laboratory scientists, to identify tissue structures and cell components and relate these findings to physiological functions and to the detection and diagnosis of diseases and other abnormalities. These programs include courses in medical chemistry; histochemistry; biochemistry; anatomy; physiology; medical informatics; applied mathematics; electron microscopy; instrumentation; quality control procedures; data recording and analysis; laboratory administration; medical terminology; and professional standards and ethics.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • histologic technologist
    • histologic technology
    • histotechnologist

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • histologic technician(51.1008)
    • histology(26.0401)

51.1008 - Histologic technician

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of histotechnologists and other clinical laboratory scientists, to prepare and process tissue samples and perform routine histologic procedures and tests. These programs include courses in fixation, dehydration, embedding, sectioning, decalcification, microincineration, mounting, routine and special steaming, laboratory mathematics, laboratory procedures and safety, instrumentation and microscopy, computer applications, preparation of museum specimens, and recording and administrative procedures.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • histologic technician

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • histologic technologist(51.1007)
    • histology(26.0401)

51.1009 - Phlebotomy technician/phlebotomist

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians and other health care professionals, to draw blood samples from patients using a variety of intrusive procedures. These programs include courses in basic vascular anatomy and physiology, blood physiology, skin puncture techniques, venipuncture, venous specimen collection and handling, safety and sanitation procedures, and applicable standards and regulations.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • phlebotomist
    • phlebotomy
    • phlebotomy technician

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • hematology - fellowship(61.0808)
    • hematology technologist(51.1003)

51.1010 - Cytogenetics/genetics/clinical genetics technology/technologist

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to perform analyses of the human genome and chromosomes for the research and diagnosis of genetic diseases and defects, in preparation for organ transplants, and in support of treatments for cancers and leukemias. These programs include courses in chromosome analysis, fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH), molecular genetic techniques, cytotechnology, and photomicrography.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • clinical genetics technologist
    • clinical genetics technology
    • cytogenetics technologist
    • cytogenetics technology
    • genetics technologist
    • genetics technology

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • clinical cytogenetics - residency(61.0903)
    • cytogenetics(26.0899)
    • cytology(26.0401)
    • cytopathology - fellowship(61.1806)
    • cytotechnology(51.1002)

51.1011 - Renal/dialysis technologist/technician

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to administer hemodialysis treatments to patients with renal failure under the supervision of a nurse or physician. These programs include courses in basic anatomy and physiology, dialysis prescription interpretation, dialysite preparation, extracorporeal circuit and dialyzer set-up and maintenance, equipment monitoring, patient preparation, taking vital signs, documentation and communication, venipuncture and local anesthesia administration, emergency intervention, safety and sanitation, and professional standards and ethics.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • dialysis technician
    • dialysis technologist
    • dialysis technology
    • renal technician
    • renal technologist

    All examples

51.1012 - Sterile processing technology/technician

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to clean, sterilize, and assemble surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for use in operating rooms and other medical and surgical facilities. These programs include courses in sterilization; infection control; decontamination; and surgical instrumentation processing, distribution, and record keeping.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • medical device reprocessing
    • sterile processing
    • sterile processing and distribution
    • sterile processing technician
    • sterile processing technology
    • sterile supply technician
    • sterile technician
    • sterilization technician

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • surgical technician(51.0909)

51.1099 - Clinical/medical laboratory science/research and allied professions, other

This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Clinical/medical laboratory science/research and allied professions.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • other clinical/medical laboratory science/research and allied professions
    • pharmaceutical technician
    • pharmaceutical technology

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • clinical laboratory technician(51.1004)
    • pharmaceutical sciences(51.2010)
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