National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 Version 1.1

3 - Health occupations

Occupations in this category are concerned with providing health care services directly to patients and occupations that provide technical support to medical staff. To progress from medical and dental technical occupations to professional occupations, completion of additional formal education is required. Progression to supervisory positions requires experience in the occupations supervised. Support occupations in health are usually supplied from short training programs specific to the support area.

31 - Professional occupations in health (except nursing)

This major group comprises professional occupations in health, except those involved in nursing. It includes physicians, dentists, veterinarians, pharmacists, dietitians and nutritionists; and other diagnosing, treating, therapy and assessment professionals.

311 - Physicians, dentists and veterinarians

This minor group includes physicians, dentists and veterinarians. They work in private practice; and are employed by hospitals, clinics, and public health facilities; animal clinics, and farms; laboratories, universities, and government; and in industry.

312 - Optometrists, chiropractors and other health diagnosing and treating professionals

This minor group includes such health diagnosing and treating professionals as optometrists, chiropractors, midwives, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, naturopaths, orthoptists, osteopaths, podiatrists, chiropodists, and in podiatric medicine. They work in private practice; and are employed by clinics, hospitals, community health centres, rehabilitation centres, and birthing centres.

313 - Pharmacists, dietitians and nutritionists

This minor group includes pharmacists, dietitians and nutritionists. They are employed by retail and hospital pharmacies, home health-care agencies, extended care facilities, and community health centres; pharmaceutical companies; educational institutions, sports organizations, and government departments and agencies; in the pharmaceutical, and food and beverage industries; or they may be self-employed.

314 - Therapy and assessment professionals

This minor group includes audiologists, speech-language pathologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and other medical therapists. They are employed by hospitals, community and public health centres, extended care and health care facilities, nursing homes, clinics, rehabilitation and recreational centres, and private and social services agencies; educational institutions, and sports organizations; in industry; or they may be self-employed.