Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Primary groupings

51.3902 - Nursing assistant/aide and patient care assistant/aide

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to perform routine nursing-related services to patients in hospitals or long-term care facilities, under the training and supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • certified nurse aide
    • certified nursing aide
    • nurse aide
    • nursing aide
    • nursing assistant
    • nursing assistant (non-registered)
    • patient care aide
    • patient care assistant

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • health aide(51.2601)
    • licensed practical nurse(51.3901)
    • registered nurse(51.3801)
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