- PSOC
- Major Groups
- Technicians and Associate Professionals [Major Group 3]
- Health Associate Professionals [Sub-major Group 32]
- Other Health Associate Professionals [Minor Group 325]
- Health Associate Professionals [Sub-major Group 32]
- Technicians and Associate Professionals [Major Group 3]
- Major Groups
PSOC Unit Groups under Minor Group 325
Description | Code |
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Dental Assistants and TherapistsDental assistants and therapists provide basic dental care services for the prevention and treatment of diseases and disorders of the teeth and mouth, as per care plans and procedures established by a dentist or other oral health professional. Their tasks include: a) advising communities and individuals on dental hygiene, diet and other preventive measures to reduce potential risks to oral health;
Examples of occupations classified here: Dental associate
Dental assistant Dental therapist Some related occupation classified elsewhere: Dentist - 2261
Dental mechanic - 3214 Dental prosthetist - 3214 Dental technician - 3214 Dental aid - 5329 | 3251 |
Medical Records and Health Information TechniciansMedical records and health information technicians develop, maintain and implement health records processing, storage and retrieval systems in medical facilities and other health care settings to meet the legal professional, ethical and administrative records-keeping requirements of health services delivery. Their tasks include: a) planning, developing, maintaining and operating a variety of health record indexes and storage and retrieval systems to collect, classify, store and analyze information;
Examples of occupations classified here: Clinical coder
Disease registry technician Health information clerk Medical records analyst Medical records clerk Medical records unit supervisor Medical records technician Some related occupation classified elsewhere: Data entry clerk - 4132
Filing clerk - 4132 Medical secretary - 3344 | 3252 |
Community Health WorkersMedical records and health information technicians develop, maintain and implement health records processing, storage and retrieval systems in medical facilities and other health care settings to meet the legal professional, ethical and administrative records-keeping requirements of health services delivery. Their tasks include: a) planning, developing, maintaining and operating a variety of health record indexes and storage and retrieval systems to collect, classify, store and analyze information;
Examples of occupations classified here: Clinical coder;
Disease registry technician; Health information clerk; Medical records analyst; Medical records clerk; Medical records unit supervisor; Medical records technician Some related occupation classified elsewhere: Data entry clerk - 4132;
Filing clerk - 4132; Medical secretary - 3344 | 3253 |
Dispensing OpticiansDispensing opticians design, fit and dispense optical lenses based on a prescription from an ophthalmologist or optometrist for the correction of reduced visual acuity. They service corrective eyeglasses, contact lenses, low-vision aids and other optical devices. Their tasks include: a) examining and taking facial and eye measurements of clients for fitting of eyeglasses and other optical devices;
Examples of occupations classified here: Contact lens optician;
Dispensing optician Some related occupation classified elsewhere: Ophthalmologist - 2212;
Ophthalmic optician - 2267; Optometrist - 2267; Orthoptist - 2267 | 3254 |
Physiotherapy Technicians and AssistantsPhysiotherapy technicians and assistants provide physical therapeutic treatments to patients in circumstances where functional movement is threatened by injury, disease or impairment. Therapies are usually provided as per rehabilitative plans established by a physiotherapist or other health professional. Their tasks include: a) administering manual treatments such as massage therapy or pressure point therapy;
Examples of occupations classified here: Acupressure therapist;
Electrotherapist; Hydrotherapist; Massage therapist; Orthopedic technician; Physical rehabilitation technician; Physiotherapy assistant; Physiotherapy technician; Reflexologist; Shiatsu therapist Some related occupation classified elsewhere: Physiotherapist - 2264;
Chiropractor - 3259; Occupational therapist - 2269; Podiatrist - 2269 | 3255 |
Medical AssistantsMedical assistants perform basic clinical and administrative tasks to support patient care under the direct supervision of a medical practitioner or other health professional. Their tasks include: a) interviewing patients and their families to obtain information on their health status and medical history;
Examples of occupations classified here: Clinical assistant;
Medical assistant; Ophthalmic assistant Some related occupation classified elsewhere: Clinical officer (paramedical) - 2240;
Dental assistant - 3251; Medical imaging assistant - 5329; Medical prosthetic technician - 3214; Medical secretary - 3344; Physiotherapy assistant - 3255 | 3256 |
Environmental and Occupational Health Inspectors and AssociatesEnvironmental and occupational health inspectors and associates investigate the implementation of rules and regulations relating to environmental factors that may affect human health, safety in the workplace, and safety of processes for the production of goods and services. They may implement and evaluate programs to restore or improve safety and sanitary conditions under the supervision of a health professional. Their tasks include: a) advising employers’ and workers’ representatives on the implementation of government and other rules and regulations concerning occupational safety and the working environment;
Examples of occupations classified here: Environmental sanitation inspector
Food sanitation and safety inspector Health inspector Occupational health and safety inspector Pollution inspector Pollution control aide Pollution control officer Production inspector Quality assurance/control inspector Sanitarian Sanitary inspector Vehicles/pollution inspector Zoning inspector Some related occupation classified elsewhere: Environmental health officer - 2263
Occupational health and safety adviser - 2263 Occupational hygienist - 2263 Radiation protection expert - 2263 | 3257 |
Ambulance WorkersAmbulance workers provide emergency health care to patients who are injured, sick, infirm, or otherwise physically or mentally impaired prior to and during transport to medical facilities. Their tasks include: a) assessing health status of persons involved in accidents, natural disasters and other emergency situations, and determining needs for immediate and specialized medical assistance;
Examples of occupations classified here: Ambulance officer
Ambulance paramedic Emergency medical technician Emergency paramedic Some related occupation classified elsewhere: Ambulance driver - 8322
Paramedical practitioner - 2240 | 3258 |
Health Associate Professionals Not Elsewhere ClassifiedThis unit group covers health associate professionals not classified elsewhere in Sub-major group 32, Health associate professionals. For instance the group includes occupations such as chiropractor, osteopath and other health associate professionals. Their tasks include: a) interviewing and examining patients to obtain information on their health status and the nature and extent of injury, illness or other physical or mental health problem;
Examples of occupations classified here: Accupuncture technician;
Artificial limb and brace maker; Chiropractor; Occupational therapy technician; Osteopath | 3259 |