NOC 32109 — Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment

TEER 2 · Technical / skilled trades (college or apprenticeship) · Eligible for Express Entry (CEC and FSWP)

Other technical workers in therapy and assessment perform various technical therapy and assessment functions. Some may assist professionals such as audiologists, speech-language pathologists, ophthalmologists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists. They are employed in hospitals, clinics, extended care facilities, rehabilitation centres, community health centres, educational institutions, hearing aid retail stores, in the private practices of the professionals they assist, or they may be self-employed.

Main duties

Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment

Examine adult clients to assess hearing loss using diagnostic evaluation and electro acoustic testing
Recommend and dispense or sell appropriate type of hearing instrument
Take earmold impressions for use in the manufacture of hearing devices
Fit, adjust and make minor modifications to hearing instruments
Educate clients in appropriate use, care and maintenance of hearing instruments
Communicate with audiologist or other health care professionals regarding patients’ condition
Perform follow-up examinations and readjustments.

Communicative disorders assistants and speech-language pathology assistants

Assist speech-language pathologists and audiologists during assessment of patients
Carry out treatment programs, document results and develop materials for use with patients, under the supervision of speech-language pathologists or audiologists
Document patient rehabilitation progress
Check and maintain therapeutic equipment and materials.

Ophthalmic medical technologists and technicians

Take patients’ general medical and ophthalmic history
Conduct specialized testing such as refractometry, ultrasonography, fluorescein angiography or ocular motility testing to aid ophthalmologists in assessing patients’ vision
Instruct patient on diagnostic test and record, interpret and troubleshoot results
Assist ophthalmologists in performing ophthalmic procedures and surgeries
Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications as directed by ophthalmologists
Prepare specimens for culture and staining
Maintain ophthalmic instruments or equipment
May instruct and supervise other ophthalmic staff and perform various administrative duties
May participate in research activities.

Physical rehabilitation therapists

Collect and analyse information from clients’ file upon referral from the physiotherapist or physician
Develop, implement and monitor treatment plans of clients in collaboration with the physiotherapist or physician
Use a variety of therapeutic modalities such as manual techniques (e.g. massage), exercises, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy and thermotherapy (ice or heat) to achieve treatment objectives
Advise clients on postures, lifestyle and exercises to help them improve their physical condition.

Physiotherapy assistants and occupational therapy assistants

Under the direction of physiotherapists and/or occupational therapists, carry out treatment programs such as thermotherapy, traction, hydrotherapy and electrotherapeutic techniques to rehabilitate patients with various injuries or disabilities to maximize their ability to independently manage daily activities.

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