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Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 1991
Classification
| D0 | Professional Occupations in Health | |
| Occupations in this major group are primarily concerned with diagnosing and treating health problems in humans and animals and with providing related services such as pharmacy, nutrition, speech therapy, physiotherapy and occupational therapy. Occupations concerned with professional nursing care are classified in Major Group D1 - Nurse Supervisors and Registered Nurses. | ||
| D01 | Physicians, Dentists and Veterinarians | |
| Occupations in this minor group are primarily concerned with diagnosing and treating health problems in humans or animals. | ||
| D011 | Specialist Physicians | |
| Occupations in this unit group are primarily concerned with diagnosing and treating specific types of diseases. Specialists in clinical medicine specialize in the treatment of specific areas or functions of the human body or the treatment of specific age groups or sexes. Specialists in surgery specialize in performing surgical procedures. Specialists in laboratory medicine specialize in studying the nature, causes and development of diseases in humans. | ||
| Exclusions | ||
| ▪ | Homeopathic practitioners are classified in unit group D232 - Midwives and Practitioners of Natural Healing. | |
| ▪ | Medical directors are classified in unit group A321 - Managers in Health Care. | |
| ▪ | Osteopathic surgeons and naturopathic physicians are classified in unit group D023 - Other Professional Occupations in Health Diagnosing and Treating. | |
| ▪ | Chiropractors are classified in unit group D022 - Chiropractors. | |
| ▪ | Dental surgeons are classified in unit group D013 - Dentists. | |
| ▪ | Family physicians and family doctors are classified in unit group D012 - General Practitioners and Family Physicians. | |
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| D012 | General Practitioners and Family Physicians | |
| Occupations in this unit group are primarily concerned with diagnosing and treating diseases, physiological disorders and injuries of patients, providing preventive health services to patients and referring patients to specialists when the diagnosis suggests that a specialist is required. | ||
| Exclusions | ||
| ▪ | Occupations in medicine and health such as acupuncturists, homeopathic practitioners, herbalists and rolfers are classified in unit group D232 - Midwives and Practitioners of Natural Healing. | |
| ▪ | Chiropractors are classified in unit group D022 - Chiropractors. | |
| ▪ | Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating such as podiatrists, chiropodists, naturopathic and osteopathic physicians are classified in unit group D023 - Other Professional Occupations in Health Diagnosing and Treating. | |
| ▪ | Medical doctors specializing in a particular field of medicine are classified in unit group D011 - Specialist Physicians. | |
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| D013 | Dentists | |
| Occupations in this unit group are primarily concerned with diagnosing and treating disorders of the teeth and mouth. Dentists may specialize in such areas as oral surgery, orthodontistry, paedodontistry or periodontistry. | ||
| Exclusions | ||
| ▪ | Denturists are classified in unit group D221 - Denturists. | |
| ▪ | Dental assistants are classified in unit group D311 - Dental Assistants. | |
| ▪ | Dental hygienists and dental therapists are classified in unit group D222 - Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists. | |
| ▪ | Dental technicians are classified in unit group D223 - Dental Technicians and Laboratory Bench Workers. | |
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| D014 | Veterinarians | |
| Occupations in this unit group are primarily concerned with preventing, diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders in animals and advising clients on the feeding, hygiene and general care of animals. Veterinarians who are also supervisors of animal hospitals, clinics or laboratories are included in this unit group. | ||
| Exclusions | ||
| ▪ | Veterinary and animal care technicians are classified in unit group D213 - Animal Health Technologists. | |
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| D02 | Optometrists, Chiropractors and Other Health Diagnosing and Treating Professionals | |
| Occupations in this minor group are primarily concerned with professional diagnosing and treating not elsewhere classified such as optometry and chiropractic. | ||
| D021 | Optometrists | |
| Occupations in this unit group are primarily concerned with examining patients' eyes, testing their vision, prescribing and fitting eyeglasses and contact lenses and recommending treatments such as exercises to correct vision problems or ocular disorders. Optometrists do not perform eye surgery. Optometrists may specialize in fitting visual aids for people who are partially blind, fitting contact lenses or correcting special vision problems. | ||
| Exclusions | ||
| ▪ | Ophthalmic dispensers and opticians are classified in unit group D231 - Opticians. | |
| ▪ | Orthoptist and ophthalmological technicians are classified in unit group D235 - Other Technical Occupations in Therapy and Assessment. | |
| ▪ | Ophthalmologists are classified in unit group D011 - Specialist Physicians. | |
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| D022 | Chiropractors | |
| Occupations in this unit group are primarily concerned with diagnosing patients' physical disorders and treating them mainly through the use of manipulative methods. | ||
| Exclusions | ||
| ▪ | Chiropractric aides are classified in unit group G951 - Elemental Medical and Hospital Assistants. | |
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| D023 | Other Professional Occupations in Health Diagnosing and Treating | |
| Occupations in this unit group are those professional occupations, not elsewhere classified, primarily concerned with diagnosing and treating patients. Instructors are included in this unit group except for those working in educational institutions. | ||
| Exclusions | ||
| ▪ | Non-professional diagnosing and treating occupations such as acupuncturists, herbalists, rolfers, or shiatsu therapists are classified in unit group D232 - Midwives and Practitioners of Natural Healing. | |
| ▪ | Instructors working in educational institutions are classified in an appropriate unit group of major group E1 - Teachers and Professors. | |
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| D03 | Pharmacists, Dietitians and Nutritionists | |
| Occupations in this minor group are primarily concerned with professional health services such as pharmacy and nutrition. | ||
| D031 | Pharmacists | |
| Occupations in this unit group are primarily concerned with compounding and dispensing prescription drugs and medicine. Pharmacists formulate and conduct non-clinical testing of newly developed pharmaceutical products. | ||
| Exclusions | ||
| ▪ | Pharmacological chemists are classified in unit group C012 - Chemists. | |
| ▪ | Clinical pharmacologists are classified in unit group D011 - Specialist Physicians. | |
| ▪ | Managers of a pharmacy or pharmacy department in a retail outlet are classified in unit group A211 - Retail Trade Managers. | |
| ▪ | Pharmacy assistants are classified in unit group D313 - Other Aides and Assistants in Support of Health Services. | |
| ▪ | Pharmacologists and toxicologists are classified in unit group C021 - Biologists and Related Scientists. | |
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| D032 | Dietitians and Nutritionists | |
| Occupations in this unit group are primarily concerned with planning, organizing, conducting and supervising programs in nutrition, diet and food service. Dietitians and nutritionists are employed in health care and other institutions, industry, community associations or may be self-employed. | ||
| Exclusions | ||
| ▪ | Food service supervisors are classified in unit group G012 - Food Service Supervisors. | |
| ▪ | Dietary technicians are classified in unit group D219 - Other Medical Technologists and Technicians (except Dental Health). | |
| ▪ | Dietary aides and assistants are classified in unit group G962 - Kitchen and Food Service Helpers. | |
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| D04 | Therapy and Assessment Professionals | |
| Occupations in this minor group are primarily concerned with assessing and providing therapy for speech problems, and physical or mental rehabilitation. | ||
| D041 | Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists | |
| Occupations in this unit group are primarily concerned with diagnosing, evaluating and treating speech, voice, language and hearing disorders. | ||
| Exclusions | ||
| ▪ | Technicians and other assistants to audiologists and speech-language pathologists are classified in unit group D235 - Other Technical Occupations in Therapy and Assessment. | |
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| D042 | Physiotherapists | |
| Occupations in this unit group are primarily concerned with planning and carrying out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunctioning in patients. | ||
| Exclusions | ||
| ▪ | Technicians giving technical assistance to physiotherapists are classified in unit group D235 - Other Technical Occupations in Therapy and Assessment. | |
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| D043 | Occupational Therapists | |
| Occupations in this unit group are primarily concerned with planning and carrying out treatment programs based on activities such as work, education and recreation to rehabilitate physically or mentally disabled persons. Occupational therapists are employed in health care institutions, schools and by social agencies. | ||
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| D044 | Other Professional Occupations in Therapy and Assessment | |
| Occupations in this unit group are those, not elsewhere classified, primarily concerned with providing mental health care or physical rehabilitation services through the use of specialized techniques such as art therapy, dance or movement therapy, music therapy, athletic therapy or remedial gymnastics. | ||
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