32129

Other medical technologists and technicians

TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: Yes
In demand in Manitoba: Yes

Classification

Health

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Definition

Other medical technologists and technicians includes medical technologists and technicians, such as dietary technicians, ocularists, prosthetists, orthotists, prosthetic technicians and orthotic technicians. Dietary technicians are employed in health care and commercial food service establishments such as hospitals, extended care facilities, nursing homes, schools, cafeterias and fast food outlets. Ocularists are employed in custom ocular prosthetic laboratories, or they may be self-employed. Prosthetists, orthotists and prosthetic and orthotic technicians are employed in hospitals, clinics, prosthetics and orthotics laboratories, and prosthetic device manufacturing companies. Prosthetists and orthotists may also be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Dietary technicians
Assist dietitians or nutritionists to plan and supervise food service operations
Plan menus and diet for individuals or groups under the direction of a dietitian or nutritionist
Assist in the supervision of personnel who prepare and serve food
Help patients select menu items
Assist dietitians with research in food, nutrition and food service systems.
Ocularists
Design, fabricate and fit ocular prostheses and conformers, and may design and fabricate implants
Paint the iris and pupil of artificial eyes
Clean and restore ocular prostheses
Advise patients concerning the loss of depth perception and the care and use of ocular prostheses
Repair and maintain fabrication and laboratory equipment
Consult with ophthalmologists concerning insertion of ocular prostheses.
Prosthetists and orthotists
Design, fabricate and fit prosthetic and orthotic appliances such as artificial limbs, braces or supports
Interpret physicians' specifications and examine and measure patients to develop working sketches of appliances
Make and modify plaster casts of areas to receive prostheses or orthoses
Fit, adjust and repair appliances
Advise patients in the use and care of prostheses and orthoses
Supervise and direct the activities of prosthetic and orthotic technicians.
Prosthetic and orthotic technicians
Assemble or build prosthetic and orthotic appliances according to drawings, measurements and plaster casts using a variety of materials such as metals, plastics and leathers
Repair, rebuild and modify prosthetic and orthotic appliances or orthopaedic footwear
May take the body or limb measurements of patients.

Example job titles

•dietary technician
•food and nutrition technician - dietetics
•ocularist
•ocularist technician
•orthotic technician
•orthotist
•prosthetic technician
•prosthetist

Overview

Under the official Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) NOC 2021 classification, NOC 32129 encompasses "Other medical technologists and technicians." This broad group is classified under TEER Category 2 and includes vital healthcare support professionals such as dietary technicians, ophthalmic medical assistants, prosthetic and orthotic technicians, and other specialized medical technologists not classified elsewhere. These skilled professionals play a crucial role in Canada’s healthcare system, working in hospitals, clinics, medical laboratories, rehabilitation centers, and private practices.

To qualify under NOC 32129, candidates typically require the completion of a two- to three-year college program or equivalent specialized training in their respective medical technology field. Depending on the specific provincial jurisdiction and role, professional certification or registration with a regulatory body may be required. Their primary responsibilities vary by specialization but generally involve preparing patients, operating specialized medical equipment, performing technical tests, and collaborating with medical specialists to deliver high-quality patient care.

Because NOC 32129 is classified as a TEER 2 occupation, skilled workers in this category are eligible for federal economic immigration pathways through the Express Entry system, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Furthermore, these professionals may benefit from targeted Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) or healthcare-specific category-based selection draws. Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional immigration advice. For official and up-to-date guidelines, please refer to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.