MINOR GROUP 322: MODERN HEALTH ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS (EXCEPT NURSING)
Modern health associate professionals (except nursing)
perform technical tasks related to research and the practical
application of concepts, principles and operational methods in
the fields of medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry/,
pharmacy, sanitation, promotion of health and related
disciplines.
Tasks performed usually include: carrying out of a limited
number of advisory and diagnostic duties including both
preventive and curative medical, dental or veterinary work;
advising on action to improve hygienic and sanitary conditions;
developing and applying nutritional methods and diets; examining
eyes and prescribing glasses or contact lenses; advising on
prevention and treating disorders of bones and muscular systems;
assisting in dispensing and preparing medicaments and other
pharmaceutical products; applying homeopathic treatment or
treating speech and other impediments. They may work under the
guidance of Health professionals (except nursing). Supervision
of other workers may be included.
Occupations in this minor group are classified into the
following unit groups: