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Other Professional Occupations in Therapy and Assessment  (NOC 3144)
Côte-Nord Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

This unit group includes specialized therapists not elsewhere classified who use techniques such as art, athletic, dance, music or recreational therapy or remedial gymnastics to aid in the treatment of mental and physical disabilities. They are employed by establishments such as hospitals, rehabilitation centres, clinics, recreational centres, nursing homes, educational institutions, prisons and day-care facilities or may work in private practice.

art therapist, art therapy consultant, athletic therapist, dance-movement therapy researcher, drama therapist, movement therapist, music therapist, music therapy researcher, recreational therapist, remedial gymnast.

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Therapists and other professionals in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Assess patients and review reports from physicians, psychiatrists, counsellors, teachers and others to determine patients' current and potential functioning level
  • Prepare individualized and group treatment plans either independently or through an interdisciplinary team approach
  • Implement treatment plan by carrying out specialized therapy sessions employing techniques such as art, athletic, dance, drama, music or recreational therapy or remedial gymnastics
  • Observe and analyze patients during treatment sessions
  • Record observations, write progress reports and consult with other health care professionals to evaluate treatment plan
  • Initiate, design and implement specialized therapy programs for the general patient population or in the community
  • May conduct research in respective field of specialization.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Baie-Comeau, Sept-Îles, Fermont, Forestville, Port-Cartier, Chute-aux-Outardes, Saint-Georges

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Outlook & Prospects for Other Professional Occupations in Therapy and Assessment in Côte-Nord Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Other Professional Occupations in Therapy and Assessment in Côte-Nord Region as well as in the rest of the Québec.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Côte-Nord Region <Not assigned> 2012-12-05

Compared to other occupations, this is a relatively small occupational group in the local area with few and infrequent job opportunities.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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