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The health and social services sector allows you to choose a profession according to your interests: over a hundred career possibilities are available to you! This website offers 45 of the most popular career choices and many more in the health and social services network, where there are plenty of job opportunities.

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- Audiologist
  
  A medical ear. An audiologist evaluates the hearing abilities of the hearing impaired and looks for the causes and contributing factors to their disability.
  
  University
- Biomedical Engineer
  
  Making sure everything works. Biomedical engineers ensure that their facility’s medical equipment remain functional, reliable and effective.
  
  University
- Biomedical Engineering Technician
  
  The equipment specialist. Biomedical engineering technicians install medical equipment and ensure that they are properly configured and safely functional.
  
  CEGEP
- Clinical Biochemist
  
  Lab-based medical professional. Through the analysis of body fluids, clinical biochemists determine a diagnosis and follow the evolution of a disease, as well as the effectiveness of treatments.
  
  University
- Clinical Perfusionist
  
  Working the beat - Clinical perfusionists use a heart-lung bypass machine during cardiac surgery or other surgeries to manage a patient’s circulatory and respiratory functions.
  
  University
- Community Organizer
  
  Serving the public. Community organizers implement community-based programs to respond to the needs of the community and promote its development.
  
  University
- Criminologist
  
  The criminologist assesses the risk of recidivism and fraudulent behaviour and proposes and implements strategies to help adopt appropriate behaviour.
  
  University
- Cytologist
  
  A cellular biology ace. As keen observers, cytologist identify and classify cellular components in order to prevent disease, improve therapeutic practices and contribute to research.
  
  CEGEP
- Dietitian
  
  Placing health on the menu. Dietitians have ample work opportunities. Their work consists in improving food quality and people’s health.
  
  CEGEP
- Dietitian-nutritionist
  
  The essentials of a healthy diet. Depending on the path they choose, dietitians/nutritionists can assess the nutritional status of people, develop educational programs and contribute to education.
  
  University
- Emergency Medical Dispatcher
  
  Emergency Medical Dispatchers (EMDs) are responsible for answering and dispatching 911 emergency medical calls requiring ambulance transport.
  
  Secondary
- Ethics Advisor
  
  The Ethics Advisor contributes to the resolution of ethical dilemmas in healthcare organizations.
  
  University
- General Practitioner
  
  An eye on every aspect of the job. General practitioners diagnose and treat illnesses, physiological disorders and injuries.
  
  University
- Health and Social Services Assistant
  
  Help at home. Health and social services assistants go to the homes of people experiencing a temporary or permanent loss of autonomy in order to give them a healthy helping hand.
  
  Secondary
- Hospital Pharmacist
  
  A great deal of know-how. Essential partners for health professionals, pharmacists provide pharmaceutical care based on the needs of patients.
  
  University
- Human Relations Officer
  
  The human relations officer provides support to individuals, couples, families, and groups, helping to prevent or deal with issues affecting personal, family, or social life.
  
  University
- Kinesiologist
  
  Physical activity specialists. Kinesiologists use movement for prevention, treatment and performance purposes.
  
  University
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
  
  Valuable and versatile. Not only are they the devoted associates of nurses, doctors and other healthcare professionals, LPNs are also very close to patients.
  
  Secondary
- Medical Electrophysiology Technologist
  
  Handle with care. Medical electrophysiology technicians perform medical examinations using precision electronic devices to measure and record heart and brain activity.
  
  CEGEP
- Medical imaging technologist in nuclear medicine
  
  Seeing is knowledge. Medical imaging technologists in nuclear medicine perform radiology exams to analyze the functioning of organs and body systems.
  
  CEGEP
- Medical imaging technologist in radiodiagnostics
  
  Interpreting images. Medical imaging technologists in radiodiagnostics perform diagnostic radiography and special examinations.
  
  CEGEP
- Medical Physicist
  
  From theory to practice. Medical physicists apply physics to various healthcare specialties, including radiation oncology, diagnostic and intervention radiology, nuclear medicine and radiation protection.
  
  University
- Medical Records Technician
  
  The information keeper. Medical records technicians process health information and are responsible for everything related to the disclosure and protection of such information.
  
  CEGEP
- Medical Secretary
  
  Efficiency personified. Client service and impeccable sense of organization are of the rigour when managing files and calls, transcribing mental reports and booking appointments.
  
  Secondary
- Medical Specialist
  
  Numerous specialties, a single objective. Depending on their specialization, medical specialists prevent and cure illnesses. They work in one of 54 specialties recognized in specialized medicine.
  
  University
- Medical Technologist
  
  Samples under the microscope. Medical technologists perform laboratory analysis of body fluids to help doctors diagnose diseases.
  
  CEGEP
- Midwife
  
  Support every step of the way. Focused on the needs of pregnant women, midwives provide complete care during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period.
  
  University
- Nurse
  
  A key position in the healthcare system. Essential and versatile professionals offering invaluable support, nurses play a key role with patients and other professionals in the healthcare system.
  
  CEGEP
- Nurse Clinician
  
  A global perspective of needs. Nurse clinicians are responsible for a range of nursing care services given according to the biopsychosocial needs of patients or groups of people entrusted to them.
  
  University
- Occupational Therapist
  
  Encouraging autonomy. Occupational therapists help people with a physical, psychological or mental disability adapt to daily life and rediscover the path to autonomy.
  
  University
- Orderly
  
  Ever attentive to every need. In addition to providing basic care, orderlies are a comforting presence and offer patients physical assistance.
  
  Secondary
- Orthoptist
  
  Eye rehabilitation - Using special tests, orthoptists help diagnose vision disorders and apply non-surgical methods and treatment plans.
  
  University
- Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician
  
  A giant step for rehabilitation. Manufacture, adjust, repair and modify orthotics and prosthetics to help people better walk, move, hear and see.
  
  CEGEP
- Paramedic
  
  Behind the siren. The role of ambulance attendants goes beyond transporting the sick and injured: They must also respond swiftly, assess the patient’s condition and then stabilize him or her.
  
  CEGEP
- Pharmacy Technical Assistant
  
  Calculations and dispensing medication. Sterile injectable preparations, parenteral nutrition and antineoplastic agents: the preparation of medicines is no mystery to a pharmacy technical assistant.
  
  Secondary
- Pharmacy Technician
  
  The pharmacy technician performs complex technical tasks under the supervision of an authorized professional, is able to work independently or in collaboration with others, and possess specific analytical skills.
  
  CEGEP
- Physiotherapist
  
  Executing the game plan to get back on one’s feet. From assessing problems to planning rehabilitation and applying therapy, no physical incapacity is beyond the scope of a physiotherapist’s work.
  
  University
- Physiotherapy technologist
  
  Supporting self-reliance. Physiotherapy technologists help with the functional rehabilitation of patients through various physiotherapy techniques.
  
  CEGEP
- Psychoeducator
  
  A guide through turmoil. Psychoeducators empower people experiencing psychosocial adjustment difficulty in order to resolve conflicts and encourage their independence.
  
  University
- Psychologist
  
  Always ready to listen. With various techniques and intervention tools, psychologists help people solve personal problems and adapt to different changes.
  
  University
- Radiation Oncology Technologist
  
  The radiation specialist. Working closely with radiation oncologists, radiation oncology technologists provide radiation treatment to cancer patients.
  
  CEGEP
- Recreational Activities Technician
  
  Setting the agenda. Creative individuals who bring people together, recreational activities technicians organize and promote social, cultural and sports activities.
  
  CEGEP
- Reprocessing Technician
  
  Maintained equipment and devices – Medical device reprocessing technicians are responsible for the general maintenance and proper functioning of equipment and devices.
  
  Secondary
- Respiratory Therapist
  
  Breathing new life into people. Respiratory therapists are responsible for cardiorespiratory care and work in emergency situations and in the treatment of respiratory diseases.
  
  CEGEP
- Senior Surgical Nurse Assistant
  
  Surgical nursing assistant work in collaboration with the surgeon and perform complementary clinical and technical surgical procedures during surgical interventions.
  
  University
- Sex Therapist
  
  Identify, understand and interpret. Sexologists are trained in all areas of sexuality, eroticism, love and relationships.
  
  University
- Social Service Worker
  
  Adapting oneself to be of greater assistance. Through their reassuring presence and targeted activities, social service workers help the vulnerable or those struggling with various social problems.
  
  CEGEP
- Social Worker
  
  Finding solutions. Social workers help people resolve or prevent personal, family and social problems such as violence, suicide and delinquency.
  
  University
- Special Education Instructor
  
  Foster confidence. Special education instructors work with people experiencing adjustment difficulties to enable their social integration or facilitate their rehabilitation.
  
  CEGEP
- Specialized Nurse Practitioner
  
  A complex-case specialist. Specialized nurse practitioners work with doctors to discover complex health problems and establish care and treatment priorities.
  
  University
- Speech Therapist
  
  From words to action. Speech therapists assess, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent speech, voice, language and communication disorders.
  
  University
- Spiritual Care Provider
  
  Taking care of the soul. Spiritual care providers offer patients, their family and loved ones spiritual and religious guidance and support.
  
  University