Healthcare and Social Services Occupations

Canada faces a growing demand for healthcare and social services professionals due to an aging population and workforce shortages. To address this, the Express Entry system includes a category-based selection for individuals with experience in these fields.

Occupation	2021 NOC Code	2021 TEER Category
Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians	32104	2
Audiologists and speech-language pathologists	31112	1
Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists	32123	2
Chiropractors	31201	1
Dental hygienists and dental therapists	32111	2
Dentists	31110	1
Dieticians and nutritionists	31121	1
General practitioners and family physicians	31102	1
Licensed practical nurses	32101	2
Massage therapists	32201	2
Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations	33101	3
Medical laboratory technologists	32120	2
Medical radiation technologists	32121	2
Medical sonographers	32122	2
Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates	33102	3
Nurse practitioners	31302	1
Nursing coordinators and supervisors	31300	1
Occupational therapists	31203	1
Optometrists	31111	1
Other medical technologists and technicians	32129	2

Eligible Occupations Include:

Registered nurses and psychiatric nurses
Physicians and specialists
Dentists and pharmacists
Physiotherapists and occupational therapists
Social workers and counsellors
Medical laboratory technologists
Paramedical occupations

Applicants must have at least six months of continuous full-time work experience in one of the eligible occupations within the past three years, either in Canada or abroad.

Our immigration consultancy specializes in assisting healthcare and social services professionals navigate the Express Entry system. We provide:

Eligibility Assessment: Evaluating your qualifications against Express Entry requirements.
Profile Creation: Guiding you through the Express Entry profile setup.
Documentation Support: Assisting with credential evaluations and language testing.
Application Submission: Ensuring accurate and timely submission of your application.

Our expertise increases your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence.