Classification note
- Published code: 32
- Hierarchy level: sub-major-group
- This page uses ISCO-08 as the English occupation reference layer while Thai TSCO label harmonization remains incomplete.
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Occupation hierarchy
- Major Group: 3 Technicians and Associate Professionals
- Sub Major Group: 32 Health Associate Professionals
Child groups
- 321 - Medical and Pharmaceutical Technicians
- 322 - Nursing and Midwifery Associate Professionals
- 323 - Traditional and Complementary Medicine Associate Professionals
- 324 - Veterinary Technicians and Assistants
- 325 - Other Health Associate Professionals
TSIC codes where this occupation is primary
- No primary TSIC mapping is published for this occupation yet.
TSIC codes where this occupation is related
- No related TSIC mapping is published for this occupation yet.
Definition
Health associate professionals perform technical and practical tasks to support diagnosis and treatment of illness, disease, injuries and impairments in humans and animals, and to support implementation of health care, treatment and referral plans usually established by medical, veterinary, nursing and other health professionals. Competent performance in most occupations in this sub-major group requires skills at the third ISCO skill level.
Tasks include
Tasks performed by workers in the sub-major group usually include: testing and operating medical imaging equipment and administering radiation therapy; performing clinical tests on specimens of bodily fluids and tissues; preparing medications and other pharmaceutical compounds under the guidance of pharmacists; designing, fitting, servicing and repairing medical and dental devices and appliances; providing nursing and personal care and midwifery support services; using herbal and other therapies based on theories, beliefs and experiences originating in specific cultures.
Included occupations or child groups
Occupations in this sub-major group are classified into the following minor groups: 321 Medical and Pharmaceutical Technicians 322 Nursing and Midwifery Associate Professionals 323 Traditional and Complementary Medicine Associate Professionals 324 Veterinary Technicians and Assistants 325 Other Health Associate Professionals