early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Tasks

• Examine patients' health condition to identify diseases and injuries
• Consult with other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' physical and mental health
• Prescribe and administer medications and treatments
• Inoculate and vaccinate patients to prevent and treat diseases
• Advise patients on health care
• Co-ordinate or manage primary patient care
• Provide counselling and support to patients and their families on a wide range of health and lifestyle issues

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• College of Family Physicians Certification (CCFP)
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Security and Safety

• Eligible for professional liability insurance

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years