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HEALTH ASSISTANT [26 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2022-10-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- animal health care assistant
1, record 1, English, animal%20health%20care%20assistant
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- assistant aux soins de santé des animaux
1, record 1, French, assistant%20aux%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20des%20animaux
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- assistante aux soins de santé des animaux 1, record 1, French, assistante%20aux%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20des%20animaux
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2022-09-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- chiropractic assistant
1, record 2, English, chiropractic%20assistant
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- chiropractic health assistant 1, record 2, English, chiropractic%20health%20assistant
correct
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- assistant-chiropratique
1, record 2, French, assistant%2Dchiropratique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- assistante-chiropratique 1, record 2, French, assistante%2Dchiropratique
correct, feminine noun
- assistant en chiropraxie 1, record 2, French, assistant%20en%20chiropraxie
correct, masculine noun
- assistante en chiropraxie 1, record 2, French, assistante%20en%20chiropraxie
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2022-09-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- health care assistant
1, record 3, English, health%20care%20assistant
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Key term(s)
- healthcare assistant
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- assistant en soins de santé
1, record 3, French, assistant%20en%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- assistante en soins de santé 1, record 3, French, assistante%20en%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2022-08-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- assistant vice-president – health, education, social and community services and membership organizations
1, record 4, English, assistant%20vice%2Dpresident%20%26ndash%3B%20health%2C%20education%2C%20social%20and%20community%20services%20and%20membership%20organizations
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- vice-président adjoint – santé, enseignement, services sociaux et communautaires et associations mutuelles
1, record 4, French, vice%2Dpr%C3%A9sident%20adjoint%20%26ndash%3B%20sant%C3%A9%2C%20enseignement%2C%20services%20sociaux%20et%20communautaires%20et%20associations%20mutuelles
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- vice-présidente adjointe – santé, enseignement, services sociaux et communautaires et associations mutuelles 1, record 4, French, vice%2Dpr%C3%A9sidente%20adjointe%20%26ndash%3B%20sant%C3%A9%2C%20enseignement%2C%20services%20sociaux%20et%20communautaires%20et%20associations%20mutuelles
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - external organization data 2022-08-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- assistant chief health inspector-government services
1, record 5, English, assistant%20chief%20health%20inspector%2Dgovernment%20services
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- inspecteur en chef adjoint à la santé - services gouvernementaux
1, record 5, French, inspecteur%20en%20chef%20adjoint%20%C3%A0%20la%20sant%C3%A9%20%2D%20services%20gouvernementaux
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- inspectrice en chef adjointe à la santé - services gouvernementaux 1, record 5, French, inspectrice%20en%20chef%20adjointe%20%C3%A0%20la%20sant%C3%A9%20%2D%20services%20gouvernementaux
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - external organization data 2022-08-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- health programs assistant director-government services
1, record 6, English, health%20programs%20assistant%20director%2Dgovernment%20services
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- directeur adjoint des programmes de santé - services gouvernementaux
1, record 6, French, directeur%20adjoint%20des%20programmes%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20%2D%20services%20gouvernementaux
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- directrice adjointe des programmes de santé - services gouvernementaux 1, record 6, French, directrice%20adjointe%20des%20programmes%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20%2D%20services%20gouvernementaux
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - external organization data 2022-06-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- assistant executive director-health, education, social and community services and membership organizations
1, record 7, English, assistant%20executive%20director%2Dhealth%2C%20education%2C%20social%20and%20community%20services%20and%20membership%20organizations
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- directeur administratif adjoint - santé, enseignement, services communautaires et sociaux et associations mutuelles
1, record 7, French, directeur%20administratif%20adjoint%20%2D%20sant%C3%A9%2C%20enseignement%2C%20services%20communautaires%20et%20sociaux%20et%20associations%20mutuelles
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- directrice administrative adjointe - santé, enseignement, services communautaires et sociaux et associations mutuelles 1, record 7, French, directrice%20administrative%20adjointe%20%2D%20sant%C3%A9%2C%20enseignement%2C%20services%20communautaires%20et%20sociaux%20et%20associations%20mutuelles
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2022-01-06
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Decision-Making Process
- Organization Planning
- Corporate Management (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Policy, Planning and Integration Directorate
1, record 8, English, Policy%2C%20Planning%20and%20Integration%20Directorate
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- PPID 1, record 8, English, PPID
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Policy, Planning and Integration Directorate(PPID) of the Healthy Environments and Consumer Safety Branch(HECSB) of Health Canada provides a wide range of services to the assistant deputy minister(ADM), as well as to the other HECSB directorates. These services include : strategic policy advice and coordination; planning and accountability direction; corporate business and workforce leadership; and executive committee support. 1, record 8, English, - Policy%2C%20Planning%20and%20Integration%20Directorate
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Processus décisionnel
- Planification d'organisation
- Gestion de l'entreprise (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Direction des politiques, de la planification et de l'intégration
1, record 8, French, Direction%20des%20politiques%2C%20de%20la%20planification%20et%20de%20l%27int%C3%A9gration
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- DPPI 1, record 8, French, DPPI
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Direction des politiques, de la planification et de l'intégration (DPPI) de la Direction générale de la santé environnementale et de la sécurité des consommateurs (DGSESC) de Santé Canada offre un large éventail de services au sous-ministre adjoint (SMA) et aux autres directions de la DGSESC. Au nombre de ces services, mentionnons la coordination et la fourniture de conseils en matière de politiques stratégiques, la définition des orientations en matière de responsabilité et de planification, la direction de l'effectif et des activités de l'organisation et l'appui au comité exécutif. 1, record 8, French, - Direction%20des%20politiques%2C%20de%20la%20planification%20et%20de%20l%27int%C3%A9gration
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2020-07-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Paramedical Staff
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- health care aide
1, record 9, English, health%20care%20aide
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- HCA 2, record 9, English, HCA
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- health care assistant 3, record 9, English, health%20care%20assistant
correct, British Columbia
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A health care aide (HCA) provides direct care, personal assistance and support to patients who are ill, elderly or disabled. They assist patients with activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting. They may help with feeding or exercise and in some settings help patients take their medications. 2, record 9, English, - health%20care%20aide
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Personnel para-médical
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- aide-soignant
1, record 9, French, aide%2Dsoignant
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- aide-soignante 1, record 9, French, aide%2Dsoignante
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Personal paramédico
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- auxiliar de enfermería
1, record 9, Spanish, auxiliar%20de%20enfermer%C3%ADa
correct, common gender
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- ayudante de enfermería 2, record 9, Spanish, ayudante%20de%20enfermer%C3%ADa
correct, common gender
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2020-03-12
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- health programs assistant director
1, record 10, English, health%20programs%20assistant%20director
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Key term(s)
- health programmes assistant director
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- directeur adjoint des programmes de santé
1, record 10, French, directeur%20adjoint%20des%20programmes%20de%20sant%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- directrice adjointe des programmes de santé 1, record 10, French, directrice%20adjointe%20des%20programmes%20de%20sant%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Organización médica y hospitalaria
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- director adjunto de programas de salud
1, record 10, Spanish, director%20adjunto%20de%20programas%20de%20salud
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- directora adjunto de programas de salud 1, record 10, Spanish, directora%20adjunto%20de%20programas%20de%20salud
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2020-03-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- assistant chief health inspector
1, record 11, English, assistant%20chief%20health%20inspector
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- inspecteur en chef adjoint à la santé
1, record 11, French, inspecteur%20en%20chef%20adjoint%20%C3%A0%20la%20sant%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- inspectrice en chef adjointe à la santé 1, record 11, French, inspectrice%20en%20chef%20adjointe%20%C3%A0%20la%20sant%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Organización médica y hospitalaria
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- asistente del inspector jefe de salud
1, record 11, Spanish, asistente%20del%20inspector%20jefe%20de%20salud
correct, common gender
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
- asistenta del inspector jefe de salud 1, record 11, Spanish, asistenta%20del%20inspector%20jefe%20de%20salud
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2014-04-29
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Penal Administration
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Assistant Commissioner, Health Services
1, record 12, English, Assistant%20Commissioner%2C%20Health%20Services
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- ACHS 1, record 12, English, ACHS
correct
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Assistant Commissioner, Health Services; ACHS : position title and abbreviation used at Correctional Service Canada. 2, record 12, English, - Assistant%20Commissioner%2C%20Health%20Services
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Administration pénitentiaire
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- commissaire adjoint, Services de santé
1, record 12, French, commissaire%20adjoint%2C%20Services%20de%20sant%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- CASS 1, record 12, French, CASS
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- commissaire adjointe, Services de santé 2, record 12, French, commissaire%20adjointe%2C%20Services%20de%20sant%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
- CASS 2, record 12, French, CASS
correct, feminine noun
- CASS 2, record 12, French, CASS
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
commissaire adjoint, Services de santé; commissaire adjointe, Services de santé; CASS : titres de poste et abréviation en usage à Service correctionnel Canada. 2, record 12, French, - commissaire%20adjoint%2C%20Services%20de%20sant%C3%A9
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2013-10-09
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Paramedical Staff
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- autopsy assistant
1, record 13, English, autopsy%20assistant
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The external and internal examination of the body is performed and DNA samples are collected (forensic pathologist, autopsy assistant and autopsy recorder). 2, record 13, English, - autopsy%20assistant
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
autopsy assistant : In the National Occupational Classification(NOC), an official occupational title in Group 3414-Other assisting occupations in support of health services. 3, record 13, English, - autopsy%20assistant
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Personnel para-médical
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- assistant aux autopsies
1, record 13, French, assistant%20aux%20autopsies
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- assistante aux autopsies 1, record 13, French, assistante%20aux%20autopsies
correct, feminine noun
- assistant d'autopsies 2, record 13, French, assistant%20d%27autopsies%20
correct, masculine noun
- assistante d'autopsies 3, record 13, French, assistante%20d%27autopsies
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
assistant aux autopsies; assistante aux autopsies : Dans la Classification nationale des professions (CNP), titres de profession officiels dans le Groupe 3414 - Autre personnel de soutien des services de santé. 3, record 13, French, - assistant%20aux%20autopsies
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2012-07-09
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Medical and Dental Services (Military)
- Air Forces
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- 2 Health Services Group Headquarters Administrative Assistant
1, record 14, English, 2%20Health%20Services%20Group%20Headquarters%20Administrative%20Assistant
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- 2 H Svcs Gp HQ AA 1, record 14, English, 2%20H%20Svcs%20Gp%20HQ%20AA
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Position title and shortened form may be followed by a number. 2, record 14, English, - 2%20Health%20Services%20Group%20Headquarters%20Administrative%20Assistant
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
2 Health Services Group Headquarters Administrative Assistant; 2 H Svcs Gp HQ AA : title and shortened form to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces(Air Command, Winnipeg). 3, record 14, English, - 2%20Health%20Services%20Group%20Headquarters%20Administrative%20Assistant
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Service de santé et service dentaire (Militaire)
- Forces aériennes
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Adjoint administratif du Quartier général du 2e Groupe des services de santé
1, record 14, French, Adjoint%20administratif%20du%20Quartier%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20du%202e%20Groupe%20des%20services%20de%20sant%C3%A9
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- AA QG 2 Gp Svc S 1, record 14, French, AA%20QG%202%20Gp%20Svc%20S
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La lettre «e» suivant le chiffre «2» se place en exposant. 2, record 14, French, - Adjoint%20administratif%20du%20Quartier%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20du%202e%20Groupe%20des%20services%20de%20sant%C3%A9
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le titre de poste et la forme abrégée peuvent être suivis d'un chiffre. 2, record 14, French, - Adjoint%20administratif%20du%20Quartier%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20du%202e%20Groupe%20des%20services%20de%20sant%C3%A9
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Adjoint administratif du Quartier général du 2e Groupe des services de santé; AA QG 2 Gp Svc S : titre et forme abrégée d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes (Commandement aérien, Winnipeg). 2, record 14, French, - Adjoint%20administratif%20du%20Quartier%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20du%202e%20Groupe%20des%20services%20de%20sant%C3%A9
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2011-11-21
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Federal Administration
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Public Advisory Committee
1, record 15, English, Public%20Advisory%20Committee
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
- PAC 1, record 15, English, PAC
correct
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Launched in November 2002, the Public Advisory Committee(PAC) is a forum that provides advice from the consumer's perspective on issues and initiatives as requested by the Health Products and Food Branch(HPFB) of Health Canada. The Committee is a component of the Branch's strategy to increase transparency and public involvement through consultation. The PAC' s mandate is threefold : to provide the Assistant Deputy Minister and the Branch Executive Committee with advice from a public perspective on Branch issues and initiatives; to provide guidance to the Office of Consumer and Public Involvement(OCAPI) and the HPFB related to planning and management public-involvement activities; and to advise on increasing the effectiveness of OCAPI and HPFB communications to the consumer/public. 2, record 15, English, - Public%20Advisory%20Committee
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration fédérale
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- Comité de consultation publique
1, record 15, French, Comit%C3%A9%20de%20consultation%20publique
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
- CCP 1, record 15, French, CCP
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lancé en novembre 2002, le Comité de consultation publique (CCP) est un forum de participation du public et des consommateurs qui permet de formuler des recommandations sur des questions et des initiatives, à la demande de la Direction générale des produits de santé et des aliments (DGPSA) de Santé Canada. Le CCP est une composante de la stratégie de la Direction générale visant à accroître la transparence et la participation du public, par l'intermédiaire des processus de consultation. Le mandat du CCP contient les trois volets suivants : fournir des conseils à la sous-ministre adjointe et au Comité exécutif de la Direction générale du point de vue des consommateurs et du public sur des questions et des initiatives conformément aux exigences de la Direction générale, donner des directives au Bureau de la participation des consommateurs et du public (BPCP) et à la DGPSA en ce qui a trait à la planification et à la gestion des activités de participation des consommateurs et du public, et fournir des conseils sur la façon d'accroître l'efficacité des communications et de la diffusion de renseignements aux consommateurs et au public par le BPCP et par la DGPSA. 2, record 15, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20de%20consultation%20publique
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2011-08-24
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Medical and Dental Services (Military)
Universal entry(ies) Record 16
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- medical assistant
1, record 16, English, medical%20assistant
correct, officially approved
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- Med A 2, record 16, English, Med%20A
correct, officially approved
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The medical assistant(Med A) is a member of the Medical Services team which provides health care for members of the Canadian Forces. The Med A works as part of a medical team assisting military doctors and nurses in the treatment of surgical and medical patients in hospitals, clinics and with Sea, Land or Air operational units. 3, record 16, English, - medical%20assistant
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
711: military occupation code. 4, record 16, English, - medical%20assistant
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 OBS
medical assistant; Med A: term and shortened form officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 16, English, - medical%20assistant
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Service de santé et service dentaire (Militaire)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 16
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- adjoint médical
1, record 16, French, adjoint%20m%C3%A9dical
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- A Méd 1, record 16, French, A%20M%C3%A9d
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
711 : code de groupe professionnel militaire. 2, record 16, French, - adjoint%20m%C3%A9dical
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 OBS
adjoint médical; A Méd : terme et forme abrégée uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 3, record 16, French, - adjoint%20m%C3%A9dical
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2006-01-11
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Medical and Dental Services (Military)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- Armed Services Blood Program Office
1, record 17, English, Armed%20Services%20Blood%20Program%20Office
correct, United States
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
- ASBPO 1, record 17, English, ASBPO
correct, United States
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Armed Services Blood Program Office(ASBPO) manages the blood program for the Department of Defense(DoD). The Armed Services Blood Program was established by the Presidential Order in 1952 as a joint field operating agency. The office is subject to the authority, direction and control of the Secretary of Defense(SECDEF) through the Assistant Secretary of Defense [Health Affairs(HA) ] and under the operational control of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. 1, record 17, English, - Armed%20Services%20Blood%20Program%20Office
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Service de santé et service dentaire (Militaire)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- Armed Services Blood Program Office
1, record 17, French, Armed%20Services%20Blood%20Program%20Office
correct, masculine noun, United States
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
- ASBPO 1, record 17, French, ASBPO
correct, masculine noun, United States
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2004-09-29
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Federal Administration
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- Business Integration and Information Services Directorate
1, record 18, English, Business%20Integration%20and%20Information%20Services%20Directorate
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
- BIISD 1, record 18, English, BIISD
correct
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Public Health Agency of Canada(PHAC). The Directorate serves as a single point of entry for the Assistant Deputy Minister to maintain a connection with horizontal PHAC activity on a day-to-day basis. It is made up of three key areas : Scientific Publication and Multimedia Services(SPMS), Parliamentary Affairs and Cabinet Business(PACB) and Business Integration(BI). 1, record 18, English, - Business%20Integration%20and%20Information%20Services%20Directorate
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration fédérale
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- Direction de l'intégration opérationnelle et des services d'information
1, record 18, French, Direction%20de%20l%27int%C3%A9gration%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20et%20des%20services%20d%27information
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
- DIOSI 1, record 18, French, DIOSI
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Agence de santé publique du Canada (ASPC). La Direction est la seule instance grâce à laquelle le sous-ministre adjoint peut demeurer quotidiennement à l'affût des activités horizontales à l'ASPC. Cette direction est divisée en trois unités : Publications scientifiques et services multimédias, Affaires parlementaires et informations au Cabinet, et Intégration des activités. 1, record 18, French, - Direction%20de%20l%27int%C3%A9gration%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20et%20des%20services%20d%27information
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2003-03-25
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Epidemiology
- Medical and Dental Services (Military)
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- Armed Forces Epidemiological Board
1, record 19, English, Armed%20Forces%20Epidemiological%20Board
correct, United States
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
- AFEB 1, record 19, English, AFEB
correct, United States
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Armed Forces Epidemiological Board(AFEB) serves as a continuing scientific advisory body to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs and the military Surgeons General. The AFEB provides timely scientific and professional advice concerning operational programs, policy development, and research needs for the prevention of disease and injury and the promotion of health. 1, record 19, English, - Armed%20Forces%20Epidemiological%20Board
Record 19, Key term(s)
- Armed Forces Epidemiology Board
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Épidémiologie
- Service de santé et service dentaire (Militaire)
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- Armed Forces Epidemiological Board
1, record 19, French, Armed%20Forces%20Epidemiological%20Board
correct, United States
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
- AFAB 1, record 19, French, AFAB
correct, United States
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Key term(s)
- Armed Forces Epidemiology Board
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 2001-01-01
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Paramedical Staff
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- health support services medical assistant
1, record 20, English, health%20support%20services%20medical%20assistant
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the National Occupational Classification (NOC), an official occupational title in Group 3414 - Other Assisting Occupations in Health Support Services. 2, record 20, English, - health%20support%20services%20medical%20assistant
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Personnel para-médical
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- assistant médical des services de soutien en santé
1, record 20, French, assistant%20m%C3%A9dical%20des%20services%20de%20soutien%20en%20sant%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
- assistante médicale des services de soutien en santé 1, record 20, French, assistante%20m%C3%A9dicale%20des%20services%20de%20soutien%20en%20sant%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la Classification nationale des professions (CNP), titre de profession officiel dans le Groupe 3414 - Autre personnel des services de soutien en santé. 2, record 20, French, - assistant%20m%C3%A9dical%20des%20services%20de%20soutien%20en%20sant%C3%A9
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 2000-08-16
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- Assistant Secretary of Defense(Health Affairs)
1, record 21, English, Assistant%20Secretary%20of%20Defense%28Health%20Affairs%29
correct, United States
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
- ASD(HA) 1, record 21, English, ASD%28HA%29
correct, United States
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
UD-1 1994: U.S. Department of National Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. Includes U.S. acronyms and abbreviations and NATO terms (English only). 2, record 21, English, - Assistant%20Secretary%20of%20Defense%28Health%20Affairs%29
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs)
1, record 21, French, Assistant%20Secretary%20of%20Defense%20%28Health%20Affairs%29
correct, United States
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
- ASD (HA) 1, record 21, French, ASD%20%28HA%29
correct, United States
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1997-04-24
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Ecology (General)
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- assistant Environmental Health Services officer 1, record 22, English, assistant%20Environmental%20Health%20Services%20officer
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Écologie (Généralités)
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- adjoint de l'agent des Services de l'hygiène du milieu
1, record 22, French, adjoint%20de%20l%27agent%20des%20Services%20de%20l%27hygi%C3%A8ne%20du%20milieu
masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
- AASHM 1, record 22, French, AASHM
masculine noun
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1996-10-31
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Phraseology
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- the Immigration Medical Review Board 1, record 23, English, the%20Immigration%20Medical%20Review%20Board
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An advisory body to the Assistant Deputy Minister of Health and Welfare in matters relating to medical standards and practices in immigration. 1, record 23, English, - the%20Immigration%20Medical%20Review%20Board
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- le Conseil de révision médicale de l'immigration
1, record 23, French, le%20Conseil%20de%20r%C3%A9vision%20m%C3%A9dicale%20de%20l%27immigration
masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisme qui conseille le sous-ministre adjoint de la Santé et du Bien-être social au sujet de questions concernant les normes et les pratiques médicales en matières d'immigration. 1, record 23, French, - le%20Conseil%20de%20r%C3%A9vision%20m%C3%A9dicale%20de%20l%27immigration
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1995-04-18
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- Health Promotion Advisory Group
1, record 24, English, Health%20Promotion%20Advisory%20Group
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
- HPAG 1, record 24, English, HPAG
correct
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Co-chaired by the Director Health Protection and Promotion(DHPP) and the Director Personnel Policy and Conditions of Service(DPPCS) and with NDHQ and command representation, reports to Assistant Deputy Minister(Personnel),(ADM(PER)). The meeting schedule is every four or six months. 1, record 24, English, - Health%20Promotion%20Advisory%20Group
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- Groupe consultatif sur la promotion de la santé
1, record 24, French, Groupe%20consultatif%20sur%20la%20promotion%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
- GCPS 1, record 24, French, GCPS
correct
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1986-01-24
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Position Titles
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- Health Research Assistant 1, record 25, English, Health%20Research%20Assistant
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Titres de postes
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- Adjoint de recherches sur l'hygiène
1, record 25, French, Adjoint%20de%20recherches%20sur%20l%27hygi%C3%A8ne
masculine noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- health assistant 1, record 26, English, health%20assistant
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- auxiliaire sanitaire
1, record 26, French, auxiliaire%20sanitaire
masculine and feminine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
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