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HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION OFFICER [4 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2025-10-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- health care program administration officer
1, record 1, English, health%20care%20program%20administration%20officer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Key term(s)
- health care programme administration officer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- officier d'administration des programmes de soins de santé
1, record 1, French, officier%20d%27administration%20des%20programmes%20de%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- officière d'administration des programmes de soins de santé 1, record 1, French, offici%C3%A8re%20d%27administration%20des%20programmes%20de%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-10-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Course Titles (Armed Forces)
- Military Training
- Medical and Dental Services (Military)
- Pharmacology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Basic Pharmacy Officer Course
1, record 2, English, Basic%20Pharmacy%20Officer%20Course
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- BPOC 2, record 2, English, BPOC
correct, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the Basic Pharmacy Officer Course... includes instruction on military medical doctrine in a field environment, general health care administration, military pharmacy practice, and medical supply management. This training provides the background and opportunity to participate in the clinical, technical, logistic, and administrative aspects of pharmacy practice in the CAF [Canadian Armed Forces]. 3, record 2, English, - Basic%20Pharmacy%20Officer%20Course
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de cours (Forces armées)
- Instruction du personnel militaire
- Service de santé et service dentaire (Militaire)
- Pharmacologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Cours élémentaire de pharmacien militaire
1, record 2, French, Cours%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9mentaire%20de%20pharmacien%20militaire
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CEPM 2, record 2, French, CEPM
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Cours élémentaire de pharmacien militaire comprend une instruction sur la doctrine médicale militaire s'appliquant sur le terrain, l'administration générale des soins de santé, la pratique de la profession de pharmacien ou de pharmacienne militaire et la gestion des fournitures médicales. Cette formation offre les connaissances de base et l'occasion de participer aux aspects cliniques, techniques, logistiques et administratifs de la pratique pharmaceutique au sein des Forces armées canadiennes (FAC). 3, record 2, French, - Cours%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9mentaire%20de%20pharmacien%20militaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2025-03-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Management Operations
- Medical and Dental Services (Military)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- health services management officer
1, record 3, English, health%20services%20management%20officer
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- health care administration officer 1, record 3, English, health%20care%20administration%20officer
former designation, correct, noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Their primary responsibilities are to ensure that the health care system is managed effectively, that healthcare professionals are able to practice in a safe and efficient environment, and that Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members receive high-quality health care wherever they may be, in-garrison, on a base or wing in Canada, or deployed on international or domestic operations. 1, record 3, English, - health%20services%20management%20officer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Opérations de la gestion
- Service de santé et service dentaire (Militaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- officier de gestion des services de santé
1, record 3, French, officier%20de%20gestion%20des%20services%20de%20sant%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- officière de gestion des services de santé 1, record 3, French, offici%C3%A8re%20de%20gestion%20des%20services%20de%20sant%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
- officier d'administration des services de santé 2, record 3, French, officier%20d%27administration%20des%20services%20de%20sant%C3%A9
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- officière d'administration des services de santé 1, record 3, French, offici%C3%A8re%20d%27administration%20des%20services%20de%20sant%C3%A9
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Leurs fonctions premières consistent à assurer la gestion efficace du système de soins de santé, à veiller à ce que les professionnels de la santé exercent leurs fonctions dans un environnement sécuritaire et efficace et à ce que les membres des Forces armées canadiennes (FAC) reçoivent des soins de santé de haute qualité où qu'ils soient, en garnison, dans une base ou une escadre au Canada, ou lors de déploiements opérationnels à l’étranger ou au pays. 1, record 3, French, - officier%20de%20gestion%20des%20services%20de%20sant%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-01-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- health care administration officer
1, record 4, English, health%20care%20administration%20officer
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the National Occupational Classification (NOC), an official occupational title in Group 0311 - Managers in Health Care. 2, record 4, English, - health%20care%20administration%20officer
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Military. 1, record 4, English, - health%20care%20administration%20officer
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- officier administrateur des services de santé
1, record 4, French, officier%20administrateur%20des%20services%20de%20sant%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- officière administratrice des services de santé 1, record 4, French, offici%C3%A8re%20administratrice%20des%20services%20de%20sant%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la Classification nationale des professions (CNP), titre de profession officiel dans le Groupe 0311 - Directeurs/directrices des soins de santé. 2, record 4, French, - officier%20administrateur%20des%20services%20de%20sant%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Forces armées. 1, record 4, French, - officier%20administrateur%20des%20services%20de%20sant%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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