Clinical perfusionists operate and monitor circulation and other technical devices during open-heart surgery. Dietary technicians assist food service professionals. Prosthetists and orthotists design, build, fit and repair artificial limbs, braces and other prosthetics and orthotics. Prosthetic and orthotic technicians assist prosthetists and orthotists. Education, Training and Experience People in this group must have a high school diploma and specialized training.
Most recent entrants have a community college diploma.
Most need a college program and supervised practical or clinical training. Many require registration or certification with their professional associations. Some need a provincial or territorial licence in their field of work. This rate is among the lowest for technical, paraprofessional and skilled occupations. Over the next five years, this outlook is not expected to change, as the number of job openings, partly due to a high retirement rate, is expected to be matched by the number of qualified job seekers in these occupations.