Languages

English

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• Private practice


• Clinic

Tasks

• Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals


• Examine patients’ health condition to identify diseases and injuries


• Help patients develop healthy habits, break old habits and reshape their approach to wellness


• Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures to determine the most appropriate medical treatment






• 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


• Participate in health care policy and planning


• Advise patients on health care


• Report births, deaths, contagious and other diseases to government authorities


• 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