22-Health professionals

Job Title ( International classification ): 
Health professionals
ISCO Code: 
22
Job Description: 
Health professionals conduct research, improve or develop concepts, theories and operational methods, and apply scientific knowledge relating to medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, and promotion of health.
Tasks: 

Main Tasks include -

  • conducting research and obtaining scientific knowledge through the study of human and animal disorders and illnesses and ways of treating them
  • advising on or applying preventive and curative measures, or promoting health
  • preparing scientific papers and reports. Supervision of other workers may be included.
Inclusions: 

Occupations in this sub-major group are classified into the following minor groups:

221 Medical doctors
222 Nursing and midwifery professionals
223 Traditional and complementary medicine professionals
224 Paramedical practitioners
225 Veterinarians
226 O