- Education: Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting
Private practiceClinic
Tasks
Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionalsExamine patients' health condition to identify diseases and injuries Help patients develop healthy habits, break old habits and reshape their approach to wellnessOrder 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 healthPrescribe and administer medications and treatmentsInoculate and vaccinate patients to prevent and treat diseasesParticipate in health care policy and planningAdvise patients on health careReport births, deaths, contagious and other diseases to government authoritiesCo-ordinate or manage primary patient care
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
College of Family Physicians Certification (CCFP)Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
