Health

Being healthy has become very important to our society. There is a need for new ways to treat diseases and as the population ages, the demand for alternatives to "old age homes" is growing.

• Researchers (Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology)
• Physiotherapist
• Home Health Care Aides
• Natural Healing Practioners

These researchers create new medications and drugs to meet the needs of the population.

EDUCATION
Research Scientists require a Masters or Doctorate in Biology or a related discipline.

Physiotherapists are in great demand as the population ages and requires therapy for physical disabilities. The treatments may include exercise, massage, hydrotherapy and other ways used to stimulate the muscles.

EDUCATION
Physiotherapists must have a University Degree in Physiotherapy.

There is a growing trend for the elderly to remain in their own homes instead of being placed in nursing homes or residing with their own children. This trend has created an increase in Health Care Aides who visit the elderly in their homes performing a variety of duties from monitoring their medical conitions to taking care of their personal hygiene.

EDUCATION
Health Care Aides require some High School and on the job training or a program in nursing and health care at a College or Private Institute.

There is an increasing number of people who are trying alternative forms of health care and preventative medicine. Accupuncturists, Herbalists, Massage Therapists, Reflexologists.... are finding the services that they provide very much in demand.

EDUCATION
People in this profession must complete a program offered by either a College, University or Private Institution and may require a Provincial Licence to practice.