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NOC 31209 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating. It is classified TEER 1 — Usually require a university degree, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
Classification
Health
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Definition
Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating, who are not elsewhere classified, diagnose and treat the diseases and injuries of patients. This unit group includes doctors of podiatric medicine, naturopathic medicine and osteopathic medicine, and also includes chiropodists and podiatrists. They work in private practices, clinics and hospitals.
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Express Entry category draws
NOC 31209 is in the “Healthcare & social services” group used for category-based Express Entry draws.
Overview
NOC 31209 (Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating) represents a critical category of TEER 1 healthcare practitioners within the National Occupational Classification 2021 system. This unit group includes specialized professionals who diagnose and treat physical disorders, diseases, and injuries but are not classified under other specific medical codes. Common job titles under this classification include podiatrists, chiropodists, naturopathic doctors (naturopaths), and non-medical osteopaths. These practitioners operate in private practices, clinics, hospitals, and rehabilitation centers across Canada.
Employment requirements for NOC 31209 are rigorous, as practitioners must meet strict provincial and territorial regulatory standards. Candidates typically require a specialized university degree in their respective fields, such as a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) or a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, followed by a period of supervised practical training. Because health regulation falls under provincial jurisdiction in Canada, licensing or registration with the relevant provincial or territorial regulatory board is mandatory before individuals can legally practice or use professional titles.
From an immigration perspective, NOC 31209 falls under TEER Category 1, making it highly competitive for Canadian economic immigration programs. Qualified professionals in this category are eligible to apply through the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) managed by the Express Entry system. Furthermore, many provinces offer dedicated healthcare streams under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) to address regional shortages in health services.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating is TEER 1, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.
Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating is classified as TEER 1 — Usually require a university degree. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
Yes — Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating is regulated in Québec, so practising there requires recognition from the relevant professional body, and Québec immigration programs take this into account.
Yes — it's in the “Healthcare & social services” group. The latest Healthcare & social services round (June 25, 2026) invited 4000 candidates with a CRS cut-off of 475.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.