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NOC 32109 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment. It is classified TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory, 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.
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Definition
Other technical workers in therapy and assessment perform various technical therapy and assessment functions. Some may assist professionals such as audiologists, speech-language pathologists, ophthalmologists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists. They are employed in hospitals, clinics, extended care facilities, rehabilitation centres, community health centres, educational institutions, hearing aid retail stores, in the private practices of the professionals they assist, or they may be self-employed.
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Express Entry category draws
NOC 32109 is in the “Healthcare & social services” group used for category-based Express Entry draws.
Overview
Under the Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 32109 encompasses other technical occupations in therapy and assessment. This unit group includes skilled technical support professionals such as speech therapy assistants, ophthalmic assistants, audiometric technicians, and sensory integration assistants. These individuals work under the supervision of clinicians, therapists, or medical specialists to perform tests, assist with treatment programs, maintain clinical equipment, and document patient progress in hospitals, clinics, and rehabilitation centres.
As a TEER 2 occupation, NOC 32109 requires specific educational and training pathways, typically involving the completion of a two- to three-year college program or specialized post-secondary coursework in a related therapeutic discipline. Because of its TEER 2 classification, skilled workers in this category are eligible for key Canadian economic immigration pathways, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class under the Express Entry system, as well as targeted Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) addressing healthcare labor shortages.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment is TEER 2, 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 technical occupations in therapy and assessment is classified as TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
Yes — Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment 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.